EVENT OF THE WEEK
U.S., German economic issues
The German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest presents its 1st Annual Economic Forum on the current economic developments in the international and German American business world.
The luncheon begins with registration at 11 a.m. on Thursday at Rosewood Restaurant & Banquets, 9421 W. Higgins Rd. in Rosemont.
Two panels will present micro and macro economic views on the internationalization of the marketplace.
The first panel, titled “Outlook for the U.S. and German Economies in 2006,” begins at 12:05 p.m.
Panelists include Thomas Klier, senior economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, and Holger Schmieding, managing director and co-head of European Economics at Bank of America, London.
The second panel on “Competing Globally: German Firms Meeting the Challenge” features panelists Theo Freye, president, Claas North America Holdings Inc. in Omaha; Jochen Schmitz, chief financial officer for Siemens Medical Solutions USA in Hoffman Estates; and Thomas Seifert, president of Optima Machinery Corp. in Green Bay, Wis.
Tickets for the event are $65 for members and $80 for non-members. Tickets will not be sold at the door.
For information, call 312-644-2662, or visit www.gaccom.org.EVENT OF THE WEEK
CONVENTIONS
What, Where, When
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Annual Meeting. Expected attendance, 4,700.
Lakeside Center
Sunday through Feb. 1
International Ship Masters’ Association Grand Lodge Convention. 250.
Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel
Thursday through Saturday
National Marine Manufacturers Association Strictly Sail.
Navy Pier
Thursday through Sunday
Merchandise Mart Properties Chicago Men’s Wear Collective. 2,000.
Merchandise Mart
Sunday through Feb. 7
Illinois Association for Gifted Children Annual IAGC Convention. 1,250.
Chicago Marriott Downtown
Sunday through Feb. 7
American Camping Association National Conference. 1,000.
Sheraton Chicago
Feb. 7-11
Chicago Automobile Trade Association Chicago Auto Show.
McCormick Place South
Feb. 10-19
INTERNATIONAL
What, Where, When
“Going Global: Finding, Getting and Keeping International Business” seminar sponsored by CenterPoint Global Trade Center at Governors State University, International Trade Center at College of DuPage, Industrial Council of Nearwest Chicago, NORBIC, International Trade Center at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. $60, members; $75, non-members. 630-942-3052, or keener@cdnet.cod.edu.
College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn
Tuesday 7:30 to 11 a.m.
“Annual Chinese New Year Dinner and Business Networking,” hosted by the Hong Kong Business Association of the Midwest and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council. $69. 312-726-4515, or lillian.lee@tdc.org.hk.
Le Colonial, 937 N. Rush St.
Wednesday 5 p.m.
“Globalization’s Threats and Opportunities for Architects, Engineers and Builders” hosted by the Society for Marketing Professional Services Chicago. Speakers include Zhigang Ren, an international trade specialist with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s Office of Trade and Investment, and Rene Steevensz, principal of PPKS Architects Ltd., Glen Ellyn. $40-$50, members; $60-$70, non-members; $20-$30, students. www.smps-chi.org.
East Bank Club, 500 N. Kingsbury St.
Wednesday 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
FINANCIAL
What, Where, When
The National Investor Relations Institute Chicago hosts two workshops: “Investor Targeting and Perception Studies” and “Building and Maintaining Effective Buy- and Sell-Side Relationships.” Free, members; $40, non-members. 773-262-1090.
Hilton Garden Inn,
10 E. Grand Ave., Garden Room, 1st floor
Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
BankFinancial hosts its 2006 Economic and market Outlook Symposium. Speakers include Robert G. Dederick of RGD Economics, and Jerry Anderson, president of Sperry Van Ness Commercial Real Estate Advisors. Len Walter, business/financial editor, WBBM NewsRadio 780, will moderate the event. Reservations are required. 630-242-7228, or mwojo@bankfinancial.com.
Art Institute of Chicago, 230 S. Columbus Drive, Chicago Stock Exchange
Trading Room
Thursday 9 to 11:30 a.m.
LEGAL
What, Where, When
“Adoption Reform: Recent Changes in the Law and Practice” continuing legal education seminar sponsored by the Chicago Bar Association. $50-$120. 312-554-2056 or www.chicagobar.org.
CBA Building, 321 S. Plymouth Ct.
Wednesday 3 to 6 p.m.
“Labor and Employment Law Update 2006: A Year in Review” continuing legal education seminar sponsored by the Chicago Bar Association. $35-$75. 312-554-2056 or www.chicagobar.org.
CBA Building, 321 S. Plymouth Ct.
Thursday 3 to 6 p.m.
“Putting Legal Careers in Forward Motion” career enhancement day sponsored by the Chicago Bar Association. $49, members; $69, non-members; $29, government members. 312-554-2056, or www.chicagobar.org.
CBA Building, 321 S. Plymouth Ct.
Friday 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
HEALTH CARE
What, Where, When
“U.S. Health Care is Broke: How Do We Fix It?” public forum featuring Quentin Young with Physicians for a National Health Care Program and former chairman of medicine at Cook County Hospital, and Robert McMurtry, professor of surgery at the University of Western Ontario and a member of the Health Council of Canada. The event is sponsored by Prairie Crossing and Prairie Holdings. Free and open to the public.
bcbarn@prairiecrossing.com.
Byron Colby Barn at Prairie Crossing, U.S. Highway 45 and Jones Point Road, Grayslake
Saturday 1 p.m.
OTHER
What, Where, When
The Illinois DCEO and the Chicago West Side Entrepreneurship Center kick off Innovate Illinois 2006 business challenge to recognize innovation and promising entrepreneurship across the state. www.innovateillinois.org.
Chicago Community
Ventures, 700 N. Sacramento Blvd., Suite 130
Monday 5 to 7 p.m.
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