EVENT OF THE WEEK
Questions on globalization
“Globalization 2005: Who’s Winning, Who’s Losing and What Do We Do Now?” is an international roundtable discussion sponsored by the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business.
The presentation by attorney David Steiger, adjunct professor at the School for New Learning at DePaul University, will consider what practical impact the increasing competitiveness of the developing world will have on the U.S. in the future. He will cite possible adjustments by U.S. policymakers to succeed in the 21st Century.
The presentation takes place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Gleacher Center, 450 Cityfront Plaza Drive. It is followed by a reception from 8 to 9 p.m. at the Midway Club on the center’s fifth floor.
The event is free and open to the public. Attendees mayregisteronlineatchicagoGSB.edu/alumni /roundtable/international/events/072105.aspx.
CONVENTIONS
What, Where, When
Railway Supply Institute Annual Convention. Expected attendance, 2,000.
Hilton Chicago
July 17 through Tuesday
National Black Nurses Association Annual Meeting. 800.
Chicago Marriott Downtown
Monday through Sunday
International Labor Communications Association Biennial Meeting. 150.
Chicago City Centre Holiday Inn
Wednesday through Saturday
American Academy of Dermatology ACADEMY ’05. 3,000.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Wednesday through Sunday
Merchandise Mart Properties Chicago Gift and Home Market July Show. 25,000.
The Merchandise Mart
Wednesday through July 27
Associated Locksmiths of America Inc. Annual Summer National Convention. 5,000.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Friday through Sunday
SmithBucklin Corp. KEHE Food Distributors. 3,000.
Lakeside Center
Saturday through July 25
American Federation of Labor/Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) Constitutional Convention. 3,000.
Navy Pier
July 25-28
Alzheimer’s Association Dementia Care Conference. 400.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
July 27-29
Boucher Communications Inc. Global Orthokeratology Symposium. 600.
Palmer House Hilton
July 28-31
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. 1,000.
Chicago Marriott Downtown
July 28-31
World Future Society Annual Meeting. 900.
Hilton Chicago
July 29-31
National Association of Sentencing Advocates Annual Conference. 200.
Allerton Crowne Plaza
July 31-Aug. 3
Knights of Columbus Supreme Council Meeting. 2,500.
Hilton Chicago
July 31-Aug. 5
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
What, Where, When
“Thinking of Starting a Business?” workshop sponsored by the Parkway Hull House Association Small Business Development Center and the Bessie Coleman Branch of the Chicago Public Library. Free. Jill King, 312-747-7770 312-747-7760.
Bessie Coleman Branch
Chicago Public Library, 731 E. 63rd St.
Monday 10 a.m. to noon
“Financial Basics for Funding and Running Your Business” workshop offered by SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business. $45. 312-353-7724, or www.scorechicago.org.
Citicorp Center, Suite 1250, 500 W. Madison
Tuesday 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
“Winning the Business Through a Professional Sales Process” workshop presented by the Women’s Business Development Center. $20. 312-853-3477.
Women’s Business
Development Center, 8 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 400
Thursday 6 to 8 p.m.
INTERNATIONAL
What, Where, When
“Increase International Sales Using U.S. Government Export Assistance Programs” seminar sponsored by the Northern Illinois University-Business and Industry Services Coalition for Manufacturers. 630-505-4100 or www.nttrainer.niubis.com/registercoalition.htm.
NIU-BIS, 1120 E. Diehl Rd., Naperville
Tuesday 8 to 10 a.m.
HEALTH CARE
What, Where, When
“The Future of Hospital Financing” panel discussion presented by Chicago Healthcare Executives Forum.$40-$75.
www.chefchicago.org/opportunities/default.asp.
East Bank Club, 500 N. Kingsbury St.
Tuesday 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., social hour; 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., panel
TECHNOLOGY
What, Where, When
`Selling to Information Technology Training Seminar” presented by the Technology Executives Club. $95-$125, members; $125-$150, non-members. 847-837-3900, or www.technologyexecutivesclub.com.
410 Club, 410 N. Michigan Ave.
Wednesday 1 to 5 p.m.
LEGAL
What, Where, When
“Employment and Labor Law Update,” a free seminar hosted by Masuda, Funai, Eifert & Mitchell Ltd. for human resources managers and business professionals. www.masudafunai.com or email Yewande Dawodu at ydawodu@masudafunai.com.
Sheraton Chicago Northwest, 3400 W. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights
Thursday 8 to 10:30 a.m.
OTHER
What, Where, When
“Discovery Tour: Lean Manufacturing for Job Shops” tour of Ace Metal Crafts sponsored by NORBIC. $35-$50. 773-594-9292.
Ace Metal Crafts, 10550 Anderson Pl., Franklin Park
Tuesday 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
“Interactive/Proactive” workshop on a “holistic” approach to the job search at the Career Resource Center. 847-295-5626, or www.careerresourcecenter.org.
CRC, Grove Cultural Campus,
40 E. Old Mill Rd., Suite 105, Lake Forest
Tuesday 7 p.m.
“Illinois Worker’s Compensation Changes for 2005” sponsored by Illinois Safety Council. $45, members; $55, non-members. 312-372-9756 or www.ilsafetycouncil.org.
Marriott Hotel, 1401 W. 22nd St., Oak Brook
Wednesday 8 to 10 a.m.
“New Trends in Behavioral Marketing” panel discussion presented by The Chicago Interactive Marketing Association. $15, members; $25, non-members. 312-458-0870, or www.chicagoIMA.org.
Rock Bottom Brewery, 1 W. Grand Ave.
Thursday Noon to 1:30 p.m.
“Internal Controls for Today’s Business Environment” presented by the Center for Corporate Financial Leadership. $495, members; $565, non-members. 312-993-0393. .
Illinois CPA Society
Education Center, 550 W. Jackson, Suite 900
Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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