EVENT OF THE WEEK
Tropicana exec talks about brands
Greg Shearson, president of Tropicana Beverages North America, will address the Young Professionals of Chicago Wednesday at the Mid-Day Club, 21 S. Clark St., 56th floor.
Shearson, who is head of the largest branded juice business in North America, with more than $3 billion in revenue, will discuss aspects of creating and maintaining strong brands. He will also offer advice on managing a career and honing leadership skills.
As president, Shearson has been responsible for integrating all of PepsiCo’s North American juice businesses, which include Tropicana Twister, Smoothies, Pure Premium, Pure Tropics and Dole, into one operating unit. Prior to joining Tropicana, Shearson was vice president of marketing and research and development at Sara Lee Bakery. He also spent 10 years in marketing at Procter & Gamble in Cincinnati.
The event begins with breakfast and networking from 7 to 7:30 a.m. It continues with the presentation and question-and-answer session from 7:30 to 9 a.m.
The cost is free for members and $15-$20 for non-members. For information, visit www.ypchicago.org.
CONVENTIONS
What, Where, When
Merchandise Mart Properties Chicago Gift and Home Market January Show. Expected attendance, 24,000.
Merchandise Mart
Jan. 19 through Wednesday
Illinois Association of Park Districts/Illinois Park and Recreation Association Annual Meeting. 2,500.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Thursday through Saturday
World of Wheels
McCormick Place North
Friday through Sunday
American Medical Association Alliance Leadership Development Conference II. 300.
Drake Hotel
Sunday through Feb. 1
DCI Customer Relationship Management. 2,500.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Jan. 31-Feb. 3
Love is Murder Annual Meeting of Mystery Writers. 500.
Wyndham O’Hare
Feb. 3-6
National Marine Manufacturers Association Strictly Sail.
Navy Pier
Feb. 3-6
TJR Industries’ The Woodworking Shows.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Feb. 4-6
American Bus Association Marketplace. 3,000.
Lakeside Center
Feb. 4-9
R & B Promotions Supercycle Show and Parts Expo.
McCormick Place North
Feb. 5-6
Merchandise Mart Properties Chicago Men’s Wear Collective. 2,000.
Merchandise Mart
Feb. 6-8
Illinois Association for Gifted Children Annual Convention. 1,250.
Chicago Marriott Downtown
Feb. 6-8
JOB/CAREER
What, Where, When
“Career Planning and Placement” presented by Joyce Simon, chief financial officer of Shedd Aquarium, at the American Business Womens Association Chicago Chapter meeting. $25-$40. 866-281-2143, or www.abwa-chicago.org.
Metropolitan Club, Sears Tower, 233 S. Wacker Drive
Tuesday 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
“Challenges in Human Resource Management” presented by the Center for Corporate Financial Leadership. $325 for Illinois CPA Society members; $395, non-members. 312-993-0393, reference code C35237.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Rd., Rosemont
Wednesday 7:30 a.m., registration; 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., program
“Retirement Lifestyle Options: Coaching Employees on the Transition to Retirement” breakfast seminar sponsored by Aurora University Dunham School of Business. Free. Shawn Greene, 630-844-3866, or thoehne@aurora.edu.
University Banquet Hall, Alumni Hall, 1410 Marseillaise Pl., Aurora
Wednesday 7:30 to 8 a.m., refreshments; 8 to 9 a.m., program
FINANCIAL
What, Where, When
“Trends in Financial Fraud” presented by Jennifer L. French, special agent in the FBI’s Financial Fraud Division, at an event sponsored by the National Funding Association. $55, members; $75, non-members. Tom Siska, 847-498-9136, or George Garrod, 312-697-4588 or GGarrod@WhitehallBCC.com.
The Standard Club, 320 S. Plymouth Ct.
Wednesday Noon to 1:30 p.m.
“How to Cut Through Stock Research Conflicts” presented by attorney James J. Eccleston at the American Association of Individual Investors meeting. $25. www.aaii.com/loclchap/aaiichap/chicago.
University Club, 76 E. Monroe St.
Saturday 9:30 a.m., registration; 10 a.m., program
LEGAL
What, Where, When
“Insurance Brokers: The Impact of Allegations of Corruption” seminar hosted by the Chicago Bar Association’s Large Law Firm Committee. $25, members; $35, non-members. 312-554-2056, or www.chicagobar.org/cle.html.
CBA headquarters, 321 S. Plymouth Ct.
Thursday Noon to 1 p.m.
INTERNATIONAL
What, Where, When
“The Canadian Health Care System: Facts, Not Fiction” breakfast and luncheon symposium presented by the Canadian Consulate General. Keynote address by Carolyn Bennett, minister of state, public health, Canada. $20-$30. 312-327-3612, orbeth.degroat@international.gc.ca.
Northwestern Memorial Hospital, 3rd-floor conference room, 251 E. Huron St.
Friday 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
OTHER
What, Where, When
“A House Divided: Covering the 2004 Presidential Campaign” presented by Jodi Wilogren, Chicago bureau chief for the New York Times, at the Association for Women Journalists Chicago meeting. Free, members; $10, non-members. RSVP to Bonnie McGrath at BonMcGrath@aol.com. For information, call Kelly Kleiman at 773-728-7238, or KellyNFP@uron.cc, or visit www.awjchicago.com.
CBS 2 Chicago Studios, 630 N. McClurg Ct.
Tuesday 5:30 to 8 p.m.
“Which is Harder: Climbing Mt. Everest at Age 70 or Fighting the 5th Floor of City Hall for 8 Years,” a presentation on the evils of downzoning by Albert C. Hanna. Sponsored by the Economic Development Council. $35, members; $50, non-members. Reservations are mandatory. Lewis Matuszewich, 773-279-8787.
Tower Club, 20 N. Wacker Drive, 39th floor
Wednesday Noon
“Leadership Connections: What Really Matters?” presented by Susan Gallagher, managing director of strategic development for Huron Consulting Group, at a meeting of The University of Chicago Women’s Business Group. $59, members; $69, non-members. www.ucwbg.org.
University of Chicago Graduate School of Business, Gleacher Center,
450 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive
Thursday 5:30 p.m., networking; 6 p.m., buffet; 6:45 p.m., program
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