EVENT OF THE WEEK
Women’s leadership conference
The Executives’ Club of Chicago Women’s Leadership Series Breakfast and Roundtable presents “Who Are You? The Art of Branding and Creating Your Own Personal Image.”
The panel discussion takes place from 7-9:30 a.m. on Thursday in the Crystal Ballroom of the Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 E. Wacker Drive, West Tower.
Panelists include Doris Christopher, founder and chairman of The Pampered Chef Ltd.; Melinda McMullen, senior vice president of communications and public affairs at Chase; and Tonis Paul, president and chief executive officer for Energy BBDO. Sherren Leigh, president of Leigh Communications and publisher of Today’s Chicago Woman, will moderate the discussion.
The cost is $35 for members and $55 for non-members. For information, call 312-263-3500, or visit www.executivesclub.org.
CONVENTIONS
What, Where, When
International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR EXPO). Expected attendance, 60,000.
McCormick Place South and North
Monday through Wednesday
Illinois Association of Park Districts/Illinois Park & Recreation Association Annual Meeting. 4,300.
Hilton Chicago
Thursday through Saturday
Chicago White Sox Convention–SoxFest
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Friday through Sunday
World of Wheels
Lakeside Center
Friday through Sunday
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Annual Meeting. 4,700.
Lakeside Center
Sunday through Feb. 1
International Ship Masters’ Association Grand Lodge Convention. 250.
Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel
Feb. 2-4
National Marine Manufacturers Association Strictly Sail.
Navy Pier
Feb. 2-5
Merchandise Mart Properties Chicago Men’s Wear Collective. 2,000.
Merchandise Mart
Feb. 5-7
Illinois Association for Gifted Children Annual IAGC Convention. 1,250.
Chicago Marriott Downtown
Feb. 5-7
MEDIA
What, Where, When
“Shining a Light in Dark Places: Putting Substance Above Ratings in TV News” presented by Diann Burns, news anchor at WBBM-Ch. 2, at a meeting of The Association for Women Journalists-Chicago. Free, members; $10, non-members. Kelly Kleiman at KellyNFP@uron.cc, or www.awjchicago.org.
CBS-2 Chicago studios, 630 N. McClurg Ct.
Tuesday 6 to 8 p.m.
LEGAL
What, Where, When
Judge Dorothy Kirie Kinnaird will receive the Judge Lester Foreman Award at The Chicago Bar Association’s Annual Circuit Court of Cook County Chancery Judges Reception. $25. Awilda Reyes, 312-554-2134.
CBA headquarters, 321 S. Plymouth Ct.
Monday 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
“Trademark University” seminar presented by the U.S. and International Trade Committees of IPLAC and DePaul University School of Law. Free, students; $20-$25, others. Lunch is included. Space is limited. Fred Meyers at fredm@ladas.com.
DePaul University
School of Law, DePaul Club, 1 E. Jackson Blvd., 11th floor
Thursday Noon to 5 p.m.
“2005/2006 Federal Tax Conference” program for attorneys and certified public accountants sponsored by the Illinois State Bar Association. $130, members; $230, non-members. 800-252-8908, or www.isba.org.
Chicago Athletic Association, 12 S. Michigan Ave.
Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
INTERNATIONAL
What, Where, When
“My Year in Iraq” presentation by Ambassador Paul Bremer hosted by the Chicago Council on Foreign Relations. $20, members; $30, non-members. 312-726-3860, or www.ccfr.org.
Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Ave.
Tuesday 5:30 p.m.
“The China Roundtable: Power Shift–China and Asia’s New Dynamics” lecture, discussion and book signing sponsored by the Chicago Council on Foreign Relations. Presentation by David Shambaugh, director, China Policy program, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University. $15, members; $30, non-members. www.ccfr.org.
Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel, 163 E. Walton Pl., 14th floor
Thursday 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
HEALTH CARE
What, Where, When
“Leadership and Governance Within the Chaos: Successful Navigation of Emerging Trends in Health Care” presented by James E. Orlikoff, president of Orlikoff & Associations Inc., at the 2006 Annual Meeting of the Chicago Health Executives Forum. 847-256-9454, or www.chefchicago.org.
Sofitel Chicago Water Tower, 20 E. Chestnut St.
Monday 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., networking 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., dinner, program
FINANCIAL
What, Where, When
“Current Trends in Equipment and Commercial Real Estate Term Lending” panel discussion sponsored by the National Funding Association. $55-$75 members and students; $75-$95, non-members. George Garrod at GGarrod@BACCorp.com, or 630-964-3974.
The Standard Club, 320 S. Plymouth Ct.
Wednesday Noon to 1:30 p.m.
OTHER
What, Where, When
Anne Arvia, president and CEO of ShoreBank, will address members of The Metropolitan Club as part of its People Who Inspire Us interview series. Topics will include challenges women in business face and support of community development. Jessica Otis, 312-876-3200, or www.metclubchicago.com.
The Metropolitan Club, Sears Tower, 233 S. Wacker Drive
Tuesday 7:30 a.m.
“The Secrets of Search Marketing” presentation by Bill Furlong, president and partner of Search Channel, at a meeting of the International Advertising Association–Chicago Chapter. Free, members; $10, students; $30, non-members. www.iaa-chicago.org, or Emily Fischer at efischer@h-a-intl.com.
The 410 Club, 410 N. Michigan Ave., lower level
Thursday 7:45 to 8:15 a.m., breakfast; 8:15 to 9 a.m., program
The Chicago Bar Association with the Chicago Chapter of The Risk Management Association and the Illinois CPA Society are hosting a networking reception. $25, young professionals and students; $50, others. 815-464-7439.
University Club of Chicago, 76 E. Monroe St.
Thursday 5 to 6:30 p.m.
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