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Resource Fair & Business Expo
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April 7 (Thursday)
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Moraine Valley Community College
Business & Conference Ctr.
Building M
Keynote Speakers:
Breakfast: Warren Ribley, Director, Illinois Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity.
Lunch: Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Board President
$20 fee includes continental breakfast, buffet lunch, keynote speakers, seminars, and access to information on programs and available funding for businesses. Ideal for representatives from manufacturing, service, retail, entrepreneurs, not-for-profit agencies, chambers, municipalities, and more.
For more information contact (708) 974-5690 or schrimplee@morainevalley.edu
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FACTS and FIGURES of ILLINOIS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT The Office of Workforce Development is committed to encouraging statewide economic development by cultivating a well-trained workforce.To accomplish this goal, the Office identifies youth, adults and dislocated workers who are eligible for assistance under the Workforce Investment Act (WIA), assesses their employability skills and provides training as appropriate for identified sectors of growing employment demand. Ideally, this will lead to the placement of these individuals in self-sufficient employment. The Office also provides follow-up services leading to employment retention in high-wage and high-skilled jobs. These services are provided statewide while maintaining focus on the economic needs of each region. ENTREPRENEURSHIP and SMALL BUSINESS Experts, networks, tools and other opportunities transform your business into an appealing investment for lenders. That's where success begins. We partner with well-respected business development organizations and educational institutions that work with clients who have the vision and potential to become a high-growth enterprise. Whether your company employs two people or 102, IEN can help you Connect Outside The Box - it's a new way of thinking that extends beyond your own knowledge and experience to activate the possibilities!
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"Bring Your Meeting Home" Campaign
Do you belong to an organization that holds meetings, seminars, training sessions, conventions, events, or tournaments? Do you travel out-of-town to attend those meetings or events, spending time and money on travel? Have you ever thought about bringing that meeting to event to the Chicago Southland Region?
Contact Mary Patchin at the Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau, 708-895-8200 or mary@visitchicagosouthland.com, to find out how the CSCVB can help you bring your meeting or event to the Southland. The CSCVB can help with the details, saving your organization time and money!
Hosting meetings, seminars, training sessions, conventions, events, or tournaments in the Southland helps build our regional economy, so consider bringing your meeting or event home to the Chicago Southland. Contact the Chicago Southland CVB today to start the process in becoming a local hero!
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3rd Annual South Suburban
Largest
Speed Networking Event
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND
March 30 (Wednesday)
4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Hilton Oak Lawn
9333 S. Cicero Avenue
Advanced Registration: $15 BPCIA Members ($20 Non-members)
$25 Walk-Ins
BPCIA invites you to meet & mingle with members of 10 local Chambers of Commerce at a night of high speed networking!
Three rounds of speed networking will be offered on a first-come, first-available basis.
Hors d'oeuvres and soft drinks included ~ cash bar.
For reservations call 708-496-0336 or email donna@bpcia.org
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Annual Meeting & Election Luncheon
April 12 (Tuesday) 11:30 a.m. - Registration 12:00 noon - Luncheon Marriott Chicago Midway 6520 S. Cicero Ave. $25 per person ($35 Non-members) Lunch will be served promptly at noon, followed by the business meeting and election of officers. Mayor David Brady will follow with an update on the Village of Bedford Park. For reservations call 708-496-0336 or email donna@bpcia.org
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"Strictly Business"
Speed Networking Luncheon is a Big Hit!
Many people felt the "Need for Speed" networking! BPCIA together with the Bridgeview and Burbank Chambers had over eighty attendees. This was a great way to network and mingle with surrounding business people.
Here's what some had to say:
"I think this is a great event! I truly enjoy the speed networking. You can reach so many people in a short time! With the 4 of us from the William Tell, we were able to talk to 56 people." Michelle D'Andrea, Sales & Catering Manager - William Tell Restaurant
"Once again you and your staff have managed to outdo yourselves. Everything was organized in a very professional manner, resulting in stimulating networking. THEN on top of all the proceedings... we are presented with GREAT food!" Roger Johnson - All American Sign Co.
We asked attendees to fill out a short survey about the speed networking process. Almost everyone liked the luncheon and thought it was a good use of time. When asked about the process many would like to see 2 or 3 minutes for each person and not go around the table again giving each person another minute. So... we listened to you! Any future speed networking luncheon will only have the "Once Around" format.
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Bagels & Business
Breakfast Series
BPCIA is working with Moraine Valley Community College to put together a series of breakfast meetings presenting business-related topics. We want the subject matter to be relevant to today's business. Knowing that time means money in the business world, we want you to use it wisely. Have you heard a good speaker lately, or know of a topic that would interest business people? Please let us know. We appreciate and look forward to your input. Please email suggestions to donna@bpcia.org with Bagels & Business in the subject line.
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Dates to Remember:
March 30 ~ LARGEST Speed Networking Event
April 7 - Resource Fair & Business Expo at Moraine Valley
April 12 ~ Annual Meeting and Election of Officers
June 9 ~ Golf Outing ~ Acme Refining Open
July 14 ~ Golf Outing ~ Belt Railway Open
August 18 ~ Golf Outing ~ Garfield Ridge Contractors Open
Coming This Fall - "Bagels & Business" Breakfast Meeting Series
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Contact Us
Bedford Park - Clearing Industrial Association
5101 West 67th Street
Bedford Park, IL. 60638
Phone: 708-496-0336 ~ Fax: 708-458-8885
Email: donna@bpcia.org
Website: www.bpcia.org
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