The Greater O’Hare Association of Industry and Commerce would like to extend an invitation to you to attend its upcoming Commercial Real Estate and Construction Industry Breakfast.  The event will be held on Wednesday, February 24^th at Belvedere Banquets in Elk Grove Village.

Event Agenda

7:15 AM to 8:00 AM            Registration and Networking

8:00 AM to 8:30 AM            Breakfast and Table Discussions

8:30 AM to 9:00 AM            Panel Discussion and Q&A

Panel Discussion Topic and Panelists

Success in the real estate and construction industry requires a long-term mindset and patience. While transactions today are important, collaborative, high performance relationships going forward will yield long-term profitability for all involved. The panel will discuss the importance and the efficiencies of relationships early in the process in order to be successful.

Jim Laubinger, Principal in Charge of Entrepreneurial Services and Construction Practice, Corbett, Duncan & Hubly PC

John D. Parsinen, Jr., Group Senior Vice President, Real Estate Banking Group, and Nathan A. Bronski, Senior Vice President—Commercial Banking, Cole Taylor Bank

J. Stephen Pohl, Executive Vice President, DS&P Insurance Services, Inc.

Be one of the first 30 to register and you will be entered into a drawing for a $50 Home Depot gift certificate.

Hope to see you on the 24^th!

The cost is $20 per person and includes a hot buffet breakfast.  Registrations will be limited to no more than two representatives from each major industry or subtrade (two bankers, two electricians, two architects, etc.).  We want your networking environment to be full of opportunities not competitors.  Be sure to register early in order to secure your seat at a table.

You can register by going to www.greaterohare.com and clicking on the “Calendar” link under the “Events” tab, or by calling (630) 773-2944.

If you know someone who might be interested in attending this event, please forward this e-mail or ask them to call Lori Myrmel GOA’s Program Director at (630) 773-2944.

IFCR Seminar

Dates: Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. , (refreshments 4:30-5:30)
Location: Clock Tower Resort and Conference Center—7801 East State St., Rockford, IL 61108
Admission: $75.00 (2 for $125.00)

It’s Time For IFRS – Let’s Get Ready Together!

• To date, over 113 countries around the World currently require or permit IFRS reporting.
• AICPA voted to recognize IFRS as designated accounting standards together with US GAAP.

Topics to be Covered:

• Fundamental concepts of IFRS
• Key differences between US GAAP and IFRS
• First time adoption
• Financial statements format
• Key impact to your organization
• Impact on IT
• Operational impact
• Financing impact

Who Will Benefit:

• CEO
• IT Director
• Controller
• Treasurer
• Operations Manager, etc.

Space is limited. Reserve Today!

Call Tom Ogden, Director of Marketing & Business Development, at 630.285.0215

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