September 20th, 2008
WindyCityRails is a gathering for all who are passionate about Ruby on Rails. Developers, designers, entrepreneurs, and venture capitalists will interact for a full day in the Windy City. Only 150 seats are available and they are expected to sell fast. Visit http://windycityrails.org for registration and details.
Questions? Contact: http://windycityrails.org
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July 10th, 2008
An opportunity to connect in an informal setting with like-minded people in technology; Silicon Prairie Social is specifically for upwardly mobile tech professionals, tech executives, tech entrepreneurs, technology service providers, Internet professionals, Web 2.0 and startup companies, and the mobile industry. (Note: No professional recruiters, staffing agencies, or active job seekers permitted).
The event is free to attend, free drinks and food will be provided. RSVP is required at http://silicon-prairie-social-3.eventbrite.com.
For more information see www.siliconprairiesocial.com or contact Tim Courtney via social [at] xnet [dot] com.
Questions? Contact: Tim Courtney - 630.983.6064 or social at xnet dot com
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July 1st, 2008
- Tue. Jul 1st, 2008 @ 6:45pm - 9:45pm
- NWCLUG
- Harper College - A238
- Address: 1200 W. Algonquin Rd, Palatine, IL 60067
- Fee: Free
We talk about linux and the things in the linux area, open source, networking, interacting w/ other os’s and such. We can have newbies to sys admins to programs at our meetings. So come on out to the NW burbs and see what things we are doing.
We meet the first Tuesday of the month at Harper College in Palatine IL.
Questions? Contact: nwclugadmin@harpercollege.edu
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June 24th, 2008
Do you know of an Illinois-based technology startup looking for funding?
The ILCelerate program provides money, resources and mentoring to Illinois-based technology companies.
If selected, you will receive up to $ 15,000 this summer. Applications must be received by June 20th. Questions: contact ilcelerate@illinoistech.org
Questions? Contact: ilcelerate@illinoistech.org
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June 11th, 2008
The BNC Entrepreneur Group is for small business owners looking to expand their network for resources, information, and ideas for growing their business.
Barry Moltz has just come out with a new book, Bounce! The Path to True Business Confidence, and will be giving a presentation based on this.
Conventional business wisdom tells us that there is always something to learn from failure. Not true - sometimes it just stinks! Failure that offers no real learning value becomes a big jolt to the basic business belief system. Both success and failure are simply outcomes in the lifecycle of business where repetition is inevitable and overall process matters far more than any single event or outcome.
Barry demonstrates that developing the resiliency to bounce through these cycles determines who ultimately will succeed. Using real life business examples, he shows that with true business confidence, we can face our fears, let go of shame and failures, use all our choices, be better risk-takers, and define our own brand of success.
After the presentation there will be time to meet Barry in person and for informal networking.
On-line registration will close June 9 or when capacity has been reached. To Register click here
Questions? Contact: entrepreneur_group [at] bnchicago [dot] org
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June 10th, 2008
The conference will highlight two technologies developed and deployed by the generation known as the Millennials. The first segment will focus on Enterprise 2.0 drivers, including business challenges, trends of social networking and best practices of attracting memberships. The first panel will include Anthony L. Abbattista, VP, Technology Solutions, Allstate Insurance Company; Warren Habib, SVP, Digital Platform Development, MTV Networks Digital; and Richard Qualls, Chief Architect-Midwest Area, Sun Microsystems, moderator. The second segment will be conducted in a mixed world with speakers addressing members and guests from a private island on Second Life offered courtesy of Sun Microsystems CEO Jonathan Schwartz. Panelists will discuss co-creation activities and the wealth of input regarding peoples values and motivations in virtual immersive environments, including the internal business collaboration, more enhanced brand experiences and potential from a B-to-B perspective. The second panel will include Scott Lehman, Head of Philips Design North America, Philips Corporation; Carl Nerup, VP, Strategic Business Development for AT&T Enterprise, AT&T; and Jeff Sidler, SVP, Lee Hecht Harrison, moderator.
Questions? Contact: Inna Suvorov, Senior Director, Programs and External Affairs, phone: (312)263-3500 e-mail: programs@executivesclub.org
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June 9th, 2008
Invest Hong Kong and the Peoples Government of Zhaoqing Municipality will be hosting the seminar Hong Kong and Zhaoqing: Your Winning Formula in China, specifically targeting U.S. Technology companies that want to take advantage of business opportunities in China.
Other Speakers will include:
- Mr Mike Rowse, Director-General, Invest Hong Kong
- Mr Yang Haoming, Mayor of Peoples Government of Zhaoqing Municipality
- Mr. Gary Clinton, Head of Global Relationship Banking, Asia Pacific Citigroup
- Mr. Peter Guang Chen, Partner, Deloitte Tax LLP International Tax Group
- Mr Arnold E Berney, Corporate Vice President and Officer, Leggett and Platt Inc
- Mr Richard Tam, Director, Chicago, Hong Kong Trade Development Council
This is a great opportunity to network with business and government leaders from China as well as local companies in Chicago also interested in the Chinese market.
Questions? Contact: Erika emagder@hkzhaoqingseminar.com or 1-514-448-7777 ext. 225
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May 14th, 2008
The BNC Entrepreneur Group is for small business owners looking to expand their network for resources, information, and ideas for growing their business.
Join serial entrepreneur Carter founder of Networking for a Cause and founder of YEA Young Entrepreneur Alliance at the next BNC Entrepreneur event May 14, 2008. Carter will be giving a presentation on building a network of business alliances.
In this highly interactive session Carter will illustrate how to:
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Build pivotal business relationships
- What to do before you say Hello
- Follow up with new contacts
- Rebuild relationships from current database
- Build a strong referral-based business
- Build you own relationship-based marketing and sales campaign
- Get your network to actively refer you quality referral sources
Carter also runs his own business coaching practice, and for the past 6 years has been researching the top networkers in business as to what makes them successful.
On-line registration will close 6 pm May 12 or when capacity has been reached. Cost is $ 28.00 prepaid. Click here to register.
Questions? Contact: entrepreneur_group [at] bnchicago [dot] org
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May 14th, 2008
We are a business referrals group that meets weekly to exchange qualified business leads. There is one person per business category, so there is no overlap in our businesses. We meet every Wednesday from 11:30am-1pm.
You must RSVP at info@gizmo-design.com to ensure your category is open. Your first lunch is free, but the second lunch is $ 15, and thereafter, we ask that guests submit an application for membership.
Please go to http://www.letipchicago.com to see our current open categorie, our listing of 24 members, and to learn more about LeTip!
Questions? Contact: info@gizmo-design.com
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May 6th, 2008
We will review three quality entrepreneurial opportunities this month.
This group is led by Len Bland of Concept Equity Group (www.conceptequity.com) and David Carman of the BNC.
Business Network Chicago (BNC) is a professional networking and career development organization bringing together professionals to support members in all phases of their career.
Please bring your own lunch and drinks.
We meet the first Tuesday of every month. If you have a scheduling conflict, please join us for the next meeting on 6/3.
Questions? Contact: Len Bland: len_bland@conceptequity.com, 847-317-0656
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April 22nd, 2008
- Tue. Apr 22nd, 2008 @ 11:00am - 2:00am
- NAWBO
- Hilton
- Address: 720 South Michigan
- Fee: $ 80
- Call NAWBO at 312-609-1300 or visit the NAWBO Chicago site
Join the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) and featured speaker, Kay Koplovitz, the founder of USA network and the first woman president in television history. She is the author of Bold Women, Big Ideas, which she wrote to inform and inspire women entrepreneurs to create wealth through equity. Koplovitz also created Springboard Enterprises, a national organization that fosters venture capital investments in women-led high growth companies.
Questions? Contact: NAWBO/312-609-1300
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