EVENT OF THE WEEK
Legal roundtable tackles trade
“Navigating the Currents of Trade: Internationally and Locally,” legal roundtable breakfast and discussion hosted by Navigant Consulting Inc.
Topics include international trade in Washington, the hemisphere and the world; how to make trade work in the Chicago area; and advice for navigating the City of Chicago’s procurement process.
Moderators include James L. Bacchus, Mark J. McCombs, Victor H. Reyes and David A. Bonoma, who are attorneys at Greenberg Traurig law firm, which has offices throughout the U.S.
The event is free and takes place from 8 to 9 a.m. Wednesday at the Union League Club of Chicago, 65 W. Jackson Blvd., and again on Thursday at the Westin O’Hare Hotel, 6100 River Rd. in Rosemont.
Continental breakfast will be served at 7:30 a.m.
For information, call Eva Gonzalez at 312-583-5873, or e-mail at evgonzalez@navigantconsulting.com.
PLANNER
What, Where, When
Material Handling Industry of America. Expected attendance, 42,000.
McCormick Place South
Monday through Thursday
Merchandise Mart Properties – The Pulse Show. 500.
Merchandise Mart
Tuesday through Thursday
Chicagoland Fishing, Hunting, Travel and Outdoors Show.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Wednesday through Sunday
Mid-America Pool & Spa Show. 5,000.
Pheasant Run Resort
Jan. 18-20
Mid-America Horticultural Trade Show. 11,000.
Lakeside Center
Jan. 19-21
National Marine Manufacturers Association Chicago Boat, RV and Outdoors Show.
McCormick Place
Jan. 19-23
Merchandise Mart Properties Chicago Gift and Home Market January Show. 24,000.
Merchandise Mart
Jan. 19-26
LEGAL
What, Where, When
“How to Tackle the Challenges of Patent Litigation,” presented by the Chicago Bar Association. $65, members; $100, non-members. 312-554-2000, or www.chicagobar.org.
Chicago Bar Association, 321 S. Plymouth Ct.
Tuesday 3 to 6 p.m.
ADVERTISING/MARKETING
What, Where, When
“Using Competitive Intelligence to Get Ahead in Search Engine Advertising,” presented by Richard Stokes, founder and president of AdGooroo LLC, at a program sponsored by the Chicago Association of Direct Marketing and its e-commerce special interest group. $44-$54, members; $49-$59, non-members. George Buckley, 312-849-2236, ext. 25, or gbuckley@cadm.org, or www.cadm.org.
The 410 Club, 410 N. Michigan Ave.
Wednesday 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
REAL ESTATE
What, Where, When
The Illinois CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) Chapter and NICAR’s (Northern Illinois Commercial Association of Realtors) 2005 Economic Forecast and 2004 Commercial Sales Review Luncheon. $75-$85. 630-510-4560.
Fountain Blue Conference Center, 2300 Mannheim Rd., Des Plaines
Thursday 11:30 a.m., networking; noon, luncheon and presentation
INTERNATIONAL
What, Where, When
“The 2005 Chicago Conference on Global Supply Chain Security,” sponsored by the International Trade Association of Greater Chicago, the Chicago International Trade Commissioners Association and the Customs Brokers & Freight Forwarders Association of Chicago, among others. $75, members of sponsoring organizations; $90, non-members. 773-725-1106, or rsvp@itagc.org.
Rosewood Restaurant, Ballroom, 9421 W. Higgins Rd., Rosemont Wednesday
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
SMALL BUSINESS
What, Where, When
“Thinking of Starting a Business?” a business basics workshop sponsored by Hull House Association Small Business Development Center. Free. 773-561-3500, ext. 215.
4520 N. Beacon St.
Wednesday 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
OTHER
What, Where, When
“The Auditors Practical Guide to Governance, Ethics and Compliance,” topic of the Lennon Seminar on Ethics and Corporate Governance, sponsored by the Chicago Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors. $170, members; $225, non-members. Advance registration and payment is required. Kathy Casey, 847-842-1606, or iiachicago@aol.com.
University of Chicago Graduate School of Business
Gleacher Center, 450 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive
Monday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
“OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) Safety Compliance 10-Hour Training Program” for general industry, sponsored by Northern Illinois University Business and Industry Services. $500, $250 with grant. 630-505-4100, ext. 273.
NIU-BIS, 1120 E. Diehl Rd., Suite 110, Naperville
Monday and Tuesday 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
“Write, Self-Publish and Market Your Book With Success: You Can Make It Happen,” presented by author George Rawlinson at the Suburban Chicagoland Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America monthly dinner meeting. $15-$40. www.prsasuburbanchicagoland.org/event-registration.html.
Wyndham Garden Hotel, 1200 N. Mittel Blvd., Wood Dale
Tuesday 6 p.m.
“Planning for a Better Financial Future,” seminar presented by Vicki Mayfield, a financial adviser with the Morgan Stanley Individual Investor Group, and sponsored by the Independent Writers of Chicago. $15, non-members. 847-855-6670, or www.iwoc.org.
The Feltre School, 22 W. Erie St.
Tuesday 5 p.m., networking; 6 p.m., program
“Pitch Like a Girl,” presented by Ronna Lichtenberg, president of Clear Peak Communications, a management consulting firm, and sponsored by Empowering Women Network. $15-$20, members; $20-$25, non-members. 630-469-4338, or www.empoweringwomen.net.
Benedictine University, Krasa Building, 5700 College Rd., Lisle
Tuesday 5 to 7 p.m.
“Inspiring Women–Embracing Challenge,” featuring Jane DiRenzo Pigott, managing director of R3 Group LLC, at the Professional Women’s Club of Chicago meeting. $38, members; $48, non-members. 312-461-9366, or www.pwcc.org.
University Club, 76 E. Monroe St.
Wednesday 11:30 a.m., registration; 11:45 a.m., luncheon
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