Pipes Output http://pipes.yahoo.com/pipes/pipe.info?_id=Fml6L8AP3RGfnqQ8EpPZnA Fri, 06 Feb 2015 09:04:58 +0000 http://pipes.yahoo.com/pipes/ http://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=NW92ajNzbDlnMmRsOXZlcTY5MW1tMzBzaTQgOW42aTRjdTdnc3Uybzk3b25rOTcwdjRxcThAZw When: Fri Dec 12, 2014 7pm to 8:30pm  CST<br /> <br />Where: 2120 S. Jefferson Street, Pilsen, Chicago, IL 60616 <br />Event Status: confirmed <br />Event Description: Redmoon Winter Pageant 2014Where: Redmoon: 2120 S. Jefferson Street, Pilsen, Chicago, IL 60616When: 10 Weekend Performances: December 12-21, 2014A Family-friendly Tradition Like No Other!Set on a massive glacier, the 2014 Winter Pageant celebrates the exploration of grand love and honors the four seasons of the human heart.This poetic new production features a cast of more than 40 performers that includes fantastic aerialists, internationally-acclaimed break dancers and a teen choir plus beautiful handmade puppets and costumes and a live original score performed by a one-man/10-instrument band.2 Weekends Only!Friday, December 12th and December 19th: 7pmSaturday, December 13th and December 20th: 1pm and 5pmSunday, December 14 and December 21st: 1pm and 5pmOrder Tickets: Redmoon.org or 312-850-8440 x123Adults: $25 Children 3+: $15Come early and participate in an art activity or learn a song or dance that youll perform in the show.After the show, families are invited up onto the glacier to meet the cast and crew, and to learn more about the puppets objects used in the production.Redmoon.org calendar@windybits.com http://www.google.com/calendar/feeds/9n6i4cu7gsu2o97onk970v4qq8%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic/5ovj3sl9g2dl9veq691mm30si4 Sun, 16 Nov 2014 23:49:24 +0000 http://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=NWxtOW11bzBiYWJvamN0dm9sYTQyNDJyYW8gOW42aTRjdTdnc3Uybzk3b25rOTcwdjRxcThAZw When: Thu Nov 20, 2014 6:30pm to 8:30pm  CST<br /> <br />Where: General Assembly @ 1871 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, 12th Floor Chicago, IL 60654 <br />Event Status: confirmed <br />Event Description: To attend, RSVP here: http://bit.ly/chi_startupThis free class is an orientation to help newcomers to the startup scene get acquainted with the exciting world of tech in Chicago. We will give you the inside scoop on key events/meetups to attend, people, companies, VCs, blogs, incubators, programs, hot issues, and more.This class will be led by Troy Henikoff, the Managing Director of TechStars Chicago. Troy was the CEO and Co-founder of Excelerate which became TechStars Chicago in 2013. Additionally he helps manage the FireStarter Fund, teaches Entrepreneurship at Northwestern University, is a Faculty Coach for University of Chicago / Booths New Venture Challenge, is on the board of the Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center and an advisor to Hyde Park Angels. His last 25 years have been spent starting, running and advising early stage technology companies including SurePayroll, OneWed, Amacai and Jellyvision.To attend, RSVP here: http://bit.ly/chi_startup calendar@windybits.com http://www.google.com/calendar/feeds/9n6i4cu7gsu2o97onk970v4qq8%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic/5lm9muo0babojctvola4242rao Sat, 25 Oct 2014 04:45:34 +0000 http://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=aWZ0NTVndXJsbzNjYThubG1pZ3VxdWxuMDAgOW42aTRjdTdnc3Uybzk3b25rOTcwdjRxcThAZw When: Thu Nov 13, 2014 6pm to 8pm  CST<br /> <br />Where: 111 W. Washington St. #500. Chicago, Illinois <br />Event Status: confirmed <br />Event Description: Breaking through the clutter has never been more of a challenge for businesses than it is today. So how does a company create an identity that represents their brand AND stands out from others? Join Digital Professional Institute for a panel discussion and Q/A on how to properly generate your brand persona, connect with an audience and promote your business.Panelists Include:Najja Howard is the Public Relations Manager for Citibanks West Region. In this capacity Najja provides external and internal support for the Retail Bank in the Illinois, Texas, California and Nevada markets. Currently Najja serves as the Executive Director of ColorComm, a professional membership organization for mid to senior level women of color in communications. She is also an adjunct professor at Columbia College. Most recently, she served as a board member of the Public Relations Society of America Chicago Young Professionals Network. Najja Howard received her bachelors in Corporate Communications from Northern Illinois University and masters degree in Corporate Communications /Public Relations from Georgetown University.Prash Sabharwal is a digital strategist at Golin helping companies such as Unilever and McDonalds tell their stories online. He is passionate about transformative power of experiences and has developed immersive events for festivals such as Chicago Ideas Week and Learnapalooza. An avid ukulele player and programming hobbyist, he finds joy in creating and sharing with others.Sarah Pinho is an independent public relations consultant based in Chicago. Her clients hail from many industries, from mobile marketing technology to ag tech to food delivery to fashion to the arts and include graduates from the nations leading accelerators, such as Y Combinator. Having built from the ground up a division catering to foreign companies entering the Chinese market for a Beijing communications firm, Sarah continually seeks out clients that foster an entrepreneurial culture. A Boston native, Sarah has worked in communications for NGOs in DC and New York, commercial real estate in Boston, an agency and then a restaurant in Beijing, and now all kinds of companies, tech and otherwise, throughout North America. Sarahs sweet spot is right where innovation and strategy intersect. Follow her at @SarahPinho or connect at www.linkedin.com/in/sarahpinho/.Alex Kemmler works as head of marketing at Hale Devices, Inc. in Chicago. Hes been working on consumer research, marketing and branding since 2007, as a management consultant and entrepreneur. He studied Economics, art and music technology at Northwestern University, and since 2010 has worked building his own business and with Hale Devices out of 1871 and Catalyze Chicago.RSVP! http://www.digitalprofessionalinstitute.com/event/audience-engagement-brand-awareness/ calendar@windybits.com http://www.google.com/calendar/feeds/9n6i4cu7gsu2o97onk970v4qq8%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic/ift55gurlo3ca8nlmiguquln00 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 15:53:59 +0000 http://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=NWZ1dHY2dXFpZjJoNWdpc29tMXNnaGE0cW8gOW42aTRjdTdnc3Uybzk3b25rOTcwdjRxcThAZw When: Wed Nov 5, 2014 6pm to 7pm  CST<br /> <br />Where: 111 W. Washington St. #500. Chicago, IL 60602 <br />Event Status: confirmed <br />Event Description: The new digital economy is creating millions of jobs and endless opportunities that countless start-ups are taking advantage of. Do you want to be part of it?Join the Digital Professional Institute as we discuss how to step out of a traditional business role and join a startup! Well talk about everything you need to know from choosing the right company, to understanding their needs and roles, to figuring out what you ACTUALLY have to offer them. Well also talk about the non-glamorous side of things that folks forget about when picturing billion dollar valuations.Avi Levine, the Executive Director of the Digital Professional Institute, will be leading the discussion and answering anything and everything you want to know. Avi began his career working at a multi-billion dollar consulting firm advising multi-billion dollar corporations. After a few years in private equity, he made the leap to founding his own consumer tech business and hasnt looked backed. Hes worked with over a dozen start-ups in the past few years as a leader, board member, advisor, operator, sales/marketing manager and everything in between and will be sharing his insights on how to make the leap from corporate to start-upif you dare.Avi Levine is the Executive Director of the Digital Professional Institute, a leading provider of short course professional training (boot camps) in Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing and Web &amp; Mobile Programming. He is an entrepreneur and adviser to early stage companies and has worked with businesses both in education and technology on strategy, finance, budgeting, sales/marketing and new product development. His previous venture, PhilterIt.com, was a revolutionary email productivity tool. Prior to getting his MBA at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Avi spent three years as a private equity investor at Versa Capital Management and two years as a management consultant. calendar@windybits.com http://www.google.com/calendar/feeds/9n6i4cu7gsu2o97onk970v4qq8%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic/5futv6uqif2h5gisom1sgha4qo Wed, 22 Oct 2014 14:07:52 +0000 http://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=NHI1cjFvOGViZXZlOWVrMDF2bHVpdGZjOWcgOW42aTRjdTdnc3Uybzk3b25rOTcwdjRxcThAZw When: Thu Nov 6, 2014 6pm to 8pm  CST<br /> <br />Where: 111 West Washington St. #500 <br />Event Status: confirmed <br />Event Description: Join the Digital Professional Institute and Jason Abrahams, Director of Marketing for Rightsize Facility Performance, for a workshop that will teach you about custom content marketing and the strategic role it should take in your business.Custom doesnt mean difficult; it means explicitly understanding the customers and where they are in the journey, and then tailoring the content to meet their needs.This workshop is perfect for small business owners, entrepreneurs and marketing professionals looking to strengthen their marketing strategy, promote their business across new mediums, or just develop a better understanding of why custom content is the future of marketing.By the end of the workshop you will be able to:Understand the shift in marketing to digital channels and toolsDescribe specific and actionable custom content ideas at different points in the customer journeyArticulate how different types of companies can leverage custom content to strategically align with sales and customer growth goalsJason Abrahams is the Director of Marketing for Rightsize Facility Performance, a turnkey office interiors and facility services firm in Chicago. Jason is charged with developing and executing the Rightsizes brand strategy and implementation, as well as business development, throughout the U.S. Prior to joining Rightsize, Jason oversaw marketing strategy development and execution, including major rebranding efforts, at Club Colors, a brand management and promotional products agency, and National Gift Card, a leading supplier of gift card solutions for the incentive industry. Jason holds a BBA from University of Miami (FL) and a MBA from DePaul University Kellstadt Graduate School of Business. calendar@windybits.com http://www.google.com/calendar/feeds/9n6i4cu7gsu2o97onk970v4qq8%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic/4r5r1o8ebeve9ek01vluitfc9g Tue, 14 Oct 2014 16:43:59 +0000 http://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=MXJndjljYXAzNDQ3MzlrOWw4OWVkMDR2MWMgOW42aTRjdTdnc3Uybzk3b25rOTcwdjRxcThAZw When: Wed Oct 22, 2014 6pm to Wed Oct 22, 2014 7:30pm  CDT<br /> <br />Where: Tribeca Flashpoint Academy 111 W. Washington Street #500 Chicago, IL 60602 <br />Event Status: confirmed <br />Event Description: An introduction to the world of web-service Tech startups and the lean startup methodology. These days web development talent is in high demand and therefore expensive. Join Elance City Manager, Kyle Joseph, for a how-to for the cost conscious entrepreneur. Well talk about expanding your initial idea and asking open-ended questions, understanding your customers true pain, validating a potential web-based solution, and obtaining your first paying customer. Best of all, how you can do this all for free!Topics Include:- Open-ended question interviews- Market-driven Design Process- Free tools to proof and pre-sell your product- And More!-About the Instructor:Kyle Jospeh is passionate about entrepreneurship and partnered with Elance in mid 2013 to help infuse over $80,000 into the Chicagoland startup community. Kyle is the Founder of ShopGab (www.shopgab.com), a graduate of and advisor at the Founder Institute (www.fi.co) startup accelerator, a member of the 1871 (www.1871.com) startup space, and an active advocate of the Chicago startup community. In February of 2014 Kyle began building momentum to open Foodseum, Chicagos first nonprofit food museum. Foodseum combines his tech-startup knowledge and love of food to offer a truly unique experience for visitors to learn about, celebrate and be inspired by food. calendar@windybits.com http://www.google.com/calendar/feeds/9n6i4cu7gsu2o97onk970v4qq8%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic/1rgv9cap344739k9l89ed04v1c Tue, 07 Oct 2014 15:54:06 +0000 http://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=OHNrdDg3OGwybHE2bGZrcHYzYnJkcmVkczggOW42aTRjdTdnc3Uybzk3b25rOTcwdjRxcThAZw When: Wed Oct 15, 2014 5:30pm to 5:31pm  CDT<br /> <br />Where: TechNexus Clubhouse, Conference Rooms A/B, 200 South Wacker Drive, 15th Floor, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL <br />Event Status: confirmed <br />Event Description: iBeacon continues its momentum of revolutionizing the retail experience and how we shop. This meetup will also showcase a demo of an iBeacon/BLE based platform iConnect. It is the solution to 360 mobile marketing for business, leveraging an enterprise-grade beacon platform.There will be FOOD and Drinks thanks to our sponsors. Register your name today http://www.meetup.com/Connect_Mobile_Web_and_More/events/208299242/ calendar@windybits.com http://www.google.com/calendar/feeds/9n6i4cu7gsu2o97onk970v4qq8%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic/8skt878l2lq6lfkpv3brdreds8 Mon, 06 Oct 2014 10:21:35 +0000 http://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=NnVrbXJ2OTJiMG1mMWNkNHVyN2w4NGVlMG8gOW42aTRjdTdnc3Uybzk3b25rOTcwdjRxcThAZw When: Thu Oct 23, 2014 6pm to Thu Oct 23, 2014 8pm  CDT<br /> <br />Where: 111 West Washington #500 Chicago, IL 60602 United States <br />Event Status: confirmed <br />Event Description: Whether you&#39;re looking for a job, or hoping to bring in new employees for your business, sometimes the search is enough to make you lose your mind! Luckily, the process doesn&#39;t have to be as hard as it seems. Join Digital Professional Institute as they welcome four career, recruiting, and talent specialists for an evening discussion session and Q/A that takes an in-depth look into what you need to know about working in Chicago.Panelist Bios:Adam Robinson co-founded Hireology with the mission to help growing companies make better hiring decisions through data and better technology. Previously, Adam was the co-founder and CEO of illuma, a leader in high-volume recruitment outsourcing solutions, and the creator of the Ionix Hiring System, a full suite of interview and assessment tools. Adam is passionate about entrepreneurship, donating time to a number of organizations that support the entrepreneurial cause. He has served in multiple leadership roles for Entrepreneurs Organization, a global network of over 10,000 business owners. Adam is also on the Board of Advisors for DePaul University&#39;s Coleman Entrepreneurship Center, where he serves as both a resource and speaker for this top-ranked Entrepreneurship program.Cindi Cervone Carlson is a Senior Vice President for Challenger, Gray &amp; Christmas, Inc. Cindi is responsible for developing, delivering and implementing a dynamic, world-class organization dedicated to delivering outplacement consulting, training, support and executive coaching. She has successfully managed many large outplacement projects and national account programs. She is skilled in the training of networking techniques and spends a majority of her time helping in transition human resource professionals through their job search. Cindi also acts as a conduit between HR professionals and Challenger, Gray &amp; Christmas, linking CGC to key executives across the country. She has created the Challenger List, a weekly listing of HR job openings in all areas of the countryAmy Wolcott is a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Sprout Social, where she supports design, product, and technical recruiting efforts. Prior to Sprout, Amy recruited top-tier talent at leading staffing firms in Chicago, including Objective Paradigm and Adecco. She received her B.S. in Business Human Resources from Ohio State University and PHR Certification from DePaul University. Follow her at @amywrecruiter.Erin Schreiber has love for all creative and digital ventures! As a Sr. Recruiter for Vitamin T she places digital creative and digital marketing talent at companies and ad agencies across Chicagoland. On top of that, she has a strong background in visual art and digital marketing. From large corporations to small startups and everything in between, Erin definitely knows what it takes to get hired in today&#39;s Chicago! calendar@windybits.com http://www.google.com/calendar/feeds/9n6i4cu7gsu2o97onk970v4qq8%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic/6ukmrv92b0mf1cd4ur7l84ee0o Thu, 02 Oct 2014 17:19:58 +0000 http://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=cWc3ajcyODFvOXNsYW1jNzhxa2RlNjN1NDggOW42aTRjdTdnc3Uybzk3b25rOTcwdjRxcThAZw When: Thu Oct 9, 2014 7pm to 9pm  CDT<br /> <br />Where: Tribeca Flashpoint Academy 111 W Washington St. #500 Chicago, IL 60602 <br />Event Status: confirmed <br />Event Description: Despite being one of the oldest forms of online communication, email is still the leading way to directly interact with your customer base and audience. Having a proper grasp of email marketing allows you to customize messages and develop specific content based on your customers needs, which can help to draw in more business and keep audiences engaged and informed. Join Digital Professional Institute and the Small Business Advocacy Council as they welcome Jason Abrahams, the director of marketing for Rightsize Facility Performance, who will discuss how to utilize the powerful tool of email marketing.Topics Include:Differentiating between types of marketing emails and how to use them for developing a comprehensive email marketing strategyUtilizing best practices when creating and growing email distribution listsExecuting optimized email campaigns for customer segmentation, metrics, analytics, and testingCreating engaging and compelling emails for your customersRSVP Here!http://www.eventbrite.com/e/making-the-most-of-email-marketing-tickets-13159090193?aff=eorgAbout the Instructor:Jason Abrahams is the Director of Marketing for Rightsize Facility Performance, a turnkey office interiors and facility services firm in Chicago.Jason is charged with developing and executing the Rightsizes brand strategy and implementation, as well as business development, throughout the U.S. He oversees a team of internal and external resources who are focused on executing both digital and traditional marketing tactics to drive customer base growth, digital conversions, and overall brand development.Prior to joining Rightsize, Jason oversaw marketing strategy development and execution, including major rebranding efforts, at Club Colors, a brand management and promotional products agency, and National Gift Card, a leading supplier of gift card solutions for the incentive industry. He has also held marketing, sales, and business development positions at KemperSports/KemperLesnik and THG Sports. Jason holds a BBA from University of Miami (FL) and a MBA from DePaul University Kellstadt Graduate School of Business. calendar@windybits.com http://www.google.com/calendar/feeds/9n6i4cu7gsu2o97onk970v4qq8%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic/qg7j7281o9slamc78qkde63u48 Wed, 17 Sep 2014 14:15:51 +0000 http://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=bmN0Z2RmMnNmNm9tcjR1NmFib3QzbDFlYzggOW42aTRjdTdnc3Uybzk3b25rOTcwdjRxcThAZw When: Sat Oct 18, 2014 1pm to 2:30pm  CDT<br /> <br />Where: 2120 S Jefferson St Chicago, IL 60616 <br />Event Status: confirmed <br />Event Description: Redmoon SkelebrationAbout SkelebrationWhere: Redmoon, 2120 S. Jefferson St.When: October 18-26 at 1pm, 4pm, and 7pmRedmoon&#39;s 2nd annual Halloween event designed for families at a dream-like playground where their imagination, creativity, and sense of adventure are encouraged. Expect interactive experiences, surprising machines, live music, snacks, and art making.This fall, Redmoons family event Skelebration, which debuted with great success last year, returns for its second annual installment of experiential exploration running over two weekends, October 18-19 and 25-26. Families are invited into its otherworldly playground inside its Pilsen home (2120 S. Jefferson Street) for a re-invention of the seasonal rituals of Halloween. Directed by Kasey Foster under conceptual direction by Redmoon Producing Artistic Director Frank Maugeri, Redmoon promises an all-new array of multisensory delights, including:Redmoons Celestial SwingThe UFO CarouseRedmoons Cartoon Adventure .Families picnics in The Man Made LagoonThe premier of Redmoons newest food service device The Pastry WheelAnd much more...Audiences can enter Skelebration at staggered entrance times as follows:October 18-26 Saturdays at 1 pm, 4 pm and 7 pm Sundays at 1 pm and 4 pmAdults tickets are $20 (age 18+), youth tickets are $12 (aged 4-17) and children are free (age 3 and under). Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. Tickets are available in advance online at redmoon.org/box-office or by calling 312-850-8440 ext. 123. Tickets will also be available at the door, subject to availability.https://twitter.com/redmoontheaterhttps://www.facebook.com/redmoontheaterhttp://www.redmoon.org/blog calendar@windybits.com http://www.google.com/calendar/feeds/9n6i4cu7gsu2o97onk970v4qq8%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic/nctgdf2sf6omr4u6abot3l1ec8 Wed, 10 Sep 2014 16:40:04 +0000 http://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=amo5anZ1dGgzb2NwdWtvZmE5Z2kyczI5b28gOW42aTRjdTdnc3Uybzk3b25rOTcwdjRxcThAZw When: Sat Oct 27, 2012 9am to Sat Oct 27, 2012 10:20pm  CDT<br /> <br />Where: The Palmer House Hilton 17 East Monroe Street Chicago, Illinois, 60603 <br />Event Status: confirmed <br />Event Description: http://www.sans.org/info/114227SANS returns to the Palmer House in downtown Chicago - our campus for SANS Chicago 2012 on October 27-November 5. We are bringing seven of our top-rated courses, including our new and cutting-edge courses, Security 579: Virtualization and Private Cloud Security, Security 642: Advanced Web App Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking, and Forensics 508: Advanced Computer Forensic Analysis and Incident Response. These are just three of your choices, and our list below is sure to include a course for your training needs. Taught by SANS top instructors, this event offers an opportunity to learn, network, and practice career-boosting hands-on skills in a more intimate setting. Register by September 26 to receive a $250 tuition fee discount!Complete your SANS training experience with a GIAC certification attempt; put the skills you&#39;ll learn to practical use and join more than 42,500 GIAC certified professionals who make the infosec industry safe. Visit the GIAC Certifications Roadmap page for more information and to register for your certification attempt today.SANS Technology Institute LogoEarn your Master&#39;s Degree at SANS Technology Institute (STI). Take classes in Information Security Management (MSISM) or Engineering (MSISE). Click here for the downloadable application form. Apply today!For the second year our campus is the Palmer House Hilton Hotel. Last year&#39;s attendees enjoyed this wonderful 140-year-old hotel that has undergone renovations to enhance the spectacular decor. A special discounted rate of $219 S/D will be honored based on space availability. Government per diem rooms are available with proper ID; you will need to call reservations and ask for the SANS government rate. These rates include high speed Internet in your room and are only available through October 5, 2012.Travelers to this city find that downtown Chicago is friendly, clean, and safe; and people that you meet want you to share their love of their city! A downtown hotel provides easy access to Lake Michigan in all its grandeur where you can stroll Millennium and Grant Parks to see incredible sculpture and gardens. You are close to the Art Institute of Chicago and Macy&#39;s on State Street; and you are just blocks from the Magnificent Mile, Water Tower Place, The Shops of Northbridge, and The 900 Shops. Of course there is much, much more with the following attractions also being close to the hotel: Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium and Field Museum, and all the great dining, theater, symphony, and opera that comes with a major US city.When you attend SANS Chicago 2012, you will see the SANS promise in action - what you learn in the classroom, you will be able to use immediately upon returning to the office. Here&#39;s what some of our alumni have to say about their experience: Sec401 is the perfect way to dive right into the very basic yet crucial parts of security. A must for anyone running a network or series of networks. - Ralph Maravola, NES Associates The Cloud security class (SEC524) provided the right amount of information and real-world framework for assessing security and risks in the Cloud. - Mike Britton, Alliance Data This course ( SEC579) allows you to see the inner workings of a virtualized environment beyond what you will when studying for the VCP. - Ray Ellington, American Board of Family Medicine It&#39;s hard to really say something that will properly convey the amount of mental growth I&#39;ve experienced this week (FOR508). - Travis Farral, XTO EnergySo let your colleagues and friends know about SANS Chicago 2012. Take a first-hand look at why SANS is the most trusted source in computer security research, training, and certification - register today! We look forward to seeing you all in Chicago.http://www.sans.org/info/114227 calendar@windybits.com http://www.google.com/calendar/feeds/9n6i4cu7gsu2o97onk970v4qq8%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic/jj9jvuth3ocpukofa9gi2s29oo Tue, 25 Sep 2012 14:21:52 +0000 http://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=ODRkbTc3N2s4MDB2aWgyM3VxdTdyOWdtZG8gOW42aTRjdTdnc3Uybzk3b25rOTcwdjRxcThAZw When: Thu Oct 18, 2012 9am to 10:30am  CDT<br /> <br />Where: Microsoft Offices, 3025 Highland Pkwy, Downers Grove, IL <br />Event Status: confirmed <br />Event Description: Learn about the frameworks the developer community is buzzing about.Have you ever worked on a website that displayed data dynamically? Are you tired of putting HTML markup inside Javascript?Chances are youve looked into using whats known as an MV* framework. These kinds of frameworks aim to reduce the effort to bind Javascript and JSON data to the users screen. Numerous JavaScript frameworks have emerged that simplify development of client-side user-interfaces. Our little smackdown will help you decide which of these great options best suit your need to build fast, responsive apps: Knockout, Angular and Ember.How do they differ? Which one holds up best under real world stresses? Well compare and contrast these frameworks and rank them against our criteria in building a client-side heavy application that updates its data in real time. Even if you already have a favorite, its always cool to see what the other frameworks can do.Register now at goo.gl/lCqYG.This event is complimentary. calendar@windybits.com http://www.google.com/calendar/feeds/9n6i4cu7gsu2o97onk970v4qq8%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic/84dm777k800vih23uqu7r9gmdo Wed, 19 Sep 2012 19:08:19 +0000 http://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=ZDllcThnaDRnamdkdDQxdXRybjNhYWd1dG8gOW42aTRjdTdnc3Uybzk3b25rOTcwdjRxcThAZw When: Wed Oct 3, 2012 12am to 3am  CDT<br /> <br />Where: 1871 222 West Merchandise Mart Plaza #1212, Chicago, IL <br />Event Status: confirmed <br />Event Description: These four teams will each have 10 minutes to present how they used Lean Startup principles and the Customer Development process to create validated learning for their business model. Then each team will face 5 minutes of questions from the audience via GoSoapBox, before our distinguished judges ask a final round of questions. calendar@windybits.com http://www.google.com/calendar/feeds/9n6i4cu7gsu2o97onk970v4qq8%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic/d9eq8gh4gjgdt41utrn3aaguto Tue, 18 Sep 2012 15:17:22 +0000 http://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=Z21vMXU4NGtxaGd0Nm41cDZpNTI4Zm9tMmcgOW42aTRjdTdnc3Uybzk3b25rOTcwdjRxcThAZw When: Thu Sep 27, 2012 6:30pm to Thu Sep 27, 2012 9pm  CDT<br /> <br />Where: Workbridge Associates Suite 1330 10 South La Salle Street, Chicago, IL <br />Event Status: confirmed <br />Event Description: Introduction to Mobile Application Security Assessments calendar@windybits.com http://www.google.com/calendar/feeds/9n6i4cu7gsu2o97onk970v4qq8%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic/gmo1u84kqhgt6n5p6i528fom2g Fri, 14 Sep 2012 15:35:37 +0000 http://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=ZjhubHBwbjF2Y3JwYmwzaXZ1azhwaWVuZTggOW42aTRjdTdnc3Uybzk3b25rOTcwdjRxcThAZw When: Thu Sep 13, 2012 8am to 11:45am  CDT<br /> <br />Where: The Westin Lombard Yorktown Center 70 Yorktown Center Lombard, Illinois 60148 <br />Event Status: confirmed <br />Event Description: The Small Business Success Tour 2012 was created for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and sales and marketing leaders who want real, actionable strategies, tips, and best practices for launching and growing their small businesses. At this event, attendees will learn how to: Use lifecycle marketing to thrive, not just survive Drive higher customer referral traffic tomorrow Calculate and optimize the lifetime value of their customers Create a constant flow of new customers who are ready to buy Build a healthy and responsive database Get the right message, to the right person, at the right timeAdmission is free and attendees will also have the opportunity to trade ideas, network, and mingle with other like-minded, tech-savvy entrepreneurs within their local business community during an optional lunch and post-event networking time.For more information, please visit: http://www.infusionsoft.com/successtour-smallbiz calendar@windybits.com http://www.google.com/calendar/feeds/9n6i4cu7gsu2o97onk970v4qq8%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic/f8nlppn1vcrpbl3ivuk8piene8 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 17:36:23 +0000 http://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=dWtyNzF2ZmtsYjF1YTY5N2lsOTV1OG1iMjAgOW42aTRjdTdnc3Uybzk3b25rOTcwdjRxcThAZw When: Wed Mar 16, 2011 6:30pm to Wed Mar 16, 2011 8:30pm  CDT<br /> <br />Where: 10 South LaSalle St. Suite 3230 Chicago, IL 60603 <br />Event Status: confirmed <br />Event Description: The founders of the Cake Foundation will presenting and taking questions from the community. calendar@windybits.com http://www.google.com/calendar/feeds/9n6i4cu7gsu2o97onk970v4qq8%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic/ukr71vfklb1ua697il95u8mb20 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 20:45:58 +0000 http://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=NTc1NmdjNGpucHA3MGluOGNxZHAwajQ5ZGcgOW42aTRjdTdnc3Uybzk3b25rOTcwdjRxcThAZw When: Tue Mar 8, 2011 5:30pm to Tue Mar 8, 2011 7:30pm  CST<br /> <br />Where: Obtiva Chicago: 566 West Adams, Suite 400, Chicago <br />Event Status: confirmed <br />Event Description: Its HERE...and your testing will never be the same... Noel Rappin&#39;s new book, &quot;Rails Test Prescriptions,&quot; is hot off the presses, literally, and Obtiva celebrates with an book signing party. Join us, in congratulating Noel and checking out his new book that&#39;s already generating lots of positive buzz. This is a great reason to celebrate! See you on the 8th. calendar@windybits.com http://www.google.com/calendar/feeds/9n6i4cu7gsu2o97onk970v4qq8%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic/5756gc4jnpp70in8cqdp0j49dg Fri, 04 Mar 2011 18:27:46 +0000 http://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=a284azEyczAxdG1rbmUyajhxZm4xYjE4dGcgOW42aTRjdTdnc3Uybzk3b25rOTcwdjRxcThAZw When: Mon Mar 7, 2011 8:30am to Tue Mar 8, 2011 1:09am  CST<br /> <br />Where: Sheraton Hotel &amp;amp; Towers 301 East North Water St. Chicago, Illinois <br />Event Status: confirmed <br />Event Description: DrupalCon is an international event that brings together the people who use, develop, design, and support the Drupal platform. DrupalCon Chicago 2011 will feature dozens of curated sessions and panels from some of the most influential people and brightest minds within the Drupal community and beyond, as well as countless opportunities for networking, sprints, informal conversations, and more. Topics will include design and user experience, coding and development, implementation and configuration, Drupal theming, business and strategy, and open source community. DrupalCon Chicago will feature content targeted at Web designers, developers, evaluators, and site administrators. When: March 7-10, 2011 calendar@windybits.com http://www.google.com/calendar/feeds/9n6i4cu7gsu2o97onk970v4qq8%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic/ko8k12s01tmkne2j8qfn1b18tg Tue, 15 Feb 2011 23:05:31 +0000 http://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=OGI1Z3BsYW43cGtidXY2aDA5dmdldmJncDQgOW42aTRjdTdnc3Uybzk3b25rOTcwdjRxcThAZw When: Tue Mar 8, 2011 12:11am to 1:47am  CST<br /> <br />Where: Sheraton Hotel &amp;amp; Towers 301 East North Water St. Chicago, Illinois <br />Event Status: confirmed <br />Event Description: DrupalCon is an international event that brings together the people who use, develop, design, and support the Drupal platform. DrupalCon Chicago 2011 will feature dozens of curated sessions and panels from some of the most influential people and brightest minds within the Drupal community and beyond, as well as countless opportunities for networking, sprints, informal conversations, and more. Topics will include design and user experience, coding and development, implementation and configuration, Drupal theming, business and strategy, and open source community. DrupalCon Chicago will feature content targeted at Web designers, developers, evaluators, and site administrators. calendar@windybits.com http://www.google.com/calendar/feeds/9n6i4cu7gsu2o97onk970v4qq8%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic/8b5gplan7pkbuv6h09vgevbgp4 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 23:00:05 +0000 http://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=bWVoNmgwcG5zbWI4NGh0M3I1djdsZTQ5bDQgOW42aTRjdTdnc3Uybzk3b25rOTcwdjRxcThAZw When: Wed Mar 30, 2011 8am to 5pm  CDT<br /> <br />Where: The Spertus Institute 610 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL <br />Event Status: confirmed <br />Event Description: Bricks + Mobile 2011 is a one-day educational conference on retail and mobile commerce that will address the following: - In-Store Engagement - Mobile Loyalty/CRM - Mobile Payment - Mobile Measurement &amp; Analytics - Social Mobile Commerce - Security and Privacy Issues calendar@windybits.com http://www.google.com/calendar/feeds/9n6i4cu7gsu2o97onk970v4qq8%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic/meh6h0pnsmb84ht3r5v7le49l4 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:49:29 +0000 http://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=M3FwNTRvdnRjYmp1a2czOWI1czV0M2VpcmcgOW42aTRjdTdnc3Uybzk3b25rOTcwdjRxcThAZw When: Thu Mar 10, 2011 9am to Thu Mar 10, 2011 6pm  CST<br /> <br />Where: Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers 301 East North Water Street, Chicago, IL <br />Event Status: confirmed <br />Event Description: DrupalCon is an international event that brings together the people who use, develop, design, and support the Drupal platform. DrupalCon Chicago 2011 will feature dozens of curated sessions and panels from some of the most influential people and brightest minds within the Drupal community and beyond, as well as countless opportunities for networking, code sprints, informal conversations, and more. calendar@windybits.com http://www.google.com/calendar/feeds/9n6i4cu7gsu2o97onk970v4qq8%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic/3qp54ovtcbjukg39b5s5t3eirg Tue, 26 Oct 2010 17:13:50 +0000 http://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=dm8yaGMydjk2dWR2ZDN0NmFzaTlpMWRpcGMgOW42aTRjdTdnc3Uybzk3b25rOTcwdjRxcThAZw When: Tue Mar 8, 2011 9am to Tue Mar 8, 2011 6pm  CST<br /> <br />Where: Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers 301 East North Water Street, Chicago, IL <br />Event Status: confirmed <br />Event Description: DrupalCon is an international event that brings together the people who use, develop, design, and support the Drupal platform. DrupalCon Chicago 2011 will feature dozens of curated sessions and panels from some of the most influential people and brightest minds within the Drupal community and beyond, as well as countless opportunities for networking, code sprints, informal conversations, and more. calendar@windybits.com http://www.google.com/calendar/feeds/9n6i4cu7gsu2o97onk970v4qq8%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic/vo2hc2v96udvd3t6asi9i1dipc Tue, 26 Oct 2010 17:12:39 +0000 http://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=bHYxcTF1YzNzbDdvbTNhZHN0cmhzYWZpbjQgOW42aTRjdTdnc3Uybzk3b25rOTcwdjRxcThAZw When: Wed Mar 9, 2011 9am to Wed Mar 9, 2011 6pm  CST<br /> <br />Where: Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers 301 East North Water Street, Chicago, IL <br />Event Status: confirmed <br />Event Description: DrupalCon is an international event that brings together the people who use, develop, design, and support the Drupal platform. DrupalCon Chicago 2011 will feature dozens of curated sessions and panels from some of the most influential people and brightest minds within the Drupal community and beyond, as well as countless opportunities for networking, code sprints, informal conversations, and more. calendar@windybits.com http://www.google.com/calendar/feeds/9n6i4cu7gsu2o97onk970v4qq8%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic/lv1q1uc3sl7om3adstrhsafin4 Tue, 26 Oct 2010 17:11:14 +0000 http://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=bDBnNDk3ZWRtZDcwZHI3bnR0amsybTNtODQgOW42aTRjdTdnc3Uybzk3b25rOTcwdjRxcThAZw When: Mon Mar 7, 2011 12am to 4:39pm  CST<br /> <br />Where: Sheraton Chicago Hotel &amp;amp; Towers 301 East North Water Street, Chicago <br />Event Status: confirmed <br />Event Description: DrupalCon is an international event that brings together the people who use, develop, design, and support the Drupal platform. DrupalCon Chicago 2011 will feature dozens of curated sessions and panels from some of the most influential people and brightest minds within the Drupal community and beyond, as well as countless opportunities for networking, code sprints, informal conversations, and more. calendar@windybits.com http://www.google.com/calendar/feeds/9n6i4cu7gsu2o97onk970v4qq8%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic/l0g497edmd70dr7nttjk2m3m84 Tue, 26 Oct 2010 17:08:20 +0000 http://feeds.illinoistech.org/~r/ITA-AllUpcomingCommunityEvents/~3/gEDY4VQhVJs/11604 <div style="width:100px;background:none repeat scroll 0pt 0pt rgb(255, 255, 255);border:1px solid rgb(207, 207, 208);font-size:0pt;line-height:0pt;margin-right:7px;padding:6px;float:left;" class="image"><img src="http://www.illinoistech.org/FileTreeAjaxHandler.axd?filesystem=mainFilesystem&action=download&file="/></div><div style="margin-bottom:12px;float:right;background:none repeat scroll 0pt 0pt rgb(255, 255, 255);border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);margin-right:0px;padding:5px 16px 11px;width:20%;" class="eventInfo"><div class="infoLine" style="padding-bottom:10px;padding-top:5px;color:#999999;font-size:11px !important;line-height:15px;"><div class="datetime" style="color:#666666;font-size:11px;margin:10px 0;">Tuesday, June 17, 2014<br><span class="time" style="color:#666666;font-size:11px;">8:00 AM - 5:00 PM</span></div><span class="location" style="color:#999999;font-size:11px !important;line-height:15px;">Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, 2233 South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Chicago, IL</span></div><span style="background-color:rgb(255, 216, 0);font-weight:bold;float:left;font-size:15px;padding:3px 5px 3px 6px;" class="regToEventArea eventButton"><a rel="nofollow" style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);padding:0pt 15px;text-decoration:none;cursor:pointer;outline:medium none;line-height:25px;" id="altSubscribeFormOpener">Register</a></span><div class="right" style="float:left;padding-left:10px;margin-top:15px;"><a rel="nofollow" class="iCal" style="font-size:12px;background:url('http://www.illinoistech.org/images/ical-ico.gif') no-repeat scroll left top transparent;padding-left:17px;text-decoration:none;">iCal</a></div></div><div style="padding-bottom:5px;padding-top:10px;width:100%;" class="longDescription"><span>Whether you're a marketer, analyst, web designer, or you’re involved in generating results and revenues from your company's website, there's one skill that's no longer optional; it's required. It's Conversion Rate Optimization - the art and science of converting more traffic into clicks, inquiries, and paying customers. And when done right, your sales, revenues and profits go up - even without increasing website traffic! Come discover why over 900 leading companies send their marketing teams, web designers and executives to Conversion Conference. Join international experts, leading authors, and your colleagues in two days of interactive learning focused exclusively on increasing website conversion rates. At Conversion Conference, you'll learn the latest techniques in A/B and multivariate testing, website data analysis, landing page design and layout, usability and optimization for mobile, tablets and paid search campaigns. You’ll leave with practical ideas you can immediately use to improve your marketing effectiveness.</span></div><img height="1" width="1" alt=""/> Edmafe Eclavea http://www.illinoistech.org/event.aspx/11604 http://feeds.illinoistech.org/~r/ITA-AllUpcomingCommunityEvents/~3/MSNKq6VqbTg/11661 <div style="width:100px;background:none repeat scroll 0pt 0pt rgb(255, 255, 255);border:1px solid rgb(207, 207, 208);font-size:0pt;line-height:0pt;margin-right:7px;padding:6px;float:left;" class="image"><img src="http://www.illinoistech.org/FileTreeAjaxHandler.axd?filesystem=mainFilesystem&action=download&file="/></div><div style="margin-bottom:12px;float:right;background:none repeat scroll 0pt 0pt rgb(255, 255, 255);border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);margin-right:0px;padding:5px 16px 11px;width:20%;" class="eventInfo"><div class="infoLine" style="padding-bottom:10px;padding-top:5px;color:#999999;font-size:11px !important;line-height:15px;"><div class="datetime" style="color:#666666;font-size:11px;margin:10px 0;">Monday, April 28, 2014<br><span class="time" style="color:#666666;font-size:11px;">9:00 AM - 5:00 PM</span></div><span class="location" style="color:#999999;font-size:11px !important;line-height:15px;">JW Marriot, 151 W Adams, Chicago, IL</span></div><span style="background-color:rgb(255, 216, 0);font-weight:bold;float:left;font-size:15px;padding:3px 5px 3px 6px;" class="regToEventArea eventButton"><a rel="nofollow" style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);padding:0pt 15px;text-decoration:none;cursor:pointer;outline:medium none;line-height:25px;" id="altSubscribeFormOpener">Register</a></span><div class="right" style="float:left;padding-left:10px;margin-top:15px;"><a rel="nofollow" class="iCal" style="font-size:12px;background:url('http://www.illinoistech.org/images/ical-ico.gif') no-repeat scroll left top transparent;padding-left:17px;text-decoration:none;">iCal</a></div></div><div style="padding-bottom:5px;padding-top:10px;width:100%;" class="longDescription"><span>Full-Day Training - Disciplines and Methodologies: Immerse yourself in the foundations of real-world process improvement. Learn to apply the underlying concepts and principles of proven disciplines and methodologies from the leading experts in the field. Our best-in-class instructors are internationally recognized subject-matter authorities. Spend a day with the experts and immerse yourself in the foundations of real-world process improvement. Our training courses are specifically designed for forward thinking Business and Technology Professionals interested in learning and applying the most current ideologies, strategies, disciplines and methodologies to their specific business environment. Business Process Management Training Courses: BPM101 Organizational Change Management Process Modeling, Analysis &amp; Design: As Is, To Be Advanced Facilitation Skills Process Measurement &amp; Metrics Process Modeling with BPMN Establishing Business Process Governance &amp; Centers of Excellence Process Modeling, Analysis, and Design: A Learning Lab Requirements Gathering and Analysis for Agile Modernizing Requirements Gathering Decision Management and Business Rules 101 Business Architecture Training Courses: BA101 Building a Business Architecture Practice-Based Business Architecture Business Architecture/IT Architecture Alignment Service Oriented Architecture Training Courses: SOA 101 SOA for Architects Service Oriented Integration Designing Service Oriented Solutions Plus: BPMInstitute.org's CBPMP certification exam (Certified Business Process Management Professional(SM) BrainStorm Connect Mixer - a casual and fun networking event. </span></div><img height="1" width="1" alt=""/> Julia Wilkin http://www.illinoistech.org/event.aspx/11661 http://feeds.illinoistech.org/~r/ITA-AllUpcomingCommunityEvents/~3/1Bf4nbmhEkE/11665 <div style="width:100px;background:none repeat scroll 0pt 0pt rgb(255, 255, 255);border:1px solid rgb(207, 207, 208);font-size:0pt;line-height:0pt;margin-right:7px;padding:6px;float:left;" class="image"><img src="http://www.illinoistech.org/FileTreeAjaxHandler.axd?filesystem=mainFilesystem&action=download&file="/></div><div style="margin-bottom:12px;float:right;background:none repeat scroll 0pt 0pt rgb(255, 255, 255);border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);margin-right:0px;padding:5px 16px 11px;width:20%;" class="eventInfo"><div class="infoLine" style="padding-bottom:10px;padding-top:5px;color:#999999;font-size:11px !important;line-height:15px;"><div class="datetime" style="color:#666666;font-size:11px;margin:10px 0;">Tuesday, April 15, 2014<br><span class="time" style="color:#666666;font-size:11px;">11:00 AM - 2:30 PM</span></div><span class="location" style="color:#999999;font-size:11px !important;line-height:15px;">St. Louis, MO</span></div><span style="background-color:rgb(255, 216, 0);font-weight:bold;float:left;font-size:15px;padding:3px 5px 3px 6px;" class="regToEventArea eventButton"><a rel="nofollow" style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);padding:0pt 15px;text-decoration:none;cursor:pointer;outline:medium none;line-height:25px;" id="altSubscribeFormOpener">Register</a></span><div class="right" style="float:left;padding-left:10px;margin-top:15px;"><a rel="nofollow" class="iCal" style="font-size:12px;background:url('http://www.illinoistech.org/images/ical-ico.gif') no-repeat scroll left top transparent;padding-left:17px;text-decoration:none;">iCal</a></div></div><div style="padding-bottom:5px;padding-top:10px;width:100%;" class="longDescription"><span>Designed for busy HR professionals like you, in just a few hours you’ll earn HRCI Credits and discover how onboarding and employee engagement can be the springboard to a highly productive and happy workforce. You'll meet a panel of HR experts from local companies who will share real-life successes deploying employee engagement best practices. You'll learn how they were able to build better employee experiences at every level. Seats are limited so register now for this FREE seminar!</span></div><img height="1" width="1" alt=""/> Maria Raketic http://www.illinoistech.org/event.aspx/11665 http://feeds.illinoistech.org/~r/ITA-AllUpcomingCommunityEvents/~3/V_plNhaA3OE/11675 <div style="width:100px;background:none repeat scroll 0pt 0pt rgb(255, 255, 255);border:1px solid rgb(207, 207, 208);font-size:0pt;line-height:0pt;margin-right:7px;padding:6px;float:left;" class="image"><img src="http://www.illinoistech.org/FileTreeAjaxHandler.axd?filesystem=mainFilesystem&action=download&file="/></div><div style="margin-bottom:12px;float:right;background:none repeat scroll 0pt 0pt rgb(255, 255, 255);border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);margin-right:0px;padding:5px 16px 11px;width:20%;" class="eventInfo"><div class="infoLine" style="padding-bottom:10px;padding-top:5px;color:#999999;font-size:11px !important;line-height:15px;"><div class="datetime" style="color:#666666;font-size:11px;margin:10px 0;">Thursday, March 20, 2014<br><span class="time" style="color:#666666;font-size:11px;">5:30 - 9:00 PM</span></div><span class="location" style="color:#999999;font-size:11px !important;line-height:15px;">ITA @ TechNexus 20 N Wacker, Suite 1200</span></div><span style="background-color:rgb(255, 216, 0);font-weight:bold;float:left;font-size:15px;padding:3px 5px 3px 6px;" class="regToEventArea eventButton"><a rel="nofollow" style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);padding:0pt 15px;text-decoration:none;cursor:pointer;outline:medium none;line-height:25px;" id="altSubscribeFormOpener">Register</a></span><div class="right" style="float:left;padding-left:10px;margin-top:15px;"><a rel="nofollow" class="iCal" style="font-size:12px;background:url('http://www.illinoistech.org/images/ical-ico.gif') no-repeat scroll left top transparent;padding-left:17px;text-decoration:none;">iCal</a></div></div><div style="padding-bottom:5px;padding-top:10px;width:100%;" class="longDescription"><span>Cloud is great in theory - but what does it look like in action? Join us for talks, unpanel and discussions about projects and teams already using cloud. As always, the unconference is vendor-neutral. As a community, we hope to create a fun and open environment to educate and discuss cloud computing. We keep vendor sales pitches to a minimum by giving the audience 'red cards' - if you don't like what the speakers are saying send them off! Theme: "Cloud in Action" Interested in submitting a topic for a Lightning Talk or unpanel discussion? Want to sponsor the beer or pizza? Get in touch with margaret dot walker at cohesiveFT dot com</span></div><img height="1" width="1" alt=""/> Margaret Walker http://www.illinoistech.org/event.aspx/11675 http://feeds.illinoistech.org/~r/ITA-AllUpcomingCommunityEvents/~3/M4C2iLp7nb8/11686 <div style="width:100px;background:none repeat scroll 0pt 0pt rgb(255, 255, 255);border:1px solid rgb(207, 207, 208);font-size:0pt;line-height:0pt;margin-right:7px;padding:6px;float:left;" class="image"><img src="http://www.illinoistech.org/FileTreeAjaxHandler.axd?filesystem=mainFilesystem&action=download&file="/></div><div style="margin-bottom:12px;float:right;background:none repeat scroll 0pt 0pt rgb(255, 255, 255);border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);margin-right:0px;padding:5px 16px 11px;width:20%;" class="eventInfo"><div class="infoLine" style="padding-bottom:10px;padding-top:5px;color:#999999;font-size:11px !important;line-height:15px;"><div class="datetime" style="color:#666666;font-size:11px;margin:10px 0;">Monday, March 10, 2014<br><span class="time" style="color:#666666;font-size:11px;">8:30 - 10:00 AM</span></div><span class="location" style="color:#999999;font-size:11px !important;line-height:15px;">ITA @ TechNexus 20 N Wacker, Suite 1200 (Conference Room A/B/C)</span></div><span style="background-color:rgb(255, 216, 0);font-weight:bold;float:left;font-size:15px;padding:3px 5px 3px 6px;" class="regToEventArea eventButton"><a rel="nofollow" style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);padding:0pt 15px;text-decoration:none;cursor:pointer;outline:medium none;line-height:25px;" id="altSubscribeFormOpener">Register</a></span><div class="right" style="float:left;padding-left:10px;margin-top:15px;"><a rel="nofollow" class="iCal" style="font-size:12px;background:url('http://www.illinoistech.org/images/ical-ico.gif') no-repeat scroll left top transparent;padding-left:17px;text-decoration:none;">iCal</a></div></div><div style="padding-bottom:5px;padding-top:10px;width:100%;" class="longDescription"><span>Join ITA in partnership with <a rel="nofollow">CompTIA</a> and <a rel="nofollow">TechVoice</a> at a panel discussion which will cover the following legislative issue: patent reform, immigration reform, cyber security and tax reform.<br><br>Panelists include:<br><ul><li>Andrew Hoog, CEO, viaForensics</li><li>Elizabeth Hyman, Vice President, Public Advocacy, CompTIA</li><li>Jonathan Pasky, Principal &amp; CEO, Pasky IP</li><li>Jonathan Williams, Director of State Government Affairs, Intel Corporation</li></ul><p>8:30 am - 9:00am - Networking<br>9:00am - 10:30 am - Panel discussion</p><p>This event is sponsored by <b><a rel="nofollow">Google</a></b> and is free to ITA Members/$15 Non-members<br></p></span></div><img height="1" width="1" alt=""/> habansky http://www.illinoistech.org/event.aspx/11686 http://feeds.illinoistech.org/~r/ITA-AllUpcomingCommunityEvents/~3/pN5gJIqgg2c/11658 <div style="width:100px;background:none repeat scroll 0pt 0pt rgb(255, 255, 255);border:1px solid rgb(207, 207, 208);font-size:0pt;line-height:0pt;margin-right:7px;padding:6px;float:left;" class="image"><img src="http://www.illinoistech.org/FileTreeAjaxHandler.axd?filesystem=mainFilesystem&action=download&file="/></div><div style="margin-bottom:12px;float:right;background:none repeat scroll 0pt 0pt rgb(255, 255, 255);border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);margin-right:0px;padding:5px 16px 11px;width:20%;" class="eventInfo"><div class="infoLine" style="padding-bottom:10px;padding-top:5px;color:#999999;font-size:11px !important;line-height:15px;"><div class="datetime" style="color:#666666;font-size:11px;margin:10px 0;">Thursday, March 6, 2014<br><span class="time" style="color:#666666;font-size:11px;">6:00 - 8:00 PM</span></div><span class="location" style="color:#999999;font-size:11px !important;line-height:15px;"></span></div><span style="background-color:rgb(255, 216, 0);font-weight:bold;float:left;font-size:15px;padding:3px 5px 3px 6px;" class="regToEventArea eventButton"><a rel="nofollow" style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);padding:0pt 15px;text-decoration:none;cursor:pointer;outline:medium none;line-height:25px;" id="altSubscribeFormOpener">Register</a></span><div class="right" style="float:left;padding-left:10px;margin-top:15px;"><a rel="nofollow" class="iCal" style="font-size:12px;background:url('http://www.illinoistech.org/images/ical-ico.gif') no-repeat scroll left top transparent;padding-left:17px;text-decoration:none;">iCal</a></div></div><div style="padding-bottom:5px;padding-top:10px;width:100%;" class="longDescription"><span><div><img><br></div><div><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;">Join us for our first of three CFO Leadership Forums this year. This forum, sponsored by <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.edwardswildman.com/">Edwards Wildman</a>, is exclusively for CFOs from growth-stage tech companies. The event is a seated dinner with an open format where executives can discuss current issues, network, debate and get inspired by others.</span><br> <span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;"></span><br> <span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;">Details:</span><br> <span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;">Thursday, March 6th, 6:00-8:00 p.m.</span><br> <span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;">Seated dinner</span><br> <span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;">Cost: FREE</span><br> <span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;"></span><br> <span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;">Leadership Forums fill up fast, so register early to guarantee your seat!</span><br> <span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;"></span><br> <span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;">ITA Leadership Forums are closed group events where executives can collaborate, advise and network with peers.</span><br> <span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;"></span><br> <span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;">This event is open to both ITA members and non-members.</span><br> <span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;"></span><br> <b><font size="2" face="Arial">If you are a CFO and have interest in attending or would like to hear about sponsorship&nbsp;opportunities, please contact Meghan Bradley at </font><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(4, 46, 238);"><u>meghan@illinoistech.org</u></span><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;">.</span>&nbsp;</b><br></div></span></div><img height="1" width="1" alt=""/> Michelle Cox http://www.illinoistech.org/event.aspx/11658 http://feeds.illinoistech.org/~r/ITA-AllUpcomingCommunityEvents/~3/UjzqA-HdDXU/11137 <div style="width:100px;background:none repeat scroll 0pt 0pt rgb(255, 255, 255);border:1px solid rgb(207, 207, 208);font-size:0pt;line-height:0pt;margin-right:7px;padding:6px;float:left;" class="image"><img src="http://www.illinoistech.org/FileTreeAjaxHandler.axd?filesystem=mainFilesystem&action=download&file="/></div><div style="margin-bottom:12px;float:right;background:none repeat scroll 0pt 0pt rgb(255, 255, 255);border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);margin-right:0px;padding:5px 16px 11px;width:20%;" class="eventInfo"><div class="infoLine" style="padding-bottom:10px;padding-top:5px;color:#999999;font-size:11px !important;line-height:15px;"><div class="datetime" style="color:#666666;font-size:11px;margin:10px 0;">Wednesday, March 5, 2014<br><span class="time" style="color:#666666;font-size:11px;">10:00 AM - 2:00 PM</span></div><span class="location" style="color:#999999;font-size:11px !important;line-height:15px;">SIU Student Center Ballrooms</span></div><span style="background-color:rgb(255, 216, 0);font-weight:bold;float:left;font-size:15px;padding:3px 5px 3px 6px;" class="regToEventArea eventButton"><a rel="nofollow" style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);padding:0pt 15px;text-decoration:none;cursor:pointer;outline:medium none;line-height:25px;" id="altSubscribeFormOpener">Register</a></span><div class="right" style="float:left;padding-left:10px;margin-top:15px;"><a rel="nofollow" class="iCal" style="font-size:12px;background:url('http://www.illinoistech.org/images/ical-ico.gif') no-repeat scroll left top transparent;padding-left:17px;text-decoration:none;">iCal</a></div></div><img height="1" width="1" alt=""/> sthomas http://www.illinoistech.org/event.aspx/11137 http://feeds.illinoistech.org/~r/ITA-AllUpcomingCommunityEvents/~3/vK6yM4OclgI/11647 <div style="width:100px;background:none repeat scroll 0pt 0pt rgb(255, 255, 255);border:1px solid rgb(207, 207, 208);font-size:0pt;line-height:0pt;margin-right:7px;padding:6px;float:left;" class="image"><img src="http://www.illinoistech.org/FileTreeAjaxHandler.axd?filesystem=mainFilesystem&action=download&file="/></div><div style="margin-bottom:12px;float:right;background:none repeat scroll 0pt 0pt rgb(255, 255, 255);border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);margin-right:0px;padding:5px 16px 11px;width:20%;" class="eventInfo"><div class="infoLine" style="padding-bottom:10px;padding-top:5px;color:#999999;font-size:11px !important;line-height:15px;"><div class="datetime" style="color:#666666;font-size:11px;margin:10px 0;">Saturday, March 1, 2014<br><span class="time" style="color:#666666;font-size:11px;">7:00 AM - 5:30 PM</span></div><span class="location" style="color:#999999;font-size:11px !important;line-height:15px;">Chicago, IL</span></div><span style="background-color:rgb(255, 216, 0);font-weight:bold;float:left;font-size:15px;padding:3px 5px 3px 6px;" class="regToEventArea eventButton"><a rel="nofollow" style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);padding:0pt 15px;text-decoration:none;cursor:pointer;outline:medium none;line-height:25px;" id="altSubscribeFormOpener">Register</a></span><div class="right" style="float:left;padding-left:10px;margin-top:15px;"><a rel="nofollow" class="iCal" style="font-size:12px;background:url('http://www.illinoistech.org/images/ical-ico.gif') no-repeat scroll left top transparent;padding-left:17px;text-decoration:none;">iCal</a></div></div><div style="padding-bottom:5px;padding-top:10px;width:100%;" class="shortDescription"><span>NWU and the Graduate School of Management of RMU are bringing the future to you with its first Escape conference, a one-day Big Data workshop. </span></div><img height="1" width="1" alt=""/> sthomas http://www.illinoistech.org/event.aspx/11647 http://feeds.illinoistech.org/~r/ITA-AllUpcomingCommunityEvents/~3/8qoXIWSGqt4/11644 <div style="width:100px;background:none repeat scroll 0pt 0pt rgb(255, 255, 255);border:1px solid rgb(207, 207, 208);font-size:0pt;line-height:0pt;margin-right:7px;padding:6px;float:left;" class="image"><img src="http://www.illinoistech.org/FileTreeAjaxHandler.axd?filesystem=mainFilesystem&action=download&file="/></div><div style="margin-bottom:12px;float:right;background:none repeat scroll 0pt 0pt rgb(255, 255, 255);border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);margin-right:0px;padding:5px 16px 11px;width:20%;" class="eventInfo"><div class="infoLine" style="padding-bottom:10px;padding-top:5px;color:#999999;font-size:11px !important;line-height:15px;"><div class="datetime" style="color:#666666;font-size:11px;margin:10px 0;">Thursday, February 27, 2014<br><span class="time" style="color:#666666;font-size:11px;">6:00 - 8:00 PM</span></div><span class="location" style="color:#999999;font-size:11px !important;line-height:15px;"></span></div><span style="background-color:rgb(255, 216, 0);font-weight:bold;float:left;font-size:15px;padding:3px 5px 3px 6px;" class="regToEventArea eventButton"><a rel="nofollow" style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);padding:0pt 15px;text-decoration:none;cursor:pointer;outline:medium none;line-height:25px;" id="altSubscribeFormOpener">Register</a></span><div class="right" style="float:left;padding-left:10px;margin-top:15px;"><a rel="nofollow" class="iCal" style="font-size:12px;background:url('http://www.illinoistech.org/images/ical-ico.gif') no-repeat scroll left top transparent;padding-left:17px;text-decoration:none;">iCal</a></div></div><div style="padding-bottom:5px;padding-top:10px;width:100%;" class="longDescription"><span>Join ITA and sponsor, Lantern Partners, for our CEO Leadership Forum on February 27. This event is part of ITA's Leadership Series and is exclusively for CEOs from growth-stage technology companies. This forum was developed specifically to create quality peer-to-peer connections among executives. The open format will allow you to collaborate and discuss the current issues that matter to you most. <br><br><i>If you have questions about this event or would like to hear about sponsorship opportunites for other ITA Leadership Forums, please contact Meghan Bradley at meghan@illinoistech.org.</i></span></div><img height="1" width="1" alt=""/> Meghan Bradley http://www.illinoistech.org/event.aspx/11644 http://feeds.illinoistech.org/~r/ITA-AllUpcomingCommunityEvents/~3/Y9uFrigP5A4/11702 <div style="width:100px;background:none repeat scroll 0pt 0pt rgb(255, 255, 255);border:1px solid rgb(207, 207, 208);font-size:0pt;line-height:0pt;margin-right:7px;padding:6px;float:left;" class="image"><img src="http://www.illinoistech.org/FileTreeAjaxHandler.axd?filesystem=mainFilesystem&action=download&file="/></div><div style="margin-bottom:12px;float:right;background:none repeat scroll 0pt 0pt rgb(255, 255, 255);border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);margin-right:0px;padding:5px 16px 11px;width:20%;" class="eventInfo"><div class="infoLine" style="padding-bottom:10px;padding-top:5px;color:#999999;font-size:11px !important;line-height:15px;"><div class="datetime" style="color:#666666;font-size:11px;margin:10px 0;">Wednesday, February 26, 2014<br><span class="time" style="color:#666666;font-size:11px;">6:00 - 9:00 PM</span></div><span class="location" style="color:#999999;font-size:11px !important;line-height:15px;">Chopin Theatre</span></div><span style="background-color:rgb(255, 216, 0);font-weight:bold;float:left;font-size:15px;padding:3px 5px 3px 6px;" class="regToEventArea eventButton"><a rel="nofollow" style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);padding:0pt 15px;text-decoration:none;cursor:pointer;outline:medium none;line-height:25px;" id="altSubscribeFormOpener">Register</a></span><div class="right" style="float:left;padding-left:10px;margin-top:15px;"><a rel="nofollow" class="iCal" style="font-size:12px;background:url('http://www.illinoistech.org/images/ical-ico.gif') no-repeat scroll left top transparent;padding-left:17px;text-decoration:none;">iCal</a></div></div><div style="padding-bottom:5px;padding-top:10px;width:100%;" class="longDescription"><span><h1>How do you build “Buzz” around your business?</h1> <p>It’s a question we hear often from entrepreneurs and small business owners alike. You have a great idea, you’ve got a good start on the execution, now… all you need is to get the word out! How do you do it? Our speakers will tell you what they did to get the word out about their companies and share insights you can apply to your own venture.</p><p><strong>Schedule:<br> </strong>6:00 – 7:00 -&nbsp;Networking<br> 7:00 – 8:30 -&nbsp;Speaker presentations<br> 8:30 – 9:00 -&nbsp;Networking</p><p>ITA Members receive a 50% off discount for this event!&nbsp; Email lauren@illinoistech.org for the code!<br></p></span></div><img height="1" width="1" alt=""/> lauren http://www.illinoistech.org/event.aspx/11702 http://feeds.illinoistech.org/~r/ITA-AllUpcomingCommunityEvents/~3/8a6Fr-M_ZlI/11654 <div style="width:100px;background:none repeat scroll 0pt 0pt rgb(255, 255, 255);border:1px solid rgb(207, 207, 208);font-size:0pt;line-height:0pt;margin-right:7px;padding:6px;float:left;" class="image"><img src="http://www.illinoistech.org/FileTreeAjaxHandler.axd?filesystem=mainFilesystem&action=download&file="/></div><div style="margin-bottom:12px;float:right;background:none repeat scroll 0pt 0pt rgb(255, 255, 255);border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);margin-right:0px;padding:5px 16px 11px;width:20%;" class="eventInfo"><div class="infoLine" style="padding-bottom:10px;padding-top:5px;color:#999999;font-size:11px !important;line-height:15px;"><div class="datetime" style="color:#666666;font-size:11px;margin:10px 0;">Tuesday, February 25, 2014<br><span class="time" style="color:#666666;font-size:11px;">5:00 - 7:00 PM</span></div><span class="location" style="color:#999999;font-size:11px !important;line-height:15px;">John Barleycorn, 149 W. Kinzie, Chicago </span></div><span style="background-color:rgb(255, 216, 0);font-weight:bold;float:left;font-size:15px;padding:3px 5px 3px 6px;" class="regToEventArea eventButton"><a rel="nofollow" style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);padding:0pt 15px;text-decoration:none;cursor:pointer;outline:medium none;line-height:25px;" id="altSubscribeFormOpener">Register</a></span><div class="right" style="float:left;padding-left:10px;margin-top:15px;"><a rel="nofollow" class="iCal" style="font-size:12px;background:url('http://www.illinoistech.org/images/ical-ico.gif') no-repeat scroll left top transparent;padding-left:17px;text-decoration:none;">iCal</a></div></div><div style="padding-bottom:5px;padding-top:10px;width:100%;" class="longDescription"><span><div><img><br></div><div><br></div>Mardi Gras theme + cocktails + networking = a guaranteed good time! If you're an ITA member, you should be at this event. We're getting everyone together to catch up and connect on 2014 initiatives. <br><br>PLUS...at the event, we will be showcasing our NEW members-only community and app called ITA Access. This is a great opportunity to try it out and get the scoop from the ITA staff.<br><br>Open bar: 5:00-7:00 p.m.<br>Appetizers served <br><br>Once you've registered, tweet us <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://twitter.com/itabuzz">@ITABuzz</a> and let us know you're coming!<br><br><i><b>In order to register, you must log-in to the ITA site first. </b>If you have questions about the event, please contact Meghan Bradley at meghan@illinoistech.org.</i></span></div><img height="1" width="1" alt=""/> Meghan Bradley http://www.illinoistech.org/event.aspx/11654 http://feeds.illinoistech.org/~r/ITA-AllUpcomingCommunityEvents/~3/GAQ7monbNY4/11624 <div style="width:100px;background:none repeat scroll 0pt 0pt rgb(255, 255, 255);border:1px solid rgb(207, 207, 208);font-size:0pt;line-height:0pt;margin-right:7px;padding:6px;float:left;" class="image"><img src="http://www.illinoistech.org/FileTreeAjaxHandler.axd?filesystem=mainFilesystem&action=download&file="/></div><div style="margin-bottom:12px;float:right;background:none repeat scroll 0pt 0pt rgb(255, 255, 255);border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);margin-right:0px;padding:5px 16px 11px;width:20%;" class="eventInfo"><div class="infoLine" style="padding-bottom:10px;padding-top:5px;color:#999999;font-size:11px !important;line-height:15px;"><div class="datetime" style="color:#666666;font-size:11px;margin:10px 0;">Thursday, February 20, 2014<br><span class="time" style="color:#666666;font-size:11px;">11:00 AM - 12:00 PM</span></div><span class="location" style="color:#999999;font-size:11px !important;line-height:15px;">Webinar</span></div><span style="background-color:rgb(255, 216, 0);font-weight:bold;float:left;font-size:15px;padding:3px 5px 3px 6px;" class="regToEventArea eventButton"><a rel="nofollow" style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);padding:0pt 15px;text-decoration:none;cursor:pointer;outline:medium none;line-height:25px;" id="altSubscribeFormOpener">Register</a></span><div class="right" style="float:left;padding-left:10px;margin-top:15px;"><a rel="nofollow" class="iCal" style="font-size:12px;background:url('http://www.illinoistech.org/images/ical-ico.gif') no-repeat scroll left top transparent;padding-left:17px;text-decoration:none;">iCal</a></div></div><div style="padding-bottom:5px;padding-top:10px;width:100%;" class="longDescription"><span>Learn why your organization should be building apps using PhoneGap, software owned and supported by Adobe, which allows Adage’s developers to build one app and deploy it across almost any mobile platform. Sound too good to be true? We’ll prove it. Find out how the technology works, how it compares to launching separate native apps for each platform and why ignoring any one mobile platform can be a costly mistake.</span></div><img height="1" width="1" alt=""/> Julianne Zeglin http://www.illinoistech.org/event.aspx/11624 http://feeds.illinoistech.org/~r/ITA-AllUpcomingCommunityEvents/~3/6WBKDiVjLCM/11671 <div style="width:100px;background:none repeat scroll 0pt 0pt rgb(255, 255, 255);border:1px solid rgb(207, 207, 208);font-size:0pt;line-height:0pt;margin-right:7px;padding:6px;float:left;" class="image"><img src="http://www.illinoistech.org/FileTreeAjaxHandler.axd?filesystem=mainFilesystem&action=download&file="/></div><div style="margin-bottom:12px;float:right;background:none repeat scroll 0pt 0pt rgb(255, 255, 255);border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);margin-right:0px;padding:5px 16px 11px;width:20%;" class="eventInfo"><div class="infoLine" style="padding-bottom:10px;padding-top:5px;color:#999999;font-size:11px !important;line-height:15px;"><div class="datetime" style="color:#666666;font-size:11px;margin:10px 0;">Wednesday, February 19, 2014<br><span class="time" style="color:#666666;font-size:11px;">6:00 - 8:00 PM</span></div><span class="location" style="color:#999999;font-size:11px !important;line-height:15px;">The Kerryman (661 N Clark) in River North</span></div><span style="background-color:rgb(255, 216, 0);font-weight:bold;float:left;font-size:15px;padding:3px 5px 3px 6px;" class="regToEventArea eventButton"><a rel="nofollow" style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);padding:0pt 15px;text-decoration:none;cursor:pointer;outline:medium none;line-height:25px;" id="altSubscribeFormOpener">Register</a></span><div class="right" style="float:left;padding-left:10px;margin-top:15px;"><a rel="nofollow" class="iCal" style="font-size:12px;background:url('http://www.illinoistech.org/images/ical-ico.gif') no-repeat scroll left top transparent;padding-left:17px;text-decoration:none;">iCal</a></div></div><div style="padding-bottom:5px;padding-top:10px;width:100%;" class="longDescription"><span>Come out and network with your fellow Tech In Motion members at The Kerryman in River North. We'll have the whole second floor to ourselves AND the first 100 people through the door will get a free drink ticket! While networking, feel free to chat with our 2 demoing companies, Ora Interactive and BeeReminded. Both companies are based here in Chicago and will setup a booth to talk further about how they launched and grew their startups to what they are now. Feel free to check out the sites below - more details to come! </span></div><img height="1" width="1" alt=""/> Jennifer Diaferio http://www.illinoistech.org/event.aspx/11671 http://feeds.illinoistech.org/~r/ITA-AllUpcomingCommunityEvents/~3/iB2FHg1XWnw/11662 <div style="width:100px;background:none repeat scroll 0pt 0pt rgb(255, 255, 255);border:1px solid rgb(207, 207, 208);font-size:0pt;line-height:0pt;margin-right:7px;padding:6px;float:left;" class="image"><img src="http://www.illinoistech.org/FileTreeAjaxHandler.axd?filesystem=mainFilesystem&action=download&file="/></div><div style="margin-bottom:12px;float:right;background:none repeat scroll 0pt 0pt rgb(255, 255, 255);border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);margin-right:0px;padding:5px 16px 11px;width:20%;" class="eventInfo"><div class="infoLine" style="padding-bottom:10px;padding-top:5px;color:#999999;font-size:11px !important;line-height:15px;"><div class="datetime" style="color:#666666;font-size:11px;margin:10px 0;">Wednesday, February 19, 2014<br><span class="time" style="color:#666666;font-size:11px;">8:00 - 11:30 AM</span></div><span class="location" style="color:#999999;font-size:11px !important;line-height:15px;">Downtown Chicago</span></div><span style="background-color:rgb(255, 216, 0);font-weight:bold;float:left;font-size:15px;padding:3px 5px 3px 6px;" class="regToEventArea eventButton"><a rel="nofollow" style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);padding:0pt 15px;text-decoration:none;cursor:pointer;outline:medium none;line-height:25px;" id="altSubscribeFormOpener">Register</a></span><div class="right" style="float:left;padding-left:10px;margin-top:15px;"><a rel="nofollow" class="iCal" style="font-size:12px;background:url('http://www.illinoistech.org/images/ical-ico.gif') no-repeat scroll left top transparent;padding-left:17px;text-decoration:none;">iCal</a></div></div><div style="padding-bottom:5px;padding-top:10px;width:100%;" class="longDescription"><span>Designed for busy HR professionals like you, in just a few hours you’ll discover how onboarding and employee engagement can be the springboard to a highly productive and happy workforce. You'll meet a panel of HR experts from North Shore Bank, Life Care Services, Praxis, G-Tech, and Transwestern, who will share real-life successes deploying employee engagement best practices. You'll learn how they were able to build better employee experiences at every level. Seats are limited so register now for this FREE seminar! Date: Tuesday, February 19, 2014 Location: Smith & Wollensky Time: 8:00am - 11:30am 318 North State Street On the river at Marina City Chicago, IL 60654 312.670.9900</span></div><img height="1" width="1" alt=""/> Ann Leach http://www.illinoistech.org/event.aspx/11662 http://feeds.illinoistech.org/~r/ITA-AllUpcomingCommunityEvents/~3/8M_qVxkoldE/11635 <div style="width:100px;background:none repeat scroll 0pt 0pt rgb(255, 255, 255);border:1px solid rgb(207, 207, 208);font-size:0pt;line-height:0pt;margin-right:7px;padding:6px;float:left;" class="image"><img src="http://www.illinoistech.org/FileTreeAjaxHandler.axd?filesystem=mainFilesystem&action=download&file="/></div><div style="margin-bottom:12px;float:right;background:none repeat scroll 0pt 0pt rgb(255, 255, 255);border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);margin-right:0px;padding:5px 16px 11px;width:20%;" class="eventInfo"><div class="infoLine" style="padding-bottom:10px;padding-top:5px;color:#999999;font-size:11px !important;line-height:15px;"><div class="datetime" style="color:#666666;font-size:11px;margin:10px 0;">Wednesday, February 19, 2014<br><span class="time" style="color:#666666;font-size:11px;">6:00 - 8:00 PM</span></div><span class="location" style="color:#999999;font-size:11px !important;line-height:15px;"></span></div><span style="background-color:rgb(255, 216, 0);font-weight:bold;float:left;font-size:15px;padding:3px 5px 3px 6px;" class="regToEventArea eventButton"><a rel="nofollow" style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);padding:0pt 15px;text-decoration:none;cursor:pointer;outline:medium none;line-height:25px;" id="altSubscribeFormOpener">Register</a></span><div class="right" style="float:left;padding-left:10px;margin-top:15px;"><a rel="nofollow" class="iCal" style="font-size:12px;background:url('http://www.illinoistech.org/images/ical-ico.gif') no-repeat scroll left top transparent;padding-left:17px;text-decoration:none;">iCal</a></div></div><div style="padding-bottom:5px;padding-top:10px;width:100%;" class="longDescription"><span>Join us for our next Leadership Forum which is exclusively for HR executives from growth-stage tech companies. This event is a seated dinner with an open format where executives can discuss current issues, network, debate and get inspired by others. <br><br><u>Details:</u><br>Wednesday, February 19th, 6:00-8:00 p.m.<br>Seated dinner<br>Cost: FREE<br><br>Leadership Forums fill up fast, so register early to guarantee your seat!<br><br>ITA Leadership Forums are closed group events where executives can collaborate, advise and network with peers. <br><br>This event is open to both ITA members and non-members. <br><br><i>If you are such an executive and have interest in attending or would like to hear about sponsorship opportunites, please contact Meghan Bradley at meghan@illinoistech.org. </i></span></div><img height="1" width="1" alt=""/> Meghan Bradley http://www.illinoistech.org/event.aspx/11635 http://feeds.illinoistech.org/~r/ITA-AllUpcomingCommunityEvents/~3/zm9qIOwJjT0/11685 <div style="width:100px;background:none repeat scroll 0pt 0pt rgb(255, 255, 255);border:1px solid rgb(207, 207, 208);font-size:0pt;line-height:0pt;margin-right:7px;padding:6px;float:left;" class="image"><img src="http://www.illinoistech.org/FileTreeAjaxHandler.axd?filesystem=mainFilesystem&action=download&file="/></div><div style="margin-bottom:12px;float:right;background:none repeat scroll 0pt 0pt rgb(255, 255, 255);border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);margin-right:0px;padding:5px 16px 11px;width:20%;" class="eventInfo"><div class="infoLine" style="padding-bottom:10px;padding-top:5px;color:#999999;font-size:11px !important;line-height:15px;"><div class="datetime" style="color:#666666;font-size:11px;margin:10px 0;">Saturday, February 15, 2014<br><span class="time" style="color:#666666;font-size:11px;">9:30 AM - 5:30 PM</span></div><span class="location" style="color:#999999;font-size:11px !important;line-height:15px;">Blue 1647 Tech Innovation Center, 1647 S Blue Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60608</span></div><span style="background-color:rgb(255, 216, 0);font-weight:bold;float:left;font-size:15px;padding:3px 5px 3px 6px;" class="regToEventArea eventButton"><a rel="nofollow" style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);padding:0pt 15px;text-decoration:none;cursor:pointer;outline:medium none;line-height:25px;" id="altSubscribeFormOpener">Register</a></span><div class="right" style="float:left;padding-left:10px;margin-top:15px;"><a rel="nofollow" class="iCal" style="font-size:12px;background:url('http://www.illinoistech.org/images/ical-ico.gif') no-repeat scroll left top transparent;padding-left:17px;text-decoration:none;">iCal</a></div></div><div style="padding-bottom:5px;padding-top:10px;width:100%;" class="longDescription"><span>Do you have a great idea in mind for a mobile app, but don't have the first clue about Android and making mobile apps then this event is for you! If you always wanted to become a mobile app developer but got stuck at step 1, you tried online courses and tutorials but need someone to hand hold in the first few steps ... this event is for you ! This is a one day workshop that will get you from zero to "I know mobile app development" ... You might not become a master, that will take time ! We will start with basics, talk about fundamentals and dive straight into hands on development. This is not a talk-a-thon, this is about getting your hands dirty and going back home with your own app. </span></div><img height="1" width="1" alt=""/> Moresh Kokane http://www.illinoistech.org/event.aspx/11685