EVENT OF THE WEEK
U.S. Chamber of Commerce chief speaks in Naperville
Thomas J. Donohue, president and CEO of the United States Chamber of Commerce, will address the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce General Membership Luncheon.
The luncheon, sponsored by Harris Bank Naperville, is from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Holiday Inn Select, 1801 N. Naper Blvd., Naperville.
Donohue, who will speak on “The Path to Economic Growth: Key Opportunities and Challenges for U.S. Business,” heads the world’s largest business federation, representing three million companies, associations, state and local chambers, and the American Chamber of Commerce abroad. Previously, Donohue was president and CEO of the American Trucking Associations, and prior to that was a group vice president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
The cost is $25 for Naperville Chamber members and $35 for the public.
To register, visit www.naperville.net, or call 630-355-4141. EVENT OF THE WEEK
CONVENTIONS
What, Where, When
Evangelical Press Association Annual Meeting. Expected attendance, 350.
Hyatt Regency Woodfield
April 24 through Wednesday
American Association of Police Polygraphists Annual Conference. 225.
Chicago City Centre
Monday through Friday
The International Association of Fitness Professionals. 5,000.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Thursday through Sunday
Fact and Idea Fest. 1,800.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Friday through Sunday
Illinois Congress of Parents and Teachers Associations (PTA) 103rd Annual Convention. 1,200.
Hilton Lisle/Naperville
Friday through Sunday
International Society of Peritoneal Dialysis 2005 North American Chapter. 2,000.
Hilton Chicago
Friday through Sunday
Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago The Midwest Home Expo.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Friday through Sunday
Production and Operations Management Society World Meeting. 350.
Hotel Inter-Continental
Friday through May 2
National Association for the Specialty Food Trade 7th Spring Fancy Food Show. 12,000.
McCormick Place North
Sunday through May 3
Diversified Business Communications All Things Organic Conference and Trade Show. 4,000.
McCormick Place North
Sunday through May 3
American Dairy Products Institute Annual Meeting. 1,000.
Fairmont Hotel
Sunday through May 4
The FMI (Food Marketing Institute) Show. 25,000.
McCormick Place
Sunday through May 3
Society of Actuaries Enterprise Risk Management Symposium. 500.
Sheraton Chicago
May 2-3
Consumer Specialty Products Association Mid-Year Meeting. 750.
Chicago Marriott Downtown
May 3-5
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Conference on Tobacco Health. 3,700.
Hyatt Regency Chicago, Sheraton Chicago
May 3-5
Illinois Association of Student Councils Annual Convention. 1,200.
Hilton Chicago
May 4-7
Employee Assistance Society of North America Annual Institute. 200.
Fairmont Hotel
May 5-7
Midwestern Psychological Association Annual Meeting. 2,000.
Palmer House Hilton
May 5-8
Midwest Science Fiction & Fantasy Association Annual Science Fiction Convention. 400.
Marriott Schaumburg
May 7-8
PUBLIC RELATIONS
What, Where, When
“Trust or Consequences” presented by Al Golin, chairman of GolinHarris, at a lecture sponsored by DePaul University’s Master of Arts in Public Relations and Advertising Program. Free and open to the public. www.golinharris.com.
DePaul Student Center, 2250 N. Sheffield, Room 314B
Monday 7:30 p.m.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
What, Where, When
Congressman Bobby L. Rush in cooperation with Score, Counselors to America’s Small Business, hosts a “Business Certification Workshop” on strategy, financing options, marketing tactics, product development, cash flow and business management. 708-385-9550, or younus.suleman@mail.house.gov
Congressman Bobby L. Rush’s suburban office, 3235 W. 147th St., Midlothian
Wednesday 3 to 5 p.m.
“An Assessment of the Promise of Technology-Related Growth,” the Technology Commercialization Task Force sponsored by the Economic Development Council. Reservations are mandatory and space is limited. $50. 773-279-8787, or www.edcchicago.org.
Federal Reserve Bank, 230 S. LaSalle St.
Tuesday 7:30 to 11 a.m.
“So You Want To Be an Entrepreneur?” 13th Annual Entrepreneur Night sponsored by Loyola University Chicago School of Business Administration Alumni Association. David Oreck, founder and president of Oreck Corp., and Jamie Crouthamel, founder of Performics, will share their insights. $10-$15. Wendy Crupper, 312-915-7660, or www.loyolachicagoalum.net/entrepreneur.
Loyola University’s Rubloff Auditorium, 25 E. Pearson St.
Wednesday 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
INTERNATIONAL
What, Where, When
“Indonesia: Commercial Opportunities in Southeast Asia’s Largest Market” luncheon program sponsored by the International Trade Association of Greater Chicago and the Consulate General of Indonesia, Chicago. $35, members; $45, non-members. 773-725-1106, or rsvp@itagc.org.
Rosewood Restaurant, 9421 W. Higgins Rd., Rosemont
Wednesday 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m.
OTHER
What, Where, When
“Ethics in the Executive Suite: Enron and Beyond,” a public symposium to be delivered by George J. Benston, Professor of Finance at Emory University. Commentators include Loyola University Chicago professors John Boatright and Charles Murdock. Sponsored by the Center for Financial and Policy Studies, School of Business Administration. Free. Susan Montgomery at 312-915-6214.
Loyola University, 25 E. Pearson, Library, 10th floor
Monday 4:30 to 5:45 p.m.
Desiree Rogers, president of Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas, is the keynote speaker at the 18th Annual Administrative Professionals Day luncheon hosted by the Chicago Lake Shore Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals. $35. Reservations are required. Gloria L. Williams, 312-526-4012.
University Club, Michigan Room, 76 E. Monroe St.
Tuesday 11:30 a.m.
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