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Tech 101 Workshop Series

9n6i4cu7gsu2o97onk970v4qq8@group.calendar.google.com — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 09:33:36 -0700

When: Fri Jul 31, 2009 9am to 11am CDT

Where: Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies 850 W Jackson Chicago, IL
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: This is a series of weekly 2 hr workshops is intended for people who learn best with hands-on exercises and in small workshop environments. We will have a maximum of 8 people per workshop. During the first hour of each workshop, we will discuss the technical issue, give step-by step instructions, and answer questions. The 2nd hour is hands-on so that you can set up and start using the technical issue which we just discussed. If you have or can borrow a laptop, you will get more out of the workshops, but they are NOT required.

MySQL Meetup: Presentation on Stored Procedures, Triggers, and Views

9n6i4cu7gsu2o97onk970v4qq8@group.calendar.google.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:12:06 -0700

When: Wed Jul 15, 2009 7pm to 9pm CDT

Where: Digital BootCamp, 1400 W Hubbard St, 2nd Fl, Chicago, IL 60622 (312) 633-3000
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: John A Mahady of Andrew Information Services will present his research and observations about the inner workings of MySQL's implementation of Stored Procedures, Triggers, and Views. We will discuss what a DBA or developer needs to know to successfully take advantage of these advanced features.

Website Design & Creation Workshop

9n6i4cu7gsu2o97onk970v4qq8@group.calendar.google.com — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:16:45 -0700

When: Thu Jul 23, 2009 8am to 4:30pm CDT

Where: Maui-Wowi Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies Conference Room 850 W Jackson Chicago, IL
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Attendees to this event will learn the factors to consider when creating/updating a website, how to create a website, how to register a domain name, & legal factors. If they stay for the entire day, they will walk away with a working website, a registered domain name, & an email account with their domain name. This workshop has a morning and afternoon session. The morning session is basically an interactive presentation and the afternoon session is hands on. The morning session is $65. If you stay for both sessions, the total cost is $100. The registration URL is: http://tinyurl.com/ttgwrkshop

WindyCityRails

9n6i4cu7gsu2o97onk970v4qq8@group.calendar.google.com — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:10:02 -0700

When: Sat Sep 12, 2009 8am to 5pm CDT

Where: Westin Chicago River North 320 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL 60654
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: WindyCityRails is an annual gathering for all who are passionate about Ruby on Rails. Developers, designers, entrepreneurs, and investors all find value in WindyCityRails. Follow on Twitter at http://twitter.com/windycityrails.

SaaS University Conference

9n6i4cu7gsu2o97onk970v4qq8@group.calendar.google.com — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:49:32 -0700

When: Tue Jun 30, 2009 7:30am to Tue Jun 30, 2009 11:30pm CDT

Where: Hotel Sax 333 N. Dearborn St. Chicago, IL 60610
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: SOFTLETTER, the leading source of business insights and data analysis for software developers and publishers, announced today that its groundbreaking SaaS University Conference will be held June 30 through July 2 at the Hotel Sax in Chicago. The SaaS University Conference is recognized as the most comprehensive program in the industry and as a knowledgebase on successfully launching and running a Software as a Service firm and/or transitioning to Software as a Service from a licensed model. The conference also provides a much sought after opportunity for executives in this industry to network and share ideas and experiences.

Launch Your IT Career with CIO Hall of Fame member Patty Morrison

9n6i4cu7gsu2o97onk970v4qq8@group.calendar.google.com — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:19:44 -0700

When: Thu Jul 9, 2009 6pm to Thu Jul 9, 2009 7pm CDT

Where: Northwestern University - Chicago campus Wieboldt Hall, Room 408 339 East Chicago Avenue Chicago, IL
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Patty Morrison, member of the CIO Hall of Fame and former Chief Information Officer for Motorola, Office Depot, Inc., Quaker Oats and GE Industrial Systems, will discuss growth areas in the IT industry and methods for a successful transition into an IT career. Light refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the public. Reservations are required and can be made at http://scs.northwestern.edu/events/

How to Love Networking - For Career and Business Builders

9n6i4cu7gsu2o97onk970v4qq8@group.calendar.google.com — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 17:02:43 -0700

When: Mon Jun 29, 2009 5pm to Mon Jun 29, 2009 7:30pm CDT

Where: Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffee & Smoothies 850 W Jackson Chicago, IL
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Learn a shift in mindset, a broadened understanding of what networking is, and 10 tips to increase your comfort and confidence. Learn to network as a natural extension of who you are and what you love to do. Register Online at: http://networkingworkshop.eventbrite.com

TekWorking Seminar & Networking Event

9n6i4cu7gsu2o97onk970v4qq8@group.calendar.google.com — Tue, 26 May 2009 18:49:21 -0700

When: Wed Jun 17, 2009 4:30pm to Wed Jun 17, 2009 7:30pm CDT

Where: Marcello's Father & Sons Restaurant, 645 North Ave., Chicago
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: During the 2 hour seminar, you will learn how to develop a winning Tekworking strategy, how to effectively use LinkedIn Groups and Applications, how to get more quality introductions, and the advantages of LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and other social networking sites. We will open the room for networking after this seminar. There will be appetizers and a cash bar. Presenters - Adam Citron is the President of Nortic Consulting, Inc., which is a local marketing-oriented website design and search engine marketing firm. - Steve Fretzin is the President of NetworkingMonkey.com, which is currently the #1 resource for finding and posting networking events in the Chicagoland area. For more information and to sign up, go to www.tekworking.com.

STC Chicago Networking Event in West Loop

9n6i4cu7gsu2o97onk970v4qq8@group.calendar.google.com — Tue, 26 May 2009 10:59:45 -0700

When: Wed Jun 10, 2009 5:30pm to Wed Jun 10, 2009 7:30pm CDT

Where: Allstar Sports Bar, 555 W. Madison St., Chicago, IL
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Join us on Wednesday, June 10, for a special networking event in the West Loop. If you are looking for something in particular (looking for a job? looking for a writer?) or just want to expand your circle of contacts, consider coming to this event. You'll meet technical communicators, web designers, content managers, and marketing specialists. We'll have a variety of networking activities, a bountiful buffet, cash bar, and door prizes. When: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. (Note the early start time -- the buffet will be open until 7:30) About the Meeting A buffet of hot and cold appetizers (along with non-alcohol beverages) is included with your registration, and there is a cash bar. Registration deadline: 8 p.m. Friday, June 5, 2009. For advance, prepaid registration, we are offering a special one-time rate of $30 a person for everyone. Register today at http://www.stc-chicago.org

June 2009, BNC IT Networking Luncheon

9n6i4cu7gsu2o97onk970v4qq8@group.calendar.google.com — Mon, 25 May 2009 09:16:50 -0700

When: Mon Jun 15, 2009 11:45am to 1:30pm CDT

Where: Buca di Beppo 521 N Rush Chicago, IL 60611
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Monthly speed networking event sponsored by the Business Network Chicago IT Group. The intended audience is IT professionals and people who want to network with IT Professionals. Sign up at: http://june09-bnc-it-event.eventbrite.com

Workshop: Website Design & Creation

9n6i4cu7gsu2o97onk970v4qq8@group.calendar.google.com — Mon, 25 May 2009 09:13:28 -0700

When: Fri Jun 19, 2009 8am to 4:39pm CDT

Where: ITA TechNexus 200 S Wacker, Ste 1500 Chicago, IL 60606
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: This workshop is design to teach you how to design and create a website. Come to learn what to to and walk away with a working website. Sign up at: http://june09websiteworkshop.eventbrite.com/

West Suburban Chicago PHP Meetup

9n6i4cu7gsu2o97onk970v4qq8@group.calendar.google.com — Fri, 22 May 2009 05:22:15 -0700

When: Thu Jun 4, 2009 7pm to 9pm CDT

Where: Panera Bread 25 Rice Lake Square Wheaton, IL 60187
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Mike Creuzer (@creuzerm on Twitter) will be doing a presentation on Bayesian spam filtering! Every day, more than 1000 messages end up in my spam mailbox, and only one or two actually make it to my inbox every couple days. Things weren't that good ten years ago -- what changed? A few years ago, Bayes' theorem revolutionized spam filtering by monitoring the probability that each word in a message is a sign that it's spam. This was a revolution! Spam numbers dropped almost overnight! Mike's going to explain the math behind this technique in terms everyone can understand (right, Mike?), and you'll come away with a new tool to fight all kinds of spam, whether in email, on a contact form, or in blog comments. RSVP at http://php.meetup.com/381/calendar/10364972/ Be sure to visit our website/blog at suburbanchicagophp.org!

HD EXPO

9n6i4cu7gsu2o97onk970v4qq8@group.calendar.google.com — Wed, 20 May 2009 14:47:16 -0700

When: Thu Jun 11, 2009 11am to Thu Jun 11, 2009 7pm CDT

Where: Navy Pier in Chicago
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: In the Midwest for the Midwest. Execute your creative vision and sharpen your skills with high-return education, networking and an exhibition floor featuring the most anticipated tools and technologies available for content creators. The only show of its kind in the region, HD EXPO serves the entire community of content creators with attention to advertising production, independent filmmaking, post production and broadcasting. Online registration is FREE. On-site is $125. http://hdexpo.net/june/index.html

Analytics Best Practices: Using Clouds

9n6i4cu7gsu2o97onk970v4qq8@group.calendar.google.com — Fri, 08 May 2009 09:16:19 -0700

When: Mon Jun 22, 2009 8am to 5pm CDT

Where: Chicago Marriott O'Hare Hotel 8535 West Higgins Road Chicago, IL 60631
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Using clouds to provide scalable and on-demand analytics. Discussion of what is new about clouds, the options available, how to structure predictive analytic projects, and opportunities and perils that exist. For more information http://opendatagroup.com/courses.htm

AITP Region 5 Technology Conference

9n6i4cu7gsu2o97onk970v4qq8@group.calendar.google.com — Sat, 02 May 2009 18:42:05 -0700

When: Thu May 14, 2009 8am to Fri May 15, 2009 12:39am CDT

Where: Sheridan Chicago Northwest, 3400 W Euclid Ave, Arlington Hts, IL 60005
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: See www.aitpchicago.com for full conference program and to register. 2 Days of technology presentations including 2 training sessions, 10 breakout session on technology topics, CIO Panel on using innovation to get out of the recession and a luncheon with Terry Savage as keynote speaker

May 2009, BNC IT Networking Luncheon

9n6i4cu7gsu2o97onk970v4qq8@group.calendar.google.com — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:40:07 -0700

When: Tue May 19, 2009 11:45am to 2:30pm CDT

Where: Buca di Beppo 521 N Rush St Chicago, IL
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Monthly networking event for IT professionals and people interested in networking with IT professionals. Find out more at this URL: http://may09-bnc-it-event.eventbrite.com

Democratizing Marketing for Entrepreneur

9n6i4cu7gsu2o97onk970v4qq8@group.calendar.google.com — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:52:52 -0700

When: Thu May 14, 2009 7:30am to 10am CDT

Where: Wachovia Securities 222 S Riverside Plaza, Ste 300 Chicago, IL
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: At this networking and workshop event you will learn how to use social media tools to reach your customers, generate more leads, improve your SEO, and get people talking about your company which leads to more paying customers. Use this URL to find out more: http://tinyurl.com/c3zfch

Using Cause-Related Marketing & Social Media to Build Your Brand

9n6i4cu7gsu2o97onk970v4qq8@group.calendar.google.com — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:20:00 -0700

When: Thu May 28, 2009 7:30am to 10am CDT

Where: Wachovia Securities 222 South Riverside Plaza, Ste 300 Chicago, IL
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Come to this workshop to learn about the latest tools for cause-related marketing & social media, and how to use them! Find Out More....: http://tinyurl.com/daxo9r

CMS Expo Learning & Business Conference

9n6i4cu7gsu2o97onk970v4qq8@group.calendar.google.com — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:22:52 -0700

When: Thu Apr 30, 2009 7:30am to 9:54am CDT

Where: Hotel Orrington, Evanston, IL 60201
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Come learn from CMS professionals who are here to give you what you truly need to know on many of the top CMS solutions around. At this year's CMS Expo, we are featuring CMS training on Joomla, Drupal, Alfresco and - just added - Plone CMS Solutions. You'll be happy to know, CMS Expo's got nearly fifty (48 to be exact) expert instructors from the CMS Community, here to share with you all the ins and outs you need to know - the good, bad and the ugly - what you really need to learn what's truly relevant, save time and get things done. Choose your favorite CMS and spend the entire two days immersed in CMS training on one of the Core CMSs such as Joomla, Drupal or Alfresco; or feel free to "jump tracks" to get exposure to other CMS solutions, extensions, modules and foundational sessions.

WindyCityRails

9n6i4cu7gsu2o97onk970v4qq8@group.calendar.google.com — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 10:00:44 -0700

When: Sat Sep 12, 2009 8am to 6pm CDT

Where: Westin Chicago River North 320 North Dearborn Street Chicago, IL 60654
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: WindyCityRails is an annual gathering for all who are passionate about Ruby on Rails. Developers, designers, entrepreneurs, and investors all find value in WindyCityRails.

Free Qt QuickStart Seminar

9n6i4cu7gsu2o97onk970v4qq8@group.calendar.google.com — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 09:44:16 -0700

When: Thu Apr 30, 2009 9am to 2pm CDT

Where: Doubletree Chicago Oak Brook 1909 Spring Rd. Oak Brook, IL 60523
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Industry-leading companies such as Skype, Google, Adobe, and Lucasfilm rely on Qt for high-performance, cross-platform, rich-client application development. Qt enables them, and five thousand other companies, to future-proof their development effort, accelerate innovation, shorten time to market and increase revenues. Want to know how? Join Qt Software & Integrated Computer Solutions at our free event in Chicago on April 30th! Register here: http://www.ics.com/learning/seminars/

Chicago Product Show and Tell

9n6i4cu7gsu2o97onk970v4qq8@group.calendar.google.com — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:03:11 -0700

When: Thu Apr 23, 2009 7:30pm to 8:30pm CDT

Where: 2444 N. Clark Chicago, IL
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: An event where you show and learn about products that you love, make and use. Learn how to tell a great story about products, and discover what makes products successful.

Personal Power Tools: Listening, Conflict Management, and Negotiating Skills

9n6i4cu7gsu2o97onk970v4qq8@group.calendar.google.com — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 22:22:54 -0700

When: Fri Apr 17, 2009 8:30am to 4:15pm CDT

Where: Carleton Hotel, 1100 Pleasant Street, Oak Park, IL 60302
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: This one-day workshop is aimed at helping you work more effectively with your colleagues and clients. Even if you are great at getting the software and widgets to work, you may still get frustrated at times with communication malfunctions with colleagues and clients. Whether a seasoned corporate player or a newbie, you will learn how to respond with improved skills in listening, managing conflict, and negotiating. Listening: Become more adept at hearing what people are saying and not saying through words and body language; responding appropriately as a listener; and identifying where and how we fail as listeners and unintentionally discourage interaction. Managing Conflict: Use CORE techniques to prevent conflict and follow a five-step process for resolving conflict. Negotiating: Identify your personal style and evaluate its best use in various situations; employ collaboration to achieve a higher level of professionalism. Become the hub of your work team, the one others go to when the project needs guidance and direction. Be the person everyone wants on their team and on their project. Registration Rate: Members, $75; Alliance members, $100; Non-members, $125 Light breakfast, lunch, and refreshments served. Carleton Hotel of Oak Park One block from Metra and CTA trains http://www.carletonhotel.com Register today at www.stc-chicago.org

The Value of Emotional Intelligence for Entrepreneurs

9n6i4cu7gsu2o97onk970v4qq8@group.calendar.google.com — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:03:48 -0700

When: Tue Apr 14, 2009 6pm to Tue Apr 14, 2009 8pm CDT

Where: Mid-America Club, Aon Center, 200 E. Randolph, 80th Floor, Chicago
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Emotional intelligence is the key attribute that separates great leaders from good leaders in our global and dynamic workforce. Discover how the power of emotions influence nearly everything you do, from your individual performance to your ability to impact others. Keynote Speaker: - Izzy Justice, CEO, EQmentor (www.eqmentor.com) Chicago Entrepreneur Panel: - Troy Henikoff, CEO, OneWed.com - Rick Mazursky, Principal, The Executives Profit (www.theexecutivesprofit.com) - Julia Stamberger, President, GoPicnic (www.gopicnic.com) Panel Moderator: - John Dallas, CEO, Hillview Partners Network (www.hillviewpartners.com) Sign up at http://www.efactor.com/p/events/id=79

Ultimate Foreclosure Workshop

9n6i4cu7gsu2o97onk970v4qq8@group.calendar.google.com — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 14:29:03 -0700

When: Fri Mar 27, 2009 8am to 12:30pm CDT

Where: 980 N. Michigan Avenue, Ste 900 Chicago, IL 60611
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: It is being projected that the foreclosure market will continue to increase in the upcoming months. Although this is an unfortunate situation for those that are losing their homes, it is an awesome opportunity for those in the position to acquire real estate. Never in the history of real estate have we seen such! The Next Group of Millionaires Will Be Made In This Market...Ask yourself, Will You Be One Of Them? Learn everything you need to know, attend the upcoming 3-day "Ultimate Hands-On" real estate event: March 27-29.