EVENT OF THE WEEK
Forum pursues patient safety
“Creating Safer Health Care in Chicago” is the theme of the Chicago Patient Safety Forum, an independent program of The Institute of Medicine of Chicago.
The conference for local health professionals, consumers, purchasers and safety researchers will examine the Chicago region’s progress in improving patient safety. It takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday at Northwestern Memorial Hospital’s Feinberg Pavilion Conference Center, 251 E. Huron St., third floor.
Gary A. Mecklenburg, president and CEO of Northwestern Memorial Hospital, will deliver the keynote address. He will provide an overview of what governmental and private organizations are doing to improve quality and patient safety, and how individual hospitals and providers are involved.
Workshops at the daylong event will cover patient-centered care, health-care information technology, and safety reporting systems. There will also be a panel discussion on full disclosure and apology for medical errors.
The cost is $25 for students and $75 for others. To register, go to www.chicagopatientsafety.org.
CONVENTIONS
WHAT WHERE WHEN
Transworld Exhibits Inc. National Halloween, Costume and Party Show. 10,000.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
March 4 through Tuesday
Merchandise Mart Properties National Bridal Market. 3,000.
Merchandise Mart
March 6 through Tuesday
National Manufacturing Week. 27,000.
McCormick Place South
Monday through Thursday
Illinois Education Association Annual Meeting. 1,200.
Hyatt Regency O’Hare
Tuesday through Sunday
Today’s Black Woman Expo.
McCormick Place North
Saturday and Sunday
Chicago Chevy Vette Fest.
McCormick Place North
Saturday and Sunday
Helen Brett Enterprises GoodLife Expo.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Saturday and Sunday
International Vintage Poster Fair.
Chicago Cultural Center
Saturday and Sunday
Chicago Flower and Garden Show.
Navy Pier
Sunday through March 21
COMMON IT Education Conference and Expo. 2,200.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Sunday through March 17
American College of Healthcare Executives Congress on Healthcare. 4,500.
Palmer House
March 14-17
Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Annual Meeting. 1,100.
Sheraton Chicago
March 15-19
Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago Midwest Builders Show. 5,000.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
March 16-17
24th Annual Chicago Golf Show.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
March 18-20
SmithBucklin Corp. American Health and Beauty Aids/Proud Lady Beauty Show. 1,000.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
March 19-21
Merchandise Mart Properties Chicago Spring Gifts and Accessories Market. 2,000.
Merchandise Mart
March 19-21
Merchandise Mart Properties STYLEMAX Fall Women’s and Children’s Apparel Market. 5,000.
Merchandise Mart
March 19-22
International Housewares Association 2005 International Home and Housewares Show. 60,000.
McCormick Place
March 20-22
Precision Metalforming Association METALFORM. 10,000.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
March 20-23
INTERNATIONAL
WHAT WHERE WHEN
“Exporting to China: American and Chinese Perspectives” seminar sponsored by the National Association of Manufacturers, Chicago Export Assistance Center, and the Illinois District Export Council. $35. Brian McCleary, 202-637-3462, or bmccleary@nam.org, or www.nam.org/chinaseminar.
Fairmont Hotel Chicago, Gold Room, 200 N. Columbus Drive Tuesday
8 a.m. to noon
“The U.S.–Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA–DR): New Commercial Opportunities for U.S. Exporters” panel discussion sponsored by the Chicago Export Assistance Center, Illinois District Export Council, and the International Trade Association of Greater Chicago. $25. Debra Rogers, 312-353-6988, or debra.rogers@mail.doc.gov.
Embassy Suites Downtown, 511 N. Columbus Drive
Wednesday
10 a.m. to noon
FINANCIAL
WHAT WHERE WHEN
“Debt vs. Equity: What is Right for Your Company?” event sponsored by Ground Floor Finance and the 410 Club and Conference Center. $30-$35. Jason Jacobsohn, 773-368-0229, or www.groundfloorfinance.com (click on upcoming events).
410 Club, Wrigley Building, 410 N. Michigan Ave.
Monday
5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Michael H. Moskow, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, is the featured speaker at the Investment Analysts Society of Chicago meeting. $45, members; $55, non-members. 312-360-0382, or info@iaschicago.org.
Union League Club of Chicago, 65 W. Jackson Blvd., Crystal Room, 5th floor
Wednesday
noon
LEGAL
WHAT WHERE WHEN
“How Will the Privatization of Social Security Impact the U.S. Financial Markets” discussion sponsored by the Chicago Bar Association. $45, members; $55, non-members. 312-554-2000, or www.chicagobar.org.
Chicago Bar Association, 321 S. Plymouth Ct.
Tuesday
Noon to 2 p.m.
OTHER
WHAT WHERE WHEN
“Women Finding Their Voices” is the theme of the 2005 Women’s Symposium at Northwestern University School of Law. Former U.S. Atty. Gen. Janet Reno will deliver the keynote speech. Free and open to the public. Pat Tremmel, 847-491-4892.
Northwestern University School of Law, 357 E. Chicago Ave.
Tuesday
Noon
“Women in Development Update: Progress and What Remains to Accomplish” panel discussion presented by the Illinois Society for International Development, in honor of International Women’s Day. Free, members; $5, non-members. Co-president1@isidonline.org.
DePaul University, 1 E. Jackson Blvd., 11th floor, Room 11013
Tuesday
6 to 7:30 p.m.
“The State of Transportation” is the theme of the 22nd Annual State of the City luncheon presented by the League of Women Voters of Chicago.$75-$100. 312-939-5935, or www.lwvchicago.org.
Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Ave.
Thursday
noon
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