CONVENTIONS
What, Where, When
The Council of State Governments Midwestern Legislative Conference. Expected attendance, 700.
Sheraton Chicago
Sunday through Aug. 23
National Market News Association Annual Workshop. 200.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Thursday through Sunday
Society of Professional Journalists National Convention. 750.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Thursday through Sunday
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite/Free Masonry Annual Meeting and Convention of the Supreme Council. 2,000.
Sheraton Chicago
Sunday through Aug. 29
NATCO, The Organization for Transplant Professionals Annual Meeting. 500.
Chicago Marriott Downtown
Sunday through Aug. 30
National Association of Fugitive Investigators Annual Meeting. 350.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Sunday through Aug. 30
University of Illinois at Chicago Frontiers of Pharmacology and Toxicology. 250.
Renaissance Chicago Hotel
Aug. 28-31
American Society of Muslims Annual Convention. 10,000.
UIC Pavilion
Aug. 30-Sept. 4
Network of Indian Professionals of North America Conference. 1,000.
Chicago Marriott Downtown
Sept. 1-3
Islamic Society of North America Annual Convention. 10,000.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Sept. 1-4
TECHNOLOGY
What, Where, When
The Chicago Final Cut Pro Users Group will premier a short locally-produced film called “Shooter” followed by a discussion with director Dennis J. Burgin and editor George Patay. Midwest Media’s David Sallak will also demonstrate features of the new Mac Pro, billed as the “fastest Mac ever.” $10. Fred Pfeifer, 847-394-9920 or board@chifcpug.org.
Adler Planetarium Theater, 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive
Wednesday 6 p.m.
The publishers of Constructech magazine, which advises builders and contractors on the use of information technology and automated home technology, is presenting its 2006 Technology Day and Vision awards. www.constructech.com
European Crystal Banquet and Conference Center, 519 W. Algonquin Rd., Arlington Heights
Wednesday 1 to 7 p.m., followed by awards program
“Internet Marketing Best Practices: Leveraging Your Website and Portal” monthly program of the Technology Executives Club. $95, members; $125, non-members. www.technologyexecutivesclub.com.
410 Club, 410 N. Michigan Ave.
Thursday 1 to 5:15 p.m.
INTERNATIONAL
What, Where, When
“Opportunities for U.S. Companies in India” breakfast meeting featuring a delegation from the Federation of Indian Export Organizations, which is promoting the International Congress and Exposition on Trade in Services on Oct. 4-6 in New Delhi. Hosted by the Engineering Export Promotion Council of India. Mark Golden, 847-297-8500 or eepcchicago@worldnet.att.net.
Hilton Chicago,
720 S. Michigan Ave.
Thursday 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
JOB/CAREER
What, Where, When
“SHEIFGAb, the World” presentation on the challenges of staying motivated during a job search presented by Conor Cunneen, author, speaker and winner of the Chicago Toastmasters Humorous Speaker of the Year. Hosted by Career Resource Center Inc. 847-295-5626 or www.careerresourcecenter.org.
Career Resource Center, Grove Cultural Campus, 40 E. Old Mill Rd., Suite 105, Lake Forest
Tuesday 7 p.m.
SMALL BUSINESS
What, Where, When
“Accounting, Insurance and taxes” half-day 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.
“Legal Structures for Small Business” workshop offered by the Hull House Small Business Development Center and co-sponsored by the Community Economic Development Law Project. Sylvia Winters-Denton, 773-955-8027 or swintersdenton@hullhouse.org.
Bessie Coleman Library, 731 E. 63rd St.
Tuesday 6 to 8 p.m.
OTHER
What, Where, When
“Fraud and Risk Management Seminar” sponsored by the Institute of Internal Auditors Chicago Chapter. Michael Stavridis of Ernst & Young will present “Emerging Market Risks and Fraud Risk Assessments,” and Mike Kaiser of Ernst & Young will present “Linking the Internal Audit Risk Analysis to the ERM Framework.” $100, members; $150, non-members. 847-842-1606.
University of Chicago
Gleacher Center, 450 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive
Monday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
“Accelerating Your Business in a Slow Economy” presented by Cynthia Johnson, president of Johnson & Associates interior design firm, at a discussion hosted by American Business Women’s Association Chicagoland Express Network. $30, members; $40, non-members. www.abwa-chicago.org.
Renaissance Hotel, 1 W. Wacker Drive, Great Street Restaurant
Tuesday 5:30 p.m.
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