EVENT OF THE WEEK
Talk on tougher environmental law
The Chicago Bar Association’s Environmental Law Committee hosts a luncheon seminar discussing the new Community Right-to-Know Law.
In July 2005, Gov. Rod Blagojevich signed into law the new Illinois Community Right-to-Know Law, which greatly strengthens the public’s right to know about environmental hazards in communities throughout the state. The law also gives the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency sweeping powers to order the cleanup of contaminated property.
Speakers include John Watson and Sheila Deely of Gardner Carton & Douglas law firm, and Scott Phillips of the Illinois EPA.
The event takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the offices of Gardner Carton & Douglas, 191 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 3700. Lunch will be served.
For information, call Sandra Wolf at 312-569-1711, or e-mail swolf@gcd.com.
CONVENTIONS
WHAT WHERE WHEN
American Oil Chemists Society International Symposium on the Role of Soy in Preventing and Treating Chronic Disease. Expected attendance, 300.
Renaissance Chicago Hotel
Oct. 29 through Tuesday
National Association of Stock Plan Professionals Annual Conference. 2,000.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Oct. 30 through Friday
Center for Advanced Cement-Based Materials McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science Meeting. 400.
Westin Michigan Avenue
Monday through Wednesday
Society of Automotive Engineers International. 1,000.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Tuesday through Thursday
Society of Industrial and Office Realtors Fall Professional Conference. 900.
Fairmont Hotel
Tuesday through Sunday
National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts 2005 NAREIT. 1,300.
Sheraton Chicago
Wednesday through Friday
Club Industry 2005
Lakeside Center
Thursday through Saturday
Awards & Recognition Association Fall Regional Show. 300.
Hyatt Regency O’Hare
Friday and Saturday
Chicago Ski & Snowboard Show
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Friday through Sunday
American Baby’s Baby Faire
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Saturday and Sunday
Chicago Chevy Vette Fest
Lakeside Center
Saturday and Sunday
Futures Industry Association Futures and Options Expo. 4,000.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Sunday through Nov. 10
Institute of Food Technologists IFT Chicago Section Suppliers Night. 3,000.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Nov. 9
American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists Global Congress of Minimally Invasive Gynecology. 2,000.
Hilton Chicago
Nov. 9-12
Associated Collegiate Press National Fall High School Journalism Convention. 4,500.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Nov. 10-13
National Science Teachers Association. 3,000.
Navy Pier, Sheraton Chicago
Nov. 10-12
Phi Delta Kappa International Annual Professional Development. 500.
Palmer House Hilton
Nov. 10-13
INTERNATIONAL
WHAT WHERE WHEN
“Global Security Threats and International Business” event sponsored by the International Business Council, Naperville Chamber of Commerce. Presentation by retired Brig. Gen. Nick Halley, U.S. Army. Free, but advance registration is requested. Nick Jarmusz, 630-355-4141, ext. 1338.
Naperville Chamber of Commerce, 55 S. Main St., Suite 375-A, Naperville
Tuesday
4 to 5:30 p.m.
“Adjudicating Before the U.S. Court of International Trade: Change and Continuity.” The fourth annual DiCarlo U.S. Court of International Trade lecture sponsored by the John Marshall Law School Center for International Business and Trade Law. Presentation by Donald C. Pogue, U.S. Court of International Trade, New York. Free, but advance registration required. 312-987-1420 or events@jmls.edu.
John Marshall Law School, Baim Courtroom, 315 S. Plymouth Ct.
Thursday
4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
LEGAL
WHAT WHERE WHEN
The Chicago-Kent College of Law and Illinois Institute of Technology’s 21st Annual Illinois Public Sector Labor Relations Law Program co-sponsored by Illinois Labor Relations Board and the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board. 312-906-5090, or www.kentlaw.edu.
Chicago-Kent College of Law, 565 W. Adams St.
Friday
8:45 a.m.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
WHAT WHERE WHEN
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce hosts the Right Award For Workplace Excellence Forum where honorees U.S. Cellular, Foote Cone & Belding, Elkay Manufacturing and Chicago Children’s Museum, will discuss their award-winning workplace practices. Free and open to the public, but seating is limited. Marianne Blair, 312-441-8977, or marianne.blair@right.com.
University of Chicago’s Gleacher Center, 450 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive
Thursday
7:45 to 10 a.m.
FINANCIAL
WHAT WHERE WHEN
Market analyst Roger Ibbotson, chairman and founder of Ibbotson Associates financial advisory firm and a finance professor at Yale University, will share his outlook on the economy, long-run market returns and hedge funds at a market forecast discussion. The event is sponsored by DePaul University’s Finance Department and Circle of Finance Opportunities alumni organization. Free and open to the public, but donations are encouraged to benefit the CFO’s scholarship fund. 312-362-5187, or cfo@depaul.edu.
DePaul Center, 1 E. Jackson Blvd., Room 8005
Thursday
4 to 5:30 p.m.
WHAT WHERE WHEN
“Managing in a Crisis” panel discussion of the Finance Committee of the Executives’ Club of Chicago. Panelists include: J.T. Battenberg, former chairman and CEO, Delphi Corp.; Robert L. Dilenschneider, president and CEO, Dilenschneider Group; and Ralph F. Hake, chairman and CEO, Maytag Corp. $35, members; $55, non-members. Elin Boyle, 312-263-3500, ext. 27, or eboyle@executivesclub.org.
Mid-America Club, 200 E. Randolph Drive, 80th floor
Tuesday
7 a.m., registration; 7:30 a.m., breakfast; 8 a.m., panel
“Business Improv” workshop for business professionals who want to improve their presentation skills offered by Francis W. Parker School. Taught by Duane Freeman and Erin Roberts. $35. 773-797-5530, or www.parkereveningcourses.org.
Francis W. Parker School, 330 W. Webster Ave.
Wednesday
6 to 8 p.m.
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