EVENT OF THE WEEK
Real estate on a global scale
The International Real Estate Federation Young Members Conference presents “Global Real Estate: Past, Present and Future” on Thursday and Friday.
DePaul University is hosting the two-day conference, which features exhibitors, educators, developers, economists and bankers discussing the varied aspects of the international real estate market.
Speakers include: Michael Miller, chairman of the Economics Department, DePaul University; Charles Wurtzebach, director and property chief investment officer, Henderson Global; Sheldon Good, president emeritus, Sheldon Good & Co.; Steven L. Good, chairman and CEO, Sheldon Good & Co.; Quintin E. Primo III, chairman and CEO, Capri Capital Advisors; Todd S. Lippman, executive vice president, CB Richard Ellis; and Jacoby Dickens, chairman, Seaway National Bank.
The event takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday and Friday at DePaul Real Estate Center, 1 E. Jackson Blvd. The cost is $100 for federation members and $150 for non-members.
To register, contact Amber Gitter at ambergitter@hotmail.com, call 312-404-5007 or visit ChicagoRealtor.com.
CONVENTIONS
What, Where, When
American Marketing Association Summer Marketing Educators Conference. Expected attendance, 900.
Sheraton Chicago
Aug. 4 through Monday
National Association of Counties. 3,500.
Lakeside Center
Aug. 4 through Tuesday
National Association of Area Agencies on Aging Annual Conference. 900.
Fairmont Hotel
Aug. 5 through Wednesday
U.S. Department of Energy Annual Energy Meeting
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Aug. 6 through Wednesday
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Biennial Meeting. 6,000.
McCormick Place
Aug. 6 through Friday
Textile Rental Services Association Joint Committee Meeting. 175.
Wyndham Chicago
Monday through Wednesday
Local Initiatives Support Corp. Financial Management Professionals’ Conference For Non-Profit. 200.
Westin Michigan Avenue
Wednesday through Friday
National Gang Crime Research Center International Gang Specialist Training Conference. 300.
Westin Michigan Avenue
Wednesday through Friday
Imprinted Sportswear Show. 1,500.
Renaissance Schaumburg
Thursday through Saturday
Association of Ambulatory Healthcare Meeting. 125.
Crowne Plaza Chicago
Friday through Aug. 16
Disabled American Veterans National Convention. 3,500.
Hilton Chicago
Saturday through Aug. 15
Merchandise Mart Properties Stylemax Holiday/Resort. 5,000.
Merchandise Mart Expo Center
Saturday through Aug. 15
United Methodist Church–The General Board of Discipleship–Clergy Women’s Consultation. 2,200.
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, McCormick Place North
Sunday through Aug. 17
ICCM Conference & Expo. 2,500.
Navy Pier
Aug. 14-16
U.S. Apple Association Annual Conference. 325.
Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
Aug. 14-20
Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection ACE Expo. 300.
Westin Michigan Avenue
Aug. 15-17
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service National Labor Management Conference. 1,500.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Aug. 15-18
American Payroll Association Best Practices Leadership Payroll Conference. 140.
The Drake Hotel
Aug. 16-18
Chicago Fire Department Safety Conference. 1,500.
Navy Pier
Aug. 16-19
Democratic National Committee Fall Meeting. 400.
Hilton Chicago
Aug. 17-19
The American Head and Neck Society Research Workshop and Annual Meeting. 1,250.
Chicago Marriott Downtown
Aug. 17-20
American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine Annual Spring National Convention. 1,000.
Renaissance Chicago
Aug. 18-20
The Council of State Governments Midwestern Legislative Conference. 700.
Sheraton Chicago
Aug. 20-23
INTERNATIONAL
What, Where, When
“Exporting to Canada: Opportunities and Individual Assessments” networking luncheon, seminar and industry breakout sessions sponsored by the Chicago U.S. Export Assistance Center, Illinois District Export Council, Illinois Global Partnership, and the International Trade Association of Greater Chicago. Lee Boam, senior commercial officer, U.S. Commercial Service, Canada, will deliver the keynote address. $50. Monica Toporkiewicz, 312-353-8059, or monica.toporkiewicz@mail.doc.gov.
Millennium Knickerbocker, 163 E. Walton Pl.
Monday noon to 5 p.m.
“Liberia Trade and Investment Forum” event sponsored by the Liberian-American Center for Trade & Development. Keynote presentation by Charles H. Minor, ambassador of the Republic of Liberia to the U.S. $75, includes lunch and reception. Ron Watkins, 773-768-5757, or aitca@sbcglobal.net.
Ramada Inn, 4900 South Shore Drive
Friday 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
JOB/CAREER
What, Where, When
“Resume Preparation and Presentation” workshop offered by the Career Resource Center. 847-295-5626 or www.careerresourcecenter.org.
Career Resource Center, Grove Cultural Campus, 40 E. Old Mill Rd., Suite 105, Lake Forest
Monday 10:15 a.m.
“Executive Search” discussion of the current state of the executive employment market offered by the Career Resource Center. 847-295-5626 or www.careerresourcecenter.org.
Career Resource Center, Grove Cultural Campus, 40 E. Old Mill Rd., Suite 105, Lake Forest
Wednesday 1 p.m.
SMALL BUSINESS
What, Where, When
“Successful Marketing and Selling” workshop offered by Score, Counselors to America’s Small Business. $35-$45. Space is limited. 312-353-7724 or www.scorechicago.org.
Citicorp Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1250
Tuesday 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
OTHER
What, Where, When
Jim Lecinski, Midwest director for Google, will speak on “Marketing to the Interested” at the 51st annual meeting of the Chicago Association of Direct Marketing. $54, members; $59, non-members. www.cadm.org.
410 Club, 410 N. Michigan Ave.
Wednesday 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
“Enabling Technologies” program presented by the Association of Contingency Planners–Northern Illinois Chapter Meeting. Marianne Guinee at marianne.c.guinee@us.hsbc.com, or John Jackson at JJ@FusionRiskMgmt.com.
Discover Financial Services, 2500 Lake Cook Rd., Riverwoods
Thursday 8:30 a.m.
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