EVENT OF THE WEEK
Pan-Africanism in the 21st Century
Malcolm X College and The Heartland Institute are hosting a symposium Tuesday on “The Promise of African Markets in the Global Village.”
The program will remember Malcolm X and discuss the role of Pan-Africanism and entrepreneurship in African-American culture. Malcolm X College Professor Haki Madhubuti, will deliver the symposium’s keynote address on “Pan-Africanism and Globalism in the 21st Century.”
Lee Walker, president of The New Coalition for Economic and Social Change, will discuss the legacy of Booker T. Washington in a presentation titled “Entrepreneurship, Nationalism, and Industrial Education from Tuskegee to Today.”
Ralph Conner, government affairs manager for The Heartland Institute, will present “Free Countries and Free Markets: Food for Thought.”
The event takes place at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the cafeteria of Malcolm X College, 1900 W. Van Buren St.
For information, call The Heartland Institute at 312-377-4000 or visit Heartland.org.
CONVENTIONS
What, Where, When
Chicago Dental Society Annual Midwinter Meeting. Expected attendance, 32,000.
Lakeside Center
Feb. 23-26
World Spirit Federation Windy City Showdown. 3,000.
Navy Pier
Feb. 24-26
American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium. 700.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
March 1-4
Association of American Geographers 102nd Annual Meeting. 5,000.
Palmer House Hilton
March 7-11
Illinois Education Association Annual Meeting. 1,200.
Hyatt Regency O’Hare
March 7-12
INTERNATIONAL
What, Where, When
“Current Issues in Customs Law: Minimizing Risk and Maximizing Savings for Importers” breakfast seminar sponsored by the French-American Chamber of Commerce Chicago Chapter and Sonnenberg & Anderson. Presentation by Paul S. Anderson, partner. Free, members; $15, non-members. 312-578-0444, ext. 2 or mquinlan@facc-chicago.com.
Great Street restaurant, Renaissance Hotel, 1 W. Wacker Drive
Wednesday 8:15 to 10 a.m.
“Hong Kong: Your Strategic Link to China Trade” luncheon program sponsored by Invest Hong Kong, the International Trade Association of Greater Chicago and the Illinois Global Partnership. Presentation by Mike Rowse of Invest Hong Kong. 773-725-1106 or rsvp@itagc.org.
Rosewood Restaurant, 9421 W. Higgins Rd., Rosemont
Wednesday 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
SMALL BUSINESS
What, Where, When
“Business Financial Fundamentals and Meet a Banker” workshop offered by Score, Counselors to America’s Small Business. $35-$45. 312-353-7724, or www.scorechicago.org.
Citicorp Center,
500 W. Madison St., Suite 1250
Tuesday 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
“Employment Law” program on labor and employment law issues that can benefit small businesses. Presented by Charles A. Krugel, a human resources attorney, and sponsored by the Evanston Small Business Development Center. Free. Victoria Montes, 847-866-1817, or vmontes@evanstonsbdc.com.
ITEC Center, 1801 Maple Ave., Evanston
Wednesday 6 to 8 p.m.
“Bankers and Entrepreneurs” presented by Robert Ritter, chairman of American Chartered Bank, at the monthly luncheon meeting of the Economic Development Council. $35, members; $50, non-members. 773-279-8787.
The Tower Club, 20 N. Wacker Drive, 39th floor
Wednesday noon
FINANCIAL
“The Future of Financial Services” will be discussed at the Fortune 500 CEO luncheon and panel discussion hosted by The Executives’ Club of Chicago. Panelists include: Norman R. Bobbins, president and CEO, LaSalle Bank Corp.; Edward Liddy, chairman and CEO, Allstate Corp.; and Henry M. Paulson Jr., chairman and CEO, Goldman Sachs Group. $55, members; $75, non-members. 312-263-3500, ext. 25, or www.executivesclub.org.
Chicago Hilton, 720 S. Michigan Ave., Grand Ballroom, 2nd floor Thursday 11:15 a.m., reception; noon, luncheon
Bernard W. Dan, president and CEO of the Chicago Board of Trade, will be sharing his insights on the developments of the CBOT and on his personal career story, and offering advice to young professionals at a breakfast meeting of the Young Professionals of Chicago. professional@ypchicago.org.
Chicago Board of Trade, 141 W. Jackson Blvd.
Thursday 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.
LEGAL
What, Where, When
The Chicago Bar Association Law and Technology Conference. $99, members; $119, non-members. 312-554-2056, or www.chicagobar.org.
UBS Conference Center, 1 N. Wacker Drive
Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
OTHER
What, Where, When
Catalyst Ranch Sundowner Series networking event featuring a presentation on “The Brand Called You” by business coach Vickie Austin. $25-$30, includes a wine and cheese tasting. 312-207-1710 or www.catalystranch.com.
Catalyst Ranch, 656 W. Randolph St., Suite 3W
Tuesday 6 to 9 p.m.
“When Principles Conflict With Corporate Culture,” an exploration of business ethics in the post-Enron scandal era sponsored by DePaul University’s Institute for Business & Professional Ethics. Hosted by Patricia Werhane, DePaul professor of business ethics. Panelists include: Donald Hermann, DePaul professor of law and philosophy; Sujata Dayal, division ethics and compliance officer for Abbott Laboratories; Jo Jackson, chief financial officer of Integrated Project Management; and Michael Flynn of Michael Flynn & Associates executive coaching firm and founding director of Georgetown University’s Woodstock Center for Ethics and Values. Free and open to the public. 312-362-8786 or http://commerce.depaul.edu/ethics/.
DePaul University
Lewis Center, 25 E. Jackson Blvd.
Room 904
Wednesday 12:20 to 1:30 p.m.
“Meeting of the Minds,” an educational conference presented by Meeting Professionals International Chicago Area Chapter. Christine Duffy, president of Maritz Travel, will discuss meeting industry trends for 2006 and the facilitation team of the Disney Institute will present on leadership excellence. $175-$235. www.mpicac.org.
Drake Hotel, 140 E. Walton Pl.
Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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