EVENT OF THE WEEK
Expert on fraud and its prevention
Frank W. Abagnale will be the featured speaker at a program titled “Today’s Fraud, Tomorrow’s Prevention” at an event hosted by the Chicago/Midwest Chapter of the Turnaround Management Association.
The event is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Palmer House Hotel. The morning session will include two panel discusiions, one on “Asset Statement Fraud” and the other on “Fraud in Collateral Reporting.” Abagnale will present his keynote address during lunch and conduct an afternoon workshop on fraud prevention.
Abagnale, who is the author of “Catch Me if You Can,” has been associated with the Federal Bureau of Investigation for over 25 years.
Abagnale lectures extensively at the FBI Academy and for the field offices of the FBI.
The full-day program is $250 for members and $350 for non-members. Registration includes continental breakfast, lunch, a cocktail reception, all materials and admission to presentations.
For additional information call Christine Glatz at 815-469-2935, or visit www.chicago.turnaround.org.
CONVENTIONS
What, Where, When
Chicago Dental Society Annual Midwinter Meeting. Expected attendance, 32,000.
Lakeside Center
Thursday through Sunday
Lifestyle Events CoffeeFest/Great American Dessert Expo. 5,000.
Navy Pier
Friday through Sunday
Chicago Sports Media’s The Chicago Bike Show.
Navy Pier
Friday through Sunday
SmithBucklin’s Cosmetologist Chicago’s Midwest Beauty Show. 65,000.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Saturday through Feb. 28
Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture Annual Meeting. 350.
Hotel Inter-Continental
Feb. 28 through March 9
WT Glasgow Inc.’s Amusement Showcase International 2005. 5,000.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
March 3-5
Transworld Exhibits National Halloween, Costume and Party Show. 10,000.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
March 4-8
Clinical Laboratory Management Association Annual Conference. 3,000.
Lakeside Center
March 5-8
JOB/CAREER
What, Where, When
“International Careers at the Executive Level” panel discussion presented at the Chicagoland Thunderbird Alumni Association. Panelists include: James McClurg, former senior vice president, FMC Corp.; Miles Greer, former vice president, Sara Lee Corp.; and Noe Kenig, former chairman, Motorola International. $20-$25. www.my.t-bird.edu or eric(underscore)riddle@sbcglobal.net.
Chicago Marriott Downtown, 540 N. Michigan Ave.
Tuesday 6 p.m., reception; 6:30 p.m., panel
“Behavior-Based Interviewing” 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, First Floor
Wednesday 6 p.m.
INTERNATIONAL
What, Where, When
“Working With NAFTA” presented by Louisa Elder, director of the NAFTA Opportunity Center at NORBIC, and sponsored by the International Trade Center, College of DuPage. $35. 847-437-9522.
DePaul University
Rolling Meadows Campus, 2550 W. Golf Rd., East Tower, 2nd Floor, Rolling Meadows
Wednesday 8 a.m., registration; 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., program
“Maximizing Trade Benefits Within the Western Hemisphere” program and roundtable discussion sponsored by the Chicago Chapter of the Organization of Women in International Trade. Presentation by Carlos Busquets, Office of NAFTA and Inter-American Affairs, U.S. Department of Commerce. $25, members; $35, non-members. Preregistration required. owitchicago@yahoo.com
KPMG LLP offices, 303 E. Wacker Drive, 16th floor
Wednesday 5:30 to 7:45 p.m.
“Manufacturing in America: Meeting the Global Competition,” a luncheon meeting sponsored by the International Trade Association of Greater Chicago, the Chicago Export Assistance Center and the Illinois District Export Council. A presentation by Al Frink, assistant secretary for manufacturing and services, U.S. Department of Commerce. $40, members; $50, non-members. 773-725-1106, or rsvp@itagc.org.
Rosewood Restaurant, 9421 W. Higgins Rd., Rosemont
Thursday 11:45 a.m.
FINANCIAL
What, Where, When
Patrick J. Rodgers from the U.S. Social Security Administration will address the Professional Women’s Network luncheon on Social Security information for women, including death, disability, dependent children and divorce-related issues. $15, members; $20, non-members. Sheryl Jones-Harper, 708-534-4929, or s-harper@govst.edu.
The Holiday Inn and Convention Center, 18501 S. Harlem Ave., Tinley Park
Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
“The Advancement of Women in Financial Services” presented by Rose Patten, senior executive vice president, human resources, and head of the Office of Strategic Management, BMO Financial Group in Toronto, at a meeting of the Chicago Financial Women’s Association. $35, members; $45, non-members. Eileen Sachanda, 312-444-4273.
Harris Bank, 111 W. Monroe St.
Thursday 5:30 to 8 p.m.
SALES/MARKETING
What, Where, When
“First Impression Selling at Expos” program presented at the American Business Womens Association Chicagoland Express Network. $30-$35, members; $40-$45, non-members. 866-281-2143, or www.abwa-chicago.org.
Metropolitan Club, 67th floor, Sears Tower, 233 S. Wacker Drive
Tuesday 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
The Greater State Street Council’s 76th Annual Meeting and Luncheon. Principals of sLab architecture, an urban planning and architecture firm, will deliver the keynote presentation on opportunities for successfully branding the blend of culture, retailing, hospitality, commerce and higher education that comprise the East Loop district. $65. 312-782-9160. Seating is limited.
Renaissance Chicago Hotel, Grand Ballroom, 1 W. Wacker Drive
Friday 11:30 a.m.
OTHER
What, Where, When
“You Could Be Worth More Than You Think” executive breakfast for CEOs and owners in the manufacturing sector hosted by the Chicago Manufacturing Center. Registration is required. 866-236-3743, or www.cmcusa.org/events/.
Chicago Manufacturing Center, 247 S. State St., Suite 1000
Tuesday 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.
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