• Tue. Apr 8th, 2008 @ 12:00pm - 2:00pm
• Technology Entrepreneur Center, University of Illinois
• Illini Center, 4th Floor,
• Address: 200 South Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL 60606
• Fee: $ 12 in advance, $ 15 at the door
• Register online or call Stephanie at 217-244-3124

Please join the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaigns Technology Entrepreneur Center for an Illini-TEC Forum luncheon event:

Updates and Changes in Patent Law and How They Affect Inventors and Entrepreneurs

Our distinguished speakers:

Joe Barich, Shareholder, McAndrews Held & Malloy LTD

Joe has been helping his clients develop and manage their patent portfolios, both in the U.S. and abroad, for about 10 years. He works with companies of all sizes, but takes special delight in helping small or startup companies advance to the next level. Joe is also currently an Adjunct Professor at the University of Illinois College of Law where he has taught Patent Prosecution since the Spring of 2005 and this year started a Patent Pilot Program in which he supervises third year law students as they write patent applications for innovations from the Cozad Business Plan Competition and Lemelson Innovation Competition. Joe was also recently named one of the 2008 Rising Stars on the Super Lawyers list.

Troy A/ Groetken, Shareholder, McAndrews Held & Malloy LTD

As a registered patent practitioner, Troy regularly counsels international and Fortune 100 and 500 clients and individual entrepreneurs/inventors regarding advanced patent prosecution issues (U.S. and foreign), licensing, complex transactional issues, and global portfolio management matters involving chemical, pharmaceutical and biotechnological technologies such as new drug (small-molecule, recombinant, combinational technologies, etc.) entities, mesenchymal stem cell therapies, amphetamine conjugate therapies, medical devices, pediatric pharmaceuticals, surfactant technologies, agricultural compositions, gellants, biocidal materials, polyols, lubricants, coatings, laundry and cleaning products, pharmaceutical supplements, personal care and cosmetic formulations, alternative fuels, and renewable energies.

Prior to practicing patent law, Troy has worked as a clinical consultant pharmacist. Troy is also the past-President and current Vice-President/Board Member to the Association of Patent Law Firms. Troy was recently selected as a Rising Star by the Illinois Super Lawyers independent survey for 2008.

Lunch will be served.

Cost: $ 12 in advance, $ 15 at the door

Register: by 5:00 PM on Monday, April 7 or at the door

Questions? www.tec.uiuc.edu or 217-244-3124

Limited seating available, so register today!

This TEC Forum is sponsored by the law firm of McAndrews Held & Malloy, Ltd. located in Chicago, Illinois . McAndrews is well known in the United States and internationally regarding its excellence and expertise in providing comprehensive intellectual property services ranging from patent prosecution to patent litigation to individuals and corporate entities. McAndrews has been recognized as one of the top 10 firms in the country for prosecuting diverse technologies such as electronics and medical devices. McAndrews has also amassed a stellar record of litigation successes including one of the top ten largest patent infringement damage awards in U.S. history. It is no wonder that McAndrews was recognized by Chambers USA as the leading intellectual property law firm in Illinois.

We invite you to call us directly (312-775-8000) or visit our website at http://www.mcandrews-ip.com/.

Questions? Contact: call Stephanie at 217-244-3124 or email at larson42@ad.uiuc.edu

• Tue. Apr 1st, 2008 @ 12:00pm - 1:30pm
• Business Network Chicago
• ITA Headquarters
• Address: 200 S. Wacker, Chicago, IL 60606
• Fee: 5.00
• Sign up at 123Signup

ITA is hosting the monthly BNC Venture Capital networking group. This group is led by Len Bland of Concept Equity Group. David Carman is CEO & President of the BNC.

We will begin the meeting with networking and follow with a presentation from Sword Diagnostics.

Sword Diagnostics expects to save lives by enabling earlier detection of biomarkers that may be present for cancer, Alztheimer’s, and other diseases. They have been approved for 6 different clinical trials that should lead to revenue by the second quarter.

Headquartered near Chicago, IL, Sword Diagnostics is a leader in making diagnostic tests more sensitive. Sword\’s Saber Detection Systemâ�¢ is an extremely sensitive system, utilizing Raman Spectroscopy coupled with their patent-pending detection chemistry. Saber provides 1,000x increase in detection sensitivity, enabling scientists and clinicians to study and to quantify low-abundance biomarkers, as well as working with ever-decreasing sample volumes.

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 5/6.

Questions? Contact: Len Bland: len_bland@conceptequity.com

• Wed. Mar 12th, 2008 @ 12:00pm - 1:30pm
• Business Network Chicago
• Weber Grill and Restaurant
• Address: 539 N. State Street, Chicago
• Fee: $ 20 - Includes Lunch
• Register by March 10 noon

Meeting Agenda: After brief introductions by all attendees, the presentation will be followed by a Q&A session. There will be informal networking at the end of the meeting.

BNC Entrepreneur Luncheon: Where are my customers?

You have got a fabulous idea, a logical business plan, the necessary funding, so you are ready to go. Does anybody care?

Marketing is the key to success in business today. Guest Entrepreneur, Susan Singer, founder of Field Trip Factory, will provide insights into marketing for the entrepreneur. Susan spent over 25 years in marketing with some of the largest agencies in the U.S. prior to creating her own successful business.

With a national presence, Chicago based Field Trip Factory creates educational opportunities for children and adults in the real world. They have turned the community into a classroom. What started with 3 employees has now grown to 25 in just 10 years.

Susan Singer has put her beliefs about marketing into her business. At Field Trip Factory we have employed guerilla marketing tactics, buzz and viral marketing and other creative, non-traditional tactics to succeed. Susan will discuss alternative and traditional media, its uses and benefits during this luncheon.

To Register or for more information

For questions or more information, contact Susan Barahia email: entrepreneur_group at bnchicago dot org.

• Thu. Mar 6th, 2008 @ 12:00pm - 2:00pm
• Intelestream
• Please RSVP first
• Fee: Free
• Register for the event at meetup.com

Meet with others in the Chicagoland area to share knowledge about SugarCRM. Learn from SugarCRM experts and hear others present their lessons learned across all areas of SugarCRM.

A great deal has occurred in the world of SugarCRM since our January meeting. A key software patch has been released, new plug-ins have been developed to enhance the application, and a major annual conference took place in San Jose that has shaped the future of SugarCRM.

Come join us to learn and exchange information about SugarCRM!

Member Profiles: Business Users of SugarCRM, Devlopers of SugarCRM, Prospects/Customers of SugarCRM, and Partners of SugarCRM. Both Open Source and Commercial Versions will be included in discussions.

If you are already using SugarCRM or just looking to learn more about SugarCRM before making your CRM decision, the Chicagoland SugarCRM meetup is for you!

As with all our meetings, all are welcome to attend - From absolute beginner to expert developer.

Questions? Contact: stafford (at) intelestream.net

• Fri. Feb 29th, 2008 @ 9:00am - 4:00pm
• Chicago GSB High Tech Group
• University of Chicago GSB Harper Center
• Address: 5807 South Woodlawn Ave Chicago, IL 60637
• Fee: 45
• Register at TechVision2008.com

The University of Chicago business school\’s annual TechVision conference will feature panels on cleantech, corporate wireless venturing and new Internet business models. Keynotes include Desh Dashpande, namesake of MIT’s Technology Innovation Center. Panel guests include Ruby-on-Rails maker 37 Signals, Navteq, Motorola and Nokia Ventures. Please visit www.TechVision2008.com for details and registration info. Event is open to the public.

Questions? Contact: Kevin Cabral kcabral@g_deletethis_mail.com

• Thu. Feb 28th, 2008 @ 12:00pm - 1:30pm
• Illinois Technology Association (Moderated by The Radian Group, LLC)
• ITA Headquarters
• Address: 200 S. Wacker Drive, 15th Floor, Chicago, IL 60600
• Fee: Free
• Register on our Event Site or the ITA Calendar!

The 2008 series for the Illinois Technology Association begins with a roundtable focused in Information Security Management Systems and will Discuss the growing demand for ISO 27001 certification and the competitive advantages seen by corporations.

Representatives from various industries will be in attendance to share ideas and thoughts with the members of the ITA at this Compliance Roundtable. Please join us on Thursday at 12:00 for an enlightening discussion with peers. Bring your lunch.

Questions? Contact: LFGibson@TheRadianGroup.com

• Tue. Feb 12th, 2008 @ 12:00pm - 1:30am
• Business Network Chicago
• ITA Headquarters
• Address: 200 S. Wacker, Chicago, IL 60606
• Fee: 5.00
• Sign up at 123Signup

BNC Venture Capital Group

Business Network Chicago (BNC) is a professional networking and career development organization bringing together professionals to support members in all phases of their career whether looking for a job, clients, talent, capital, strategic alliances, or innovative ideas.

ITA is hosting the monthly BNC Venture Capital networking group. This group is led by Len Bland of Concept Equity Group. David Carman is CEO & President of the BNC.

We will begin the meeting with networking and follow with a presentation from Brogan Pharmaceuticals.

Brogan Pharmaceuticals is decreasing the time and increasing the number of drug products used to diagnose and treat rare diseases via the federal Orphan Drug Act in the US. The drug products produced are superior to current technologies, are used in grossly underserved markets, and are desperately sought by physicians and patients with rare diseases. Orphan drug products offer 7 years exclusivity, tax credits, and development assistance from the FDA. BP operates a 9,000 sq ft. FDA cGMP manufacturing facility used for the launch of drug product I, contract manufacturing and drug product development activities. Core competencies in FDA manufacturing, regulatory, and pharmaceutical formulation development are leveraged at the facility generating revenues outside of the orphan product development space. Ancillary operations include contract manufacturing and drug product development for research and development clients, orphan drug developers, and virtual pharmaceutical firms in support of their clinical trials. The mission is to be a vertically integrated, developer, manufacturer, and distributor of six to eight small market, low demand, orphan drug products each generating annualized revenues of $ 50-150MM.

Please bring your own lunch and drinks.

Call Len Bland at 847-317-0656 with questions.
Other investors welcome.

We meet the first Tuesday of every month. If you have a scheduling conflict, please join us for the next meeting on 3/4.

Questions? Contact: Len Bland: len_bland@conceptequity.com

• Thu. Jan 31st, 2008 @ 12:00pm - 2:00pm
• Jason Green - Intelestream
• Please RSVP first
• Fee: Free
• Register for the event at meetup.com

Meet with others in the Chicagoland area to share knowledge about SugarCRM. Learn from SugarCRM experts and hear others present their lessons learned across all areas of SugarCRM.

Member Profiles: Business Users of SugarCRM, Devlopers of SugarCRM, Prospects/Customers of SugarCRM, and Partners of SugarCRM. Both Open Source and Commercial Versions will be included in discussions.

If you are already using SugarCRM or just looking to learn more about SugarCRM before making your CRM decision, the Chicagoland SugarCRM meetup is for you!

Questions? Contact: stafford (at) intelestream.net

• Wed. Jan 24th, 2008 @ 6:30pm - 10:00pm
• Hosted by XNet
• Mullen’s Bar & Grill
• Address: 3080 Warrenville Rd., Lisle, IL
• Fee: Free
• RSVP Required

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. (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://siliconprairiesocial2.eventbrite.com.

For more information see www.siliconprairiesocial.com or contact Tim Courtney at tim [at] siliconprairiesocial {dot} com.

Questions? Contact: Tim Courtney - tim [at] siliconprairiesocial {dot} com

• Mon. Jan 8th, 2007 @ 12:00pm - 1:30pm
• Business Network Chicago
• ITA Headquarters
• Address: 200 S. Wacker, Chicago, IL
• Fee: 0
• e-mail: len_bland@conceptequity.com

ITA is hosting the monthly BNC Venture Capital networking group. This group is led by Len Bland of Concept Equity Group. David Carman is CEO & President of the BNC.

The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, 1/8 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM.

We will begin the meeting with networking and follow with a presentation from BioTarget.
BioTarget is leading the nanoparticle revolution in medicine by diagnosing cancers, initially for protein-based in vitro diagnostic testing, and subsequently for in vivo diagnosis. BioTarget has developed a polymer encapsulation technology for delivery of bio-materials and pharmacological agents to targeted cells with exceptional selectivity and delivery efficiency. Biotechnology Associates estimates that the worldwide market for in vitro cancer diagnostic products will grow to $ 2.8 billion in 2007 and will continue growing between 8% and 10% per year. The company\’s first in vitro diagnostic products are targeted for the market within 2 years, with minimal FDA approval requirements.
Please bring your own lunch and drinks.

Illinois Information Technology Association (ITA) is located at:
200 S. Wacker Drive, 15th Floor | Chicago, IL 60606
+1.312.435.2805 | +1.312.264.0306 (Fax)

Send RSVP’s to: len_bland@conceptequity.com
Investors welcome.

We meet the first Tuesday of every month. If you have a scheduling conflict, please join us for the next meeting on 2/5.

Questions? Contact: Len Bland: len_bland@conceptequity.com

• Fri. Dec 14th, 2007 @ 9:00am - Sun. Dec 16th, 2007 @ 5:00pm
• Windy City Perl Mongers
• Hostel International
• Address: 29 E. Congress, Chicago
• Fee: free
• RSVP website

Join local Perl hackers for three days of informal group work on various Perl topics. Volunteer to help other people on their projects, get people to work on your project, or just work alone while hanging out with other Perl programmers.

If you are coming from out-of-town and would like to stay at the hostel, we’ve reserved some beds. See the wiki for reservation details.

Questions? Contact: joshua.mcadams@gmail.com

• Tue. Dec 11th, 2007 @ 5:30pm - 9:00pm
• Independent Computer Consultants Association - Chicago Chapter
• Pompei Pizza
• Address: 17 W. 744 22nd Street, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
• Fee: With RSVP by December 10th: Members $ 30, Non-Members $ 35; Without RSVP (at door) $ 35
• By Website: http://www.icca-chicago.org/pay.asp; By E-Mail: loribmcclellan@comcast.net; By phone: 877-804-ICCA (4222)

These days, every business is faced with continually delivering products and services in faster, better and cheaper ways. Information Technology often is the key to doing so. Meanwhile, an increasing portion of the value of any business is more and more likely to be its intangible assets, such as brands, trade secrets, know-how, patents, websites, networks, information systems and, even, customer relationships. Similarly, technology now drives many major sales, purchases, alliances, ventures and investments. And the growing use of email and the Internet in the workplace presents unique employment issues.

How does this affect your business? The key takeaway is that every business manager should understand the basic legal issues encountered as a result of these long-term trends. Our speaker, Larry Zanger, will discuss a variety of legal topics including how you can create stronger contracts which address and protect both your clients and your business interests, how to protect your valuable intellectual property, and other important legal issues which you need to consider for both starting and maintaining a successful consulting business.

Larry Zanger is a partner in the Business Law Section at the law firm of Holland & Knight in Chicago and focuses his practice on corporate and computer law matters. Mr. Zanger has substantial experience in the representation of a variety of businesses in the computer industry and those involved with electronic commerce. Representative activities include acting as outside general counsel for computer software developers, computer consultants, systems integrators and software and hardware distributors and dealers, with matters also involving international distribution and the ownership of foreign subsidiaries.

Questions? Contact: Jeffrey Ring, Chapter President: jeffrey_ring@exponentialtech.com

This sounds like a super cool event! — Ed.

• Thu. Dec 6th, 2007 @ 6:00pm - 11:00pm
• Ignite Chicago
• Goose Island Wrigleyville
• Address: 3535 North Clark St
• Fee: $ 0
• RSVP at upcoming.org

If you had five minutes on stage what would you say? What if you only got 20 slides and they rotated automatically after 15 seconds? Around the world geeks have been putting together Ignite nights to show their answers.

For more information check out http://ignite-chicago.org

Questions? Contact: harper dot sean at gmail dot com

• Mon. Dec 3rd, 2007 @ 5:30pm - 9:00pm
• Midwest Entrepreneurs Forum (MEF)
• Chicago Union League Club - 2nd Floor Lounge
• Address: 65 West Jackson Chicago, IL
• Fee: Online Registration with Credit Card before November 26th will be $ 20 for MEF Members and $ 30 for Non-Members; At the Door and after November 26th will be $ 30 for MEF Members and $ 40 for Non-Members.
• For Online Registration Please go to: www.MidwestEntrepreneursForum.Org. CLICK ON CALENDAR OF EVENTS AND SELECT NETWORKING EVENT

Do do not miss Chicago Well-Known Entrepreneurial Networking Event of the Year

The Midwest Entrepreneurs’ Forum Monday December 3rd Networking Event

Date: Monday December 3, 2007
Time: 5:30 - 9:00 PM
Location: Union League Club - 2nd Floor Lounge 65 West Jackson Chicago, Il.

Cost Online Registration with Credit Card before November 26th will be $ 20 for MEF Members and $ 30 for Non-Members.

Admission at the Door and after November 26th will be $ 30 for MEF Members and $ 40 for Non-Members.

We are asking you to please preregister so we can better plan on the food and other services we must order ahead of time in order to have a successful event.

• Sat. Dec 1st, 2007 @ 11:00am - 3:00pm
• Corp-Corp.com
• IO Conference Center
• Address: 1900 E Golf Road, Schaumburg, IL, 60173
• Fee: $ 50.
• MUST ONE RSVP?: Yes!

IT staffing agencies Vendor & Supplier meet for business development.

EVENT PURPOSE: Management executives of small and medium IT staffing agencies.
EVENT SPEAKERS: Prabakaran Murugaiah, CEO Corp-Corp.com

RSVP DEADLINE: Nov-30-2007
MUST ONE RSVP?: Yes!
INVITATION ONLY?: No
PROPER ATTIRE: Business Formal
REFRESHMENTS: Full Lunch
BUSINESS CARDS: YES - Bring Business Cards

Participating Companies signed up till date NJ Based $ 300 million company with 100+ Direct Clients IL Based $ 200 million company with 100+ Direct Clients VA Based $ 100 million consulting Company with 20+ Direct Clients and 500+ employees NJ Based $ 50 million Project & Consulting company with 100+ employees and 20+ Direct Clients VA Based $ 50 million GSA schedule Federal and State Gov contractor with 20+ Direct Clients IL Based Consulting Company with 100+ employees and 10+ Direct Clients OH Based Security Clearance facility company with 100+ employees and 10+ Direct Clients OH Based Consulting Company with 100+ employees and 10+ Direct Clients TX Based Consulting Company with 100+ consultants and 10+ Direct Clients NJ Based Consulting Company with 100+ consultants and 10+ Direct Clients MI Based Consulting Company with 150+ Employees and 20+ Direct Clients NJ Based SAP specialized consulting company with 50+ employees IL Based SAP specialized consulting company with 50+ employees and 5+ Direct Clients
[*** As Seen at http://TechVenue.com ***]

About Corp-Corp.com:
Corp-Corp.com provides a platform to create a ‘Trusted Network’. Amazing business development opportunity in one day! Get 20+ Suppliers! Get 20+ Primary Vendors! Companies do more business with Whom they know Whom they like Whom they trust.

Questions? Contact: 703-726-0329 or Deepa@Corp-Corp.com

• Tue. Nov 20th, 2007 @ 8:00am - 10:30am
• B2B Power Exchange
• Wishbone - Lincoln Northside
• Address: 3300 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL, 60657
• Fee: Non-members pay $ 30 which includes the cost of breakfast. Prepay by the Friday prior to the event and your price is $ 25. Members attend for free. For more information on membership fees and benefits, click http://www.b2bpowerexchange.com/fees.htm
• Please pre-register, because we try to limit attendance to 25 people per location.

B2B Power Exchange focuses on helping entrepreneurs, consultants and biz dev pros who sell to senior decision makers at companies with $ 10M or more in annual revenues. Our members focus on large, complex sales, so most lead groups and Chamber mixers don’t provide them with the resources they need. We’re different. We leverage our combined skills and executive contacts to expand our pipelines.

For locations and other information, please call 925.201.3410 or register online at http://www.b2bpowerexchange.com/application.asp

Agenda:
8:00 - 8:35am Registration and pre-meeting networking
8:35 - 8:40am Welcome, exchange business cards, order breakfast
8:40 - 9:55am Introductions including:
* Your elevator pitch
* A brief description of your services
* The sizes and types of companies you work with
* The titles of decision makers for your offering
* Types of companies you are interested in partnering with
* Specific requests
9:55 - 9:55am Sharing of local events that may be of interest to other members
9:55 - 10:30am Networking, lead exchange and appointment setting

For general information on the B2B Power Exchange, please visit http://www.b2bpowerexchange.com

Questions? Contact: info at b2bpowerexchange.com or 877.7.B2B.POWER

• Sat. Nov 17th, 2007 @ 9:00am - 4:00pm
• Society for Technical Communication (STC Chicago and STC Wisconsin)
• College of Lake County
• Address: 19351 West Washington Street, Grayslake, IL 60030-1198
• Fee: All-day workshop $ 89 (members), $ 99 (nonmembers); half-day workshops $ 29 (members), $ 39 (nonmembers).
• Register online at www.stc-chicago.org.

Join STC Chicago and STC Wisconsin on Saturday, November 17 for an exciting day of workshops and networking. You’ll learn from leading experts Klaus Hofer, Jack Molisani, and Becky Hall about compelling topics in technical communication and take away specific practices designed to support and enhance your professional goals. Workshops offered include the following:

• Applied Psychology for Technical Communicators (9:00 am - 4:00pm)
• Career Makeover (9:00am - 12:00pm)
• Proposals: Putting Power and Persuasion behind “I Will” and “I Do” (1:00pm - 4:00pm)

All workshops will be held at the College of Lake County, in Grayslake, Illinois. In the evening, you’ll have an opportunity to meet with fellow STC members at Bill’s Pizza & Pub for a night of networking and camaraderie.

And There’s More!

All pre-registered attendees will be eligible to win free tickets to see the Trans-Siberian Orchestra in concert at Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois, on December 2, 2007.

Questions? Contact: www.stc-chicago.org

• Fri. Nov 9th, 2007 @ 12:00pm - 1:30pm
• Lunch 2.0
• Google Chicago
• Address: 20 W. Kinzie Street, Chicago, IL 60610
• Fee: Free w/ RSVP
• Email chi-lunch-2.0@google.com with your first and last name

Lunch 2.0, the popular Silicon Valley community event, is coming to Chicago for the first time, thanks to Google Chicago! Join the rest of the Chicago tech community for some free lunch at the Google Chicago office, courtesy of Google.

RSVP with your first and last name by emailing chi-lunch-2.0@google.com.

Also, since Lunch 2.0 is an idea and not an organization, feel free to share the tech love by hosting your own Lunch 2.0 at your own office!

More info on Lunch 2.0:
http://www.lunch20.com/about/

Help spread the word about this event!
http://www.lunch20.com/2007/10/31/lunch-20-google-in-chicago/
http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/309719/
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=5894788778

Questions? Contact: chi-lunch-2.0@google.com

• Thu. Nov 8th, 2007 @ 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center, The Illinois Innovation Accelerator Fund, The Coleman Entrepreneurship Center at DePaul University, and The Knapp Entrepreneurship Center at IIT
• Illinois Institute of Technology
• Address: University Technology Park Atrium, 10 West 35th Street, Chicago
• Fee: $ 75 for the full day, $ 45 for half-day (morning or afternoon)
• For additional information, please visit the Registration Site or contact Melissa Talarico at melissa@chicagolandec.org or (312) 494-6728

On November 8, the Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center, The Illinois Innovation Accelerator Fund, The Coleman Entrepreneurship Center at DePaul University, and The Knapp Entrepreneurship Center at IIT will host The Early Stage Marketplace. At this inaugural event, investors and entrepreneurs will have the chance to meet investors that they may not have met at other venues in addition to hearing presentations from 10 pre-vetted but previously undiscovered high-growth companies currently raising early stage financing. Presenting entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to demo their products and services to attendees at individual trade-show style tables. Investors will receive access to an exclusive syndication room, where they will have the chance to discuss opportunities and review the presentations.

Agenda:

Registration/Breakfast
8:00 am - 8:30 am

Meet the Angels
8:45 am - 11:45 pm

Buffet Luncheon
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm

Meet the Entrepreneurs
1:00 pm - 4:50 pm

Networking Reception

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the Angels
The next installment in The Coleman Entrepreneurship Center at DePaul University\’s successful series, entrepreneurs and investors will hear from a panel of local angel investors on their experiences, and join in round table discussions with the panelists and other attendees. Panelists will include Bob Geras of LaSalle Investments, Michael Gruber of Cornerstone Angels, Steve Miller of Origin Ventures, and Michael Hanna of Bio Angels.

Meet the Entrepreneurs
Investors and entrepreneurs will hear investment presentations from eight to ten high-growth early stage companies raising up to $ 1 million in equity financing, meet the management teams, and see product demos at the marketplace. Presenting companies include the best from the technology, clean tech, retail and life science industries.

Questions? Contact: Melissa Talarico at melissa@chicagolandec.org or (312) 494-6728

• Wed. Nov 7th, 2007 @ 6:00pm - 8:00pm
• AboutUs.org
• TBD
• Address: TBD
• Fee: free
• sign-up on wiki or email TedErnst@AboutUs.org

WikiWednesday happens the first Wednesday of each month in cities around the world. November will be Chicago’s kick-off. We’ll informally meet to talk about wikis and our lives/work and hopefuly have enough of a good time to decide to do it again.

Questions? Contact: http://aboutus.org/TedErnst

• Thu. Nov 1st, 2007 @ 11:00am - Fri. Nov 2nd, 2007 @ 6:00pm
• Intuit
• Union Station
• Address: 225 South Canal St.
• Fee: FREE
• Show up

QuickBooks Simple Start is running four events across the country to help new and aspiring entrepreneurs start a business. Bring your friends and come down to the Just Start Lounge at Union Station Chicago, IL between 11 AM and 6 PM. Hang out with us as business experts and consultants share my tips and tricks for starting a successful business.

While you are there, be sure to enter the Just Start Contest. You could win $ 50K in cash and expert resources to start that small business you have always dreamed of. And pick up your free copy of QuickBooks Simple Start financial software. As your business grows, Simple Start can help you track your sales and expenses.

For more information on the Just Start Contest or to see all of the event locations, go to www.IWillJustStart.com. Be sure to stop by and check it out at Union Station Chicago, IL Thurs 11/1 and Fri. 11/2 (11AM-6PM) where you can get tips on how to start a business.

Questions? Contact: carrie_hammond@intuit.com

• Wed. Oct 24th, 2007 @ 12:00pm - 1:30pm
• Business Network Chicago
• Weber Grill
• Address: 539 N State Street in Chicago
• Fee: $ 20
• Online sign-up

Join us at the October BNC IT Speed Networking Event. You don’t have to be a member to attend. You just have to possess a desire to meet IT and IT related professionals who can help you with your career or IT needs.

Questions? Contact: jpic333@hotmail.com

• Tue. Oct 16th, 2007 @ 8:00am - 2:00pm
• Magnificent Women Organization
• Chicago Marriott Midway
• Address: 6520 South Cicero, Chicago, IL, 60638
• Fee: $ 197.00 minus 20% discount.
• RSVP website

An amazing half-day seminar training experience to ignite a new level of accomplishment for Magnificent Women executives and business owners. We didn’t invent personal branding, but wait until you discover the modern ways we’re sharing to help you makeover your career or take your business to the next level.

The Art of Personal Branding Conference features real tools women can implement for greater personal branding success on the job and in their business. An inspiring half-day session featuring Michelle Anton, former Oprah freelance associate producer and author of The Weekend Entrepreneur; award-winning branding aficionado, Cheryl Scales; real talk with Strong Women, Powerful Financial Strategies from our sponsor, Ameriprise Financial Services. SMART Girls is our designated charitable organization.

About Magnificent Women Organization:
The Magnificent Women Organization is dedicated to celebrating women of accomplishment in every environment. We believe: Magnificent Women are full of purpose and respect abundance, are authentic, not arrogant, are impressive and bursting with confidence, are multi-cultural and celebrate the connections, are spectacular and their signature is their personal brand.

Questions? Contact: info@magnificentwomen.org

• Tue. Oct 16th, 2007 @ 8:00am - 10:30am
• B2B Power Exchange
• Wishbone - West Loop
• Address: 1001 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago, IL 60607
• Fee: Non-members pay $ 30 which includes the cost of breakfast. Prepay by the Friday prior to the event and your price is $ 25. Members attend for free. For more information on membership fees and benefits, click http://www.b2bpowerexchange.com/fees.htm
• Please pre-register, because we try to limit attendance to 25 people per location.

B2B Power Exchange focuses on helping entrepreneurs, consultants and biz dev pros who sell to senior decision makers at companies with $ 10M or more in annual revenues. Our members focus on large, complex sales and we leverage our combined skills and executive contacts to expand our pipelines. Please pre-register, because we try to limit attendance to 25 people per location.

For locations and other information, please call 877.7.B2B.POWER or register online at http://www.b2bpowerexchange.com/application.asp

Agenda:
8:00 - 8:35am Registration and pre-meeting networking
8:35 - 8:40am Welcome, exchange business cards, order breakfast
8:40 - 9:55am Introductions including:
* Your elevator pitch
* A brief description of your services
* The sizes and types of companies you work with

* The titles of decision makers for your offering

* Types of companies you are interested in partnering with
* Specific requests
9:55 - 9:55am Sharing of local events that may be of interest to other members
9:55 - 10:30am Networking, lead exchange and appointment setting

For general information on the B2B Power Exchange, please visit http://www.b2bpowerexchange.com

Questions? Contact: Chris Pareja, info@b2bpowerexchange.com

• Tue. Oct 9th, 2007 @ 9:00am - 11:00am
• Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center
• Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce
• Address: 200 E. Randolph Street, Suite 2200
• Fee: $ 20 for Chamber Members, $ 30 for Non-Members
• Sign Up Online by 12pm on 10/8

In order for some businesses to grow, they need an infusion of capital. The type of capital depends on the entrepreneurs situation and the business needs. For some entrepreneurs, bank financing is the way to go. For other entrepreneurs, raising outside equity is the only way to go. Either way, it can be a challenge for most entrepreneurs to raise capital. Equity financing is often needed for a company to accelerate its growth and to get to the next level.

Learn from a panel of well-known Chicago investors what it takes to raise investor equity.

Topics discussed include:

• Mon. Oct 8th, 2007 @ 5:30am - 7:30am
• MoMo Chicago
• ThoughtWorks Offices
• Address: 200 E Randolph, 25th Floor, Chicago IL
• Fee: 0
• FREE but registration required (limited seating - so please register early)

An industry analysis of mobile financial services as they are today and a vision for the future. With mobile payment systems all advancing fairly quickly what does that mean for the consumer as well as the providers - do the carriers have a stake in this vision (as everywhere else in the mobile spectrum?
The two persons on our panel providing us insight into this exciting new area in mobile commerce are:

George Fasching, Product Leader at the Mobile/Wireless Centre of Excellence in Master-Card. Georg is based in London and drives the innovation and development of payment elated services via mobile/wireless means. Products like MasterCard PayPass and Master-Card RePower are some of the results. He has almost a decade of in-depth experience in the mobile telephony services industry.

Kevin Bailey, is a member of Motorola�s Corporate Technology Office CTO) Incubator Group. For the past few years, he has been focused on defining and delivering -commerce solutions. The technology incubator is a team of multi-disciplined, experienced professionals directed towards recognizing opportunities for growth from ideas and technologies generated within Motorola. Each project run out of the incubator group is much like a start up company and is provided with the leadership, resources, and capital to advance the technology and its connected eco-system to a position that can be graduated into a new or existing business.

Where: ThoughtWorks Inc,
200 E Randolph, 25th Floor,
Chicago, IL 60601
When: October 8th, Monday @
5:30pm

RSVP Required!

Email:
chapin@momochicago.com
kiran@momochicago.com,

• Thu. Oct 4th, 2007 @ 8:00am - 11:30am
• The Technology Executives Club
• Milwaukee Athletic Club
• Address: 758 N. Braodway, Milwaukee
• Fee: $ 85 - $ 125
• Call Celine Seaback 847-837-3900 x4

How secure is your organization? Are you sure? Explore the latest security technologies, infrastructure and policies designed to protect the 24-7, zero-perimeter enterprise:

Local IT executives will review top security concerns and strategies facing their companies: Keynote Panel
Enabling business through IT security
Steps to building a comprehensive Information Security Management System
Managing identity and access
Strategies for securing the network

Questions? Contact: Celine Seback 847-837-3900 x4

• Fri. Sep 28th, 2007 @ 7:00pm - Sat. Sep 29th, 2007 @ 5:00pm
• SilverlightDevCampChicago Wiki
• Clarity Consulting
• Address: 1 N Franklin Suite 3400 Chicago, IL 60606
• Fee: Free
• Add your name to the attendees list on the Wiki

SilverlightDevCampChicago is an upcoming gathering, inspired by BarCamp, to build Silverlight applications, It is organized by volunteers & Silverlight enthusiasts, with attendance free to all. It is the same weekend as Adobe MAX, but Adobe MAX costs $ 1,495. This is free to attend. Plus you can help plan it or lead sessions with a simple edit of the event wiki page.

While similar to iPhoneDevCamp this event is focused on a singular technology, we would like offer some diverse sessions like using PHP to generate Silverlight content, IronRuby/IronPython & the DLR or Moonlight on Linux.

Attendees will include web designers, developers, testers, all working together over the weekend to build Silverlight applications, share experiences, ask questions, and push the limits of web application design. If you are interested in Silverlight, but have not had time to learn, this is your chance to get up to speed. Plus you will be able network with other developers in the Chicago area who are interested in Silverlight.

In the barcamp spirit, this is a community event driven by developers around the area. If you have ideas for topics or you want to show off some Silverlight applications you have built, please add it to SilverlightDevCampChicagoSessions

Questions? Contact: silverlightdevcamp@gmail.com

• Wed. Sep 26th, 2007 @ 1:00am - 5:30pm
• The Technology Executives Club
• Union League Club
• Address: 65 W. Jackson Blvd.
• Fee: $ 125 - $ 150
• Call Celine Seabck 847-837-3900 x4

In this seminar we’ll explore how project managers and top IT executives budget and track key IT projects and assets. Starting with the original budget process and ending with the year end ROI and review. We’ll explore top strategies and techniques in the major processes of Budgeting, Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Balanced Scorecards & Project Tracking. Here’s what you’ll learn at this event:

Learn from a Keynote Panel of CIO’s and Senior Project Managers how they budget & track their IT investment using budgeting & portfolio management processes.
Top Trends in the Budget Process.
How IT executives use Portfolio Management to balance investments in their overall portfolio of projects.
The increasing importance of Asset Management and why top IT executives are increasing their investments in this process.
Using the Balanced Scorecard Framework for project tracking & measurement.
Best Practices in IT departments tracking their projects and measuring their ROI.

Questions? Contact: Celine Seaback 847-837-3900 x4

• Tue. Sep 25th, 2007 @ 5:30pm - 7:30pm
• Business Network Chicago
• Midtown Kitchen & Bar
• Address: 203 N. LaSalle (in the loop, just North of State of IL building)
• Fee: 17.00
• register online

Please join us for the next gathering of the BNC IT Group. This month Robert Harney will be our guest speaker. Robert is the president of RHS Telecom (www.rhstelecom.com). The presentation is called ‘Pay Close Attention to What is Behind the Curtain’. Robert will be talking about all the things you need to consider when choosing a telecommunications service for your company.

You will notice that with this event there are some differences: 1) it is an early evening/after work event, 2) it is scheduled to last 2 hours, 3) the first 30 minutes will be used for mingling and 4) there will be a cash bar. At 6:00 pm, we will have the 15 minute presentation from Robert Harney and then we will begin our speed networking table rotations.

All attendees will be charged a fee of $ 17.00 which covers the cost of some appetizers and the room. Because we will have a cash bar, you will be responsible for paying for your own drinks. The registration fee will be collected on line at http://sept07bncitgroup.eventbrite.com. Once you have paid the registration fee, you will receive an email confirming your RSVP.

RSVPs will be required in order to attend the event. Midtown Kitchen & Bar requires a guaranteed head count by Friday, Sept 21, at noon. Therefore, no reservations will be accepted after Friday, Sept 21st at 11:00am CST.

Space is limited so make your reservation early. Once all seats are filled, you must send me an email to have your name put on the wait list. If space opens up, you will be sent an email or I will call you to tell you how to submit your registration fee and receive your RSVP confirmation.

Please bring your business cards and/or hand bills which you can share with the other attendees when you move from table to table. An attendee list will be included in the handouts packet which is distributed to all attendees.

To contact me:
Call: 312-431-8335
Email: jpic333@hotmail.com

We actually had to turn people away at our last event. Our group is growing. I am starting out with 36 spaces this time. However, I expect that the space will be filled quickly so don’t wait until the last minute. Sign-up early to make sure you can attend our first evening networking event.

See you there,
Jean Pickering President The Tektite Group, LLC

• Fri. Sep 21st, 2007 @ 9:00am - 11:00am
• Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center
• Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce
• Address: 200 E. Randolph Street, Suite 2200
• Fee: $ 20 for Chamber Members, $ 30 for Non-Members
• Sign Up Online by 12pm on 9/20

Each of our businesses is truly unique in the competitive marketplace. The more clearly we understand this, the more clearly we communicate this, the better we will do.

Sales Success is rarely an accident. It is typically the result of wise planning, great communication, smart management, focused effort, and consistent patience. In this highly interactive and fast-paced session, you will:

• Thu. Sep 20th, 2007 @ 6:30pm - 10:00pm
• Silicon Prairie Social
• Mullens Bar and Grill
• Address: 3080 Warrenville Rd., Lisle, IL 60532
• Fee: Free
• RSVP Required

Silicon Prairie Social is a great opportunity to connect in an informal setting with likeminded individuals in technology; whether you are an upwardly mobile professional, an entrepreneur, an established service provider, or a VC. We welcome everyone; IT workers, e-commerce companies, Internet and Web 2.0 startups, mobile and mobile marketing, B2B service providers, and more.

The event will be held at Mullens Bar and Grill in Lisle immediately off of I-88 and Naperville Rd. Mullens is centrally located in the suburbs, and easy to get to from Chicago as well as the tech corridors of I-88, I-355, and I-90.

Questions? Contact: Tim Courtney - tim (at) siliconprairiesocial [d-o-t] com

• Tue. Sep 18th, 2007 @ 6:00pm - 8:30pm
• Society for Technical Communication (STC Chicago)
• National-Louis University, Lisle, IL
• Address: 850 Warrenville, Rd., The Public Forum Room, R145
• Fee: $ 25
• Register at www.stc-chicago.org

Do you need new ways to tackle client challenges? Are you pressured to do more with less? Are your resources limited? Learn how to address these issues — and more — by leveraging your professional connections with industry experts.

Speakers and Topics

• Managing Your Career in a Flat World
  Howard Campbell, ACT International
• Making Mobile Learning Work: Drive Use, Retention, and Effectiveness
  Tim Keelan, CCASTD
• Process Analysis: Group Facilitation and Consensus Decision-Making
  Mike Tillmans, CISPI
• Matching Volunteers with Needs in Associations
  Chris Hester, STC Chicago
• Meeting Facilitation: the Do’s and Don’ts
  Reggie Zekis Burin, CODIC
• Tips for Teams: Facilitating Techniques to Move Teams through Tough Times
  Don Kumler/Marilyn Carter, ODNC
• How to Use Questions Effectively and Adopt the Coach Approach
  Jim Accetta, CCF
• From Trainer to Professional Speaker: How to Grow a Successful Business
  Johnny Campbell, NSA

Eight speakers will make short presentations on a variety of industry-related topics. You’ll be able to participate in three 20-minute roundtable progressions, enjoy dinner with colleagues and friends, and take part in some of the best professional networking in Chicago — all in one evening.

Questions? Contact: program@stc-chicago.org

• Mon. Sep 10th, 2007 @ 8:00am - Wed. Sep 12th, 2007 @ 5:00pm
• Serena Software
• Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers
• Address: 301 East North Water Street. Chicago, Illinois 60611
• Fee: $ 1995 (or save $400 if register before 31 July 2007)
• Registration required (Hurry for early bird pricing!)

Learning about and implementing Agile development methodologies appropriate to your organization is at the top of most everybody’s list today. We would like to make that job a bit simpler and quicker for you. Join us for a two day conference and one day intensive training session on Agile.

The two day conference includes educational sessions by John Scumniotales, co-creator of the SCRUM Agile methodology and first ScrumMaster, and others, as well as sessions presented by real customers on how they have chosen to implement Agile in their organizations — including the challenges faced and how they overcame them.

Finally, there will be a one day intensive training session conducted by Agile gurus, providing in depth, actionable knowledge.

If you are thinking about Agile, this is a must-attend! Of course, you will not want to miss the networking opportunities either.

Register now at www.serena.com/xchange.

Questions? Contact: Katherine Wells kwells@serena.com 719-457-8814

• Wed. Aug 29th, 2007 @ 12:00pm - 2:00am
• Spigit
• 311 Ray St, Pleasanton, CA, 94566
• Address: 311 Ray St, Pleasanton, CA, 94566

spigit.com invites entrepreneurs, web developers, business professionals, bloggers, podcasters, video-casters and in general all idea innovators to come chow down at spigit’s office.
spigit is a platform that provides professionals the ability to showcase new ideas and innovations and in the process build their professional network. There are currently 45+ companies participating in the spigit.com market simulation engine and community feedback mechanism.

Questions? Contact: siddesh@spigit.com

• Thu. Aug 23rd, 2007 @ 9:00am - Fri. Aug 24th, 2007 @ 7:00pm
• Jay Pipes announced this here
• Brooklyn
• Address: Polytechnic University

Jay Pipes just posted about the new MySQL camp that will occur in NYC this August. Tickets from Chicago are under $ 200 round trip if you buy them soon.

Want to go? Please leave a comment below. I’m buying tickets soon, I’ll wait on finalizing on the flight dates for a week or so.

From Jay:

Book Your Tickets. MySQL Camp II is Coming on August 23-24

I just got off the phone with Carl Skelton from Polytechnic University and we have finalized the dates for the next camp. MySQL Camp II will be held on Thursday and Friday, August 23-24, in Brooklyn, New York. Polytechnic University has graciously offered to host the camp. More details to follow about the new camp website, places to stay around Polytechnic, and much more. But I wanted to give everyone a heads up. If MySQL Camp II is anything like MySQL Camp I, I expect it to be a breeding ground for new hacks, ideas, and of course, beer.

-jaw