EVENT OF THE WEEK
Overtures to the underbanked
“Opportunities in Underbanked Consumer Markets” presentation by Jennifer Tescher, director of the Center for Financial Services Innovation, at a meeting of the Chicago Financial Advertisers.
The event begins with networking at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday at Maggiano’s, 111 W. Grand Ave. Lunch is at noon, with the presentation from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m.
The Center for Financial Services Innovation has sponsored research on stored value cards, alternative delivery channels like employers and retailers, and strategies such as tax preparation combined with savings products to provide underbanked consumers with financial services.
The cost to attend is $30 for students, $40 for members and $50 for others.
For information, visit www.chicagofinancialadvertisers.org, or contact Sandra Beauford at 312-461-6691, or sandra.beauford@harrisbank.com
CONVENTIONS
What, Where, When
Merchandise Mart Properties Chicago Men’s Wear Collective. Expected attendance, 2,000.
Merchandise Mart
Feb. 5 through Tuesday
Illinois Association for Gifted Children Annual IAGC Convention. 1,250.
Chicago Marriott Downtown
Feb. 5 through Tuesday
American Camping Association National Conference. 1,000.
Sheraton Chicago
Tuesday through Saturday
The American Bar Association 2006 Midyear Meeting.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Wednesday through Feb. 13
Chicago Automobile Trade Association Chicago Auto Show.
McCormick Place South
Friday through Feb. 19
Grant Thornton’s 9th Annual Printing Industry Tax Conference.
Hotel Inter-Continental
Sunday through Feb. 14
International Council of Shopping Centers Midwest Idea Exchange and Alliance Program. 1,000.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Feb. 13
United Way of Wisconsin United Way Great Rivers Conference. 425.
Hilton Chicago
Feb. 15-17
Chicago Principals and Administrators Association Annual Education Conference. 800.
Fairmont Hotel
Feb. 16-17
Mid-American Greek Council Association Annual Conference. 2,000.
Hyatt Regency O’Hare
Feb. 16-19
Chicago Dental Society Annual Midwinter Meeting. 32,000.
Lakeside Center
Feb. 23-26
INTERNATIONAL
What, Where, When
“How the Rise of China Challenges the U.S. and the Rest of the World” sponsored by the Kellogg Alumni Club of Chicago. Presentation by Rep. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.). $25, alumni; $30, guests; $20, students. Advance registration required. 847-467-5222, or director@kacc.org.
Kellogg School of Management, 340 E. Superior St., 4th floor
Monday 5:15 p.m.
“Forecasting Markets: The Capital Update for 2006” seminar sponsored by the MIT Enterprise Forum of Chicago. Panelists include: Terry Bressler, managing director, Stout Risius Ross Advisors; Timothy Hogan, CEO, Commonwealth Capital Advisors; and Eric McKissack, president, CEO and chief investment officer, Channing Capital Management. Free, members; $25, non-members. Peter Balbus, 630-642-9602, or peter.balbus@mitefchicago.org.
Gardner Carton & Douglas LLP, 191 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 3700
Tuesday 5 to 8:30 p.m.
“Human Trafficking” panel discussion addressing how social workers can advocate for this vulnerable population. Sponsored by Loyola University School of Social Work and other organizations. Keynote speakers include: Mark Rodgers, dean of Dominican University School of Social Work; Salvador A. Cicero-Dominguez, legal consultant to the American Bar Association on Human Trafficking; and Tam Tran of Protect Campaign, a project to raise awareness of human trafficking. Free. Gina Pulice, gpulice@luc.edu.
Loyola University, Water Tower Campus, 25 E. Pearson St., Rubloff Auditorium
Tuesday 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
What, Where, When
“Business Basics” workshop on developing a start-up strategy offered by the Hull House Small Business development Center. Free. Sylvia Winters-Denton, 773-955-8027.
Bessie Coleman Library, 731 E. 63rd St.
Tuesday 6 to 8 p.m.
JOB/CAREER
What, Where, When
Gray Hair Management networking breakfast for senior executives to share information in their search for job leads. $23-$30. 847-940-2800, or www.grayhairmanagement.com.
Union League Club, 65 W. Jackson Blvd.
Thursday 7 to 9 a.m.
LEGAL
What, Where, When
“The New Bankruptcy Law and its Impact on Real Estate Transactions” presented by Ira Bodenstein, former U.S. Bankruptcy trustee for the Northern District, at the monthly meeting of the Illinois Real Estate Lawyers Association. 847-593-5750, or www.reallaw.org.
Holiday Inn, 3405 Algonquin Rd., Rolling Meadows
Wednesday 8 a.m.
SALES
What, Where, When
“Advanced Sales Management Strategies” breakfast workshop hosted by Aurora University’s Dunham School of Business. Registration required by Wednesday. Seating is limited. $25. 630-788-4152.
Holiday Inn Select, 1801 N. Naper Blvd., Naperville
Friday 7:30 to 10 a.m.
OTHER
What, Where, When
DePaul University Management Development Center information session on certificate programs, workshops, seminar and courses offered. Free. Eilish McDonagh, 312-362-5295, or emcdonagh@depaul.edu.
DePaul O’Hare campus, 3166 S. River Rd., Des Plaines
Monday 6 to 8 p.m.
“Workers’ Compensation” seminar sponsored by Illinois Safety Council. $45, members; $55, non-members. 312-372-9756.
Oak Brook Marriott, 1401 W. 22nd St., Oak Brook
Tuesday 8 to 10 a.m.
“First Look for Charity” black-tie event to benefit 19 charities offering a preview of the Chicago Auto Show. $200. 630-628-7174.
McCormick Place
Thursday 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.
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