Saturday, June 12, 2010

ETS Job Fair

ETS NETWORK JOB FAIR

June 24, 2010, 12pm to 4pm

Living Hope Community Church, 15712 Church Drive South Holland, IL 60473

The purpose of the ETS Job Fairs is to provide a consistent venue where businesses can showcase there products, services and employment opportunities. The Empower To Succeed Network mission is to provide quality programs and services to assist individuals in becoming self sufficient and improving their quality of life.

There is no charge to job seekers. Those who are seeking employment should dress for success and bring several copies of their resumes.

Other: ETS Network 2010 Job Fairs
Thursday August 19th and Thursday October 21st

If you would like to become a vendor please call 708-362-3125 or request a registration form by email at workministry@yahoo.com

Immigration Demystified

Not necessarily a networking event but a great seminar for newcomers to the U.S.:

IMMIGRATION DEMYSTIFIED. Seminar sponsored by BENNU Legal Services. Presentation, by Andrew Sagartz, Executive Director, BENNU Legal Services, will focus on the basics of immigration.
When: July 17, 2010, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Where: BENNU Legal Services, 28835 North Herky Drive, Suite 104,
Lake Bluff, IL.
Fee: $10; advanced registration appreciated. For information & registration, please
e-mail: info@bennulegal.org, or call 847/478-8200.

Friday, April 23, 2010

LinKed N Chicago - free networkign event

Group: Linked N Chicago (LiNC)
Subject: Spectacular Invitation celebrating the 3 Year Anniversary of Linked N Chicago (LiNC) at 33 Club, from Linked N Chicago founder, Mary McFarlin

Join us in celebrating our 3 Year Anniversary of Linked N Chicago at the 33 Club
Exclusive Networking and Anniversary Party Wednesday, April 28th from
6-8:00pm

Win VIP Passes to Dinner and a Show at Horseshoe Casino
Enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres
Meet Professionals and Entrepreneurs across industries
Support Chicago children through "Enhance Educational Foundation"

Date: Tuesday, April 28th from 6-8:00pm
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Location: 33 Club (1419 North Wells Street)
Cost: Free event, request donation to "Enhance Educational Foundation"

The event is being held at Jerry Kleiner's premier venue, the 33 Club, which combines contemporary American fare with a European-inspired setting that echoes the elegance of private hotels and clubs of the 1930's. Located in the heart of Old Town, you will be treated to extraordinary networking and delectable hors d'oeuvres.

Linked N Chicago (LiNC) is the largest professional networking group within the Chicago metro area exceeding 26K members. Linked N Chicago's mission is to enhance the relationships of our network membership by focusing on personal, professional, business, civic and charitable ideals by promoting a vibrant "sense of community".

Enhance Educational Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that raises funds and resources for Chicago Public School Students. Through book drives, internships, special events and fundraisers, Enhance provides support for students in need. Founded by Chicago physician, Steven H. Dayan, M.D.,

Enhance encourages children to set goals and challenges them to dream. By working closely with the Chicago Public Schools and local businesses, Enhance is able connect with students of all ages and make a lasting impression on Chicago's youth. To date, Enhance has been able to raise over $130, 000 in scholarship funds in the four years that the foundation has existed. (www.enhancefoundation.org)


Thursday, April 15, 2010

A little shamesless self-promotion

This may have nothing to do with networking at the moment but I wanted to let my blog readers know about my knew books project since I will be planning a couple of events related to their launch in the future where you will be welcome to come and network.

I am planning to publish 3 Christmas-themed books:

1. "Unforgettable Christmas" - a unique reference guide to great activities and events for 25 days of Christmas - your Christmas Yellow Pages and a planner in one book.

2. "The Night Before Christmas" translated in Russian - this classic Clark Clement Moore book is a great gift for all your Russian speaking friends - Скоро выйдет в печати:"В Ночь Перед Рождеством" Кларка Клемента Мура на РУССКОМ ЯЗЫКЕ!

3.Collection of Russian Folktales about Winter in English - 20 wonderful tales featuring exciting adventures, magical creatures, unusual landscapes - taking you on an unforgettable journey from winter's beginning to the end.

Here is the official website of this new project:
http://www.unforgettable-christmas.com

I will post up-dates for the events there.

Cutting Edge Events

Cutting Edge Events website http://cutting-edgeevents.com/ is useful to know if you are interested in business and social networking in Chicago. They organize what I would define as "jazzy" or entertaining and fun events and attract younger crowds.

Their events are usually for a fee (price range between 15 to 50 USD on average) but you are bound to get something extra than just networking from more expensive events. For example, a whole evening of pampering for women will be provided at May 6 "Day as a Goddess" event (see details on their website).

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Great networking event for all women

"International Opportunities - Women Hold Up Half the Sky"

Wednesday, April 21, 2010
8:00 am – 9:30 am
Mid-America Club
200 E Randolph St, 80th Floor
Chicago
An expert panel discussion moderated by
Noeleen McGrath, McGrath Communications

Featuring:

Catherine Lee: President, CDL & Associates

Pek Lee Choo: Managing Director, Discernen
Cynthia Biggs: Foreign Commercial Service Officer, U.S. Dept of Commerce

"What if everyday could be called International Women's Day? Women have celebrated moderate successes in the 21st century. Still, there are miles to go before we sleep. These experts will discuss obstacles in such areas as education, safety & finances. They will provide insights into methods to overcome roadblocks to economic empowerment locally & globally."

$25.00 until 4/12/100 $35.00 beginning 4/13/10
$20.00 Women of the World Members

Advanced Registration required: www.womenwotw.org/events.php


Read about women you know & topics of interest at our blog


Women of the World is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization based on purpose and passion to bring awareness that safe healthy educated women are the cornerstone to abundant economic development.

Monday, March 22, 2010

Small business forum

Here is a good even for entrepreneurs (small business owners) - an excellent opportunity to network FREE OF CHARGE:

WHEN: April 5, 2010, 10 AM - 1 PM
WHAT: ILLINOIS SMALL BUSINESS EXPORT PROMOTION FORUM. Event hosted by Illinois Senator Richard J. Durbin.

This Forum will highlight the benefits of exporting for small and medium-sized
businesses in Illinois to support job retention and growth.

Topics include: Identifying Target Markets and Business Partners; Trade Finance; Export Credit Insurance; Export Working Capital Loans; Exporter Success Stories.

Speakers include: Karen Mills, Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration; Ron Kirk, U.S. Trade Representative; Fred Hochberg, Chairman, Export-Import Bank of the U.S.; Gary Locke, Secretary of Commerce.

WHERE: University of Chicago Gleacher Center, 450 North City Front Plaza Drive, Chicago.

No charge; advance registration required. For information, please call 312/353-4952; for registration, please e-mail: registration@durbin.senate.gov.
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