EVENT OF THE WEEK
Entrepreneurs offer insight
An estimated 2,000 women are expected to attend the 18th Annual Entrepreneurial Woman’s Conference presented by the Women’s Business Development Center.
The events are scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave.
The conference will present experts in the corporate, government and small-business sectors sharing information at panel discussions and workshops on issues affecting women-owned businesses. Other highlights include a Women’s Business & Buyers Mart, a Hall of Fame Awards Breakfast and Networking Reception, and the Women’s Forum Luncheon.
Participants in the forum luncheon, to be held at noon on Thursday, are Cathy Areu, founder and editorial director of Catalina magazine; Janice Bryant Howroyd, founder, chairman and CEO of ACT-1 Group; Geraldine B. Laybourne, chairman, CEO and founder of Oxygen Media; and Seattle Sutton, president and founder of Seattle Sutton’s Healthy Eating.
The registration fee is $200 for all conference events. For information, call 312-853-3477, ext. 24, or visit www.wbdc.org.
CONVENTIONS
What, Where, When
Muslim American Society Annual Convention. Expected attendance, 10,000.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Through Monday
Association of Fundraising Professionals 2004 Midwest Conference on Philanthropy. 1,000.
Hilton Chicago
Tuesday through Thursday
NRS Corp. Satisfaction Solutions Summit. 300.
Sofitel Chicago O’Hare
Wednesday and Thursday
Academy of Medical Surgical Nurses Annual Meeting. 680.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Wednesday through Sunday
Association for Manufacturing Technology International Manufacturing Technology Show. 85,000.
McCormick Place
Wednesday through Sept. 15
Chicago Men’s Apparel Group The New Niles Men’s Apparel Show.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Thursday
Advanstar Communications Frontline Solution Conference and Expo. 6,000.
Navy Pier
Sept. 13-15
Tarsus Group Label Expo. 11,000.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Sept. 14-16
Illinois Municipal League 91st Annual Conference. 2,200.
Hilton Chicago
Sept. 16-19
Tattoo Show Annual Convention. 4,000.
Holiday Inn Chicago O’Hare
Sept. 17-19
Bank Insurance and Securities Association Community and Regional Meeting. 300.
Oak Brook Hills Resort and Conference Center
Sept. 18-20
Merchandise Mart Properties Chicago Gift and Home Market Fall. 2,000.
Merchandise Mart
Sept. 18-20
INTELEC 2004. 850.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Sept. 19-23
LEGAL
What, Where, When
“Enforcing the Fair Housing Act: New Challenges, New Opportunities” program sponsored by the John Marshall Law School Fair Housing Legal Support Center. $295. Elaine Morey, 312-427-2737, ext. 492 or 6morey@jmls.edu.
315 S. Plymouth Ct.
Friday and Saturday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Northwest Suburban subgroup of the Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois is hosting an open house focusing on the advantages to collaborative law over litigation. Candace Pietschmann, 847-639-7058.
Chessie’s Restaurant, 200 Applebee St., Barrington
Thursday
6 to 8 p.m.
JOB/CAREER
What, Where, When
“Preparing For, Starting and Sticking to Your Job Search” workshop presented by the University of Illinois Alumni Career Center. Registration is required. $25. 312-575-7830, or careers@uillinois.edu.
University of Illinois
Alumni Career Center, 200 S. Wacker Drive, 1st floor
Wednesday
6 p.m.
“Conquering the Barriers to Diversity: The Role of Search Firms and Human Resources Departments,” a panel discussion presented by the Executive Search Roundtable Inc. Joni Robbins, 847-831-5200, or jrobbins@the-continuum-group.com.
Institute for Diversity and Health Management, 1 N. Franklin St., 30th floor
Thursday
5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
FINANCIAL
What, Where, When
Roger H. Barnes, managing editor of “The Bank Credit Analyst,” will address the Investment Analysts Society of Chicago. $45, members; $55, non-members. 312-360-0382, or info@iaschicago.org.
Union League Club of Chicago, 65 W. Jackson Blvd., Crystal Room, 5th floor
Thursday noon
INTERNATIONAL
What, Where, When
“China’s Impact on Manufacturing” panel discussion and dinner sponsored by the American Production and Inventory Control Society Chicago Chapter. $40, members; $50, non-members. E-mail programs@apics-chicago.org
Doubletree Guest Suites, 2111 Butterfield Rd., Downers Grove
Thursday
5 p.m.
SMALL BUSINESS
What, Where, When
“Thinking of Starting a Business?” business basics workshop sponsored by the Hull House Association Small Business Development Center. 773-561-3500.
4520 N. Beacon St.
Wednesday
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
OTHER
What, Where, When
“Inspiring Women: Embracing Challenge,” a year-long theme of the Professional Women’s Club of Chicago, features Marilyn Miglin, CEO of Marilyn Miglin LP, as its September luncheon speaker. $38, members; $48, non-members. Reservations required. 312-461-9366 or www.pwcc.org.
University Club of Chicago, 76 E. Monroe St.
Wednesday
11:30 a.m., registration; noon, luncheon
John Norris, former chairman of the Illinois State Bar Association State and Local Taxation Section, will address concerns of the new Alternative General Homestead Exemption Act at the monthly meeting of the Illinois Real Estate Lawyers Association. 847-593-5750 or www.reallaw.org.
Holiday Inn, 3405 Algonquin Rd., Rolling Meadows
Wednesday
8 a.m.
“Outpatient Services Market: Identifying Issues and Attractive Niche Investments,” program by Eric Lickteig, managing director of LSC Healthcare Partners, at the Health Care Private Equity Luncheon for Outpatient Services event sponsored by McGuire Woods law firm. $30. www.mcguirewoods.com.
Mid-America Club, 200 E. Randolph Drive
Thursday
noon to 2 p.m.
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