EVENT OF THE WEEK
Gatorade VP shares career tips
Tom Fox, senior vice president of Gatorade Sports Marketing, will share his insights on career development with young professionals at an event sponsored by the Young Professionals of Chicago.
The event takes place from 7 to 9 a.m. on Tuesday at the Mid Day Club at 21 S. Clark St. on the 56th floor.
Fox began his career at Quaker Oats as an assistant marketing manager for Cap’N Crunch, then moved through the ranks of sports marketing at Gatorade. He left Gatorade for executive positions with the NBA and Nike (in Asia) before returning to Gatorade in 1999.
Since April 1999, he’s been responsible for developing Gatorade’s sports marketing strategies, team relationships and athlete negotiations. He also manages media partnerships with ABC/ESPN sports and is acquainted with a number of athletes including Mark Prior, Peyton Manning, Michael Jordan, Mia Hamm and Yao Ming.
The event is free for members of the YPC and $25 for others. For information, e-mail professional@ypchicago.org or visit www.ypchicago.org.EVENT OF THE WEEK
CONVENTIONS
What, Where, When
Merchandise Mart Properties Chicago Antiques Fair.
Merchandise Mart
April 21 through Monday
The Professional Meeting Planners Network Event Marketer Spring Conference. Expected attendance, 500.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
April 22 through Thursday
Society of Actuaries ERM Symposium. 600.
Sheraton Chicago
April 23 through Tuesday
American College of Emergency Physicians PEM Assembly. 400.
Palmer House Hilton
April 23 through Wednesday
National Easter Seals Society Nationwide Training Conference. 250.
Hilton Chicago
April 23 through Wednesday
RadTech e/5: UV and EB Technology Expo and Conference. 3,500.
McCormick Place
April 23 through Wednesday
American Philosophical Association Central Division Meeting. 800.
Palmer House Hilton
Wednesday through Saturday
Society for the Arts in Healthcare. 400.
Wyndham Chicago
Wednesday through Saturday
Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute National Bridge Conference and PCI Committee Days. 220.
Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel
Wednesday through Sunday
American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists Annual Meeting. 1,400.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Wednesday through Sunday
Women Presidents’ Organization Annual Conference. 1,000.
Ritz-Carlton
Thursday through Saturday
The Sanford Organization Commercial Law League of Chicago. 600.
Westin Michigan Avenue
Thursday through Sunday
Midwest Podiatry Conference. 3,500.
Hilton Chicago
Thursday through Sunday
American Dairy Products Institute Annual Conference. 1,000.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Sunday through May 2
National Conference for Catechetical Leadership Annual Conference and Exposition. 1,000.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Sunday through May 4
American Intellectual Property Law Association Spring Meeting. 700.
Hilton Chicago
May 3-5
Midwestern Psychological Association Annual Meeting. 2,000.
Palmer House Hilton
May 4-6
National Federation of Paralegal Associations Annual Convention. 200.
Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza
May 4-8
Mortgage Bankers Association of America Secondary Marketing Conference. 2,000.
Hilton Chicago
May 5-12
International Bridge, Tunnel & Turnpike Association Facilities Management Workshop. 250.
Westin Chicago River North
May 6-10
Organic Trade Association All Things Organic Conference and Tradeshow. 4,000.
McCormick Place North
May 7-9
National Association for the Specialty Food Trade Spring Fancy Food Show. 12,000.
McCormick Place North
May 7-9
Food Marketing Institute The FMI Show. 35,000.
McCormick Place South
May 7-9
Consumer Specialty Products Association. 500.
Chicago Marriott Downtown
May 7-12
FINANCIAL
What, Where, When
Faye Pantazelos, founder and CEO of New Century Bank, will discuss how banks help leverage, grow and strengthen businesses. Sponsored by American Business Womens Association Chicagoland Express Network. $30-$35, members; $40-$45, non-members. www.abwa-chicago.org.
Renaissance Hotel, Great Street Restaurant, 1 W. Wacker Drive
Tuesday 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
INTERNATIONAL
What, Where, When
The 6th annual Merlin Awards Gala, sponsored by the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, honoring companies for outstanding achievements in German-American business. Lauren VanderBerg, 312-644-2662 or www.gaccom.org.
Hilton Hotel & Towers, 720 S. Michigan Ave.
Thursday 5 to 10 p.m.
Polish American Trade Show sponsored by the Polish American Chamber of Commerce. The annual networking event celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit of the Polish American community. Bogdan Pukszta, 773-205-1998, bpukszta@aol.com or www.tradetargi.com.
White Eagle, 6839 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles
Friday through Sunday 1 to 6:30 p.m.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
What, Where, When
`So You Want to be an Entrepreneur?” panel presented by Loyola University Chicago’s Graduate School of Business and the SBA/GSB Alumni Association. Panelists include: Mitchell Feiger, president and CEO, MB Financial Bank; Kathleen Kerrigan, founder and president, Kathleen Kerrigan Inc.; John Powers, founder, The Powers of Motivation Institute. $10. Barbara Murray, 312-915-6423.
Loyola University, Rubloff Auditorium, 25 E. Pearson St.
Thursday 6:30 to 8 p.m.
OTHER
What, Where, When
“Northwestern Memorial Hospital: A World Class Hospital and So Much More” presented by Ralph Weber, vice president, community relations, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, at the monthly luncheon meeting of the Economic Development Council. $35, members; $50, non-members. Reservations are mandatory. 773-279-8787.
The Tower Club, 20 N. Wacker Drive, 39th floor
Wednesday noon
“How to Increase the Energy Efficiency of Nonprofit Facilities” panel discussion on strategies for reducing energy consumption presented by ShoreBank. Martin Cohen, director of consumer affairs for the State of Illinois, will speak, and the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance will offer a green technology exhibit. Free, but advance registration is required. 773-420-5136.
ShoreBank Nonprofit
Service Center, 333 S. State St.
Thursday 3 to 5 p.m.
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