EVENT OF THE WEEK
Growing role of nanotechnology
“The Next Little Thing: Nano, Business and Society in the 21st Century,” a conference sponsored by the Canadian Consulate General, the Global Law and Policy Initiative at Illinois Institute of Technology, and the Center on Nanotechnology and Society at IIT, will be held Thursday.
The keynote address will be delivered by Aatish Salvi, vice president of NanoBusiness Alliance.
Panels will focus on strategies for building high-tech cross-border partnerships; nano-specific legal and regulatory developments; and ethical and societal considerations for adopting nanotechnology.
The free event will take place from noon to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday at Chicago-Kent College of Law, 565 W. Adams St.
For information and to register for the session, call Laura Flamm at 312-327-3632 or e-mail laura.flamm@international.gc.ca.
CONVENTIONS
What, Where, When
Association of American Geographers 102nd Annual Meeting. Expected attendance, 5,000.
Palmer House Hilton
Tuesday through Saturday
Illinois Education Association Annual Meeting. 1,200.
Hyatt Regency O’Hare
Tuesday through Sunday
Legal Marketing Association Annual Conference. 850.
Hilton Chicago
Wednesday through Saturday
Central States Conference on Teaching of Foreign Languages Annual Meeting. 1,500.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Thursday through Saturday
Lifeway Christian Resources Living Proof Live 2006. 10,000.
Holiday Inn and Suites Downtown
Friday and Saturday
American Hospital Association Health Care Supply Chain Technology Conference and Exhibition. 500.
Sheraton Chicago
Saturday through March 13
Association of Retail Marketing Services Annual Convention. 1,200.
McCormick Place North
Saturday through March 13
International Housewares Association International Home and Housewares Show. 60,000.
McCormick Place
Sunday through March 14
International Events Group Annual Event Marketing Conference. 1,500.
Hilton Chicago
March 13-15
JOB/CAREER
What, Where, When
“Shifting Careers: A Personal Odyssey” presented by Ed Maier, former partner of Arthur Andersen who is now an executive coach. Sponsored by Career Resource Center Inc. 847-295-5626, or www.careerresourcecenter.org.
Career Resource Center, Grove Cultural Campus, 40 E. Old Mill Rd., Suite 105, Lake Forest
Tuesday 7 p.m.
“Developing a Positive Relationship with Your Boss and Co-Workers” program presented by Diane C. Decker, owner of Quality Transitions, for Lake Park High School’s Community Education program. 630-295-5402, or www.qualitytransitions.com.
Lake Park High School
East Campus, 600 S. Medinah Rd., Roselle
Tuesday 7 to 8:30 p.m.
“Plan a Career That Makes You Happy” program for adults considering a career change and parents of high school and college students. Presented by Career Vision. Free, but seating is limited. 630-469-6270 or www.careervision.org.
Career Vision, 800 Roosevelt Rd., Building E, Suite 200, Glen Ellyn
Tuesday 6:30 p.m.
The Executives Club of Chicago Young Leaders Committee hosts its career success stories evening reception and discussion. Keith Ferrazzi, CEO of Ferrazzi Greenlight and author of “Never Eat Alone: Building Relationships for Your Career and Life Success” will facilitate the interactive program. $25-$35. 312-263-3500 or www.executivesclub.org.
Gardner Carton & Douglas, 191 N. Wacker Drive, 37th floor
Thursday 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
INTERNATIONAL
What, Where, When
“Russia Today: beyond the Headlines” executive briefing sponsored by the American-Russian Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the World Trade Center Chicago. Presentation by Helen Teplitskaia, president of the American-Russian Chamber. Free, members; $20, non-members. Bilal Ozer, 312-494-6560 or ozer@wtcc.org.
World Trade Center Chicago, Merchandise Mart, Suite 1540
Thursday 9:30 to 11 a.m.
“Global Terrorism and Business Concerns” lecture and networking reception sponsored by the International Trade Club of Chicago. Presentation by retired Brig. Gen. Nick Halley. $25, members; $45, non-members. 312-368-9197 or www.itcc.org.
John Marshall Law School, 315 S. Plymouth Ct.
Thursday 4:30 to 8 p.m.
SMALL BUSINESS
What, Where, When
“The Basics of Going Into Business” workshop offered by Score, Counselors to America’s Small Business. $50-$60. 312-353-7724, or www.scorechicago.org.
Citicorp Center, 500 W. Madison St., Suite 1250,
Tuesday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
TECHNOLOGY
What, Where, When
“So Where Do We Click From Here? The Future of Search Engine Marketing” presented by Tom Drugan, e-marketing manager for Orbitz.com, and Craig Greenfield, account director at Performics, at a luncheon sponsored by the Chicago Association of Direct Marketing. $49-$54, members; $54-$59, non-members. 312-849-2236, ext. 25, or www.cadm.org.
The 410 Club, 410 N. Michigan Ave.
Wednesday 11:30 a.m., networking; noon, luncheon and program
FINANCIAL
What, Where, When
Bill Barnhart, markets columnist for the Chicago Tribune, will speak on changes to expect in retail banking under Ben Bernanke, the new Federal Reserve chairman, at a luncheon of the Chicago Financial Advertisers. $30, students; $40, members; $50, non-members. Sandra Beauford, 312-461-6691 or sandra.beauford@harrisbank.com.
Maggiano’s, 111 W. Grand Ave.
Wednesday 11:30 a.m., reception; noon to 1:45 p.m. lunch and presentation
OTHER
What, Where, When
“Chicago: A Global City, A Global Perspective on Diversity” is the theme of Chicago United’s Race and Business forum. Panelists include: Paul O’Connor, executive director, World Business Chicago; Saskia Sassen, professor of sociology, University of Chicago; and William Testa, vice president, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Joycelyn Winnecke, associate managing editor for national news at the Chicago Tribune, will moderate the event. $30. 312-977-3068, or asouchet@chicago-united.org.
Northern Trust, 50 S. LaSalle
Friday 7:30 to 9 a.m.
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