EVENT OF THE WEEK
Mergers make for PR challenges
Public relations professionals interested in the communication challenges of corporate mergers and acquisitions are invited to the monthly dinner meeting of the PRSA (Public Relations Society of America) Suburban Chicagoland Chapter.
The meeting begins at 6 p.m. on Tuesday at the Wyndham Garden Hotel, 1200 N. Mittel Blvd. in Wood Dale. Networking is followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. and the post-dinner program.
The speakers at the event will be James W. Brewster, senior vice president of corporate marketing and communications for General Growth Properties Inc., and Sarah Devaney, director of public relations for Jim Beam Brands Co., an operating company of Fortune Brands Inc.
General Growth completed a $12.6 billion acquisition in 2004 and Fortune Brands completed a $5.3 billion one in 2005.
The cost to attend is $27 for members; $20 for students and $40 for non-members.
Advance reservations are required. For information, call Pat Szpekowski at 847-426-6900, or visit www.prsasuburbanchicagoland.org.
CONVENTIONS
What, Where, When
American Hospital Association Health Care Supply Chain Technology Conference and Exhibition. Expected attendance, 500.
Sheraton Chicago
March 11 through Monday
Association of Retail Marketing Services Annual Convention. 1,200.
McCormick Place North
March 11 through Monday
International Housewares Association International Home and Housewares Show. 60,000.
McCormick Place
March 12 through Tuesday
International Events Group Annual Event Marketing Conference. 1,500.
Hilton Chicago
Monday through Wednesday
Illinois Adult and Continuing Education Association Annual State Conference. 500.
Hilton Lisle Naperville
Tuesday through Friday
WT Glasgow Inc. Amusement Showcase International. 5,000.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Thursday through Saturday
Children’s Oncology Group/National Childhood Cancer Foundation Annual Meeting. 2,500.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
March 22-25
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. 25,000.
McCormick Place
March 22-26
National Art Education Association Annual Convention. 4,000.
Hilton Chicago
March 22-26
John Marshall Law School National Conference of Law Reviews. 500.
Fairmont Chicago
March 23-26
Midwest Economics Association Annual Meeting. 600.
Chicago Marriott Downtown
March 23-26
Today’s Black Woman Expo.
McCormick Place North
March 25-26
North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement. 2,200.
Sheraton Chicago
March 25-28
Family Support America 25th Anniversary Conference. 1,200.
Hilton Chicago
March 26-29
LEGAL
What, Where, When
“Workplace Investigations and How They Can Help Minimize Legal Liability” seminar presented by attorneys Jeremy Glenn and Jacob Rubinstein of Meckler Bulger & Tilson LLP. They will address how to conduct credit and background checks, the pros and cons of lie detector tests, and identify common investigation mistakes and ethical dilemmas. Open to the public. Lorman Education Services, 866-352-9539.
Wyndham Hotel O’Hare
Tuesday 8:30 a.m.
INTERNATIONAL
What, Where, When
“John Edwards and Steve Forbes Discuss America’s Future” industry breakfast and annual meeting sponsored by the International Housewares Association. $25. Perry Reynolds, 847-692-0109 or www.housewares.org/ihshow/indbreakfast(u nderscore)Order.asp.
McCormick Place South, S100/Grand Ballroom, Level 1
Tuesday 7:15 to 8:25 a.m.
TECHNOLOGY
What, Where, When
“Selecting and Working With Recruiting Firms: Things You Need to Know,” a recruiters roundtable discussion presented by the Independent Computer Consultants Association Chicago Chapter at its 2006 annual meeting and officer elections. LoriBMcClellan@comcast.net or 877-804-4222.
Rock Bottom Brewery, 1 W. Grand Ave.
Tuesday 5:30 p.m., registration; 6:30 p.m., dinner and networking; 8 p.m., program
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
What, Where, When
“Innovation Lock-In: What It Is and How to Overcome It” presented by the MIT Enterprise Forum of Chicago and Gardner Carton & Douglas LLP. Peter Balbus, 630-942-9602 or www.mitefchicago.org.
Gardner Carton & Douglas, 191 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 3700
Tuesday 5 p.m., networking; 6:15 p.m., program
“Getting Your Business in Legal Working Order” workshop offered by Uptown Center Hull House Small Business Development Center and the Community Economic Development Law Project. Curt Roeschley, 773-561-3500, ext. 215, or croeschley@hullhouse.org.
Uptown Center, 4520 N. Beacon St.
Wednesday 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
“Starting Your Own Small Business” presented by Francis W. Parker School. $35. 773-797-5530, or www.parkereveningcourses.org.
Francis W. Parker School, 330 W. Webster Ave.
Wednesday 6 to 8 p.m.
OTHER
What, Where, When
“From Law to Late Night” program presented by DePaul law professor Ben Alba, author of “Inventing Late Night: Steve Allen and The Original Tonight Show” at a meeting of the Independent Writers of Chicago. Free, members; $15, non-members. 847-855-6670 or www.iwoc.org.
Chicago Athletic Club, 12 S. Michigan Ave., 7th floor Lakeshore Room
Tuesday 5 p.m., networking; 6 p.m., program
“What’s Your Request? A Networking Luncheon Designed to Help You Get What You Want” sponsored by the Professional Women’s Club of Chicago. $38, members; $48, non-members. 312-263-1808, or www.pwcc.org.
Union League Club, 65 W. Jackson Blvd.
Wednesday 11:30 a.m.
“Marketing Diagnostics: It’s All in the Mix” program presented by Donald Patton, vice president of global commercial operations for the Abbott Diagnostics division of Abbott Laboratories, and sponsored by BMA/Chicago. $45, members; $65, non-members. www.bmachicago.org.
University of Chicago
Gleacher Center, 450 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive
Thursday 11 a.m., networking; noon to 1:45 p.m., luncheon and program
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