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Event: Strategic Vision: America and the Crisis of Global Power
When: Mon, Apr 30 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm Description: Zbigniew Brzezinski, Counselor and Trustee, Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS); and Professor of American Foreign Policy, Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University The twenty-first century seemed destined to be the American century, but within the first decade, the stock market bubble, costly foreign interventions, and the financial catastrophe of 2008 jolted America into a sudden recognition of its systemic vulnerability. Moreover, the East’s capacity for economic growth and technological innovation prompted new anxiety about the West’s future. According to Zbigniew Brzezinski, without an America that is economically vital, socially appealing, responsibly powerful, and capable of sustaining an intelligent foreign engagement, the geopolitical prospects for the West could become increasingly grave. How ominous are the symptoms of America’s domestic and international decline and what would be the likely geopolitical consequences? What are the implications of the changing distribution of global power from West to East? What should America’s long-term geopolitical goals include in order to shape a more vital and larger West and to fruitfully engage the emerging dynamism of the East? Zbigniew Brzezinski is counselor and trustee at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, professor of American foreign policy at the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University, and a member of the International Advisory Board of the Atlantic Council. From 1977 to 1981, Brzezinski was national security adviser to President Jimmy Carter. In 1988, he was cochairman of the Bush National Security Advisory Task Force. He was also a member of the President’s Chemical Warfare Commission in 1985, the National Security Council–Defense Department Commission on Integrated Long-Term Strategy from 1987 to 1988, and the President’s Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board from 1987 to 1989. He was director of the Trilateral Commission from 1973 to 1976. He has been a member of the faculties of Columbia University and Harvard University and is the author of numerous seminal works on American foreign policy. He received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1981. Brzezinski received a B.A. and M.A. from McGill University and a Ph.D. from Harvard University. His new book, Strategic Vision: America and the Crisis of Global Power, will be available for purchase and signing following the program. Details and Registration: http://www.thechicagocouncil.org/files/Event/FY_12_Events/04_April_2012/Strategic_Vision__American_and_the_Crisis_of_Global_Power.aspx Strategic Vision: America and the Crisis of Global Power
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Event: Pumping Station One Calendar
When: Tue, May 1 12:00 am – Wed, May 31 5:00 pm Description: PSO holds tons of events weekly. This is a reminder to go to: http://pumpingstationone.org/blog/events.html and check out any upcoming events. Event: Music Institute of Chicago 82nd Anniversary Gala
When: Tue, May 1 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm Description: Music Institute of Chicago 82nd Anniversary Gala The Music Institute of Chicago’s (MIC) Gala, which is an elegant and inspirational evening, has become one of Chicago’s annual civic highlights. The Music Institute’s prestigious Dushkin Award will be presented to internationally-acclaimed composer and lyricist, Stephen Sondheim, and the 2012 Cultural Visionary Award for Chicago will be presented to distinguished philanthropist and patron of the arts, Marilynn B. Alsdorf. Guests will also enjoy brief performances by MIC’s talented students. Proceeds from the Gala are the primary source of scholarship and financial aid for students enrolled in the Music Institute’s community partnership initiatives in the inner city, as well as in the Community Music School and Academy programs. 2012 Dushkin Award: Stephen Sondheim, Internationally-acclaimed American Composer and Lyricist Cultural Visionary Award for Chicago: Marilynn B. Alsdorf, Distinguished Philanthropist and Patron of the Arts Details and Registration: http://pjhchicago.com/mic Pumping Station One Calendar
Music Institute of Chicago 82nd Anniversary Gala
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Event: Transforming the Way the World Buys Travel
When: Wed, May 2 6:30 am – 8:30 am Description: The Executives’ Club of Chicago CHICAGO CEO BREAKFAST Barney Harford, CEO, Orbitz Barney Harford serves as Chief Executive Officer of Orbitz Worldwide and also serves as a director on the Orbitz Worldwide board of directors. Orbitz was one of the first e-commerce technology companies to come to Chicago dating back to its founding in 2000, and is one of the world’s leading online travel agencies, employing nearly 800 people in its West Loop headquarters and more than 1400 people worldwide. Last year it sold more than billion in travel and processes millions of travel searches each day. Mr. Harford joined Orbitz Worldwide in January 2009. Prior to Orbitz Worldwide, he served in a variety of roles at Expedia, Inc. from 1999 to 2006 including President of Expedia Asia Pacific and Senior Vice President of Air, Car & Private Label. Before joining Expedia, Mr. Harford worked in the United Kingdom as a strategy consultant with The Kalchas Group. He currently serves as a board member of LiquidPlanner and Orange Hotel Group. Details and Registration: http://centennial.executivesclub.org/season-schedule#May_2012 Location: Hyatt Regency Chicago – 151 E. Wacker Dr. Event: Tech Cocktails Chicago Mixer 2012 sponsored by ChicagoMicro and Cars.com
When: Wed, May 2 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm Description: Its 2012 and time for another Tech Cocktail Chicago gathering of the minds! Join us for an evening of fun mingling with other technology enthusiasts, investors, bloggers, and entrepreneurs as we showcase local technology companies and take a closer look at their latest achievements. What to expect?- Startups demoing in a casual expo style.- Tech enthusiasts enjoying conversation and rallying on startups.- Libations served. Location: John Barleycorn Wrigleyville 3524 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United States, 60657 Transforming the Way the World Buys Travel
Tech Cocktails Chicago Mixer 2012 sponsored by ChicagoMicro and Cars.com
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Event: Strategic Marketing Management
When: Thu, May 3 – Fri, May 4 Description: Strategic Marketing Management Marketing is the core of your association. To outperform the competition requires solid marketing knowledge and precision in marketing decision making. Your organization’s positioning and the positioning of its services depend on the formulation and implementation of intelligent and aggressive strategic marketing plans. This program provides executives with the conceptual framework to develop, implement, evaluate and benchmark strategic marketing plans. Details and Registration: http://www.associationforum.org/EdEvents/EventDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=2971 Event: Cloudforce Social Enterprise Tour – Chicago
When: Thu, May 3 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Description: Cloudforce Social Enterprise Tour – Chicago May 3, 2012 | McCormick Place | Chicago, IL, USA http://www.salesforce.com/events/details/cf12-chi/ 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Event: Marketing Innovators Luncheon Seminar
When: Thu, May 3 10:00 am – 12:30 pm Description: Lauren Flaherty, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Juniper Networks About Lauren Flaherty Lauren has a track record for both building and restoring global brands. Currently, she is responsible for overseeing the full breadth of Juniper’s global marketing activities. In this role, she reports directly to the CEO and is a member of the Executive Committee. Since joining Juniper in 2009, she has led a transformation that is successfully reshaping the company’s image and position in the market. Details and Registration: http://bmachicago.org/bma-events/lauren-flaherty-executive-vice-president-and-chief-marketing-officer-juniper-networks Strategic Marketing Management
Cloudforce Social Enterprise Tour – Chicago
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Event: Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2012 Butterfly Ball
When: Fri, May 4 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Description: Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2012 Butterfly Ball The annual Butterfly Ball is a highlight of the spring social season. This beautiful gala is committed to environmental sustainability. The night includes dinner, dancing and an amazing auction. Details and Registration: http://pjhchicago.com/butterflyball Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2012 Butterfly Ball
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Event: ChicagoRuby: Downtown -
When: Sun, May 6 1:00 am – Tue, May 8 1:00 am Description: http://meetup.com/chicagoruby ChicagoRuby: Downtown -
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Event: BrainStorm Chicago: May 7-10
When: Mon, May 7 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Description: BrainStorm Chicago features a mix of product-agnostic training and product-centric workshops to give you the most complete picture of the process improvement landscape. Location: JW Marriott Chicago 151 West Adams Street, Chicago, IL 60603 BrainStorm Chicago: May 7-10
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Event: CMS Expo Learning and Business Conference
When: Tue, May 8 6:30 am – 6:30 pm Description: CMS Expo is a high-value experience for web business leaders and the whole Content Team: marketers, designers, writers, developers and admins. The 6th annual CMS Expo features 80-plus sessions in 7 tracks, from 50 speakers, focused on delivering reliable, relevant, actionable advice.CMS Expo is a user-driven conference. In other words, the sessions are not PR spin or sales pitches by vendors; the purpose of the learning sessions is for just that, learning & discovery. CMS Expo is exists to help Content Pros from businesses, non-profits, education and government to make more informed decisions on their content management systems and the teams of people who power them.Come for live site case studies and flyovers to learn about CMSs features and benefits. Experience head-to-head comparison panels and roundtables, plus plenty of business networking and socials to get everyone involved and keep them up to speed. CMS Expo is great to make connections with the whos who in the CMS community, while getting excellent advice from the best in the business. Learn more or sign up at www.CMSX.com Location: 1710 Orrington Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201 Event: Windy City Biz Bash
When: Tue, May 8 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm Description: Ignition! Welcome to the 2012 Windy City Biz Bash, a year that will bring great opportunities to network and support BMA Chicago. The Windy City Biz Bash is the annual fundraiser and gala that supports BMA Chicago operations, programming and events. It is comprised of a silent and live auction throughout the spring and culminates in a grand gala at VENUE SIX10 on Tuesday, May 8. Your efforts—through volunteer time, auction donations, sponsorship, and advertising—make this event happen. Please sign up now to get involved in teams comprised of incredible industry leaders and to find friendships and business relationships that will remain with you for life. Details and Registration: http://www.bmachicago.org/bizbash2012 Event: net2chi (NetSquared Chicago Group)
When: Tue, May 8 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Description: Social change makers and web innovators have come together in cities across the nation to share ideas, network, and build community web resources and network. Now join us, so Chicago can grow more technology savvy social change organizations that benefit our local communities. Staff and volunteers of non-profits, web innovators, and any individuals pushing for change are encouraged to attend. Details and Registration: http://www.netsquared.org CMS Expo Learning and Business Conference
Windy City Biz Bash
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Event: CMS Expo Learning and Business Conference
When: Wed, May 9 6:30 am – 6:30 pm Description: CMS Expo is a high-value experience for web business leaders and the whole Content Team: marketers, designers, writers, developers and admins. The 6th annual CMS Expo features 80-plus sessions in 7 tracks, from 50 speakers, focused on delivering reliable, relevant, actionable advice.CMS Expo is a user-driven conference. In other words, the sessions are not PR spin or sales pitches by vendors; the purpose of the learning sessions is for just that, learning & discovery. CMS Expo is exists to help Content Pros from businesses, non-profits, education and government to make more informed decisions on their content management systems and the teams of people who power them.Come for live site case studies and flyovers to learn about CMSs features and benefits. Experience head-to-head comparison panels and roundtables, plus plenty of business networking and socials to get everyone involved and keep them up to speed. CMS Expo is great to make connections with the whos who in the CMS community, while getting excellent advice from the best in the business. Learn more or sign up at www.CMSX.com Location: 1710 Orrington Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201 Event: Brinks Innovation Competition: Where Are They Now?
When: Wed, May 9 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Description: A Program Celebrating Past Winners and Look Ahead to the 2012 Innovation Competition Please join Global Midwest Alliance and host Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione for a special program featuring: An exciting update on the success of last year’s winners of the Brinks Innovation Competition Learn about the most recent trends in clean tech investments, and Network with executives, entrepreneurs, investors, professional service providers, academics and other professionals from the clean tech community. There is no charge to attend this program. Seats are limited. Please register on or before May 8, 2012. Details and Registration: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07e5rttkz8aba45310&oseq= Event: Getting deeper into microcontrollers with The Maungs
When: Wed, May 9 5:00 pm Description: May 2012 Meeting Location: SPR/Redpoint Technologies, 233 South Wacker Dr, 35th Floor, Chicago CMS Expo Learning and Business Conference
Brinks Innovation Competition: Where Are They Now?
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Event: CMS Expo Learning and Business Conference
When: Thu, May 10 6:30 am – 6:30 pm Description: CMS Expo is a high-value experience for web business leaders and the whole Content Team: marketers, designers, writers, developers and admins. The 6th annual CMS Expo features 80-plus sessions in 7 tracks, from 50 speakers, focused on delivering reliable, relevant, actionable advice.CMS Expo is a user-driven conference. In other words, the sessions are not PR spin or sales pitches by vendors; the purpose of the learning sessions is for just that, learning & discovery. CMS Expo is exists to help Content Pros from businesses, non-profits, education and government to make more informed decisions on their content management systems and the teams of people who power them.Come for live site case studies and flyovers to learn about CMSs features and benefits. Experience head-to-head comparison panels and roundtables, plus plenty of business networking and socials to get everyone involved and keep them up to speed. CMS Expo is great to make connections with the whos who in the CMS community, while getting excellent advice from the best in the business. Learn more or sign up at www.CMSX.com Location: 1710 Orrington Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201 Event: Mission-Driven Sales Workshop
When: Thu, May 10 7:00 am – 10:45 am Description: This workshop will increase your satisfaction in sales and your personal effectiveness. Get past your negative connotations about selling and learn from Mission-Driven Sales that selling equals service. In this workshop, you will learn the principles and basic practices of Mission-Driven Sales. In this workshop you will learn from sales veteran John Davidoff, who has sold everything from multi-million dollar marketing programs to consulting services. Whether it is a small deal or a seven-digit deal, there is great knowledge and wisdom to gain from this workshop. In this interactive workshop participants will learn how to: · Become a trusted advisor · Be known as an authentic sales person · Use open-ended questions to establish rapport and identify client needs · Identify and sell to different personality types · Develop discipline and systems to support sales activity · Tap networks for leads and referrals · Learn to ask insightful and challenging questions to become a sales leader · Cultivate a sales culture Who: This workshop is perfect for anyone who operates in a sales or development capacity. It is also ideal for anyone looking to increase their ability to connect, influence and leverage relationships. Details and Registration: http://davidoff.eventbrite.com/ Event: ITA CityLIGHTS Awards Gala
When: Thu, May 10 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Description: The ITA CityLIGHTS Awards are an annual celebration of the growth and vitality of the local technology community. Celebrating its 13th Year, CityLIGHTS recognizes some of the leading technology companies and individuals in our community whose innovation and success are driving growth in Illinois. Details and Registration: http://www.illinoistech.org/event.aspx/5774 CMS Expo Learning and Business Conference
Mission-Driven Sales Workshop
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Event: Art Institute of Chicago, Annual Woman’s Board Gala
When: Fri, May 11 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm Description: Art Institute of Chicago Annual Woman’s Board Gala – Preview of the Roy Lichtenstein Exhibition Details and Registration: http://pjhchicago.com/artinstitute Event: UPlanMe Chicago Wine Event
When: Fri, May 11 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Description: UPlanMe.com & Vintage 338 cordially invite you to join us at Vintage 338 in Chicago for a special UPlanMe event to honor our Chicago Memberbase.On Friday between 7:30 – 9:30PM, stop by Vintage 338 and we'll buy your first glass of wine! And in honor of Vintage 338 opening up its patio for the season, we'll also cover up to off every bottle of white wine you purchase afterwards.Stop by to network, meet new friends and tell us what you think of UPlanMe. Just be sure to sign-up and RSVP "Yes" to join us for this amazing event at http://www.uplanme.com/event/uplanme-chicago-wine-event.Remember, events are more fun with friends. Feel free to bring whomever you want, but they'll have to sign-up for UPlanMe (the catch) and RSVP, as well, for the free glass of wine.We look forward to meeting you all!About UPlanMe.com:UPlanMe is an online calendar that fills itself automatically with everything that's going on from your favorite bands, stores, teams, TV shows, restaurants & bars. Location: Vintage 338 338 W. Armitage Ave Chicago, IL Art Institute of Chicago, Annual Woman’s Board Gala
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Event: BNC Sales & Marketing Luncheon
When: Sun, May 13 10:45 am – Mon, May 14 12:30 pm Description: The BNC Sales and Marketing Networking Luncheon is for anyone who currently works for or is interested in working/networking in the sales and marketing sector (advertising and branding, communications, marketing, direct marketing, event management/organization, global marketing, international marketing, Internet marketing, industrial marketing, market research, public relations, retailing, marketing plan, strategic management, sales information systems, customer relationship management (CRM), channels of distribution, interactive marketing, marketing account executives, sales, etc,). The overall goal of this group’s monthly meeting is to provide an opportunity to make new contacts, distribute business cards, and lead sharing via a structured networking lunch. Please bring at least 40 business cards to exchange with everyone (absolutely no flyers). Details and Registration: http://bncsalesandmarketing2011.eventbrite.com/ BNC Sales & Marketing Luncheon
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Event: 7th Annual Silk Road Conference
When: Mon, May 14 – Fri, May 18 Description: Presented by the Turkish American Chamber of Commerce & Industry. The week will begin on Monday, May 14, at East-West University. The event will begin with an intensive program focusing on “Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development,” which is the backbone for the expansion needed to help these economies. A Plenary Session is scheduled that afternoon featuring presenters discussing “How Can Central Asia Republics Become Emerging Markets?”; “Corporate Governance Best Practices-From Beijing to Istanbul”; “Financial Aspects in Energy”; and “Challenges of Privatization and Economic Development”. Tuesday, May 15, at Chicago Kent College of Law, IIT. The event will represent the 7th Annual Silk Road Conference. Details and Registration: http://www.tacci-midwest.org/ Event: Chicago Designers and Developers
When: Mon, May 14 7:30 pm – Tue, May 15 9:30 pm Location: ITA Building (Downtown) 200 S Wacker Drive, 15th Floor Chicago, IL 60606 7th Annual Silk Road Conference
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Event: How to Get More Value Out of Your Digital Channels
When: Wed, May 16 11:00 am – 2:30 pm Description: Today’s marketers are under increasing pressure to show greater insight into customer behavior despite a growing number of fragmented digital and social channels. With the proliferation of data, marketers should be thinking about what is the right mix of marketing tools that will help to understand, engage, and track customer behavior. Learn how your digital marketing platform can drive customer engagement that will turn interaction into action. In this half-day session, join us to discover how to enhance customer experience across all digital marketing channels by: Highlighting current digital marketing trends and challenges Details and Registration: http://www.rosetta.com/events/digital-seminar-chi How to Get More Value Out of Your Digital Channels
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Event: Chicago Lean Startup Circle – Cofounder Speed Dating
When: Thu, May 17 3:00 am – 5:00 am Description: Cofounder Speed Dating works just like a classic speed dating event except everyone is looking for a business partner, not a romantic relationship. Each round of speed dating will be two minutes. In the first minute of each round team builders describe their vision, skill set, and traction. In the second half of the round it is the team joiners turn to make apparent their skills, experience, and why they are a good match for the venture. Participants will have to get a ticket based on their skill set, and whether they are building or joining a team. In this way entrepreneurs will build their network, and quickly meet a variety of qualified candidates. We dont recommend picking a cofounder based on a two minute conversation, but build on a base of first impressions with follow up discussions, and meetings to find a perfect match. Location: 1871 222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza, 12th Floor Chicago Event: Global Leaders Luncheon with Condoleezza Rice
When: Thu, May 17 10:45 am – 12:45 pm Description: Annual Meeting and Global Leaders Luncheon A Conversation with Condoleezza Rice: A World View Condoleezza Rice Details and Registration: http://centennial.executivesclub.org/season-schedule#May_2012 Event: BNC Sales & Marketing Luncheon
When: Thu, May 17 10:45 am – Wed, May 2 12:30 pm Description: The BNC Sales and Marketing Networking Luncheon is for anyone who currently works for or is interested in working/networking in the sales and marketing sector (advertising and branding, communications, marketing, direct marketing, event management/organization, global marketing, international marketing, Internet marketing, industrial marketing, market research, public relations, retailing, marketing plan, strategic management, sales information systems, customer relationship management (CRM), channels of distribution, interactive marketing, marketing account executives, sales, etc,). The overall goal of this group’s monthly meeting is to provide an opportunity to make new contacts, distribute business cards, and lead sharing via a structured networking lunch. Please bring at least 40 business cards to exchange with everyone (absolutely no flyers). Details and Registration: http://bncsalesandmarketing2011.eventbrite.com/ Chicago Lean Startup Circle – Cofounder Speed Dating
Global Leaders Luncheon with Condoleezza Rice
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Event: THE ECONOMIST Presents: Europe in Flux – Ripple Effects on Corporate America
When: Fri, May 18 6:30 am – 8:30 am Description: Breakfast presented by the Communications Committee in conjunction with the Finance Committee Chief Economist of The Economist’s Intelligence Unit, Mr. Robin Bew joins The Executives’ Club from the United Kingdom on May 18 to address the burgeoning financial crisis in Europe and its ripple effects on corporate America. Mr. Bew will share his expertise on risk, the global economy, and the world business and financial markets with a select Executives’ Club audience, as he provides an in-depth analysis on risk factors for Spain’s decline, the reactive scenarios if its economy falters, the long-term effects of austerity in Greece and throughout the European Union, and a call to action for North American businesses to reprioritize as they plan global financial and market strategies in the long term. Robin Bew Details and Registration: http://centennial.executivesclub.org/season-schedule#May_2012 Event: Scribe Integration Day Chicago
When: Fri, May 18 7:00 am – 11:00 am Description: Scribe Software is hosting an Integration Day on Friday May 18th from 8:00 AM to 12 pm and wed love to have you there. The free event will be hosted at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites in Downtown Chicago. The day will kick-off with a half-day presentation that will provide attendees with a solid understanding of the business benefits of integrating your critical applications, such as CRM and ERP, for your company. The session will be followed by live integration use case demonstrations from businesses will share how they've made data integration work for their business. Location: Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Chicago-Downtown 506 West Harrison Street Chicago, IL 60607 THE ECONOMIST Presents: Europe in Flux – Ripple Effects on Corporate America
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Event: The Future of Archiving and Governance
When: Sat, May 19 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Description: Over 90% of the information created in an organization is Human Information. It is generated every day across many enterprise applications ranging from messaging and content management systems to websites and customer call centers. This explosive volume growth is pressing the limits of any system which manages information. In addition, innovation is driving significant changes to our notion of business-related content, and new consumer devices within the enterprise are changing our means of collaboration: iPads are running new endpoint applications, email channels are being replaced by social media, text messaging, and mobile communications; audio, video and rich media content are now common interactive file formats. Managing extreme volumes with archiving is only the first step towards proactive information governance. Archiving is a means of gaining control but in order to truly manage risk, extract value, as well as retain, discover and hold information for litigation and compliance purposes the next generation of solutions must go beyond storage management to understand the meaning of the human information they are storing. For more information regarding this seminar, please contact: ashley.heather@autonomy.com Details and Registration: http://campaign.autonomy.com/the_future_archiving_and_governance-chicago_april_3_2012–2-29-2012—-seminar The Future of Archiving and Governance
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Event: Changemakers: Women as Leaders
When: Sun, May 20 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Description: The Honorable Madeleine K. Albright, former U.S. Secretary of State; Chair, Albright Stonebridge Group; Chair, Albright Capital Management LLC; The Honorable Melanne Verveer, Ambassador-at-Large, Global Women’s Issues, United States Department of State; Moderated by Ambassador Fay Hartog Levin, Senior Advisor, European Affairs, The Chicago Council on Global Affairs The world’s women are too often viewed as victims of poverty and illiteracy, of violence and seemingly unbreakable cultural traditions, and for generations, women’s issues have existed on the margins of politics. Now, in a time of transformative change – from the rise of new economic powers to a growing chorus of voices against repressive regimes in the Arab world – promoting the status of women is not just a moral imperative but a strategic one. Women are essential to economic prosperity, global peace, and security. Join former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues Melanne Verveer for a discussion on the role of women leaders in the new global landscape and the promotion of women’s rights, issues, and leadership around the world. Details and Registration: http://www.thechicagocouncil.org/files/Event/FY_12_Events/05_May_2012/Changemakers_Women_as_Leaders.aspx Changemakers: Women as Leaders
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Event: Chicago Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Meetup
When: Today 2:00 pm – Thu, May 24 4:30 pm Description: http://seo.meetup.com/85/ —– Meet other local people who are interested in Search Engine Optimization (SEO) techniques and more general issues related to Search Engine Marketing (SEM). Gather and share advice and info on better ways to work with search engines. Chicago SEO group meets the second Sunday of every month. —— This month (Feb 2008) we’ll be addressing the following topics and more as time permits: 1:00-1:10 – Introductions and Overview 1:10-1:40 – URL Rewrites, Benefits and Drawbacks (reference Rewrite Engine for more information) 1:40-2:00 – Open Q&A Looking forward! Meeting is scheduled for an hour, but members can continue beyond if so inclined. Meetup fee is , which is a bargain, considering that I charge several hundred per hour for consulting. Pay it at the meetup of through PayPal on the site. Hope to see you there! This event calendar is maintained by: Chicago Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Meetup
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Event: NCWIT 2012 Summit on Women and IT
When: Tue, May 22 – Thu, May 24 Description: Join us to learn about leading-edge research and ideas for recruiting, retaining, and raising awareness about women in technology. Work with leaders, change agents, and stakeholders from K-12, universities, industry, and government to strengthen the computing workforce with increased diversity. Celebrate girls and women in technology! Details and Registration: http://www.ncwit.org/summit2012/summit.agenda.php Event: NATO After Chicago: The Alliance and Its Role in Global Security
When: Tue, May 22 6:15 am – 7:45 am Description: In the two years since the last summit in Lisbon, NATO has continued its operation in Afghanistan, conducted a United Nations-sanctioned mission in Libya, reduced the force size of NATO troops in the Balkans, and started to implement a missile defense system over Europe. Join us for a briefing by Admiral James G. Stavridis, NATO’s supreme allied commander in Europe on how NATO and its operations will look after the Chicago Summit as the alliance tackles new complex global security challenges. Details and Registration: http://www.thechicagocouncil.org/files/Event/FY_12_Events/05_May_2012/NATO_After_Chicago.aspx Event: Crain's Annual Entrepreneurs Luncheon
When: Tue, May 22 10:30 am – 12:45 pm Description: Network with a dynamic cross section of Chicago business leaders!SPEAKERRick BaylessChef-restaurateur,cookbook author and television personalityRick Bayless took his passion for Mexican dishes and flavors and turned it into a multimillion-dollar enterprise that includes restaurants, TV shows, cookbooks, a line of prepared food products and consulting services. Mr. Bayless, who started his professional career in 1980 as executive chef at Lopez in Cleveland, opened contemporary Mexican restaurant Frontera Grill in Chicagos River North neighborhood in 1987. It remains one of the citys most popular dining spots. Two years later, he opened upscale Topolobampo, which soon became one of only a few upscale Mexican restaurants with national prominence. In 1996, Mr. Bayless started his own line of salsas, chips and grilling rubs under the Frontera Foods label. The company opened a kiosk in the Marshall Fields building in 2005. More recently, Mr. Bayless opened XOCO, a quick-service style Mexican restaurant also in River North. Mr. Bayless has won numerous James Beard awards, including Midwest Chef of the Year, National Chef of the Year, Outstanding Restaurant for Frontera Grill and Humanitarian of the Year. Mr. Bayless and his staff founded the Frontera Farmer Foundation in 2003 to attract support for small Midwestern farms. He lives in Chicago with his wife and daughter.Individual Tickets – , Table of 10 – 0Read more: www.chicagobusiness.com/AElunch Location: The Four Seasons Hotel 120 East Delaware Place Chicago, IL 60611 Event: Startup Riot JOIN (career fair)
When: Tue, May 22 3:30 pm – 7:30 pm Description: JOIN is a career fair, but done better. Working with startups only, we invite pre-screened and qualified job seekers based on the information provided to us by the participating companies on the registration form. Although we get a large number of job seekers who apply for our events, we may invite as few as half of the applicants (usually about 200). Why? We not only want just the best candidates at our event and those who fit the culture and philosophy of startups, but we also don't want job seekers to waste their valuable time at at event where there are no good fits. Location: Enerspace 1046 West Kinzie Street Suite 301 Chicago, IL 60642 NCWIT 2012 Summit on Women and IT
NATO After Chicago: The Alliance and Its Role in Global Security
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Event: Annual Whiteboard Challenge Finalists Presentations
When: Thu, May 24 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm Description: Come see the Whiteboard Challenge finalists present their ideas with a whiteboard and 5 minutes on the clock. This is our most popular event of the year. Details and Registration: http://mitefchicago.org/content.aspx?page_id=87&club_id=375711&item_id=189581 Event: The Benefit Corporation: A Model for Innovation in “Good Business”
When: Thu, May 24 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm Description: Traditionally, the for-profit corporate structure is beholden to shareholders, to maximize revenue and returns on investment. Yet increasingly business feels the government, social and moral pressures to include a wider group of stakeholders in their decision-making – stakeholders including employees, end users and consumers, the environment and their local communities. Enter the “Benefit Corporation” (B Corp), a new corporate structure that provides the legal standing for business to make corporate social responsibility an integral part of the model, giving companies both the right and the responsibility to be “good business”. On May 24 co-founder Jay Coen Gilbert will join us in a discussion on the idea, the structure, and the recent passage of legislation through the Senate that will introduce the Benefit Corporation as a certified corporate status in Illinois. Details and Registration: http://centennial.executivesclub.org/season-schedule#May_2012 Annual Whiteboard Challenge Finalists Presentations
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Event: Customer Relationship Management Conference
When: Tue, May 29 – Thu, May 31 Description: We bring retailers together to openly share their Marketing and CRM strategies, ideas, and challenges in a casual and comfortable environment; and to foster the relationships built at the annual event throughout the year. A fast-paced agenda, attendees representing over 100 retail chains, ample networking opportunities, and industry-leading vendor sponsors come together at the CRMC to provide an event unlike any other in the industry. Details and Registration: http://www.thecrmc.com/ Event: Mark Schaefer: Return On Influence
When: Tue, May 29 8:00 am – 10:30 am Description: Every company, organization, and non-profit needs to understand the impact of social media influence: how to measure it, how to harness it, how to benefit from it. Whether you’re the CEO of a large corporation, run your own small business, or are seeking your own place of power on the social web,Return On Influence is the manual for influence marketing. Return On Influence is the first book to explore how brands are identifying and leveraging the world’s most powerful bloggers, tweeters, and YouTube celebrities to build product awareness, brand buzz, and new sales. Details and Registration: http://bigfrontier.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=section&layout=blog&id=4&Itemid=10 Event: BIGfrontier presents: Understanding social influencers
When: Tue, May 29 8:00 am – 11:00 am Description: Mark Schaefer: Understanding influence marketing Shcaefer's just published Return On Influence is the first book to explore how brands are identifying and leveraging the worlds most powerful bloggers, tweeters, and YouTube celebrities to build product awareness, brand buzz, and new sales. Free of charge but you must RSVPwww.bigfrontier.org Location: University Center 525 S. State Street Chicago, IL 60606 Event: GTUG meeting at 1971
When: Tue, May 29 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm Location: 1871 Event: Technori Pitch
When: Tue, May 29 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Description: Chicago’s monthly tech showcase, where geeks, veeps, and everyone in between meets. Technori Pitch is a monthly showcase of Chicago’s most innovative startups, pitching their latest technologies. On the last Tuesday of every month, 500 impassioned entrepreneurs, developers, designers, tech companies, investors and general tech enthusiasts will gather to watch brand new Chicago startups launch and our most innovative existing startups presenting their newest products. Whether you’re deeply immersed in the Chicago tech scene, or an onlooker ready to jump in, Technori Pitch is the premier Chicago event to see firsthand what’s cooking up in our great city. Registration opens at 6:00. Arrive early to network until the show starts, promptly at 7:00. Want your startup to pitch at the event? Visit http://pitch.technori.com to signup today. Details and Registration: http://technoripitch-chicago-may.eventbrite.com/ Location: 10 South Dearborn St Lower Lobby Customer Relationship Management Conference
Mark Schaefer: Return On Influence
BIGfrontier presents: Understanding social influencers
GTUG meeting at 1971
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Event: 2012 International BMA Conference
When: Wed, May 30 – Fri, Jun 1 Description: “Grow” to bring together 800 business-to-business marketing and sales leaders from across the globe in Chicago, May 30-June 1, 2012 The Business Marketing Association has opened Early Bird registration for its 2012 international conference taking place May 30-June 1, 2012, at the Swissotel in Chicago. Themed “Grow,” the 2012 conference will follow three of BMA’s most successful and well-attended annual international conferences ever—“Unlearn” in 2009, “Engage” in 2010 and “Unleash” in 2011—and will be the single largest b-to-b marketing conference in the world in 2012. Expected to draw as many as 800 marketing and sales leaders from as many 10 countries, the jam-packed two-day conference—running from Wednesday noon, May 30, through Friday noon, June 1—will feature 12 keynote sessions, eight breakout sessions and two evening networking events. With “growth” being the #1 focus today of most C-suites and boards, “Grow” will explore how b-to-b marketing organizations large and small are successfully and efficiently enabling their organizations to generate growth in customer demand, sales and profitability. BMA is strongly encouraging its members and other b-to-b marketers to invite their sales counterparts to this conference, as the conference content is being designed with both marketing and sales in mind. “Grow” will be kicked off by Jim Stengel, the former chief marketing officer of Procter & Gamble, and author of a new book, Grow: How Ideals Power Growth and Profit at the World’s Greatest Companies, to be published in May of 2012. All attendees will receive a copy. Details and Registration: http://www.marketing.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageID=5451 Event: Building Your Company’s Social Media Strategy
When: Wed, May 30 7:30 am – 9:00 am Description: You know your company should be using social media, but you’re not sure where to start. In this introductory seminar, we’ll show you how to build a social media strategy that is customized for your company’s needs and resources. Topics we’ll discuss include: • Overview of the leading social networks (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Google+, YouTube and Yelp) The 2-hour seminar will be a mix of short presentations and simple tutorials, with plenty of time for questions. All attendees will receive a printed handout and a PDF of the complete presentation. Details and Registration: http://chicagolandchamber.org/wdk_cc/events/eventDetails.jsp?cc_event_id=736aae79-0f73-4a5c-ab91-98da94db2ec4 Event: Community Banks: Locally Owned, Nationally Connected
When: Wed, May 30 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Description: Mark H. Kawa, Vice President Community Bank Division Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago What are the risks and opportunities on the horizon for community banking? This was the title for a symposium organized by Mark H. Kawa, Vice President, Community Bank Division, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. At the upcoming Economic Development Council luncheon on Wednesday, May 30th Mark will describe the conclusions from this conference and also: * Are community banks dealing with the economic conditions of the past few years? Details and Registration: http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001gt4YUFAURHIRfKlOU-uOE9rKrcdY7IBFTx2_zt1NhZ_gf_XSWgGGlIibGrhg9ja2kpBkLiYYldMov_yFRrZW9bwjglIDP3NFU4tCxvLqy2YR1DY7stoCcg== 2012 International BMA Conference
Building Your Company’s Social Media Strategy
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Event: Future of Promise 2012 Annual Awards Dinner
When: Thu, May 31 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm Description: Erie Neighborhood House Future of Promise 2012 Annual Awards Dinner This very special evening raises important funds for Erie Neighborhood House comprehensive – and effective – initiatives. Proceeds will help Erie House continue to invest in educational programs that create opportunities for success that would otherwise not exist. Details and Registration: http://pjhchicago.com/eriehouse Future of Promise 2012 Annual Awards Dinner
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Event: Pumping Station One Calendar
When: Fri, Jun 1 12:00 am – Sat, Jul 1 5:00 pm Description: PSO holds tons of events weekly. This is a reminder to go to: http://pumpingstationone.org/blog/events.html and check out any upcoming events. Pumping Station One Calendar
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