What, Where, When
TransWorld’s Jewelry, Fashion & Accessories Show. Expected attendance, 6,000.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Thursday through Jan. 10
TransWorld’s Chicago Merchandise & Gift Show. 15,000.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Friday through Jan. 10
Material Handling Industry of America. 42,000.
McCormick Place South
Jan. 10-13
Merchandise Mart Properties The Pulse Show. 500.
Merchandise Mart
Jan. 11-13
Chicagoland Fishing, Hunting, Travel and Outdoors Show.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Jan. 12-16
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
What, Where, When
“The Basics of Going into Business” workshop offered by Score, Counselors to America’s Small Business. $50. 312-353-7724, or www.scorechicago.org.
Citicorp Center,
500 W. Madison St., Suite 1250
Tuesday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
“Learn to Write a Solid Business Plan” workshop offered by Score, Counselors to America’s Small Business. $35. 312-353-7724, or www.scorechicago.org.
Citicorp Center, 500 W. Madison St., Suite 1250
Thursday 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
JOB/CAREER
What, Where, When
“All About Career Dream Job Boot Camp: Guerrilla tips, tactics and strategies for the seriously motivated career-seeker” two-day program led by recruitment, marketing, sales and headhunting professionals. The event, which is hosted by All About Careers, is geared toward college juniors, seniors and recent graduates. $999. 312-944-9194, or AllAboutCareers.com.
East Bank Club, 500 N. Kingsbury St.
Wednesday and Thursday
“Making Solid and Satisfying Career Decisions: Part I–Getting the New Career Journey Started,” a workshop presented by the University of Illinois Alumni Career Center. (Part II will be held Jan. 12.) Registration is required. $25. 312-575-7830, or careers@uillinois.edu.
Alumni Career Center, 200 S. Wacker Drive, 1st floor
Wednesday 6 p.m. (Part II, Jan. 12, 6 p.m.)
“What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?” workshop presented by Lansky Career Consultants. $49. 312-494-0022.
One IBM Plaza, 330 N. Wabash Ave., Suite 2905
Thursday 7 to 9 p.m.
INTERNATIONAL
What, Where, When
International Business Professionals networking meeting held in association with the Executive Network Group. The event is geared toward international business professionals seeking employment. $5, members; $20, non-members. Mark Wineberg, 847-818-1076, or mwineberg1@yahoo.com.
First Presbyterian Church, 1427 Chicago Ave., Evanston
Thursday 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
OTHER
What, Where, When
“Strategic Planning and Measurement for the Investor Relations Officer,” program presented at the National Investor Relations Institute-Chicago January meeting. Free, members; $40, non-members. 773-262-1090.
Maggiano’s Little Italy, 516 N. Clark St., Antinori Room
Thursday 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
“Bridge the Gap,” a continuing legal education program geared to new attorneys, hosted by the Illinois State Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division. $10. 800-252-8908, or www.isba.org.
ISBA Regional Office, 20 S. Clark St., Suite 900
Friday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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