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Events for the week of: Wednesday, February 22, 2012

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Legal Aspects for Entrepreneurs

What: An interactive workshop covering crucial tax and legal issues facing entrepreneurs and their companies during the business lifecycle, from start-up to exit.
Who: EFactor
Where: VentureShot, 744 N. Wells St., Chicago
When: February 21, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $10 if registered three weeks before event, $15 afterward in advance; $20 at the door
Web site: Event registration

Networking and Seminar: LinkedIn for Business

What: Program will focus on the specifics of what to think about when building a LinkedIn strategy for your business.
Who: Powerhouse Strategy
Where: Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce, 55 S. Main St., Naperville
When: February 21, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $15
Web site: Event registration

Defining and Valuing Your Gifts and Talents

What: Discover, better define and value your gifts and talents, which can be used for a more gratifying purpose professionally and personally.
Who: Women's Institute for Global Leadership, Fifth Third Bank
Where: Fifth Third Center, 222. S. Riverside Plaza, 32nd-Floor Conference Room, Chicago
When: February 21, 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Cost: $25
Web site: Event registration

Work Your Diversity -- Procurement is Smart Business

What: For small-business owners who want to hear from public- and private-sector diversity and procurement officials about their programs, procedures, certification requirements and upcoming opportunities.
Who: Chicago chapter of the National Assn. of Business Owners, Small Business Advocacy Council, Women’s Business Development Center, Federation of Women Contractors
Where: Small Business Advocacy Council , 20 S. Clark, 14th Floor, Chicago
When: February 21, 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Cost: $25 members, $40 nonmembers
Web site: Event registration

The Brief

What: Learn strategies to get new clients using ethical, professional and "non-salesy" methods.
Who: Sales Results Inc.
Where: 120 N. Lasalle, 26th Floor, Chicago
When: February 21, 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Cost: $15
Web site: Event registration

Economic Outlook from the MIT Enterprise Forum

What: Get information that will help you place your business and personal assets. Panel: Bill Test, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago; Seema Ackerman, Goldman Sachs; and Patricia Klawitter, PIMCO.
Who: MIT Enterprise Forum
Where: IBM Innovation Center, 71 S. Wacker, Chicago
When: February 21, 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $10 members, $35 nonmembers
Web site: Event registration

eQuest Energy Modeling Series

What: The eQuest tool provides comprehensive building performance modeling and detailed analysis that can help you in all phases of the design process. These two days of training will take you from introductory knowledge of the tool to advanced building design analysis skills.
Who: Energy Center University
Where: Northern Illinois University Outreach Center, 1120 E. Diehl Road, Naperville
When: February 21, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $549
Web site: Event registration

Lunch and Learn: Planning and Paying for College

What: Join author John Groleau will educate the audience on the three key areas of successful college planning: career options/college selection, scholarships/financial aid and comprehensive family financial planning.
Who: Networlding
Where: Metropolitan Club, 233 S. Wacker Drive, Chicago
When: February 21, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $35
Web site: Event registration

You are the Change

What: Obtain key tools to identify change before it happens, and learn how to manage it in a positive manner. Your understanding of change will be an integral part of getting to the next level in business.
Who: Office of Community Education at North Central College
Where: North Central College, 30 N. Brainard St., Naperville
When: February 21, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $50
Web site: Event registration

Workshop: Building Corporate Partnerships

What: Nonprofit organizations and corporations will learn how to build mutually beneficial partnerships to further both their missions and shared values.
Who: Arts & Business Council of Chicago
Where: Columbia College Chicago, 623 S. Wabash, Hokin Lecture Hall, Room 109, Chicago
When: February 21, 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $45 to $65
Web site: Event registration

WordPress in a Nutshell: Manage Your Website, Security, Plugins & More

What: Learn WordPress basics, the dashboard and how it all works.
Who: Gizmo Design Inc.
Where: Catalyst Ranch, 656 W. Randolph St., Chicago
When: February 22, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $25
Web site: Event registration

Tax Planning and Reporting for a Privately Held Company and Its Owners

What: With the current tax environment in flux for privately held companies and their owners, improve your knowledge of the options available and how to maximize their effect.
Who: Illinois CPA Society
Where: Illinois CPA Society Education Center, 550 W. Jackson, Suite 900, Chicago
When: February 22, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $525 members, $595 nonmembers
Web site: Event registration

American Southeast Europe Chamber of Commerce Networking Event

What: An enclosed rooftop networking event..
Who: American Southeast Europe Chamber of Commerce
Where: Plymouth Restaurant and Bar, 327 S. Plymouth Court, Chicago
When: February 23, 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Cost: $5 members, $10 nonmembers

Network Among the Asian Business Professional Community

What: Network with like-minded professionals, entrepreneurs and executives, and create business opportunities.
Who: Asian Professional Network, Restaurants-America and Sysco
Where: NV Penthouse Lounge , 116 W. Hubbard St., Chicago
When: February 23, 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $10
Web site: Event registration

Advanced LinkedIn Tools -- Fast-Track Your Search Efforts

What: Learn how recruiters search for applicants, new ways to seek out companies and how you can leverage your profile. Presented by Michael Yublosky of JEM Consulting.
Who: Career Resource Center
Where: Career Resource Center, Grove Cultural Campus, 40 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest
When: February 23, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Cost: Free for members, $10 nonmembers
Web site: Event registration

Des Plaines Office Equipment and Greater O'Hare Assn. Networking Event

What: For business owners and people who work in the business community to join a growing group interested in networking, exchanging knowledge, and an opportunity to promote their companies' products and services.
Who: Des Plaines Office Equipment
Where: Des Plaines Office Equipment, 1020 Bonaventure Drive, Elk Grove Village
When: February 23, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Web site: Event registration

Wine and Shine: Be Agile with Mobile BI

What: Learn how to solve several crucial tasks in order to make business intelligence (BI) mobile applications work flawlessly and other organizational attributes for mobile business intelligence strategy success.
Who: Indusa Technical Corp.
Where: AON Center, 200 E. Randolph St., Chicago
When: February 23, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Web site: Event registration

Fulfilling Your Inbound Marketing Strategy Through Marketing Automation

What: Learn how to integrate your marketing tools -- because you can manage only what you can measure.
Who: Microsoft and Concurrency Inc.
Where: Microsoft AON Center, 200 E. Randolph Drive, Suite 200, Chicago
When: February 24, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Cost: Free
Web site: Event registration

11th Annual Beecken Petty O'Keefe & Co. Private Equity Conference

What: This year's conference is themed "Expanding Private Equity Beyond Traditional Models" and will include keynote speakers Glenn Hutchins of Silver Lake and Steve Taslitz of Sterling Partners, as well as interactive panels.
Who: Private Equity Group and Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship at Chicago Booth
Where: InterContinental Chicago , 505 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago
When: February 24, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $60 to $80
Web site: Event registration

How to Handle Finances and Write off Your Job Search Expenses

What: Arming yourself with knowledge about which resources can be tapped with the least penalty, simple ways to cut expenses and how to protect yourself during transition can alleviate some of the job-search burden. Presented by: Melissa Osuch, financial adviser, Strategic Advisors of Illinois.
Who: Career Resource Center
Where: Career Resource Center, Grove Cultural Campus, 40 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest
When: February 27, 10:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Cost: Free for members, $10 nonmembers
Web site: Event registration

18th Annual Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards

What: Theme: “Building the 21st Century City.” Top architects, community development leaders and organizations once again will be recognized. The event is to be attended by more than 1,500 corporate, community philanthropic, government and civic leaders.
Who: Local Initiatives Support Corporation Chicago
Where: Chicago Hilton & Towers, 720 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago
When: February 28, 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Web site: Event registration

Shakers and Stirrers -- Business Networking Mixer

What: Mingle with some top professionals and make business connections. Appetizers included. Cash bar.
Who: Networking for Professionals
Where: Fleming's Steakhouse , 25 E. Ohio St., Chicago
When: February 28, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $10 members, $15 nonmembers in advance; $20 at the door
Web site: Event registration

West Suburban After-Hours Networking

What: No pressure, no speakers, no loud music … just networking, connecting and enjoying some food.
Who: Mike Frisini
Where: French Quarter, New Orleans Kitchen, 44 Yorktown Centre, Lombard
When: February 28, 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $15 to $25
Web site: Event registration

Building and Maximizing Your Brand

What: A person’s brand can distinguish him or her from peers and give a competitive edge in the workplace. Learn how to create a personal brand and capitalize on your unique qualities.
Who: Women's Institute for Global Leadership, Fifth Third Bank
Where: Fifth Third Center, 222. S. Riverside Plaza, 32nd-Floor Conference Room, Chicago
When: February 28, 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Cost: $25
Web site: Event registration

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