EVENT OF THE WEEK
Free, socially responsible seminar
Investment adviser, attorney and author Marc J. Lane is presenting a seminar on “Socially Responsible Financial Planning” at an event sponsored by the Chicago Center for Green Technology’s Green Business Seminar Series.
Lane is president of Marc J. Lane Investment Management Inc. He is a practicing attorney and financial adviser, an adjunct professor of law at Northwestern University School of Law, an adjunct professor of business at the University of Illinois, and the author of 32 books. His most recent book, “Profitable Socially Responsible Investing,” was released in May.
The seminar is free and takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd. Pre-registration is required.
To register, call 312-746-9642, or e-mail greentech@cityofchicago.org.
CONVENTIONS
What, Where, When
2005 Rotary International Centennial Convention. Expected attendance, 35,000.
McCormick Place North
June 18 through Wednesday
American Medical Association Annual Meeting of the House of Delegates. 4,500.
Hilton Chicago
June 18 through Wednesday
American Medical Association Alliance Annual Meeting. 600.
Drake Hotel
June 19 through Tuesday
Institute for Professionals in Taxation 29th Annual Conference. 500.
Fairmont Hotel
June 19 through Wednesday
American Dental Association 19th New Dentist Conference. 350.
Westin River North
Tuesday through Saturday
International Marine Aquarium Society Conference. 300.
Holiday Inn Chicago O’Hare
Friday through Sunday
Wired Magazine Next Fest. 25,000.
Navy Pier
Friday through Sunday
Tabor Communications Grid Today. 1,000.
Westin Michigan Avenue
Friday through July 1
American Library Association Annual Conference and Exhibits. 30,000.
McCormick Place North and South
Saturday through June 28
International Food and Agribusiness Management Association. 400.
Fairmont Hotel
Saturday through June 28
American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Advances in Rhinoplasty. 400.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Sunday through June 30
International Publishing Management Association Annual Conference. 400.
Oak Brook Hills Hotel and Conference Center
Sunday through June 30
Top Ladies of Distinction Biennial Convention. 900.
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
June 26-July 2
Technology Student Association Annual June National Convention. 3,500.
Sheraton Chicago
June 27-July 2
American Ambulance Association Summer Healthcare Reimbursement Conference. 400.
Westin Michigan Avenue
June 28-July 1
Merchandise Mart Properties Pulse Urban Apparel Show. 1,000.
Merchandise Mart
June 28-30
United Pentecostal Churches of Christ Annual Meeting. 3,000.
Hyatt Regency
McCormick Place
June 28-30
LEGAL
What, Where, When
“From Racism to Steroids: 125 Years of Baseball Deception” seminar presented by the John Marshall Law School Center for Intellectual Property Law. Free. Michele Bridges, 312-427-2737, ext. 581, or 6bridges@jmls.edu.
John Marshall Law School, 315 S. Plymouth Ct.
Wednesday 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
INTERNATIONAL
What, Where, When
“Three Billion New Capitalists: The Great Shift of Power to the East,” a lecture, discussion and book signing sponsored by the Chicago Council on Foreign Relations. Presentation by Clyde Prestowitz, president of the Economic Strategy Institute and author. $20, members; $30, non-members. 312-726-3860, or www.ccfr.org.
Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel, 163 E. Walton Pl.
Tuesday 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
United States-Mexico Chamber of Commerce Mid-America Chapter 2005 Double Eagle Conference and Awards Dinner. 312-729-1356, or www.usmexicochamber.org.
Hotel Inter-Continental, 505 N. Michigan Ave.
Tuesday 6:30 to 9:45 p.m.
FINANCIAL
What, Where, When
“The 2005 Morningstar Investment Conference” for the fund industry. The event highlights industry trends, investment research principles, and the market environment. 312-696-6493, or advisor.morningstar.com/2005conference.
Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 E. Wacker Drive
Monday through Wednesday
“Angel Groups in Action: Funding Early Stage Innovation” panel discussion presented by the MIT Enterprise Forum Chicago. Panelists include: Bob Geras, president of LaSalle Investments Inc.; Craig McCrohon, partner of Holland & Knight LLP; and Stefania Aulicino, president of Capital Link. Moderated by Darcy Evon of the Illinois Institute of Technology. $20-$25. Spencer Maus, 312-397-1960, or jsmaus@rcn.com.
Gardner, Carton & Douglas, 191 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 3700
Wednesday 5 p.m., registration; 6 p.m., program
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
What, Where, When
“Developing Your Internet Strategies” seminar in the Business Toolkit for Entrepreneurs series, presented by Reed Scott Adler of ProPlanet Internet Solutions, and sponsored by the Jewish Vocational Service Duman Microenterprise Center and Loan Fund. Free. 312-673-3431.
Goldie Bachmann Luftig Building, 5150 Golf Rd., Skokie
Thursday 7 p.m.
OTHER
What, Where, When
The Association Forum of Chicagoland Annual Meeting and kick-off event of Association Week. Keynote speakers include Robert Putnam, author and Harvard University professor, and business strategist Seth Kahan. 312-236-2288.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center and Hotel Sofitel
5550 River Rd., Rosemont
Tuesday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 6 p.m.
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce presents its 101st Annual Meeting of Membership and introduces its new chairman, Robert A. Wislow, chairman and CEO of U.S. Equities Realty LLC. $65. 312-494-6709, or www.chicagolandchamber.org.
Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers, Sheraton Ballroom, 301 E. North Water St.
Tuesday 7:45 to 9 a.m.
“Next-Generation Media: Consumers in Control” program sponsored by Chicago American Marketing Association. 630-790-6046.
Maggiano’s Little Italy, 111 W. Grand Ave.
Tuesday 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.
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