EVENT OF THE WEEK.
Risk-management leaders meet
The Chicago, Chicago Suburban and Wisconsin Chapters of the Risk and Insurance Management Society Inc. present REBEX 2004, the Risk Management and Employee Benefits Conference and Exhibition.
The event, which will offer networking and educational opportunities for risk-management professionals, takes place Wednesday and Thursday at the Hotel Inter-Continental, 505 N. Michigan Ave.
Matthew G. Munson is the featured speaker at a luncheon planned for 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Munson, who is vice president of the North Central region for Zurich North America, is responsible for managing a marketing and business plan involving all of the operations within the 12-state region.
Registration fees are $125 for students, $245 for corporate attendees and participating vendors, and $300 for non-participating vendors.
For further information, call 847-480-9712 or e-mail dpederson@sherwood-group.com.
CONVENTIONS
What, Where, When
Merchandise Mart Properties National Bride Market, Spring Show. Expected attendance, 3,000.
Merchandise Mart
Oct. 2 through Tuesday
American Medical Association Alliance Leadership Development Conference. 300.
Drake Hotel
Oct. 3 through Tuesday
The Rebedeau Group Nanotechnology Conference. 300.
Hyatt Regency
McCormick Place
Monday through Wednesday
Chicago techCongress
Lakeside Center
Tuesday and Wednesday
Eaton Hall Expositions, Food Safety Summit. 1,000.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Tuesday through Friday
Document Management Industries Association Informservices 2004. 4,000.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Tuesday through Thursday
Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing Conference. 650.
Sheraton Chicago
Wednesday through Saturday
Health Industry Distribution Association 2004 MedSURG Conference & Expo. 4,000.
Navy Pier
Thursday through Saturday
Hanley Wood Remodeling Show. 10,000.
Lakeside Center
Thursday through Saturday
The LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon Health and Fitness Expo.
McCormick Place North
Friday and Saturday
Pet Industry Christmas Trade Show. 7,000.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Friday through Sunday
American Council of Life Insurers’ Annual Conference. 650.
Sheraton Chicago
Sunday through Oct. 12
Graphic Arts Show Co. Graph Expo and Converting Expo. 40,000.
McCormick Place South
Sunday through Oct. 13
USF Corp. National Meeting. 750.
Hilton Chicago
Sunday through Oct. 13
Professional Pricing Society’s Fall Conference. 325.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Oct. 11-13
American Oil Chemists Society. Industrial Applications of Renewable Resources: A Conference on Sustainable Technologies. 450.
Fairmont Hotel
Oct. 11-14
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Natural Areas Association. 1,000.
Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza
Oct. 12-16
LRP Publications’ 7th Annual Human Resource Technology Conference and Expo. 1,500.
McCormick Place North
Oct. 13-15
International Council of Shopping Centers’ Chicago Dealmaking Conference. 2,500.
Hilton Chicago
Oct. 13-16
LEGAL
What, Where, When
“Family Law Update: Unconventional Topics in Family Law” program, sponsored by the Family Law Section of the Illinois State Bar Association. $115, members; $215, non-members. Advance registration is required. 800-252-8908 or www.isba.org. Chicago Athletic Association,
12 S. Michigan Ave. Monday
9 a.m. to
4:30 p.m.
“Building a Legal Culture of Affection” lecture by Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson III, United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, at the Northwestern University School of Law. Free and open to the public. Pat Tremmel, 847-491-4892. Northwestern University
School of Law,
357 E. Chicago Ave. Tuesday
12:15 p.m.
INTERNATIONAL
What, Where, When
“Importance of Exports: Borders Aren’t Burdens” program, sponsored by the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce International Business Council. Presentation by Julie Carducci, international trade specialist, Chicago U.S. Export Assistance Center. Free. 630-355-4141, ext. 1338, or chamber@naperville.net.
Raffi’s Mediterranean Restaurant,
Fifth Avenue Station,
200 E. 5th Ave., Suite 127, Naperville
Tuesday
5 to 6:30 p.m.
FINANCIAL
What, Where, When
John J. Brennan, CEO of The Vanguard Group, will address the Investment Analysts Society of Chicago. $45-$50, members; $55-$60, non-members. 312-360-0382, or info@iaschicago.org. Union League Club of Chicago,
65 W. Jackson Blvd.,
Crystal Room, 5th floor
Tuesday noon
“Midwest Financial Reporting Symposium” presented by the Center for Corporate Financial Leadership. $325 for Illinois CPA Society members; $395, non-members. 312-993-0393. Chicago Hilton,
720 S. Michigan Ave.
Thursday
8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
SMALL, MINORITY BUSINESS
What, Where, When
“Women’s Economic Development Outreach Conference,” hosted by the CenterPoint Small Business Development Center at Governors State University and National City Bank. Free, but advance registration is required. www.e-magnify.com, or 888-622-4249. Governors State University,
Hall of Honors,
One University Pkwy.,
University Park
Thursday
8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
TOURISM
What, Where, When
“Emerging Lifestyles and Travel Trends: Implications for Marketing Chicago” seminar hosted by the Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau. $30, members; $40, non-members. 312-567-8467. Symphony Center,
Buntrock Hall,
220 S. Michigan Ave.
Thursday
8 to 10 a.m.
OTHER
What, Where, When
The Great Chicago Networking Extravaganza presented by Lillian D. Bjorseth, president of Duoforce Enterprises Inc., and Alec Ross, principal of ConnectWorking. $45-$55. Advance registration is required. Lillian Bjorseth, 630-983-5308, Alec Ross, 773-755-5531, or www.duoforce.com. Oak Brook Hyatt,
1909 Spring Rd.,
Oak Brook
Thursday
5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
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