This event will be of interest especially for women.
International Visitors Center of Chicago organizes a reception honoring the 2008 U.S. State Department Middle East Partnership Initiative Fellows(a/k/a the "MEPI Ladies")
WHEN: Tuesday, August 19 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: the hospitality suite and rooftop terrace of the MDA City Apartments 63 East Lake Street, Chicago
Join the party and mingle with outstanding business and professional women from the Middle East and North Africa,with a special performance by the SIFA Africa Children's Choir of Ugandaand refreshments by the award-winning chefGloria "The Hat" Hafer
PRICE: $25.00
RSVP by August 15 at the IVCC website: http://www.ivcc.org/
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Showing posts with label Business Development. Show all posts
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Celebrate Olympic Games!
Join young professionals, members and friends of the International Visitors Center of Chicago and the International Trade Club of Chicago to celebrate the start of the Olympic Games! This is a unique opportunity to mingle with international community in Chicago. There will be opportunity to network with a great group of professionals.
WHEN: Friday, August 8, 2008 6:30 - 10:30 p.m.
WHERE: Dave and Buster's 1030 N. Clark Street Chicago, IL 60610
Cost - $30
The festivities include a buffet dinner, cash bar, trivia games & prizes, and lots of socializing. We will enjoy our party in a private room with a huge TV screen airing the Opening Ceremony.
RSVPs required. To register, please contact Lexy Sobel at (312) 254-1800 x102 or Lsobel@ivcc.org
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WHEN: Friday, August 8, 2008 6:30 - 10:30 p.m.
WHERE: Dave and Buster's 1030 N. Clark Street Chicago, IL 60610
Cost - $30
The festivities include a buffet dinner, cash bar, trivia games & prizes, and lots of socializing. We will enjoy our party in a private room with a huge TV screen airing the Opening Ceremony.
RSVPs required. To register, please contact Lexy Sobel at (312) 254-1800 x102 or Lsobel@ivcc.org
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Tuesday, July 29, 2008
July Monthly Entrepreneurship Social
Please join the Jules F. Knapp Entrepreneurship Center, the University Technology Park at IIT, and Wexford Science + Technology for their monthly networking event on Thursday, July 31st!
The monthly social brings together the entrepreneurship community both within IIT and the greater Chicagoland area and provides them with the opportunity to network and share experiences with fellow entrepreneurs. Whether you are currently an entrepreneur or are considering starting a business, this event can help you make the connections you need to get your new venture started or grow your existing business. Come explore what the Knapp Center, University Tech Park, Wexford and IIT have to offer!Refreshments will be served.
There is absolutely no charge for this event, but RSVPs are requested and should be made to keplinger@iit.edu.
WHEN: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. July 31, 2008T
WHERE: Technology Business Center AtriumUniversity Technology Park at IIT, 3440 South Dearborn, Chicago IL
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The monthly social brings together the entrepreneurship community both within IIT and the greater Chicagoland area and provides them with the opportunity to network and share experiences with fellow entrepreneurs. Whether you are currently an entrepreneur or are considering starting a business, this event can help you make the connections you need to get your new venture started or grow your existing business. Come explore what the Knapp Center, University Tech Park, Wexford and IIT have to offer!Refreshments will be served.
There is absolutely no charge for this event, but RSVPs are requested and should be made to keplinger@iit.edu.
WHEN: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. July 31, 2008T
WHERE: Technology Business Center AtriumUniversity Technology Park at IIT, 3440 South Dearborn, Chicago IL
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Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Networking dinner
The event below will be of interest to the international crowd, especially if you are in business. Also it is a great opportunity to get to know these important Chicago organizations that hold a lot of interesting events: International Trade Association and Swiss-American Business Council.
THE INTERNATIONAL TRADE ASSOCIATION OF GREATER CHICAGO
with the Swiss – American Business Council
Invite you to a dinner program:
THE U.S. DOLLAR’S FUTURE AGAINST THE EURO,
SWISS FRANC, JAPANESE YEN AND CHINESE YUAN
Presentations by:
Angie Kappel
Vice President, Foreign Exchange
KeyBank
Nicholas Savramis
Senior Vice President, Currency Risk Mgmt.
Charter One Bank
The U.S. dollar lost 15% of its value against major currencies over the course of last year.
Our experts will discuss the recent movements of the U.S. dollar and provide an outlook
for importers and exporters to plan for currency movements through the balance of 2008.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
ROSEWOOD RESTAURANT
9421 West Higgins Road, Rosemont, IL
5:30 p.m. – Registration
6:00 p.m. – Program
7:00 p.m. – Dinner
ITA/GC and SABC members and their guests - $40; Non-members - $50
Please Make Your Reservations Early: Contact the ITA/GC by 4:00 p.m., Friday, July 18
Tel: 773/725-1106 rsvp@itagc.org Fax: 773/725-2294
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THE INTERNATIONAL TRADE ASSOCIATION OF GREATER CHICAGO
with the Swiss – American Business Council
Invite you to a dinner program:
THE U.S. DOLLAR’S FUTURE AGAINST THE EURO,
SWISS FRANC, JAPANESE YEN AND CHINESE YUAN
Presentations by:
Angie Kappel
Vice President, Foreign Exchange
KeyBank
Nicholas Savramis
Senior Vice President, Currency Risk Mgmt.
Charter One Bank
The U.S. dollar lost 15% of its value against major currencies over the course of last year.
Our experts will discuss the recent movements of the U.S. dollar and provide an outlook
for importers and exporters to plan for currency movements through the balance of 2008.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
ROSEWOOD RESTAURANT
9421 West Higgins Road, Rosemont, IL
5:30 p.m. – Registration
6:00 p.m. – Program
7:00 p.m. – Dinner
ITA/GC and SABC members and their guests - $40; Non-members - $50
Please Make Your Reservations Early: Contact the ITA/GC by 4:00 p.m., Friday, July 18
Tel: 773/725-1106 rsvp@itagc.org Fax: 773/725-2294
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Thursday, July 10, 2008
Search Engine Optimization
So there you are ready to implement "my own business" dream in the Land of Opportunity. Whatever that business might be you will get nowhere if you don't have Internet presence. Internet can give you limitless opportunities if you know where to find them. For that you need to address 2 issues:
1. Internet marketing strategy for your company
2. Your website SEO (search engine optimization)
Getting an MBA in Marketing, successfully running my own 2 businesses, thorough research and subsequent work with my clients and NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners) members where I sit on the Advisory Board as a Marketing advisor made me an expert in Internet Marketing and if you ever need help on that side of the business my company will be very glad to assist you: http://www.emadvice.com/marketingtools.html
But the SEO dilemma was never really solved for me until yesterday. "SEO" is now a buzz word and plenty of companies claim to be the best in the field. Unfortunately many of them don't go beyond the claim. I read many articles about SEO scam where you pay a lot of money but don't get real results or the methods used by the SEO company are not always ethical.
However, yesterday I found a company that really stood out of the crowd. They are simply called The Search Engine Guys http://www.thesearchengineguys.com/ I don't normally write about for-profit companies but I believe this is the one useful resource all small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs should know about.
What did I like about them? First of all, their principles and exclusive partnership policy: they work only with one client per practice area, per geographic area, i.e. they won't work for your competitors. Second of all, they were the first company ever that didn't tell me: "We can do it, you just pay". They honestly said that the service I wanted would be too expensive and having analysed my business they saw it would be hard for me to bring enough income to make a profit. Instead of ripping me off they game me some great free advice on what I can do instead of investing money in the service I thought I should get. They could have landed a great project but they were concerned about my budget, not theirs. How often do you see that?
Starting a new business is a stressful matter. It requires substantial investment and along the way you will have to rely on certain partners who will work together with you: your suppliers, your legal advisors, your business consultant. You'll need to find the ones you trust and I am glad I could share with you the information about one of such trustworthy partners.
P.S. The Search Engine Guys is a Austin based company but they do have an office in Chicago. Here are the contact details:
Graham Smith
Partner, Web Strategist
The Search Engine Guys, LLC
312.480.5840 direct
800.267.1704 office
312.896.1443 fax
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1. Internet marketing strategy for your company
2. Your website SEO (search engine optimization)
Getting an MBA in Marketing, successfully running my own 2 businesses, thorough research and subsequent work with my clients and NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners) members where I sit on the Advisory Board as a Marketing advisor made me an expert in Internet Marketing and if you ever need help on that side of the business my company will be very glad to assist you: http://www.emadvice.com/marketingtools.html
But the SEO dilemma was never really solved for me until yesterday. "SEO" is now a buzz word and plenty of companies claim to be the best in the field. Unfortunately many of them don't go beyond the claim. I read many articles about SEO scam where you pay a lot of money but don't get real results or the methods used by the SEO company are not always ethical.
However, yesterday I found a company that really stood out of the crowd. They are simply called The Search Engine Guys http://www.thesearchengineguys.com/ I don't normally write about for-profit companies but I believe this is the one useful resource all small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs should know about.
What did I like about them? First of all, their principles and exclusive partnership policy: they work only with one client per practice area, per geographic area, i.e. they won't work for your competitors. Second of all, they were the first company ever that didn't tell me: "We can do it, you just pay". They honestly said that the service I wanted would be too expensive and having analysed my business they saw it would be hard for me to bring enough income to make a profit. Instead of ripping me off they game me some great free advice on what I can do instead of investing money in the service I thought I should get. They could have landed a great project but they were concerned about my budget, not theirs. How often do you see that?
Starting a new business is a stressful matter. It requires substantial investment and along the way you will have to rely on certain partners who will work together with you: your suppliers, your legal advisors, your business consultant. You'll need to find the ones you trust and I am glad I could share with you the information about one of such trustworthy partners.
P.S. The Search Engine Guys is a Austin based company but they do have an office in Chicago. Here are the contact details:
Graham Smith
Partner, Web Strategist
The Search Engine Guys, LLC
312.480.5840 direct
800.267.1704 office
312.896.1443 fax
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Thursday, June 19, 2008
"Healthy" networking
My friend is organizing a fantastic event tomorrow (well, all her events are great but this one is really special): you will learn tips about healthy lifestyle, see fitness demonstration and have FREE healthy lunch. This is also a unique opportunity to network with variety of business professional in downtonw Chicago. You don't need to RSVP, just show up!
Thursday, June 5, 2008
June FREE networking opportunities
June will be a great month for FREE networking opportunities:
EURO 2008 - EUROPEAN SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP 2008 IN SWITZERLAND AND AUSTRIA will kick off on June 7. Swiss-American Business Council, Goethe Institute and Austrian Consulate General in Chicago will be organize events around several games (see the schedule below). And each event will be a great opportunity for meeting people, social interaction but also business networking because a lot of the people who are on the distribution list of, say, Swiss-American Business Council are businessmen, entrepreneurs, etc. They will draw a good international crowd to these events so it is definitely worth checking them out!
OPENING MATCH of EURO 2008
Saturday, June 7, 2008
10:30 AM
(Kick-off time 11.00 AM)
SWITZERLAND : CZECH REPUBLIC
LIVE FROM THE ST. JAKOB STADIUM BASEL
Light Hors d’Oeuvres will be served
Cash Bar
Prizes will be raffled off during the intermission
ADMISSION FREE
Lobby, 323 East Wacker Drive, Chicago
RSVP by Friday, May 30, 2008. Email: http://b4.mail.yahoo.com/ym/emadvice.com/Compose?To=chi.culture@eda.admin.ch or call: 312 915 4528
Switzerland : Turkey
on Wednesday, June 11 beginning at 6 :00 PM
Austria : Germany
on Monday, June 16 beginning at 6 :00 PM
Emmit’s Irish Pub
495 North Milwaukee Ave, Chicago
http://www.emits.com/ or phone 312 563 9631
Hosted by the Austrian Trade Commission
Swiss-American Business Council (SABC)
Eleven Minutes – SOCCER short films
on Thursday, June 12
beginning at 6:00 PM
Goethe Institut Chicago
150 North Michigan Ave, Suite 200, Chicago
www.goethe.de/chicago or phone 312 263 0472
Hosted by the
Goethe Institut
Consulate General of Switzerland
Austrian Consulate General
EURO 2008 FINAL
on Sunday, June 29
beginning at 1:15 pm
Goethe Institut Chicago
150 North Michigan Ave, Suite 200, Chicago
www.goethe.de/chicago or phone 312 263 0472
Hosted by the
Austrian Consulate General in Chicago
Please note: all EURO 2008 soccer matches can be viewed live at the Goethe Institut Chicago. For information, see www.goethe.de/chicago or call 312 263 0472.
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EURO 2008 - EUROPEAN SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP 2008 IN SWITZERLAND AND AUSTRIA will kick off on June 7. Swiss-American Business Council, Goethe Institute and Austrian Consulate General in Chicago will be organize events around several games (see the schedule below). And each event will be a great opportunity for meeting people, social interaction but also business networking because a lot of the people who are on the distribution list of, say, Swiss-American Business Council are businessmen, entrepreneurs, etc. They will draw a good international crowd to these events so it is definitely worth checking them out!
OPENING MATCH of EURO 2008
Saturday, June 7, 2008
10:30 AM
(Kick-off time 11.00 AM)
SWITZERLAND : CZECH REPUBLIC
LIVE FROM THE ST. JAKOB STADIUM BASEL
Light Hors d’Oeuvres will be served
Cash Bar
Prizes will be raffled off during the intermission
ADMISSION FREE
Lobby, 323 East Wacker Drive, Chicago
RSVP by Friday, May 30, 2008. Email: http://b4.mail.yahoo.com/ym/emadvice.com/Compose?To=chi.culture@eda.admin.ch or call: 312 915 4528
Switzerland : Turkey
on Wednesday, June 11 beginning at 6 :00 PM
Austria : Germany
on Monday, June 16 beginning at 6 :00 PM
Emmit’s Irish Pub
495 North Milwaukee Ave, Chicago
http://www.emits.com/ or phone 312 563 9631
Hosted by the Austrian Trade Commission
Swiss-American Business Council (SABC)
Eleven Minutes – SOCCER short films
on Thursday, June 12
beginning at 6:00 PM
Goethe Institut Chicago
150 North Michigan Ave, Suite 200, Chicago
www.goethe.de/chicago or phone 312 263 0472
Hosted by the
Goethe Institut
Consulate General of Switzerland
Austrian Consulate General
EURO 2008 FINAL
on Sunday, June 29
beginning at 1:15 pm
Goethe Institut Chicago
150 North Michigan Ave, Suite 200, Chicago
www.goethe.de/chicago or phone 312 263 0472
Hosted by the
Austrian Consulate General in Chicago
Please note: all EURO 2008 soccer matches can be viewed live at the Goethe Institut Chicago. For information, see www.goethe.de/chicago or call 312 263 0472.
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Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Windy City Social
Windy City Social / REP Chicago Power Networking
Date: Tuesday, June 17th
Location: English 444 N. Lasalle, Chicago
Description:Windy City Social and REP Chicago are teaming up to create a networking event that will connect you with other professionals from Chicagoland.
Enjoy the first drink and appetizers compliments of English while your meet and connect with other quality Chicago business people.
Ticket Price $10
More information at: http://www.windycitysocial.com/
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Date: Tuesday, June 17th
Location: English 444 N. Lasalle, Chicago
Description:Windy City Social and REP Chicago are teaming up to create a networking event that will connect you with other professionals from Chicagoland.
Enjoy the first drink and appetizers compliments of English while your meet and connect with other quality Chicago business people.
Ticket Price $10
More information at: http://www.windycitysocial.com/
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Monday, April 21, 2008
Network and learn
WHAT: A Workshop for Women Ready to take control of their lives and their finances.
Learn about achieving a healthier balance between work and personal life. This workshop is for women "ready to take control of their lives and their finances". It will also cover:
• Importance of having a life you love
• Making your dream life a reality
• Prioritizing your finances
PRESENTERS:
- Barb Heenan, CEC, ACC and Megan Walls, CEC, ACC of A Fresh Connection Coaching & Consulting
- Jeffrey C. Simon, CFP®, Financial Consultant, RBC Wealth Management
WHEN : Wednesday, April 23rd
Times: 12:00pm to 1pm for lunch
5:30pm-6:30pm for wine & cheese
WHERE: 500 W. Madison, Suite 2500, Chicago, Illinois
This event is FREE OF CHARGE
Please RSVP to Jeff Simon at 312-559-1704. Seating is limited
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Learn about achieving a healthier balance between work and personal life. This workshop is for women "ready to take control of their lives and their finances". It will also cover:
• Importance of having a life you love
• Making your dream life a reality
• Prioritizing your finances
PRESENTERS:
- Barb Heenan, CEC, ACC and Megan Walls, CEC, ACC of A Fresh Connection Coaching & Consulting
- Jeffrey C. Simon, CFP®, Financial Consultant, RBC Wealth Management
WHEN : Wednesday, April 23rd
Times: 12:00pm to 1pm for lunch
5:30pm-6:30pm for wine & cheese
WHERE: 500 W. Madison, Suite 2500, Chicago, Illinois
This event is FREE OF CHARGE
Please RSVP to Jeff Simon at 312-559-1704. Seating is limited
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Thursday, April 10, 2008
FREE networking event - just mention "The Legal Alien's Guide"!
World Financial Group is organizing a nice formal networking event this Saturday and they let me know that the first 25 people who mention my book will be registered for FREE!
WHEN: Saturday, April 12, 2008 @ 9:30am-11:30am (please be prompt, doors close around 10:00am)
WHERE: The Wyndam Lisle, 3000 Warrenville Road, Lisle, Illinois 60532
HOW TO REGISTER: call the office and ask for Velma Brazelton @ 708.957.1800 from 9am - 3:00pm (Mon -Fri) to confirm your reservations. If you don't reach her directly, please leave a telephone number, mention my book and she'll get back to you to confirm their reservation. This is a first come first serve offer.
It will be a great networking opportunity for entrepreneurs: they expect people from Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin!
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WHEN: Saturday, April 12, 2008 @ 9:30am-11:30am (please be prompt, doors close around 10:00am)
WHERE: The Wyndam Lisle, 3000 Warrenville Road, Lisle, Illinois 60532
HOW TO REGISTER: call the office and ask for Velma Brazelton @ 708.957.1800 from 9am - 3:00pm (Mon -Fri) to confirm your reservations. If you don't reach her directly, please leave a telephone number, mention my book and she'll get back to you to confirm their reservation. This is a first come first serve offer.
It will be a great networking opportunity for entrepreneurs: they expect people from Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin!
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Monday, March 31, 2008
Great Chicago Networking Extravaganza
Good networking event in the suburbs:
Great Chicago Networking Extravaganza
Host: Lillian Bjorseth - Duoforce Enterprises; Jason Jacobsohn - KMG Enterprises
Date: Thursday, May 08, 2008
Time: 5:30 PM-8:30 PM
Location: The Carlisle, 435 E. Butterfield Road, Lombard
Cost: $50 in Advance, $60 at Door
Contact: Jason Jacobsohn, http://b4.mail.yahoo.com/ym/emadvice.com/Compose?To=jason@jacobsohn.com, 773-368-0229
Details and Sign Up: http://www.duoforce.com/GC2008/network.htm
Sponsors: The National Networker, My Referral Directory, DuPage Woman Newspaper, Benedictine University, The Entrepreneur's Source, SendOutCards
The event helps you grow your network and your networking skills in a fun-filled evening through structured and unstructured opportunities to connect. You will have time to mix and mingle on your own as well as learn and mingle - a combination for more career and business success.
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Great Chicago Networking Extravaganza
Host: Lillian Bjorseth - Duoforce Enterprises; Jason Jacobsohn - KMG Enterprises
Date: Thursday, May 08, 2008
Time: 5:30 PM-8:30 PM
Location: The Carlisle, 435 E. Butterfield Road, Lombard
Cost: $50 in Advance, $60 at Door
Contact: Jason Jacobsohn, http://b4.mail.yahoo.com/ym/emadvice.com/Compose?To=jason@jacobsohn.com, 773-368-0229
Details and Sign Up: http://www.duoforce.com/GC2008/network.htm
Sponsors: The National Networker, My Referral Directory, DuPage Woman Newspaper, Benedictine University, The Entrepreneur's Source, SendOutCards
The event helps you grow your network and your networking skills in a fun-filled evening through structured and unstructured opportunities to connect. You will have time to mix and mingle on your own as well as learn and mingle - a combination for more career and business success.
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Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Organization for single working women
Recently I wound an interesting organization for women - SWWAN - uniting "single working women everywhere" (http://www.swwan.com/) It is a membership organization with headquarters in Chicago especially helpful for entrepreneurs. The benefits offered are cntered around discounts and business promotion. They are as follows:
1.SWWAN membership card gives discounts and/or special services at restaurants, mechanics, car dealers, dry cleaners, banks, and hundreds of SWWAN-approved merchants everywhere. e-2. e-Newsletter provides articles and columns to help you work smarter in your job or be more profitable in your business.
3. Connect with
4. Win prizes: each SWWAN of the month wins something like a lunch or dinner for one at a participating SWWAN vendor restaurant. SWWAN of the year wins a luxurious spa.
5. Small business owners can cut down on your cost for developing marketing materials…save 15% on copywriting, editorial or design/layout services when you work with SWWAN-operated vendors. Get 15% off public relations services to promote your business.
6. SWWAN member also get discounts on other essential business services like shipping, for example. .
7. List your services or products for free on SWWAN’s online store
8. Get listed as an expert in your field in the SWWAN Book of Experts.
As far as I understood they don't have networking events as such but they try their best to cover some other needs of single working women.
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1.SWWAN membership card gives discounts and/or special services at restaurants, mechanics, car dealers, dry cleaners, banks, and hundreds of SWWAN-approved merchants everywhere. e-2. e-Newsletter provides articles and columns to help you work smarter in your job or be more profitable in your business.
3. Connect with
4. Win prizes: each SWWAN of the month wins something like a lunch or dinner for one at a participating SWWAN vendor restaurant. SWWAN of the year wins a luxurious spa.
5. Small business owners can cut down on your cost for developing marketing materials…save 15% on copywriting, editorial or design/layout services when you work with SWWAN-operated vendors. Get 15% off public relations services to promote your business.
6. SWWAN member also get discounts on other essential business services like shipping, for example. .
7. List your services or products for free on SWWAN’s online store
8. Get listed as an expert in your field in the SWWAN Book of Experts.
As far as I understood they don't have networking events as such but they try their best to cover some other needs of single working women.
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Friday, February 29, 2008
How to sell to the government
If you relocated to Chicago and want to start your own small business here is a website you MUST know about http://www.sell2.illinois.gov/ The State of Illinois buys everything from food to trucks to office furniture to consulting services, in fact it buys 10 billion U.S. dollars worth of products every year. However the government is often overlooked as a potential customer.
This website provides not only information on available contractor opportunities but also information on how to get a certification of a Small/Diverse business (which in turn will put your business in a preferential position among other contractors and since most immigrants will fit into the "diverse business" category don't miss this opportunity!)
Finally the website provides information on how to obtain a line of credit for a small business to help manage your cash flow through our State Vendor Working Capital Program.
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This website provides not only information on available contractor opportunities but also information on how to get a certification of a Small/Diverse business (which in turn will put your business in a preferential position among other contractors and since most immigrants will fit into the "diverse business" category don't miss this opportunity!)
Finally the website provides information on how to obtain a line of credit for a small business to help manage your cash flow through our State Vendor Working Capital Program.
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Sunday, February 3, 2008
SABC business networking event
Swiss-American Business Council in Chicago organizes monthly networking events which are the regular gathering of professionals from the Chicago business community. All are welcome. The details for the up coming one are:
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Swissôtel Chicago (Lobby Lounge), 323 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago
FREE Admission, Cash Bar.
No RSVP required.
You can find more information about SABC at http://www.sabcnow.com/
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Tuesday, February 12, 2008
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Swissôtel Chicago (Lobby Lounge), 323 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago
FREE Admission, Cash Bar.
No RSVP required.
You can find more information about SABC at http://www.sabcnow.com/
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Sunday, January 13, 2008
Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
IHCC is a great resource for all Hispanic small business owners and the ones who are just thinking of starting a business. IHCC is dedicated to provide FREE services to entrepreneurs through such programs as: Illinois Hispanic Entrepreneurship Center and Small Business Development Center.
Some of the services are:
- Individual counseling
- Business licensing and formation assistance
- Loan packaging
- Business Education and Workshops
- Business Plan Assistance
HICC also organizes various events (Business expos, networking events, etc.) for entrepreneurs.
For more info, please, visit: http://www.ihccbusiness.net/
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Some of the services are:
- Individual counseling
- Business licensing and formation assistance
- Loan packaging
- Business Education and Workshops
- Business Plan Assistance
HICC also organizes various events (Business expos, networking events, etc.) for entrepreneurs.
For more info, please, visit: http://www.ihccbusiness.net/
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Saturday, January 5, 2008
Networking event for professionals in Tech and Internet industry
WHAT: Silicon Prairie Social - Suburban tech and Internet industry mixer
WHEN: Thursday, January 24, 20086:30-10:00pm
WHERE: Mullen's Bar & Grill 3080 Warrenville Rd., Lisle, IL 60532
This is an opportunity to connect in an informal setting with like-mindedpeople in technology; Silicon Prairie Social is specifically forupwardly mobile tech professionals, tech executives, techentrepreneurs, technology service providers, Internet professionals,Web 2.0 and startup companies, and the mobile industry.
(Note: No professional recruiters, staffing agencies, or active jobseekers permitted).
The event is FREE to attend, free drinks and food will be provided.
RSVP is required at http://siliconprair%20iesocial2.%20eventbrite.%20com./
For more information see http://www.siliconprairiesocial.com/ or contact TimCourtney at tim@siliconprairiesocial.com
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WHEN: Thursday, January 24, 20086:30-10:00pm
WHERE: Mullen's Bar & Grill 3080 Warrenville Rd., Lisle, IL 60532
This is an opportunity to connect in an informal setting with like-mindedpeople in technology; Silicon Prairie Social is specifically forupwardly mobile tech professionals, tech executives, techentrepreneurs, technology service providers, Internet professionals,Web 2.0 and startup companies, and the mobile industry.
(Note: No professional recruiters, staffing agencies, or active jobseekers permitted).
The event is FREE to attend, free drinks and food will be provided.
RSVP is required at http://siliconprair%20iesocial2.%20eventbrite.%20com./
For more information see http://www.siliconprairiesocial.com/ or contact TimCourtney at tim@siliconprairiesocial.com
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Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Chicago Entrepreneurial Networking Event
Host: Marci Chapman (RSVP http://us.f539.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=marci_chapman%40yahoo.com. )
Location: Red Ivy, 3525 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657
When: Wednesday, January 16, 6:00PM to 9:00PM Phone: 773- 472-0900
This will be a FREE networking event for entrepreneurs or people who want to network with entrepreneurs. Please RSVP so we can make sure the bar has enough staff to assist the event and invite others who you think would be a good addition to the group.
It is a great event to go back to networking after the holidays!
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Location: Red Ivy, 3525 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657
When: Wednesday, January 16, 6:00PM to 9:00PM Phone: 773- 472-0900
This will be a FREE networking event for entrepreneurs or people who want to network with entrepreneurs. Please RSVP so we can make sure the bar has enough staff to assist the event and invite others who you think would be a good addition to the group.
It is a great event to go back to networking after the holidays!
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Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Chicago Latino Network
Chicago Latino Network, as it is clear from its name is a resourse for all hispanics in Chicagoland. The value that the CLN offers to the community is a weekly newsletter generated with tons of useful information such as: announcements of networking events, career opporunities (i.e. job postings), social gatherings, cultural events (festivals) that are dedicated to Latino community.
You can sign up to receive a free e-newsletter at http://chicagolatinonetwork.com/
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You can sign up to receive a free e-newsletter at http://chicagolatinonetwork.com/
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Saturday, December 8, 2007
Free webinar on how to do business in the City of Chicago
If you want to learn how to do business in Chicago you can do it from home while attending the following FREE webinar:
"The City of Chicago procures over $2 billion worth of quality goods and services annually. Here is your chance to enter the gates of opportunity for a piece of the pie. Learn the processes. Take advantage of expert knowledge and get real time answers to many questions! Presenters: Mark Hands, Managing Deputy Procurement Officer, Shannon E. Andrews, Director, Outreach and Marketing
Title: The "How Tos" of Doing Business with the City of Chicago
Date: Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST
System RequirementsPC-based attendeesRequired: Windows® 2000, XP Home, XP Pro, 2003 Server, Vista
Macintosh®-based attendeesRequired: Mac OS® X 10.3.9 (Panther®) or newer
Space is limited.Reserve your Webinar seat now at:http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=540439&msgid=55125&act=NJ8Q&c=180173&admin=0&destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww1.gotomeeting.com%2Fregister%2F337985213
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"The City of Chicago procures over $2 billion worth of quality goods and services annually. Here is your chance to enter the gates of opportunity for a piece of the pie. Learn the processes. Take advantage of expert knowledge and get real time answers to many questions! Presenters: Mark Hands, Managing Deputy Procurement Officer, Shannon E. Andrews, Director, Outreach and Marketing
Title: The "How Tos" of Doing Business with the City of Chicago
Date: Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST
System RequirementsPC-based attendeesRequired: Windows® 2000, XP Home, XP Pro, 2003 Server, Vista
Macintosh®-based attendeesRequired: Mac OS® X 10.3.9 (Panther®) or newer
Space is limited.Reserve your Webinar seat now at:http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=540439&msgid=55125&act=NJ8Q&c=180173&admin=0&destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww1.gotomeeting.com%2Fregister%2F337985213
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Monday, December 3, 2007
Palatine Business Professional Women
It is often believed that all major networking events happen downtown Chicago, which is not true. For, instance, in my book, "The Legal Alien's Guide", I list more than 30 networking groups which help those in career transition and which get together locally in each Chicago suburb.
The same is true for networking groups for small business owners. The only problem is that it is much easier to find information about a big Chicago based organization than about a small local one. Here is an example of a Palatine group for professional women: Palatine BPW http://www.palatinebpw.org/
The goal of this organization is "To achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education, and information" As it is mentioned on their website, Palatine BPW provides the following opportunities for women:
- The opportunity to stay current on the professional and community issues affecting working women today.
- Development of professional and leadership skills by participating in organization activities and the Individual Development Course offered by locals.
- Networking with other working women in the area, throughout the state and across the country as well as networking with other working women in the community.
Some of the activities that Palatine BPW hold on a regular basis:
- Monthly meeting with guest speaker
- Fundraisers for scholarships
- Career seminars
- Educational seminars for young girls
- Young Careerist competition Outstanding
- Working Woman competition or recognition
- Social outings (plays, ball games, special exhibits and events)
Therefore, this is an example of a "well-rounded" group that offers something for small business owners, those who a looking for a job and those who just want to meet likeminded people at a social event.
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The same is true for networking groups for small business owners. The only problem is that it is much easier to find information about a big Chicago based organization than about a small local one. Here is an example of a Palatine group for professional women: Palatine BPW http://www.palatinebpw.org/
The goal of this organization is "To achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education, and information" As it is mentioned on their website, Palatine BPW provides the following opportunities for women:
- The opportunity to stay current on the professional and community issues affecting working women today.
- Development of professional and leadership skills by participating in organization activities and the Individual Development Course offered by locals.
- Networking with other working women in the area, throughout the state and across the country as well as networking with other working women in the community.
Some of the activities that Palatine BPW hold on a regular basis:
- Monthly meeting with guest speaker
- Fundraisers for scholarships
- Career seminars
- Educational seminars for young girls
- Young Careerist competition Outstanding
- Working Woman competition or recognition
- Social outings (plays, ball games, special exhibits and events)
Therefore, this is an example of a "well-rounded" group that offers something for small business owners, those who a looking for a job and those who just want to meet likeminded people at a social event.
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