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Professional Business Writing Certificate Program

• What: Learn how to compose business communications quicker, generate more effective and persuasive writing, and edit your own writing and the writing of others for brevity, clarity and structure.
• Who: DePaul University
• Where: DePaul University, One E. Jackson, Chicago
• When: Dec. 1-11, Mondays and Thursdays, 6-9 p.m.
• Cost: $695
• Contact: Jurate Murray, 312-362-5913 or jmurray9@depaul.edu
• Web site: Event information

Going Into Business: Evaluate Yourself, Take First Steps

• What: Workshop will help you assess your prospects, give you the initial direction you need, and inspire you to move forward to realize your dream.
• Who: Score Chicago
• Where: Citibank Center, 500 W. Madison St., Suite 1250, Chicago
• When: Dec. 2, 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Cost: $40 in advance, $50 at the door
• Web site: Event registration

Applied Innovation Series

• What: Sumit Chandra, principal for A.T. Kearney and co-author of "Innovation Management: Strategies for Success and Leadership," will lead a talk on successful innovation strategies from around the world.
• Who: Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce and InnovateNow
• Where: Metropolitan Club, Sears Tower, 233 S. Wacker, Chicago
• When: Dec. 2, 7:45-11 a.m.
• Cost: $25 chamber members, $50 nonmembers
• Contact: Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Foundation, 312-494-6700; or John DeRango, 312-494-6749 or jderango@chicagolandchamber.org
• Web site: Event information

An Evening with Joel Makower, Founder of Greenbiz.com

• What: Discussion and Q&A with Joel Makower, founder of Greenbiz.com, plus networking.
• Who: Chicago-area Net Impact chapters
• Where: Graduate School of Business Gleacher Center, 450 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive, Chicago
• When: Dec. 3, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
• Cost: Free for members, $5 nonmembers
• Contact: netimpactchicago@gmail.com

Chicago Shakers and Stirrers

• What: Make quality business connections and mingle with top professionals. The next day, you'll be e-mailed the list of confirmed attendees to help you follow up.
• Who: Networking for Professionals
• Where: Tizi Melloul, 531 N. Wells St., Chicago
• When: Dec. 3, 6-8 p.m.
• Cost: $10 members, $15 nonmembers online; $20 at the door
• Contact: 212-227-6556
• Web site: Event registration

BNC Human Resource Networking Event

• What: David Cohen, senior account executive at LinkedIn Corporate Solutions, will speak about how recruiters can find and attract professionals at all career levels to fill their hiring needs.
• Who: Business Network Chicago
• Where: Wachovia Securities, 222 S. Riverside Plaza, Suite 300, Chicago
• When: Dec. 3, 7:30-9 a.m.
• Cost: Free
• Contact: lkleist@live.com
• Web site: Event information

Insider Secrets to Marketing in a Down Economy

• What: Learn strategies and practical tips for increasing the efficacy of marketing campaigns in these tough times.
• Who: Hi-Impact Marketing & Sales Solutions Inc.
• Where: One West Conference Room, 300 Park Blvd., Itasca
• When: Dec. 3, 7:30-9 a.m.
• Cost: $30
• Contact: 847-719-0369, ext. 71
• Web site: Event information

Wednesday Workshop Fall Series: Managing Life in a Difficult Economy

• What: Get helpful information on how you can survive and thrive during stressful times.
• Who: Kendall College
• Where: Wood Mode Auditorium, Fifth Floor, Kendall College campus, 900 N. North Branch St., Chicago
• When: Dec. 3, 6:30-8 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Contact: Michelle Coussens, 312-752-2144
• Web site: Event registration

Your Business Projects for UIC Student Teams

• What: Submit an application for the Entrepreneurial Student Teams Program.
• Who: University of Illinois-Chicago's Center for Urban Business
• Where: University of Illinois at Chicago, 815 W. Van Buren, Suite 320 (MC090), Chicago
• When: Applications due Dec. 3
• Cost: Varies
• Contact: 312-996-4057
• Web site: Application

Talent Management: Finding the Right People in China

• What: Managing human resources needs in the world's fastest-growing large economy.
• Who: Chicago Council on Global Affairs
• Where: Fairmont Chicago, 200 N. Columbus Drive, Chicago
• When: Dec. 3, 5:30 p.m.
• Cost: $20 members, $30 nonmembers
• Contact: 312-726-3860
• Web site: Event registration

REIA Holiday Party

• What: Luncheon.
• Who: Real Estate Investment Assn.
• Where: Gibson's Steakhouse, 1028 N. Rush St., Chicago
• When: Dec. 4, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Cost: $70 members, $85 nonmembers
• Contact: 847-676-0222
• Web site: Event registration

Our Future: Climate Change in the Great Lakes

• What: Panel discussion on science, policy and planning implications of climate change in the Great Lakes. Panelists include Don Wuebbles, co-winner of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize.
• Who: Friends of Ryerson Woods
• Where: Ryerson Woods Conservation Area Welcome Center, 21950 N. Riverwoods Road, Deerfield
• When: Dec. 4, 7-9 p.m.
• Cost: Free but registration required
• Contact: 847-968-3343 or 847-968-3321
• Web site: Event registration

Managing to Lead: A Manager's Guide to Success

• What: Workshop will take the guesswork out of excelling as a manager and offer a step-by-step guide to help employees learn how to lead teams, inspire others, drive results and shine as manager.
• Who: JB Training Solutions
• Where: MCHC Conference Center, 222 S. Riverside Plaza, Chicago
• When: Dec. 4, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Cost: $495 before Nov. 11, $595 afterward
• Contact: Courtney Pike, 773-404-9661 or cpike@jb-trainingsolutions.com
• Web site: Event registration

Employee Free Choice Act and Other Proposed Labor and Employment Reforms

• What: Now that the election is over, there is an extensive new legislative agenda that has been called the most ambitious effort to reform employment laws since the 1970s.
• Who: Arnstein & Lehr LLP
• Where: Arnstein & Lehr LLP, 120 S. Riverside Plaza, Chicago
• When: Dec. 4, 8:30 a.m.
• Cost: Free
• Contact: Catherine Hohenzy, 312-876-7895
• Web site: Event information

9 on 9: Networking on the 9th Floor at Water Tower Place

• What: Meet and mingle with many Chicago-area business professionals. Great tastes from top area restaurants, and fine wines. Raffle drawings and more.
• Who: Local chambers, social organizations and Water Tower professionals
• Where: Professional Suites on the Ninth Floor at Water Tower Place, 845 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago
• When: Dec. 4, 6-9 p.m.
• Cost: $20
• Contact: Canedice Kuhnen, 847-835-0121
• Web site: Event information

Holiday Networking Party

• What: Make new connections and celebrate the season.
• Who: Empowering Women Network Inc.
• Where: East Bank Club, 500 N. Kingsbury St., Chicago
• When: Dec. 4, 5-7 p.m.
• Cost: $55 members, $65 nonmembers
• Web site: Event registration

Search Engine Optimization Seminar

• What: Learn how to optimize Web pages for search-engine ranking, and improve accessibility of your Web site.
• Who: DePaul University
• Where: DePaul University, One E. Jackson, Chicago
• When: Dec. 5, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Cost: $349
• Contact: Jurate Murray, 312-362-5913 or jmurray9@depaul.edu
• Web site: Event registration

Marketing and Selling: Targeting to Get Customers

• What: Workshop will cover effective and strategic use of pricing, promotion, product planning and distribution to give you a competitive edge.
• Who: Score Chicago
• Where: Citibank Center, 500 W. Madison St., Suite 1250, Chicago
• When: Dec. 5, 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Cost: $40 in advance, $50 at the door
• Contact:
• Web site: Event registration

New-Product Development Professional Certification Review

• What: Broaden your understanding of new-product management and prepare for the New-Product Development Professional certification examination.
• Who: DePaul University
• Where: DePaul University, One E. Jackson, Chicago
• When: Dec. 5, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Cost: $499
• Contact: Jurate Murray, 312-362-5913 or jmurray9@depaul.edu
• Web site: Event registration

 

 

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