EVENT OF THE WEEK
Global connectivity’s impact
TiECON Midwest 2005, a daylong conference on entrepreneurship, business and innovation entitled, “Entrepreneurship in a Flat World,” will explore global connectivity and how it’s leveling the playing field for business innovation.
The conference theme is based on the book, “The World is Flat,” by New York Times foreign affairs correspondent Thomas Friedman.
Guest speakers include Ed Zander, CEO of Motorola, and Dipak Jain, dean of Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.
The conference is targeted toward entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, angel investors, business schools, law firms, public relations professionals and others.
Topics to be covered include choosing the right business model, analyzing markets, social entrepreneurship and evaluating emerging technologies.
The event will take place Saturday at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 E. Wacker Drive. It is sponsored by TiE Midwest, a non-profit international network of entrepreneurs and professionals.
For information, visit http://tiecon-midwest.org.
CONVENTIONS
WHAT WHERE WHEN
Illinois Municipal League Annual Conference. Expected attendance, 2,200.
Hilton Chicago
Sept. 22 through Tuesday
National Paper Trade Association Annual Convention. 3,000.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Sept. 24through Monday
The National Association for Business Economics 47th Annual Meeting.
Westin Chicago River North
Sept. 24 through Tuesday
American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgical Nurses Annual Conference. 500.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Sept. 24 through Tuesday
American Society of Plastic Surgeons Plastic Surgery 2005. 5,000.
Lakeside Center
Sept. 24 through Wednesday
American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association Technical Conference/Expo. 1,200.
Palmer House Hilton
Sept. 25 through Wednesday
International Economic Development Council 2005 Annual Meeting. 1,600.
Hilton Chicago
Sept. 25 through Wednesday
Penton Media 2005 Engineering Green Buildings Conference. 450.
Hyatt Regency O’Hare
Monday through Wednesday
Reed Exhibitions Assembly Technology. 12,000.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Tuesday and Wednesday
Advanstar Inc.’s Frontline Solutions. 4,500.
Navy Pier
Tuesday through Thursday
Merchandise Mart Properties Pulse Urban Apparel Show. 1,000.
Merchandise Mart
Tuesday through Thursday
Promotional Products Association International Business Forum and Marketplace. 3,000.
McCormick Place North
Tuesday through Thursday
Robotic Industries Association International Robotics Vision Show. 7,500.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Tuesday through Thursday
Hall-Erickson Inc. The Motivation Show. 20,000.
McCormick Place South
Tuesday through Thursday
National Renal Administrators Association Annual Conference and Exhibits. 450.
Sheraton Chicago
Tuesday through Saturday
American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine. 370.
Westin Michigan Avenue
Thursday through Sunday
Fair Trade Resource Network National Fair Trade Conference. 500.
Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza
Friday through Saturday
Merchandise Mart Properties Residential and Contract Sample Sale
Merchandise Mart
Oct. 1-2
National Funeral Directors Association 2005 NFDA Chicago Style Annual National Convention. 3,500.
Lakeside Center
Oct. 2-5
Metalcon International. 8,000.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Oct. 4-6
Service Employees International Union Division Leadership Assembly. 250.
Allegro Chicago
Oct. 5-7
SCW Fitness Education Midwest Mania. 1,200.
Hyatt Regency O’Hare
Oct. 6-9
39th Annual Pet Industry Christmas Trade Show and Educational Conference. 10,000.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Oct. 7-9
Eastern Association of College and University Business Officers Annual Meeting. 1,000.
Palmer House Hilton
Oct. 7-10
Merchandise Mart Properties National Bridal Market. 3,000.
Merchandise Mart
Oct. 8-11
American Medical Association Alliance Leadership Development Conference. 300.
Drake Hotel
Oct. 9-11
Association for Computer Operations Management Fall Expo. 400.
Hilton Chicago
Oct. 9-12
National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials National Conference and Exhibition. 1,800.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Oct. 9-12
INTERNATIONAL
WHAT WHERE WHEN
“Securing America’s Competitive Advantage” luncheon program sponsored by the Chicago Council on Foreign Relations. Presentation by Carlos M. Gutierrez, secretary of commerce. $75, members; $95, non-members. Scott Viohl, 312-821-7536, or sviohl@ccfr.org.
Ritz-Carlton Chicago, 160 E. Pearson St.
Monday noon to 2 p.m.
“Focus India: Indo-U.S. Business Partnership” three-day exhibition and conference sponsored by the Indian Ministry of Commerce & Industry and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry, with support by the consul general of India, Chicago. 202-776-7181, or www.ficci.com.
Chicago Hilton & Towers, 720 S. Michigan Ave.
Tuesday through Thursday
“Sustainable Waterfronts: Learning from the Dutch Experience” conference sponsored by the consul general of the Netherlands, LaSalle Bank, Philips, Netherland-America Foundation and others. Speakers will present their views on innovations in waterfront redevelopment, brownfields, architecture, design and sustainable policy. $30-$125. 312-856-0110, ext. 543, or www.dutchsustainablecommunities.com.
HUB-Center of the Illinois Institute of Technology, 3300 S. Federal St.
Thursday and Friday
FINANCIAL
WHAT WHERE WHEN
“The Investment Market and Private Equity View of Investing in Hospitals, Ambulatory Surgery Centers and Other Health Care Services Businesses” event co-sponsored by McGuire Woods LLP. www.mcguirewoods.com.
Four Seasons Hotel, 120 E. Delaware Pl.
Thursday
3:30 to 8:30 p.m.
OTHER
WHAT WHERE WHEN
The 17th annual Chicagoland Safety Conference hosted by the American Society of Safety Engineers’ Northeastern Illinois, Three Rivers and Greater Chicago Chapters, and others. www.chisafetyconf.org.
Northern Illinois University Naperville Campus
Monday through Friday
The 44th Annual Corporate Counsel Institute hosted by Northwestern University School of Law. 312-503-8932, or www.law.northwestern.edu/professionaled.
Northwestern University School of Law, 357 E. Chicago Ave.
Thursday and Friday
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