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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL Crain’s Chicago Business MAY 2012 Big Dates Calendar of Non-Profit Events JUNE for Metro Chicago JULY Advertising Supplement AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER “I have realized the importance of being a father and husband; and the importance of being responsible for my son’s education.” Adolfo Cervantes, Father of El Valor Head Start Child El Valor is building stronger more inclusive communities through partnerships with families, business, academia, government and media. We seek to develop replicable programs and create a ripple effect across the nation. ƵŝůĚŝŶŐŽŵŵƵŶŝƟĞƐŽĨdžĐĞůůĞŶĐĞĂŶĚ/ŶĐůƵƐŝŽŶ Creativity and innovation are hallmarks of El Valor programs beginning from birth and continuing throughout life. DON QUIXOTE DINNER El Valor excels in: Monday, May 21, 2012 s!PPLIED2ESEARCHAND4RAININGIN%ARLY#HILDHOOD%DUCATIONANDINTHE Hilton Chicago & Towers Disabilities Field. #(!)2 s%NCOURAGINGCURIOSITYANDDEVELOPINGCRITICALTHINKINGSKILLSINCHILDREN Anne R. 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The event supports the Navy Chicago, HR Globalization: Deploying HR Processes, www.cff.org SEAL Foundation’s mission to provide immediate and ongoing Tools and Resources Globally. Learn best practices for man- 4 Wednesday support and assistance to the Naval Special Warfare community aging global human resources operations. 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 Chicago Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, Annual and their families. 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, a.m. Deloitte, Chicago. Free for HRMAC members, non-members 28 Saturday Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner. At this annual event, Chicago. $200 per ticket. Vanessa Casciano, 312-469-8159, call for information. 312-981-6790. www.hrmac.org/events. Museum of Science and Industry, Black Creativity Gala. members of the National Eagle Scout Association recognize the www.dancingwiththeseals.com. The Black Creativity Gala helps fund the Museum’s Black Creativ- young men who have overcome the many challenges of school- Illinois Bankers Association, Economic Forum. A critical- ity program—now a year-round program that showcases African- work, peer pressure and other extra–curricular activities to 16 Monday ly-important update for the banks and their small business cus- American achievements in the fields of science, technology, engi- achieve the Eagle Scout rank this year. 5 p.m. Union League Club tomers on the economy, including the current commercial and neering and medicine through speakers, activities, events and of Chicago. Sponsorship levels vary. Shayna Hofmeister, 312- Martin Luther King Jr. Day residential real estate environments. 7:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. exhibits. 6:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. Museum of Science and Industry, 421-8800 x263. www.chicagobsa.org/esrd. Lisle/Naperville Hilton. $50 per person. Illinois Bankers Associa- Chicago. $350 per person. Octavia Hooks, 773-947-3729. DuSable Museum of African American History, King Day tion, 217-789-9340. www.msichicago.org. Celebration. www.dusablemuseum.org. 12 Thursday Pillars, 2012 Pillars Ball. www.pillarscommunity.org. Thursday ASA Chicago, Stay on Track. Participate and receive training 18 Wednesday 26 in a rapid, sure-fire method to advance your business skills. Each Chicago House, Champagne Wrapture: Clicquot In the Bear Necessities, Pediatric Cancer Foundation’s The Centre for Sustainability and Excellence, Round- “Track” represents a subject matter, attend up to three different Sky. Enjoy bubbly and sumptuous bites high above the city from Auxilliary Board’s Signature Event. table—Using Sustainability to Mitigate Risk during Eco- topics in record time. ASAC University is designed for speed and the 99th floor of the Willis Tower, all while bidding on luxurious www.bearnecessities.org nomic Turbulence. Topics will include: The importance of Sus- performance! 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Fountain Blue Banquets packages and champagne inspired artwork. Chicago artists, tainability Reporting and Sustainability Indexes, Sustainability and Conference Center, Des Plaines. $45 for members, $90 for designers and architects work to create one of a kind artwork to Strategy for Managing Reputation Risks, and How Sustainability Sunday non-members. 847-827-8336. www.asachicago.org. auction off at this annual favorite to benefit Chicago House’s pro- 29 Performance can be used as a Competitive Advantage. 3 p.m. to gramming for families and individuals affected by HIV and AIDS. Catholic Charities, D’Vine Affair. www.catholiccharities.net. 7 p.m. Chicago. Louis Christopher, 312-214-6464. sustainabili- 6:30 a.m. Sky Deck, Willis Tower, Chicago. $85 to $100. 773- 14 Saturday [email protected]. 248-5200 x303. www.chicagohouse.org. Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestral Landscapes. Human Resources Management Association of 8 p.m. Lincoln-Way North Performing Arts Center, Frankfort. $30 Chicago, Winter Networking Event. Kick off the new year Please note that event information listed was submitted by to $50. IPO Box Office 708-481-7774. www.ipomusic.org. right with a night out with your Chicago-area HR colleagues. individual organizations. While accurate at presstime, some Good food, good wine and good conversation...the perfect recipe organizations amend their event schedules throughout the Chicago Cares, Celebration of Service. to shake off the winter blahs! 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Rosewood www.chicagocares.org. year. Please contact organizations directly for the most Restaurant, Rosemont. $49 for HRMAC members, $95 for non- current information. To submit events in the 2013 calendar, members. 312-981-6790. www.hrmac.org/events. please email [email protected]. NON-PROFIT EVENTS 4 2011 Photo Gallery 1 2 5 3 1. Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization, Tickled Pink, February 2011 2. Aspire Children's Services, Big City Night in Morocco, February 2011 3. Chicago Lights, Carnaval, March 2011 4. Little City Foundation, Food Frenzy 2011, March 2011 5. Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, Shamrock for Kids, March 2011 6. Lycee Francais de Chicago, Le Jazz Hot!, March 2011 6 To download a printable version of this calendar, please go to www.ChicagoBusiness.com/bigdates Chicago Urban League ŵƉŽǁĞƌŝŶŐŽŵŵƵŶŝƟĞƐ͘ ŚĂŶŐŝŶŐ>ŝǀĞƐ͘ The Chicago Urban League has transformed lives and promoted strong, sustainable African American communities through progressive advocacy, effective collaboration and innovative programming. years of Empowering Communities 95 and Changing Lives. EDUCATION We’ve helped more than 400 students stay in school, go to high school and go to college. HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT More than 500 men and boys received life skills coaching and mentoring. NextONE Class of 2011 ENTREPRENEURSHIP More than 1,000 minority-owned businesses received entrepreneurship education. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT More than 3,200 Chicagoans received employment training, job search assistance and job placement. Join us for our Annual Summit Spring 2012 Text “CUL95” to Stay connected HOUSING 48510 to Donate More than 1,200 individuals received housing counseling. For more information or to DONATE, visit www.TheChicagoUrbanLeague.org 4510 South Michigan Avenue | Chicago, Illinois 60653-3816 (773) 285-5800 / Fax (773) 285-7772 | email: [email protected] 5A Advertising Supplement FEBRUARY Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center, A Second Night on 3 Friday 11 Saturday Bourbon Street. This is an event sure to excite your senses and 26 Sunday ACG Chicago, Annual Market Trends Breakfast. This dive Feb 11- 12: Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra, No Place warm your heart as we celebrate another successful year, honor- Autism Speaks, An Evening with the Stars—A Red Car- into the state of the M&A market builds on decades of tradition as Like Home. 8 p.m. and 3 p.m. Lincoln-Way North Performing ing 20,000 children and families. We anticipate 600 guests, pet Spectacular. On Oscar® night in Chicago, there is only one these dealmakers delve into business sector trends, capital Arts Center and Ozinga Chapel, Frankfort and Palos Heights. $30 including top business and community leaders, as well as our Red Carpet event that brings the glitz and glamour of Hollywood access, transaction/debt multiples and the state of the middle to $50. www.ipomusic.org. numerous friends and supporters. Chicago Downtown Marriott. to the Windy City, while raising money and awareness for Autism market. 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. The Standard Club, Chicago. 877- $250. Kate Nelson, 312-492-3755. Speaks. With the backdrop of the 84th Annual Academy Awards 224-6389. www.acgchicago.com/events/default.aspx. broadcast, the red carpet, Hollywood-themed extravaganza fea- Sunday 12 23 Thursday tures live pre-show festivities,