CONVENTIONS
What, Where, When
American Bus Association Marketplace. Expected attendance, 3,000.
Lakeside Center
Feb. 4 through Wednesday
Merchandise Mart Properties Chicago Men’s Wear Collective. 2,000.
Merchandise Mart
Feb. 6 through Tuesday
Illinois Association for Gifted Children Annual Convention. 1,250.
Chicago Marriott Downtown
Feb. 6 through Tuesday
Illinois Speech Language & Hearing Association Annual Meeting. 1,000.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Thursday through Saturday
Chicago International Motorcycle Show.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Friday through Sunday
Chicago Automobile Trade Association Chicago Auto Show.
McCormick Place South
Friday through Feb. 20
Association of Teacher Educators Annual Meeting. 2,000.
Hilton Chicago
Saturday through Feb. 16
Construction Safety Council Annual Conference. 1,500.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Feb. 15-16
American Builders and Contractors Association Building and Design Exchange. 5,000.
Lakeside Center
Feb. 16-17
Recreational Vehicle Expositions 37th Annual RV, Camping and Van Show.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Feb. 17-20
Mid-American Greek Council Association Annual Conference. 2,000.
Hyatt Regency O’Hare
Feb. 17-20
World Spirit Federation Windy City Showdown. 3,000.
Navy Pier
Feb. 18-20
SALES/MARKETING
What, Where, When
“Selling Your Story to the Media” presented by Michael Buxbaum, senior vice president of business development and marketing for Bacon’s Information, at the monthly meeting of the Suburban Chicagoland Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America. $15-$40. John Lyday, 847-377-2154.
Wyndham Garden Hotel, 1200 N. Mittel Blvd., Wood Dale
Tuesday 6 p.m., networking; 6:30 p.m., dinner and program
“Are You Connected,” networking for marketing, public relations and advertising professionals presented by Connect the Jobs LLC. $25, includes drinks and appetizers. rsvp@connectthejobs.com.
Mars Gallery, 1139 W. Fulton Market
Wednesday 5:30 to 8 p.m.
PRINT/DESIGN
What, Where, When
“Transitioning from QuarkXpress to Adobe InDesign” at the Chicago Print Production Club meeting. Speakers include Jim Byrne, production manager for Pearson Education, and Clint Funk, Adobe Acrobat consultant. Light lunch included. 312-360-0564 or www.chicagoprintclub.org.
10 Riverside Plaza Center, 18th floor training facility
Tuesday 11:30 a.m., registration; noon to 1:30 p.m., presentation
INTERNATIONAL
What, Where, When
“Opportunities in India” networking for North Shore exporters sponsored by the Libertyville Export Assistance Center, Illinois District Export Council and Northbrook Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Free. Robin Mugford, 847-327-9082.
Northbrook Chamber of Commerce & Industry, 2002 Walters Ave., Northbrook
Tuesday 7:30 to 9 a.m.
“China Inc.: How the Rise of the Next Industrial Superpower Challenges America and the World” lecture and discussion sponsored by the China Round Table and the Corporate Program of the Chicago Council on Foreign Relations. $25, members; $35, non-members. 312-726-3860, www.ccfr.org, or jkerr@ccfr.org.
The Chicago Club, 81 E. Van Buren St., 8th floor
Tuesday 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
“Market Development Cooperator Program” presented by Brad Hess, director of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Market Development Cooperator Program. Hess will explain the grant process for the program, which is made available to trade-related organizations to pursue projects that help U.S. firms develop international markets. Jenny Willis, 312-353-8040, or jennifer.willis@mail.doc.gov.
Chicago Export Assistance Center, 200 W. Adams St., 12th floor conference room
Thursday 10 to 11:30 a.m.
JOB/CAREER
What, Where, When
“Preparing For, Starting, and Sticking to Your Job Search,” a 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.
FINANCIAL
What, Where, When
John Silvia, chief economist of Wachovia Bank, will discuss the economic shift from recovery to expansion in 2005 at a meeting of the Chicago Association for Business Economics. $20, students; $30, members; $45, non-members. RSVP to cabe(underscore)communication@yahoo.com.
The Federal Reserve
Bank of Chicago, 230 S. LaSalle St.
Thursday 11:45 a.m.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
What, Where, When
“Exploring Business Ownership Through Franchising: Is it Right for You?” panel discussion presented by Ground Floor Finance, The Entrepreneur’s Source, and 410 Club. $40, online; $50, on-site. Andrew Clarke, aclarke5@hotmail.com.
The 410 Club, Wrigley Building, 410 N. Michigan Ave.
Thursday 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
“Breakfast with the Best: John Hall, Goose Island Beer Co.” presented by Coleman Entrepreneurship Center. $25, breakfast included. 312-362-8625, or cec.depaul.edu.
DePaul Center, 1 E. Jackson Blvd.
Friday 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
OTHER
What, Where, When
“What’s Your Request? A Networking Luncheon Designed to Help You Get What You Want” hosted by the Professional Women’s Club of Chicago. $38, members; $48, non-members. 312-461-9366, or www.pwcc.org.
The University Club, 76 E. Monroe St.
Wednesday 11:30 a.m., registration; 11:45 a.m., luncheon
The 8th Annual Printing Industry Tax Conference sponsored by Grant Thornton and The Printing Industries of America. $195. www.grantthornton.com/printing.
Hotel Inter-Continental, 505 N. Michigan Ave.
Sunday through Feb. 15
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