Business Events

GSU Sponsors Education Job and Internship Fair
The Office of Career Services at Governors State University is sponsoring a career fair for people interested in employment and internship opportunities in education and related fields on Thursday, February 23. The career fair will be open from 3 to 6 p.m., in the Hall of Governors. Current students, alumni, and community members are invited to attend.

The Social Media Summit
The Social Media Summit will be held by the Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau Thursday, February 23, 2012, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago-Alsip from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The summit will focus on making social media work for you and your business with two keynote speakers and multiple breakout sessions. For more details or to register online, contact Elizabeth @ 708-895-8200.

Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce 2012 Community Business Expo
Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce 2011 Community Business Expowill take place on Saturday, February 11, 2012 from 10am-2pm. This year`s Expo will be held at the William B. Orenic Troy Middle School located at 5820 W. Theodore St. in Plainfield. Price: free



Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce Consumer EXPO 2012
Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce Consumer EXPO 2012 will take place on Friday, February 17, and Saturday, February 18 at Westfield Louis Joliet. The Expo hours are 10am-9pm both Friday and Saturday.



New Lenox Chamber of Commerce Community Expo & Home Show 2012
New Lenox Chamber of Commerce Consumer EXPO 2012 will take place on Saturday, March 17 at Lincoln-Way Central High School Field House 1801 E. Lincoln Hwy, New Lenox. The Expo hours are 9am-2pm on Saturday.



Frankfort Chamber of Commerce 28th Annual Business Expo Showcase
Frankfort Chamber of Commerce Business Expo Showcase on Saturday, March 3, 2012. Lincoln Way-East High School Field house Route 45 and Colorado Avenue. Open 9am-2pm. For additional details please contact the Frankfort Chamber of Commerce Office at 815-469-3356.



GSU Careers for the 21st Century Career Workshop Governors State University is hosting "Careers for the 21st Century," a series of free workshops for both career seekers and career counselors on Monday, January 30 and Thursday, February 2. Participants may attend the workshop(s) of their choice. Registration is not required. To reserve a seat or for more information, e-mail Dr. Byron Waller at bwaller@govst.edu



Blizzard Special at Hyatt Regency O'Hare It’s snowy and cold out there! Just in time for Chicago’s first big snow of the season, Hyatt Regency O’Hare announces a special “Blizzard Rate” for stranded travelers and commuters. Might you be interested in an item?  Based on availability, the “Blizzard Rate” of $55.00 includes free parking and complimentary toiletries. The rate is offered whenever there is more than three inches of snow predicted from now till March 31, 2012.  For reservations, call 847.696.1234 and ask for the Hyatt Regency O’Hare “Blizzard Rate” or visit www.hyattregencyohare.com and enter BLIZ12 as the special offer code.  A press release is below.  If you have any questions, please call 773.969.5200.



HOW TO USE YOUTUBE TO MARKET YOUR BUSINESS: Compete with the Big Players Date: Tue, Jan 24, 2012 Time: 8:45a - 12:00p (Registration begins at 8:30a) Location: SCORE Chicago/SBA Office, Suite 1150, 500 Madison (at Canal) in downtown Chicago



DeVry University Tinley Park Career Fair
Friday, February 17th 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Tinley Park Campus 18624 West Creek Dr, Tinley Park, IL 60477 For more information, call 708.342.3270


Moraine Valley Community College Ready for the spot-light Take it to the next level in your job interviews! MOCK INTERVIEW DAY Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2-5 p.m., Building M Required: Two resumes, business attire, and pre-registration. Pre-register by calling (708) 974-5737 today to schedule your 30-minute mock interview. 9000 W. College Prkwy. Palos Hills, IL 60465 Building S, Room S202



GSU Sponsors Education Job and Internship Fair The Office of Career Services at Governors State University is sponsoring a career fair for people interested in employment and internship opportunities in education and related fields on Thursday, February 23. The career fair will be open from 3 to 6 p.m., in the Hall of Governors. Current students, alumni, and community members are invited to attend. Potential employers are also invited to register as participants. This is an opportunity to match job and internship positions with qualified personnel. This event is free and open to the public. Governors State University is located at 1 University Parkway, University Park, Illinois. For more information or to register, call (708) 235-3974.