EVENT OF THE WEEK
Economists step up with forecasts
The University of Chicago Graduate School of Business will present its annual business forecast luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 E. Wacker Drive.
Three economists will examine conditions nationally and abroad, and make predictions for business and economic activity in 2006.
The prognosticators are Michael Mussa, senior fellow at the Institute for International Economics in Washington, D.C., and Randall Kroszner and Marvin Zonis. Kroszner is professor of economics and associate director of the Center for the Study of the Economy and the State at the Graduate School of Business. Zonis is professor emeritus of business administration at the school and principal of Marvin Zonis + Associates Inc.
Edward A. Snyder, dean and George Pratt Shultz professor of economics, will moderate the event.
Tickets for the public are $100.
For registration information, call 773-702-6907, or visit www.ChicagoGSB.edu/BFL.
CONVENTIONS
What, Where, When
National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Expected attendance, 1,700.
Sheraton Chicago
Dec. 3 through Tuesday
Office of Job Corps Region 5. 150.
Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Downtown
Dec. 5-8
Jupitermedia Corp. Search Engine Strategies 2005. 3,500.
Hilton Chicago
Monday through Thursday
Illinois Department on Aging–Governors Conference. 1,000.
Chicago Marriott Downtown
Tuesday through Friday
American Seed Trade Association 2005 Corn & Sorghum and Soybean Seed Research Conference and Seed Expo. 2,600.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Wednesday through Friday
National Conference of State Legislatures Public Information Seminar. 1,000.
Hilton Chicago
Wednesday through Friday
International Gem and Jewelry Show Inc.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Friday through Sunday
Holiday Showcase of The Association Forum of Chicagoland. 2,000.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Dec. 13
United Airlines National Sales Meeting. 250.
Renaissance Chicago Hotel
Dec. 13-14
The Midwest Clinic International Band and Orchestra Conference. 13,000.
Hilton Chicago
Dec. 13-17
Greater Chicago Food Depository, City of Chicago’s “Sharing It” Day.
Merchandise Mart
Dec. 14-16
INTERNATIONAL
What, Where, When
“AutoMed 2005,” the 2nd Annual Global Manufacturing Series sponsored by the International Trade Club of Chicago and the Tooling & Manufacturing Association. $250, members; $350, non-members. 312-368-9197, or www.automed2005.org.
TMA Conference Center, 1177 S. Dee Rd., Park Ridge
Wednesday and Thursday
“Commonsense Talk About an Uncommon Country” luncheon program sponsored by the China Roundtable and the Corporate Program of the Chicago Council on Foreign Affairs. Presentation by James McGregor, former Wall Street Journal bureau chief, China, and author of “One Billion Customers: Lessons from the Front Lines of China Business.” $50, members; $60, non-members. Advance registration required by Monday. 312-726-3860.
The Chicago Club, 81 E. Van Buren St.
Wednesday noon to 2 p.m.
FINANCIAL
What, Where, When
The Mid-America Club hosts its annual Economic Outlook luncheon. Presentation by Marvin Zonis, professor emeritus at the Graduate School of Business at the University of Chicago and head of Marvin Zonis + Associates Inc., a political risk consulting firm. His discussion will cover politics, technology and globalization and their economic implications on businesses in 2006. $25, members; $35, non-members. 312-861-1100, or grosenson@midamclub.com.
The Mid-America Club, 200 E. Randolph Drive, 80th floor
Monday noon
“Tales From the Trenches: Lessons Learned from Experienced Investors” panel discussion presented by the Coleman Entrepreneurship Center at DePaul University as part of its Angel Academy series. The panelists are: Frank Ballantine of Sachnoff & Weaver; Bob Geras of the LaSalle Investment Group; John Lump of the DePaul Blue Angel Network; and Steven Miller of Origin Ventures. $85. 312-362-8676, or cec.depaul.edu.
55 E. Jackson Blvd., 22nd floor, Room 2201
Thursday 6 to 8:30 p.m.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
What, Where, When
“The Basics of Going Into Business” workshop offered by Score, Counselors to America’s Small Business. $50. 312-353-7724, or www.scorechicago.org.
Citicorp Center, 500 W. Madison St., Suite 1250
Tuesday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
OTHER
What, Where, When
“Passport to Infinite Success” is the theme of the holiday networking event sponsored by the Chicago chapters of the National Association of Women Business Owners and the American Business Women’s Association. $40-$65. 312-322-0990, www.abwa-chicago.org or www.nawbochicago.org.
Chicago Athletic Association, 12 S. Michigan Ave.
Tuesday 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Holiday networking social hosted by eWomen in Career Transition, a group that provides career management resources and education to women. Free, but seating is limited. events@myworkforceministry.com.
Illinois Institute of Technology, Rice Lake Campus, 201 E. Loop Rd., Wheaton
Tuesday 7 p.m.
“Cancer in the Workplace” seminar for human resource professionals, supervisors, managers and executives offered by Cancer Wellness Center. $75. 847-509-9595.
Cancer Wellness Center, 215 Revere Drive, Northbrook
Wednesday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
“Taking the Stage: Creating a Dynamic Business Presence” seminar on how to use voice, speech, improvisation and movement to improve business communication skills. $250. 312-339-9555, or www.voicescape.com.
Cliff Dwellers Club, 200 S. Michigan Ave.
Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Chicago Bar Association and Illinois State Bar Association host the 2005 Annual Illinois Supreme Court Dinner honoring the justices of the Illinois Supreme Court, including: Chief Justice Robert R. Thomas; Thomas R. Fitzgerald, Charles E. Freeman, Rita B. Garman, Lloyd A. Karmeier, Thomas L. Kilbride, and Mary Ann G. McMorrow. $75, JoAnn Hibbs, 800-252-8908.
Sheraton Chicago
Hotel & Towers, 301 E. North Water St.
Friday 6 p.m., reception; 7 p.m., dinner
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