November 20th, 2007
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
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November 17th, 2007
Agenda for Saturday, Nov 17, 2007, 3pm - 5pm
- Agile Web Development With Rails -the continued review.
- Google Maps & Rails Apps -integrating the two.
- Unstructured Hackfest - time to hack what we learn that day.
To participate in the hackfest, please install and test rails before the meeting. See you Saturday!
Questions? Contact: http://chicagoruby.org
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November 17th, 2007
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
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November 14th, 2007
The BNC Entrepreneur Group is for small business owners looking to expand their network for resources, information, and ideas for growing their business.
Meeting Agenda: After brief introductions by all attendees, guest entrepreneur B. Groth will be speaking on using NLP techniques in todays business environment followed by a Q & A session. As time permits there will be informal networking at beginning and end of meeting.
Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) is about communication, learning and change. With the outsourcing of services, decline in manufacturing and the changing global market place, it is imperative that entrepreneurs upgrade their communication skills to remain competitive. In todays interdisciplinary work place, the command of elegant soft skills are of key importance.
B. Groth became certified as NLP practitioner 18 years ago and now consciously applies NLP tools in his international real estate transactions & social engineering ventures. He is a widely sought-after multilingual motivational speaker & entrepreneur.
Deadline to register for the next luncheon is Monday, November 12, 12 noon or when room capacity has been filled. Cost is $ 15 prepaid which includes Lunch, Tax and Gratuity. Click here for more information or to register.
Questions? Contact: entrepreneur_group at bnchicago dot org or call Susan Barahia @312-506-5320
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November 9th, 2007
- 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
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November 8th, 2007
Join STC Chicago on November 8 for Brand Yourself Without Getting Burned: Know the Secrets to Finding the Right Brand for You at DePaul University’s Rolling Meadows campus.
Our speaker, Glory Borgeson, will help you discover the secrets to finding the right brand for you. Remember those nicknames from your school days? Just when you thought the time of being labeled by other people was over, you entered the workforce. And guess what? Many of those people label you as well.
The truth is, if you don’t brand yourself, someone else will; and the brand they choose for you probably won’t be the brand you want.
Learn how to find the brand that fits you and your career, whether you’re an executive or entrepreneur (or aspire to be either).
About the Speaker
Glory Borgeson is an executive, entrepreneurial, and corporate coach with over 20 years’ experience in the areas of finance, technology, system implementations, change management, small business, & leadership development. She is founder and president of Borgeson Consulting, Inc. Glory holds a B.A. degree from Augustana College and is a graduate of B/Coach Systems, LLC, a business coach training program. She is a member of the International Coach Federation and is a member of USA Today’s Small Business Panel.
Questions? Contact: www.stc-chicago.org
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November 8th, 2007
- Thu. Nov 8th, 2007 @ 8:30am - Fri. Nov 9th, 2007 @ 7:00am
- Blog World Expo
- Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority , 3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89109
- Address: tina@blogworldexpo.com
- Fee: $ 99
BlogWorld & New Media Expo is the first and only tradeshow, conference, and media event dedicated to promoting the dynamic industry of blogging and new media. If you are currently blogging, vlogging, podcasting, producing some other form of new media content, thinking about joining the exciting industry of new media or just want to know what this whole blogging phenomena is all about then you need to be at BlogWorld.
The inaugural event will take place in Las Vegas November 8th and 9th at the Las Vegas Convention Center with an exclusive corporate only conference November 7th.
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November 8th, 2007
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
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November 7th, 2007
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
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November 1st, 2007
- 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
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