EVENT OF THE WEEK
Free forum on economic outlook
Diane Swonk, chief economist and senior managing director of Mesirow Financial, will be the speaker at the annual Real Estate Forum hosted by Gardner Carton & Douglas LLP’s Real Estate and Environmental Department.
The forum, “Rates, Risk and Returns: The Economic Outlook for 2006 and Beyond,” will begin with a 5 p.m. reception on Wednesday followed by a 6 p.m. presentation by Swonk at Gardner Carton & Douglas, 191 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 3700.
Swonk will present her findings on the future of speculation, interest rates, underwriting criteria and the slowdown in appreciation and their impact on commercial, industrial, retail and multifamily real estate.
Property owners, developers and asset managers are invited to attend the free forum.
For information, call Sandy Wolf at 312-569-1711 or e-mail swolf@gcd.com.
CONVENTIONS
What, Where, When
American Medical Association Annual House of Delegates Meeting. Expected attendance, 4,500.
Hilton Chicago
June 10 through Wednesday
American Public Power Association 2006 National Conference
Hyatt Regency Chicago
June 10 through Wednesday
The Association for Work Process Improvement TAWPI Work Process. 1,800.
Navy Pier
June 11 through Wednesday
Merchandise Mart Properties NeoCon World’s Trade Fair 2006. 50,000.
Merchandise Mart
Monday through Wednesday
CMP Media Architecture & Design. 450.
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
Monday through Thursday
Franklin Covey Symposium
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
Monday through Thursday
King Fish Media Change Leaders. 300.
Swissotel Chicago
Wednesday and Thursday
8th Annual AMAA (Alliance of Merger and Acquisition Advisors) 2006 Summer Conference
InterContinental Hotel
Thursday and Friday
American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference. 3,000.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Sunday through June 21
The Society of the Plastics Industry Inc. NPE 2006 International Showcase. 75,000.
McCormick Place
June 19-23
The Salvation Army Central Territorial Community Relations and Development Conference. 250.
Hyatt Regency O’Hare
June 20-23
American Theological Library Association Annual Conference. 300.
Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza
June 21-24
Association of Theological Schools Biennial Meeting. 400.
Hyatt Regency
McCormick Place
June 22-25
American School Counselor Association Annual Meeting. 1,500.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
June 23-27
National Association of College and University Attorneys. 1,000.
Chicago Marriott Downtown
June 25-28
INTERNATIONAL
What, Where, When
“China and India: The Asian Security Equation” lecture sponsored by the Chicago Council on Foreign Relations. Presentation by John Hamre, president and CEO, Center for Strategic and International Studies. $20, members; $30, non-members. www.ccfr.org.
Fairmont Chicago
200 N. Columbus Drive
Tuesday 5:30 p.m.
“Hungary and the American Midwest: New Opportunities and Return on Investment” dinner reception celebrating the re-opening of the Hungarian Trade and Investment Commission in Chicago and introducing their new Trade and Investment Commissioner Miklos Martin Kovacs. Free, but advance registration is required. 312-377-7722, or chicago@itd.hu.
The Mid-America Club, 200 E. Randolph Drive, 80th floor
Thursday 6 p.m.
TECHNOLOGY
What, Where, When
The Illini-TEC Forum of Chicago, an event administered by the Technology Entrepreneur Center in the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Michael B. Shaw, an associate with Much Shelist law firm specializing in business and finance, will present “Structuring Entrepreneurial Investment.” tec@uiuc.edu.
Illini Center, 200 S. Wacker Drive, Orange and Blue Room
Monday 6 to 8 p.m.
SMALL BUSINESS
What, Where, When
“The Future of Your Business Now: Succession Planning Basics” presented by Norbic’s Small Business Development Center. $35, members; $50, non-members. 773-594-9292, or norbic.org/events/detail.php id=57.
Wright College, 4300 N. Narragansett Ave., Room S-247
Tuesday 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
OTHER
What, Where, When
“Hidden Costs of Privacy Breach and Identity Theft: A Business Briefing” hosted by Protiviti Inc. Free. Maria Isemann, 312-931-8927, or maria.isemann@protiviti.com.
The Drake Hotel, 140 E. Walton Pl.
Tuesday 8 a.m., breakfast; 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., meeting
Equity Compensation discussion presented by Grant Thornton at the AeA Midwest Council Executive Forum. $30, members; $60, non-members. 630-613-7174, www.grantthornton.com/compensation.
Grant Thornton LLP, 175 W. Jackson Blvd., 22nd floor
Tuesday 7:30 to 11 a.m.
“Negotiating in a Man’s World” program hosted by the Professional Women’s Club of Chicago. Presentation by Mary K. Braza, sports law partner at Foley & Lardner. $38, members; $48, non-members. 312-263-1808, or www.pwcc.org.
Union League Club of Chicago, 65 W. Jackson Blvd.
Wednesday 11:30 a.m., registration; 11:45 a.m., luncheon
BMA Chicago Windy City BizBash annual fundraising event, themed “Party with a Purpose.”
$50-$60. www.bmachicago.org.
Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington
Wednesday 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Chicago Financial Advertisers 38th Annual Eagle Awards dinner and presentation. $90, members; $100, non-members. Sandra Beauford, 312-461-6691, or sandra.beauford@harrisbank.com.
Maggiano’s, 111 W. Grand Ave.
Thursday 6 p.m.
“The Future of Higher Education: National and Global Perspectives” presented by Robert Jones, president of the Education and Workforce Policy Institute and co-author of “The Jobs Revolution: Changing How America Works.” Jones served as assistant secretary of labor under Presidents Reagan and George H.W. Bush. Francine Navakas, 630-637-5285.
North Central College, Harold and Eva White Activities Center, 325 E. Benton Ave., Naperville
Friday 8:30 a.m.
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