EVENT OF THE WEEK
Banking across borders
“Cross-Border Banking: Regulatory Challenges,” the 9th Annual International Finance Conference sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and the World Bank, begins Thursday.
The conference will address the current landscape of cross-border activity, the resulting competitive implications and alternative competitive strategies, emerging challenges for prudential regulation, safety net provisions and failure resolution issues.
Keynote presentations will be given by: Howard Davies, director of the London School of Economics and Political Science; Eugene Ludwig, managing partner of Promontory Financial Group and former comptroller of the currency, U.S. Department of Treasury; Guillermo Ortiz, governor of Banco de Mexico; Nicholas LePan, Canada’s superintendent of financial institutions and vice chairman of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision.
The two-day event begins at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, 230 S. LaSalle St.
For information and registration, call Regina Langston at 312-322-5641 or e-mail rlangston@frbchi.org.
CONVENTIONS
WHAT WHERE WHEN
National Funeral Directors Association 2005 NFDA Chicago Style Annual National Convention. Expected attendance, 3,500.
Lakeside Center
Oct. 2 through Wednesday
Metalcon International. 8,000.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Tuesday through Thursday
Service Employees International Union Division Leadership Assembly. 250.
Allegro Chicago
Wednesday through Friday
SCW Fitness Education Midwest Mania. 1,200.
Hyatt Regency O’Hare
Thursday through Sunday
The LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon Health and Fitness Expo
McCormick Place
Friday and Saturday
39th Annual Pet Industry Christmas Trade Show and Educational Conference. 10,000.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Friday through Sunday
Eastern Association of College and University Business Officers Annual Meeting. 1,000.
Palmer House Hilton
Friday through Oct. 10
Merchandise Mart Properties National Bridal Market. 3,000.
Merchandise Mart
Saturday through Oct. 11
American Medical Association Alliance Leadership Development Conference. 300.
Drake Hotel
Sunday through Oct. 11
Association for Computer Operations Management Fall Expo. 400.
Hilton Chicago
Sunday through Oct. 12
National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials National Conference and Exhibition. 1,800.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Sunday through Oct. 12
Retail Industry Leaders Association Annual Leaders Exchange Conference. 900.
Chicago Marriott Downtown
Sunday through Oct. 12
Arrowhead Conferences and Events Mission America Coalition Annual Conference. 570.
Marriott Schaumburg
Oct. 10-13
Financial Management Association Annual Financial Conference. 1,700.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Oct. 12-15
Urban Outreach Foundation/Urban Ministries National Conference for Christian Education and Leadership Development. 1,000.
Westin Hotel O’Hare
Oct. 12-15
American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual meeting. 27,000.
McCormick Place South and North
Oct. 15-18
JOB/CAREER
WHAT WHERE WHEN
“Packaging Your Potential” presented by Rob Sullivan, author of “Getting Your Foot in the Door When You Don’t Have a Leg to Stand On,” at the eWomen in Career Transition meeting. Free, but seating is limited. events@myworkforceministry.com.
Illinois Institute of Technology, Rice Lake Campus, 210 E. Loop Rd., Wheaton
Tuesday
7 p.m.
INTERNATIONAL
WHAT WHERE WHEN
“Investment Opportunities in Korea” luncheon program sponsored by the World Trade Center Chicago, Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, Korea Trade Center and the consul general of Korea in Chicago. Presentation by Alan Timblick, head of Invest Korea. Free, but advance registration is mandatory. Bilal Ozer, 312-494-6560, or ozer@wtcc.org.
The Chicago Club, 81 E. Van Buren St.
Tuesday
11:30 a.m.
“Transportation, Logistics and the Law” seminar sponsored by Inbound Logistics Magazine, Transportation & Logistics Council and others. $500. 800-310-2814, or www.transportlawtexts.com.
Avalon Risk Management, 150 Northwest Point Blvd., 4th floor, Elk Grove Village
Thursday
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
FINANCIAL
WHAT WHERE WHEN
“The Dollars and Sense of Continuing Care Retirement” free presentation by Michael A. Flynn, chief financial officer for Smith Senior Living. 773-881-4950, or www.SmithVillage.org.
Smith Village Information Center, 10400 S. Western Ave., Chicago
Wednesday
2 p.m.
“Seven Ways Retirees Can Lower Taxes,” a workshop hosted by Asset Protection Associates. Free, but seating is limited and reservations are required. 800-433-7582.
Boston Blackie’s, 405 Lake Cook Rd., Deerfield
Wednesday,
Thursday or Saturday
10 a.m.
LEGAL
WHAT WHERE WHEN
The 17th Annual Banking Law Institute sponsored by Vedder, Price, Kaufman & Kammholz. A briefing on strategic, legal and regulatory trends affecting bank and thrift institutions. Mary Pennington, mpennington@vedderprice.com.
The Chicago Club, 81 E. Van Buren St.
Thursday
8 a.m. to noon
The 1st Annual Solo and Small Firm Conference hosted by the Illinois State Bar Association. $225-$450. www.isba.org/thrive or 800-252-8908.
Pheasant Run Resort & Spa, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles
Friday through Sunday
OTHER
WHAT WHERE WHEN
Jack Welch, retired CEO of General Electric and author, will address the faculty and students of DePaul University’s Kellstadt Graduate School of Business, followed by a book signing of his new book, “Winning.” Free and open to the public. 312-362-8810.
DePaul Center, 1 E. Jackson Blvd., concourse level
Thursday
4 p.m.
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