CONVENTIONS
WHAT, WHERE, WHEN
Transworld Exhibits 67th Jewelry, Fashion and Accessories Show. Expected attendance, 25,000.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Oct. 21 through Monday
Transworld Exhibits 118th Chicago Fall Merchandise and Gift Show. 5,000.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Oct. 22 through Monday
Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology International Coatings Expo and Technology Conference. 8,000.
McCormick Place North
Monday through Friday
International Operators Council Fall Regional Meeting. 650.
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
Monday through Wednesday
Society for Human Resource Management Diversity in the Workplace Conference. 700.
Chicago Marriott Downtown
Monday through Wednesday
North American Spine Society 19th Annual Meeting. 3,000.
Lakeside Center
Tuesday through Saturday
American Corporate Counsel Association Annual Meeting. 1,900.
Sheraton Chicago
Wednesday through Friday
Independent Sector Annual Meeting. 700.
Fairmont Hotel
Wednesday through Nov. 2
University of Illinois at Chicago American Society for Ethnohistory Annual Meeting. 500.
Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza
Wednesday through Sunday
American Public Services Association Annual Meeting. 650.
Westin Michigan Avenue
Saturday through Nov. 2.
Design-Build Institute of America 2004 Professional Design-Build Annual Conference and Expo. 1,400.
Hilton Chicago
Nov. 3-6
National Community Capital Association Annual Training Conference. 700.
Westin Michigan Avenue
Nov. 3-6
Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization Annual CEO Conference. 500.
Navy Pier
Nov. 4-6
McCarthy Expositions Chicago Building Management Show and Conference. 1,000.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Nov. 4
Independent Schools Association of the Central States Annual Conference. 700.
Drake Hotel
Nov. 4-5
Information Systems Audit and Control Association Convention. 200.
Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare
Nov. 4-5
Food Processing Machinery Association Expo. 15,000.
Lakeside Center
Nov. 7-11
Package Machinery Manufacturers Institute PACK EXPO International 2004. 50,000.
McCormick Place
Nov. 7-11
JOB/CAREER
WHAT, WHERE, WHEN
“Understanding Your Communication Style” breakfast seminar sponsored by the Aurora University Dunham School of Business. Presentation by Gwen Onatolu, president/managing director of Management Resource Services. Free. Terri Hoehne, 630-844-3866, or thoehne@aurora.edu.
University Banquet Hall, Alumni Hall, 1410 Marseillaise Pl., Aurora
Wednesday
8 a.m.
“The Total Interview Process” 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.
“How to Help Teens with Career Decisions” workshop on how to approach conversations about college majors and career paths. Presented by Career Vision. Free, but seating is limited. 630-469-6270, or www.careervision.org.
Career Vision, 800 Roosevelt Rd., Building E, Suite 200, Glen Ellyn
Wednesday
7 p.m.
“Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office: 101 Unconscious Mistakes Women Make that Sabotage their Career,” presentation by Lois P. Frankel, New York Times best-selling author, at an event sponsored by the Chicago Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association. $65-$85. Kimberly Farrell, 847-444-0465.
Hyatt Hotel Deerfield, 1750 Lake Cook Rd., Deerfield
Thursday
6 to 8:30 p.m.
INTERNATIONAL
WHAT, WHERE, WHEN
“Chile-U.S. Steel Bridge Technology Business Briefing,” an orientation visit for steel bridge construction officials from Chile’s Ministry of Public Works and the private sector. Sponsored by the U.S. Trade & Development Agency. Barbara J. Hutchison, 301-897-7424, or bhutchison@tech-res.com.
Radisson Hotel & Suites, 160 E. Huron St.
Tuesday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
“The Elimination of Textile Quotas 2005: Global Impact on Trade and Measures to Protect the U.S. Textile/Apparel Industry” presented by the Chicago Chapter of the Organization of Women in International Trade. $25-$35. owitchicago@yahoo.com.
KPMG LLP, 303 E. Wacker Drive, 16th floor
Wednesday
6 to 8 p.m.
FINANCIAL
WHAT, WHERE, WHEN
“Lakefront Millennium Park Project” presented by Edward K. Uhlir, design director of the Millennium Park Project, and sponsored by the Economic Development Council. $35-$50. Reservations are mandatory. Lewis F. Matuszewich, 773-279-8787.
The Park Grill, Millennium Park, 11 N. Michigan Ave.
Wednesday
Noon
“Positioning Your Organization for Success: Strategies for Keeping Pace with the Resurgent Economy” chief financial officer roundtable discussion sponsored by Robert Half International. Moderated by Bill Barnhart, financial markets columnist for the Chicago Tribune. Heather Doyle, 312-616-0038, or heather.doyle@rhi.com.
Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers, 301 E. North Water St.
Thursday
7 to 9 a.m.
REAL ESTATE
WHAT, WHERE, WHEN
“Let Your Tenants Pay the Mortgage: Investing in a Multi-Unit Home” workshop offered by Parker for Adults: Day and Evening Courses. $35. 773-797-5530, or www.parkereveningcourses.org.
Francis W. Parker School, 330 W. Webster Ave.
Tuesday
7 to 9 p.m.
The Urban Land Institute Chicago hosts the second part of a two-part series called, “Chicagoland’s Latino Communities: Real Estate Development Opportunities.” The second meeting will focus on market insights, development case studies and community advocacy, particularly in the 22nd Ward and West Town. Open to all. www.chicago.uli.org.
The Mid Day Club, Bank One Plaza, 10 S. Dearborn St. 56th floor
Thursday
7:45 a.m.
OTHER
WHAT, WHERE, WHEN
Leticia Peralta-Davis, CEO of the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, will address the Young Executives Club of Chicago at a luncheon meeting. $20-$50. Meg Lambert, 312-527-4306, or www.youngexecutivesclub.org.
Union League Club of Chicago, 65 W. Jackson Blvd.
Thursday 11:30 a.m., reception; noon, luncheon; address to follow
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