EVENT OF THE WEEK
Emphasis on diversity in leadership
The MBADiversity Organization is hosting its second Diversity Symposium and Social for prospective and current MBA students. It will be held Saturday at the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business’ Gleacher Center, 450 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive.
The event will focus on how multicultural buying power has turned into a multibillion-dollar industry and highlight the need for under-represented groups (women, African-Americans, Asian-Americans, Hispanics and Native Americans) to assume leadership positions at major corporations. Participants will attend workshops and network with employers and admissions officers from top MBA programs.
Keith Clinkscales, a Harvard Business School alum and senior vice president of ESPN magazine, will deliver the keynote speech entitled “Fortitude: Triumph in the Face of Adversity,” at 9:30 a.m.
Other speakers include: Feddy Pouideh, author of “The Blushing MBA,” and Karlin Sloan, founder and president of Karlin Sloan & Co., an executive coaching company.
For information and to register, visit www.mbadiversity.com/symposium.html.
CONVENTIONS
What, Where, When
SmithBucklin Corp. KEHE Food Distributors. Expected attendance, 4,000.
Lakeside Center
July 29 through Monday
National Cable Television Cooperative 2006 Annual Meeting. 600.
Sheraton Chicago
July 30 through Tuesday
American Society of Civil Engineers Pipelines International Conference. 400.
Sheraton Chicago
July 30 through Wednesday
Microscopy Society of America. 4,000.
Sheraton Chicago, Navy Pier
Monday through Friday
Perinatal Outreach Educators of Illinois 10th National Perinatal Outreach Education Conference. 200.
Wyndham Chicago
Tuesday through Friday
Association of Diesel Specialists Annual International Convention and Trade Show. 425.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Wednesday through Sunday
American Marketing Association Summer Marketing Educators Conference. 900.
Sheraton Chicago
Friday through Aug. 7
National Association of Counties. 3,500.
Lakeside Center
Friday through Aug. 8
National Association of Area Agencies on Aging Annual Conference. 900.
Fairmont Hotel
Saturday through Aug. 9
U.S. Department of Energy Annual Energy Meeting
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Sunday through Aug. 9
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Biennial Meeting. 6,000.
McCormick Place
Sunday through Aug. 11
Textile Rental Services Association Joint Committee Meeting. 175.
Wyndham Chicago
Aug. 7-9
Local Initiatives Support Corp. Financial Management Professionals’ Conference For Non-Profit. 200.
Westin Michigan Avenue
Aug. 9-11
National Gang Crime Research Center International Gang Specialist Training Conference. 300.
Westin Michigan Avenue
Aug. 9-11
Imprinted Sportswear Show. 1,500.
Renaissance Schaumburg
Aug. 10-12
Association of Ambulatory Healthcare Meeting. 125.
Crowne Plaza Chicago
Aug. 11-16
Disabled American Veterans National Convention. 3,500.
Hilton Chicago
Aug. 12-15
Merchandise Mart Properties Stylemax Holiday/Resort. 5,000.
Merchandise Mart Expo Center
Aug. 12-15
INTERNATIONAL
What, Where, When
“Federal Government Resources for Exporters” breakfast seminar organized by Congressman Jerry Weller and the U.S. Department of Commerce Chicago Export Assistance Center. Free. Debra Rogers, 312-353-6988 or debra.rogers@mail.doc.gov.
Joliet Junior College, “J” Building, Rooms J-0004, 6 & &, Joliet
Tuesday
9 a.m. to noon
“China Outbound Tourism Industry: Accessing the World’s Fastest Growing Outbound Tourism Market: breakfast briefing sponsored by the U.S. Department of Commerce Chicago office and the Illinois Global Partnership. Presentation by Jennifer Lee, commercial representative, U.S. Department of Commerce Beijing. Free. Advance registration required. Debra Rogers, 312-353-6988, or debra.rogers@mail.doc.gov.
150 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 2500
Wednesday 8:30 to 10 a.m.
ECONOMIC
What, Where, When
“The Cost of Doing Business in Illinois” presentation hosted by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce and the Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce. The study, originated by the Illinois Chamber’s Economic Development Council, compares business operating costs in Illinois with those of other Great Lakes states.708-957-6950.
Prairie State College, 202 S. Halsted St., Chicago Heights
Tuesday 8 a.m.
SMALL BUSINESS
What, Where, When
“The Basics of Going Into Business” full-day 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.
HEALTH CARE
What, Where, When
“Improving Comprehension: Theories and Research Findings” is one of three workshops offered at the annual conference of the Greater Chicago Area Chapter of the American Medical Writers Association. The seminar will cover how to apply the findings of scientific studies of written communication to medical writing. Caryn Kim, 847-582-5882, or caryn.kim@tap.com, or www.gcac-amwa.org/education/education1.html.
TAP Pharmaceutical Products, 675 N. Field Drive, Lake Forest
Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
OTHER
What, Where, When
“2nd Annual Hispanic Retail 360 Summit: Taking Hispanic Retailing to the Next Level.” Presenters include Valeria Piaggio, senior director, consumer strategist, Latino, iconoculture; Terry Soto, president, AboutMarketing Solutions; and Phil Lempert, The Supermarket Guru. www.hispanicretail360.com or Jeff Friedman 646-654-7452.
Sheraton Chicago
Hotel & Towers, 301 E. North Water St.
Wednesday through Friday
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