EVENT OF THE WEEK
Outsourcing for advantage
Technology Executives Club presents its 2006 Outsourcing Review. Buyer and supplier experts will share their insights on how outsourcing is contributing to corporate competitive advantage.
It happens Wednesday from 1 to 5:45 p.m. at the 410 Club in the Wrigley Building, 410 N. Michigan Ave.
Don Ryan, managing director at Keane Inc., will kick off the event with a discussion of the evolution of an outsourcing engagement.
Other speakers include Michael Mensik, partner at Baker & McKenzie and co-coordinator of its Global Information Technology/e-Commerce Law practice. Mensik will discuss “Building Trust Beginning with the Negotiation Process.”
Michael Filak, senior vice president of global business engineering for CGI Group Inc., will discuss “Nearshore Outsourcing: A Critical Element of a Global Delivery System.” There will also be a keynote panel discussion on outsourcing experiences from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m.
The cost to attend is $95 for members and $125 for non-members. For information, call Alex Jarett at 847-837-3900, or visit www.technologyexecutivesclub.com.
CONVENTIONS
What, Where, When
American School Counselor Association Annual Meeting. Expected attendance, 1,500.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
June 23 through Tuesday
National Association of College and University Attorneys. 1,000.
Chicago Marriott Downtown
June 25 through Wednesday
Joint Commission Resources Healthcare Literacy Symposium. 300.
Sofitel Chicago O’Hare
Monday and Tuesday
Association for Computing Machinery SIGMOD/PODS. 650.
Renaissance Chicago Hotel
Monday through Thursday
T-Mobile USA Inc. 2006 Summer Summit. 475.
Fairmont Chicago
Wednesday through Friday
American Guild of Organists Biennial Summer National Convention. 1,000.
Chicago Marriott Downtown
Sunday through July 6
Fraternal Order of Police State Convention. 500.
Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza
July 3-9
United Covenant Churches of Christ Annual Meeting. 3,000.
Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers
July 4-8
Association of Pakistani Physicians of North America Annual Convention. 2,300.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
July 5-9
Women of Faith Contagious Joy Meeting. 10,000.
Palmer House Hilton
July 7-9
American Seed Trade Association Joint ASTA/CSTA Annual Convention. 850.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
July 8-12
Collegium Internationale Neuro-Psychopharmacologicum XXV Congress. 6,000.
Lakeside Center
July 9-13
National Conference on Weights & Measures 91st Annual Meeting. 300.
Chicago Marriott Downtown
July 9-13
National School Public Relations Association National Seminar. 700.
Chicago Marriott Downtown
July 9-12
State Associations of Addiction Services National Conference. 500.
Westin Michigan Avenue
July 9-12
USDA Executive Leadership Program Best Practices Seminar. 400.
Renaissance Chicago Hotel
July 9-14
INTERNATIONAL
What, Where, When
“Wuxi, China Investment Luncheon” event sponsored by the World Trade Center Chicago, Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, and the Wuxi Bureau of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation. Free. Amina Majeed, 312-467-0550, ext. 242, or amajeed@wtcc.org.
The Chicago Club, 81 E. Van Buren St.
Monday 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
“Critical Aspects of Japan’s New Corporation Law: Accelerating Corporate Reform–Enhancing Transparency” breakfast program sponsored by JETRO Chicago. Presentation by Keisuke Sadamori, director, Industrial Organization Division, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Tokyo. Free. Brady Weise, 312-832-6000, ext. 202, or Brady(underscore)Weise@jetro.go.jp.
Chicago Athletic Association, 12 S. Michigan Ave.
Tuesday 7:30 to 9 a.m.
“China and India Rising: Implications for the Global Order and U.S. Leadership” lecture sponsored by the Chicago Council on Foreign Relations. Presentation by Brent Scowcroft, president and founder, The Scowcroft Group. $20, members; $30, non-members. www.ccfr.org.
The Fairmont Chicago, 200 N. Columbus Drive
Wednesday 5:30 p.m.
JOB/CAREER
What, Where, When
“The Secrets of Getting Hired: Effective Interviewing Techniques” workshop offered by Lansky Career Consultants. $49. Reservations are required. 312-494-0022.
Lansky Career
Consultants, 500 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1940
Monday 7 to 9 p.m.
SMALL BUSINESS
What, Where, When
“Business Accounting, Taxes and Insurance” 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.
OTHER
What, Where, When
“Electronic Discovery: Getting Ahead of the Curve” seminar covering new federal rules set to take effect Dec. 1, computer forensics and strategies for using technology in complex litigation. Presented by Grant Thornton LLP, Ross, Dixon & Bell LLP, and TrialGraphix. Kristin Ehrhardt, 312-602-8009, Kristin.Ehrhardt@gt.com or www.grantthornton.com/ediscoveryseminar.
Grant Thornton LLP, 175 W. Jackson Blvd., 22nd floor
Tuesday 8 to 11 a.m .
“Human Resources Legal Update” presented by Aurora University’s Human Resources Institute. Penelope M. Lechtenberg, partner with Hinshaw & Culbertson’s Rockford office, will discuss affirmative action laws, immigration regulations, wage and hour issues, and labor union campaigns. Free and open to the public. 630-844-3866.
Aurora University, Dunham Hall lobby, 1400 Marseillaise Pl.,
Aurora Wednesday 8 a.m.
“Housing in Chicago” luncheon meeting of the Economic Development Council. Presentation by Lisa Boulden Williams, executive director of housing, YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago. $35, members. $50, non-members. Reservations are mandatory. 773-279-8787.
The Tower Club, 39th floor, 20 N. Wacker Drive
Wednesday noon
American Business Women’s Association Chicagoland Express Network monthly networking meeting. $30-$35, members; $40-$45, non-members. 866-281-2143, or www.abwa-chicago.org.
Renaissance Chicago Hotel, Great Street Restaurant, 1 W. Wacker Drive
Tuesday 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
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