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JUNE ‘11CALENDAR
OFNETWORKING EVENTS
Developed by
JOEL REINERTBusiness Development Officer
St. Louis County – Business Service [email protected]
6/01/11
CONTENTSJob Fairs, Recruitment Events, and Business Expos………………………2Job Search Support Groups………………………………………………...3Job Search Workshops, Seminars, & Classes……………………………...5Chamber of Commerce Networking Events……………….…….….……..7Business/Professional Networking Meetings……………………………..10Professional Association Meetings….……….………………….…..….…15
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Small Business Resources and Events…………………………………….18Sustainability (a.k.a. Green) Industry Resources and Events……………..21
CALENDAR OF NETWORKING EVENTSFOR JUNE
Developed by Joel Reinert
The following is a list of networking events in June 2011. Many of the events are free to attend (plus the cost of your meal and beverages) unless indicated otherwise. The information provided in this calendar is as accurate as possible as of the date of this calendar. It is possible that changes in the scheduled events may occur prior to the date of the scheduled event. Therefore, it is advisable to verify the date, time, and location of the event prior to attending.
JOB FAIRS, RECRUITMENT EVENTS, AND OPEN HOUSES
June 1, 2011St. Louis Avis/Budget Group Job Fair (Rental Sales Assocs., Shift Mgrs., CSRs, Service Agents, Shuttlers)10482 Natural Bridge Rd., St. Louis, MO 6313410am – 4pmPre-register at www.avisbudget.greatjob.net (Enter Job Code: G38T/Enter Media Code: PJX)Extra Help Recruitment Event (General Clerical Support, General Laborers)Everest College (3420 Rider Trail South, Earth City, MO)Group session starts promptly at 2pm and 2:30pm Candidates are required to pre-register for the event by applying online at www.extrahelpinc.com and then
call314/241-9675 for additional information
June 3, 2011Mills Properties Career Fair(Property Mgrs., Maint. Supvs., Asst Property Mgrs., Maint. Techs, Leasing Consultants, Groundskeepers)Pavilion Apartments (2207 Summerhouse Drive, St. Louis ,MO 63146)10am – 6pmFor more information contact Michelle Dean at 314/721-811 x228 or [email protected]
June 4, 2011Peabody Opera House/Scottrade Center Job Fair (PT Guest Service Host, Student Host, Security, Retail Host, Guest Service Supv., and Concierge)Scottrade Center Box Office Atrium2pm – 4pmFor more information about the openings go to www.peabodyoperahouse.com/employment/ orwww.scottradecenter.com/STC-employment/
June 6, 2011St. Louis Career FairDoubletree Hotel St. Louis at Westport (1973 Craigshire Rd., St. Louis, MO 63146)11am – 2pmFor more information go to www.nationalcarerfairs.com/career_fairs/details/MO/st._Louis/June/6/2011/ 6th Annual Congressional Career Fair Harris-Stowe State University, Emerson Physical Education & Performing Arts Center9:30am – 2:30pmFor more information go to www.lacyclay.house.gov
June 7, 2011Extra Help Recruitment Event (General Clerical Support, General Laborers)Seven Hills Missouri Career Center (4040 Seven Hills Dr., Ste. 166, Florissant, MO 63033)
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Group session starts promptly at 2pm and 2:30pm (usually 2nd Tuesday of each month)Candidates are required to pre-register for the event by applying online at www.extrahelpinc.com and then
call314/241-9675 for additional information
June 8, 2011Dollar General Career Fair (store managers)8937 Natural Bridge Rd., St. Louis, MO 6312110am – 3pmFor more information go to www.dollargeneral.com
June 15, 2011Extra Help Recruitment Event (General Clerical Support, General Laborers)Near Southside Employment Coalition (2649 Pestalozzi, St. Louis, MO)Group session starts promptly at 11am Candidates are required to pre-register for the event by applying online at www.extrahelpinc.com and then
call314/241-9675 for additional information
June 15, 2011St. Louis Job & Education FairHeart of St. Charles Banquet Center (1410 S. Fifth St., St. Charles, MO 63301)11:30am – 3pmFor more information go to http://stlouis.employmentguide.com
June 18, 2011Housing Resource and Career FairFriendly Temple (5515 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr., St. Louis, MO 63112)10am – 2pmFor more information or to register contact Hollis Whiting at 314/506-5306 or [email protected]
June 23, 2011Community Action Agency of St. Louis County (CAASTL) Job & Resource FairOverland Community Center (9225 Lackland Road, St. Louis, MO 63114)11am – 3pmFor more information contact James Ingram at 314/446-4431
June 25, 2011College and Job Fair 2011John Knox Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall (13200 New Halls Ferry Rd., Florissant, MO 63033)9am – 1pmFor more information go to www.johnknoxchurch.com or call 314/921-5833
June 28, 2011Extra Help Recruitment Event (General Clerical Support, General Laborers)North Oaks Missouri Career Center (25B North Oaks Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63121)Group session starts promptly at 2pm and completes at 4:30pm (4th Tuesday of each month)Candidates are required to pre-register for the event by applying online at www.extrahelpinc.com andthen call 314/241-9675 for additional information contact
June 30, 2011FBI Employment Information Session (Special Agent and Professional Support Staff career opportunities)Harris-Stowe State University Library (3026 Laclede Ave., St. Louis, MO 63103)2:30pm – 3:30pm (last Thursday of each month)Note: An FBI employee will discuss Special Agent and Professional Support Staff processing in general at this
event.Visit www.FBIjobs.gov to view information on job vacancy announcements as available. Note: This event is for informational purposes only, NO hiring will take place. For more information call 314/589-2700
JOB SEARCH SUPPORT GROUPS
June 1, 2011CEN at Immaculate Conception Church of Dardenne Job Search Support Group MeetingImmaculate Conception Church of Dardenne (7701 Hwy. N, Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368)7pm – 8:30pm (1st Wednesday of month)For more information go to www.catholicemploymentnetwork.org or contact Jeanne at [email protected]
June 1, 15, and 29, 2011
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CEN at St. Clare of Assisi Job Search Support Group (West County area)St. Clare of Assisi School Library (15700 Clayton Rd., Ellisville, MO 63011 between Clarkson and Kehrs Mill Rd.) 7pm - 9pm (meets alternating Wednesdays) For more information go to www.catholicemploymentnetwork.org
June 1, 2011 (weekly)BBJ Management Brown Bag Networking Group (West County area)1st week: Community Room at Whole Foods Market (1160 Town & Country Crossing Dr, Town & Country, MO)Other weeks: St. Mark Presbyterian Church (601 E. Claymont, Ballwin 63011)9am – 11am (meets weekly on Wednesday) No cost to attendFor more information contact Rick at 314/607-7339 or go to www.bbj.orgLunch Talk for Job Seekers St. John Lutheran Church (15800 Manchester Road Ellisville, MO 63011)Noon – 1pm (meets weekly on Wednesday) For more information go to www.stjstl.net or contact Linda at [email protected] or 636.779.2309.
June 2 and 16, 2011New Hope Employment MinistryNew Hope Sanctuary (1580 Kisker Rd., St. Charles, MO 63304)7pm – 9pm (usually meets 1st and 3rd Thursdays)For more information go to www.meetup.com/NewHopeEmploymentMinistry/ CEN at Incarnate Word Job Search Support Group (West County area)Incarnate Word Catholic Church (13416 Olive Rd., Chesterfield, MO east of Hwy. 141 and Olive)7:30pm–9pm (meets 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month)For more information go to www.catholicemploymentnetwork.org or contact Bryan Calsyn at 314/628-9893 [email protected] Morning Star Church Job Connection Group (O’Fallon, MO area)Morning Star Church (1600 Feise Rd., O’Fallon, MO 63368)7pm - 8:30pm (meets on the first and third Thursdays of every month)For more information contact Kathy Frick at 636-561-5680 or [email protected]
June 2, 2011 (weekly)BBJ Sales and Marketing Brown Bag Networking Group (West County area)Salem United Methodist Church (1200 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63131)9am – 11am (meets weekly on Thursday)No cost to attendFor more information contact Kevin at 314/426-4140 or go to www.bbj.org
June 3, 2011 (weekly)BBJ Engineering/IT Brown Bag Networking Group (West County area)St. Mark Presbyterian Church (601 E. Claymont, Ballwin)9am – 11am (meets weekly on Friday)No cost to attendFor more information contact Rick at 314/607-7339 or go to www.bbj.orgBBJ Finance and Accounting Brown Bag Networking Group (West County area)Lone Wolf Coffee House (15480 Clayton Road, Ballwin, MO 63011)1:30pm – 3:00pm (meets weekly on Fridays)No cost to attendFor more information contact Bob at 314/651-4096 or go to www.bbj.org
June 6, 2011 (weekly)BBJ General Membership Meetings (West County area)St. Mark Presbyterian Church (601 E. Claymont, Ballwin)9am – 11am (meets weekly on Monday)Cost to attend: free after $25 initial one-time membership feeFor more information go to www.bbj.org or call 636/928-0828
June 7, 2011 (weekly)GO! Network SeminarPartnership Center (800 N. Tucker, 5th Floor, St. Louis, MO 63101)8am – 11:30am (meets weekly on Tuesday)The seminar is free but participants must register prior to attendingTo register or for more information go to www.gonetworkstl.com
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GO! Network Entrepreneurial Track SeminarPartnership Center (800 N. Tucker, St. Louis, MO 63101)1:30pm – 3pm (meets weekly on Tuesday)The seminars is free but participants must register prior to attendingTo register or for more information go to www.gonetworkstl.comJob Seeker Support Group (St. Charles County area)Missouri Career Center – St. Charles (212 Turner Blvd., St. Peters, MO)9:30am – 11am (meets weekly on Tuesday)For more information call 636/278-1360
June 13, 2011CEN at St. Joseph Job Search Support Group (Cottleville area)St. Joseph Catholic Church - Cottleville7pm – 8:30pm (meets 2nd Monday of each month) For more information go to www.catholicemploymentnetwork.org
June 13 and 27, 2011CEN at Ascension Parish Job Search Support Group (Chesterfield area)Ascension Parish (Chesterfield, MO), basement of little church7pm – 9pm (meets 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month)For more information go to www.catholicemploymentnetwork.org
June 13 and 27, 2011CEN at St. Gabriel the ArchAngel Job Search Support Group (St. Louis City area)St. Gabriel Rectory (6303 Nottingham, St. Louis, MO 63109 at Tamm Avenue across from Francis Park)7:30pm – 9pm (meets 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month)For more information go to www.catholicemploymentnetwork.org
June 14, 2011CEN at St. Monica Job Search Support Group Meeting12136 Olive Blvd., Creve, Coeur, MO 631417pm – 8:30pm (usually meets 2nd Tuesday of each month)For more information go to www.catholicemploymentnetwork.orgCEN at St. Cletus Job Search Support Group Meeting (St. Charles area)St. Cletus Parish Hall (2705 Zumbehl Rd., St. Charles, MO 63301)7pm – 9pm (usually meets 2nd Tuesday of each month)For more information go to www.catholicemploymentnetwork.org
June 16, 2011CEN at Our Lady of Lourdes Job Search Support Group Meeting7148 Forsyth, University City, MO 63105 (Parish Center)7pm – 8:30pm (3rd Thursday of each month)For more information go to www.catholicemploymentnetwork.org
June 23, 2011Veterans Job Search and Resource Workshop Missouri Career Center – Deer Creek (3256 Laclede Station Rd., Maplewood, MO 63143)1pm – 3pmFor more information contact John Roberts, DVOP, at 314/877-0001St. Louis Networking Group Meeting for Job SeekersCasa Gallardo (Manchester Rd., Des Peres, MO)5pm - 8pmFor more information contact Gus Hoelscher
JOB SEARCH WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS, AND CLASSES Intro To Career Services Workshop Series
North Oaks Missouri Career Center (26 North Oaks Plaza, 314/381-6700)A four-day seminar will be offered covering all aspects of career development including but not limited to: career exportation, networking, document preparation, resume development, interviewing strategies, and career success. You will be guieded in using Optimal Reusme and will leave with a finished and edited resume by the end of the class
St. Louis County Missouri Career Center Job Search Workshops Three-hour workshops will be offered to the general public free of charge throughout the month at various Missouri Career Centers located throughout St. Louis County. Workshop topics include: Career Exploration Resume Preparation Interview Process
Career Networking Job Search Documents Basic Computer Skills
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Online Application Skills Career Success Managing a Budget
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Locations and phone numbers for these workshops are:North Oaks Missouri Career Center (26 North Oaks Plaza, 314/381-6700)Florissant North County Service Center (4040 Seven Hills Dr., 314/877-3010)Deer Creek Missouri Career Center (3256 Laclede Station Rd., 314/877-0001)For specific dates, times, and locations for a workshop contact any of the centers listed above.
St. Charles County Missouri Career Center Job Search WorkshopsSt. Charles County Missouri Career Center (212 Turner Blvd., St. Peters, MO)Hosts free job search workshops throughout the month on several topics For more information on these workshops call 636/278-1360 or go to www.stcharlesworks.com/
St. Louis County Library offers FREE Computer Classes and Job Search WorkshopsFree computer classes are offered at many branches throughout the St. Louis County Library system. Participants are required to register up to 28 days in advance for a class prior to attending. To register contact your local St. Louis County Library branch. For more information about upcoming computer classes call 314/994-3300 or go to www.slcl.org/events/.
St. Louis Community College 21st Century Professional DevelopmentSt. Louis Community College is offering a series of FREE podcasts dealing with unemployment and job search issues.This series of free weekly podcasts addresses important workplace topics that will give you a clearer understanding of the information, skills and resources you’ll need to successfully navigate today’s complex business and employment environment. To access the podcasts go to http://www.stlcc.edu/Podcasts/business-training/For more information contact Kathie at [email protected]
June 1, 2011 (weekly)Weekly Job Search Workshops/PresentationsUrban League of Metropolitan St. Louis (8960 Jennings Station Road, 63136)11am – 1pm (weekly workshops held on Wednesdays)No cost to attend
6/1 Online/Manual Applications6/8 Marketing Yourself/Dress for Success6/15 Resume Writing/Coaching6/22 Interview SkillsFor more information contact Hollis Scales at 314/388-9840
June 2 and 16, 2011Career WorkshopsLDS Employment Center (12843 Pennridge Dr., Bridgeton, MO 63044)Career Workshops covers applications, resumes, interviewing skills, networking, job coaches, and more8:45am – 4:15pm (usually 1st and 3rd Thursday each month)For more information on registering call 314/344-0050
June 3, 2011 (weekly)Career Café: Job Search and Career Transition Seminar SeriesStaffing Solutions (8012 Bonhomme Ave., Suite 200, Clayton, MO 63105) A series of seminars, presentations, panels and informal chats, led by community leaders and HR professionals
committedto helping you discover the tools and strategies for a successful job search and career transition All seminars will be from 10:00-11:30For more information go to www.StaffingSolutionsInc.com
June 4, 2011GoalMasters – Career & Financial Goal Achievement WorkshopSunset Hills Community Center (3939 S. Lindbergh Blvd., Sunset Hills, MO 63127)8:30am – NoonCost: $15 in advance, $20 at the doorTo register or for more information go to http://goalmastersjune4.eventbrite.com or call Charlie Scarlett at 314/849-
3337.June 7 - 9, 2011
Community Action Agency of St. Louis County (CAASTL) Job Readiness ClassLearn successful job search strategies, preparation of resumes, cover letters, interviewing skills and keys to success in the workplace.2709 Woodson Road, Overland, MO 63141To register call 314/446-4431
June 9 and 23, 2011BounceBack St. Louis: Informal Conversations with the BounceBack St. Louis TeamSt. Louis County Library Headquarters (1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd., Frontenac, MO 63131)4pm – 6pmTo register or for more information go to www.bouncebackstl.org
June 13, 2011
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CEN Job Search Workshop: Networking Skills for Your Job SearchSt. Joseph – Cottleville, Fr. Pezzod Room next to the school cafeteria (1355 Motherhead Road St. Charles, MO
63304)7pm – 9pmNo cost to attendFor more information go to www.catholicemploymentnetwork.org
June 16 -17, 2011BounceBack St. Louis: Nitty Gritty WorkshopWebster Groves Christian Church Fellowship Hall (1320 W. Lockwood Ave., Webster Groves, MO 63122)7:30am – 12:30pmTo register or for more information go to www.bouncebackstl.org
June 20 - 24, 2011Job Search Workshop SeriesArnold Missouri Career Center (3675 West Outer Rd., Arnold, MO 63010)FREE workshops covering topics including Career Exploration, Transferable Skills, Networking, Resources, Applications, Resumes, Interviewing Skills, and more 9am – Noon (typically held the 4th week of each month)For more information on registering call Allen Turner at 636/287-8909
June 21 - 23, 2011Community Action Agency of St. Louis County (CAASTL) Job Readiness ClassLearn successful job search strategies, preparation of resumes, cover letters, interviewing skills and keys to success in the workplace.2709 Woodson Road, Overland, MO 63141To register call 314/446-4431
June 29, 2011SLATE Employment Transition Series (SETS) Monthly PresentationEmployment Opportunities with Nonprofit OrganizationsGateway Room at the Metro St. Louis United Way (910 N. 11th St., St. Louis, MO 63101)1:30pm – 3:30pmNo cost to attendFor more information contact Bob Petrich at 314/539-4130
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NETWORKING EVENTS This is a list of informational and networking opportunities with some of the larger local cities and Chambers of Commerce in the St. Louis area. For a list of other Chambers in the St. Louis area go to www.mochamber.com
June 1, 2011Celebrate Fenton! Business and Community Fair Rockwood Summit High School (1780 Hawkins Road, Fenton, MO 63026)3:30pm – 6:30pmTo RSVP or for more information go to www.fentonmochamber.com
June 2, 2011Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Networking EventHospice of Southern Illinois (305 South Illinois, Belleville, IL 62220) 5pm – 7pmCost: $5 Chamber members, $10 guestsFor more information go to www.bellevillechamber.org Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce First Thursday Coffee Networking EventDoster Ullom Law Offices (16090 Swingley Ridge Rd., Suite 620, Chesterfield, MO 63017) 7:30am – 9amCost: free for chamber members, $15 for guestsTo RSVP or for more information go to www.chesterfieldmochamber.com
June 2 and 16, 2011Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Club Business Networking DJ’s Deli (1807 Park 270 Dr., Ste. 410, Maryland Heights, MO)7:30am – 9am (1st and 3rd Thursday of each month) Cost: free for members, $5 for non-membersTo RSVP contact Kim at [email protected] or 314/576-6603For more information go to www.mhcc.com
June 3, 2011Kirkwood-Des Peres Chamber of Commerce First Friday Coffee Networking Event
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The Quarters at Des Peres (13230 Manchester Rd., Des Peres, MO)7:30am - 9amNo cost to attendFor more information go to www.kirkwooddesperes.comWest County Chamber of Commerce First Friday Coffee Club Networking EventWildlife Rescue Center (1128 New Ballwin Road, Ballwin, MO 63021) 7:30am – 9amNo cost to attendTo RSVP or for more information go to www.westcountychamber.com
June 6, 2011 (weekly)Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Business to Business Roundtable DiscussionChamber Office (3611 S. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63118)4pm – 5pm (weekly on Tuesdays)No cost to attendFor more information or to register go to www.hccstl.com/
June 7 and 21, 2011Northwest Chamber of Commerce Business Lunch Networking Group MeetingSyberg's Restaurant (2430 Old Dorsett Rd., Maryland Heights, MO 63043)11am – Noon (usually meets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays)Cost: $12To RSVP or for more information go to www.northwestchamber.com
June 8, 2011Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce General Membership Meeting Take a tour of the Weber Quarry with us! This event will meet at the Crystal Springs Golf Center / Driving Range
onMorning Glory Drive. This Golf Center is located off Marine Avenue, directly across from Creve Coeur Lake.11:30am – 1pm (2nd Wednesday of each month) Cost: Members $20, non-members $25 ($30 at the door) To RSVP or for more information go to www.mhcc.com
June 9, 2011West County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Networking EventBassett Furniture (14201 Manchester Road, Manchester, MO 63011) 5:30pm - 7:30pmNo cost to attendTo RSVP or for more information go to www.westcountychamber.comAffton Chamber of Commerce General Membership Meeting (Mini-Business Expo)Orlando Gardens Banquet Center (8352 Watson Rd., St. Louis, MO 63119)11am – 1:30pmCost: Chamber members $15, non-members $17To RSVP or for more information go to www.afftonchamber.com Northwest Chamber of Commerce General Membership MeetingLocation TBA11am – 1pmCost to attend: $18 per person ($23 at the door)To RSVP or for more information go to www.northwestchamber.com
June 9 – July 7, 2011 (weekly)Kirkwood-Des Peres Chamber of Commerce Business Bootcamp Seminar SeriesChamber Boardroom (108 West Adams, Kirkwood, MO 63122)7:30am - 9amJune 2 - Websites - design, purpose, upkeep etc.June 9 - CRM’s - Customer Relationship ManagementJune 16 - PDA’s - Personal Digital Assistants (smart phones)June 23 - Social Networking - LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter etc.June 30 - Analytics - (How to see if technology is working for you)July 7 - The final session will be a sharing of best practices. Cost: $15 per sessionFor more information go to www.kirkwooddesperes.com
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Kirkwood-Des Peres Chamber of Commerce General Membership MeetingGreenbriar Hills Country Club (Kirkwood, MO)11:30 am – 1:15 pm Cost: Members $20For more information go to www.kirkwooddesperes.comGreater Belleville Chamber of Commerce Coffee Cup Connections Networking Event Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce Boardroom (216 East "A" St., Belleville, IL 62220)8am – 9am (2nd Tuesday of each month)No cost for members to attend. For more information go to www.bellevillechamber.org
June 14 and 28, 2011 Northwest Chamber of Commerce Tuesday Morning Coffee & Networking Group MeetingCorner Coffee House (100 New Florissant Rd., Ferguson, MO 63135)7:30am – 8:30am (usually meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays)To RSVP or for more information go to www.northwestchamber.com
June 15, 2011Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce General Membership MeetingDoubletree Hotel & Conference Center (16625 Swingley Ridge Road, Chesterfield, MO 63017) 11:30am – 1pmCost: Members $20, Guests $25To RSVP or for more information go to www.chesterfieldmochamber.com
June 16, 2011Kirkwood-Des Peres Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Networking EventDelmar Gardens West (13550 S. Outer 40 Road, Town & Country, MO)4pm – 7pmNo cost to attendFor more information go to www.kirkwooddesperes.com
June 16, 2011Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Networking EventGonzalez Companies at Maggiano’s (#2 The Boulevard St. Louis, Richmond Heights, MO 63117) 6pm – 8pmNo cost to attendFor more information or to register go to www.hccstl.com/ Webster Groves/Shrewsbury Area Chamber of Commerce General Membership BreakfastOrlando Gardens Banquet Center (8352 Watson Rd., St. Louis, MO 63119)7:30am – 9am (3rd Thursday of month)Cost: $12 per personTo RSVP or for more information go to http://www.webstershrewsburychamber.com
June 17, 2011Fenton Area Chamber of Commerce Fridays in Fenton Networking EventSunset Country Club (9555 S Geyer Road, St. Louis, MO 63127)7:30am – 8:30amCost: Members $5, guests $10To RSVP or for more information go to www.fentonmochamber.com
June 22, 2011West County Chamber of Commerce General Membership MeetingForest Hills Country Club (36 Forest Club Drive, Chesterfield, MO 63005) 11am – 1pmCost: $21 members, non-members $25To RSVP or for more information go to www.westcountychamber.comNorth County Inc. Chamber of Commerce General Membership MeetingCool Valley City Hall (100 Signal Hill Drive, Cool Valley, MO)11:30am – 1pmCost: $12 To register or for more information go to www.NorthStLouisCounty.com
June 23, 2011Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce Lunch ‘n Learn Networking Event SWIC-Selsius Training Center (2500 Carlyle Avenue, Belleville, IL 62221)Topic: Project Management11am – 1pm No cost for members to attend For more information go to www.bellevillechamber.org
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Kirkwood-Des Peres Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Networking EventArch Animal Hospital (2951 Dougherty Ferry, Rd., Des Peres, MO)4pm – 7pmNo cost to attendFor more information go to www.kirkwooddesperes.com
June 27, 2011Kirkwood-Des Peres Chamber of Commerce Marketing MondayKirkwood Library (140 E. Jefferson, Kirkwood, MO 63122)Noon – 1pm (held on last Monday of month for Chamber members only)No cost to attendFor more information go to www.kirkwooddesperes.com
June 28, 2011Northwest Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Networking EventFrontenac Bank (3330 Rider Trail Ct., Earth City, MO 63045)4:30pm – 7:30pm To RSVP or for more information go to www.northwestchamber.com
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BUSINESS/PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING MEETINGS & EVENTS
June 1, 2011Highland People In Business Networking MeetingMichael's Swiss Inn & Coffee Shop (425, Broadway, Highland, IL)8:30-9:30am (1st Wednesday of each month)Cost: $5 for attendanceFor more information go to www.peopleinbusiness.ning.com To RSVP or for more information contact Susan Young at 618/334-8887Professional Women’s Alliance Networking Event and FundraiserCrowne Plaza - Clayton 5pm - 8pmTo RSVP or for more information go to www.stlpwa.org
June 1, 2011 (weekly)Business Frontline of St. Louis Business Networking GroupChris's Pancake House (5980 Southwest Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63139)8am – 9am (Meet weekly on Wednesday)No cost to attendFor more information go to http://www.bflstl.com/ BNI Chapter MeetingsBNI Business Network International has 30 area chapters meeting every Wednesday. Visitors are welcome, refer towww.bnistl.com, contact the listed chapter president to confirm your visit. For additional information see the note
for BNIat the end of this section or contact Teresa Morris-Simon@314-822-1030 or [email protected] for additionalinformation.
June 1 and 15, 2011Yellow-Tie Networking Event – The Builders & Relocators – Residential/Commercial Networking MeetingsClinton Hills Country Club (3700 Old Collinsville Road, Swansea, IL 62226)8:30am – 10am (1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month)No cost to attend, but you must be a member or be invited to attend. To request an invitation or for more information go to http://yellow-tie.net/groups/metroeastil/thebar-rc
June 2, 2011 (weekly)BNI Chapter MeetingsBNI Business Network International has 30 area chapters meeting every Thursday. Visitors are welcome,refer to www.bnistl.com, contact the listed chapter president to confirm your visit. For additional informationsee the note for BNI at the end of this section or contact Teresa Morris-Simon@314-822-1030 or
[email protected] additional information.Christian Business Connectors Networking MeetingChameleon’s Catering11:30am – 1pm (meets every Thursday)Cost: $12 per personTo RSVP contact Dennis Wagner at 314/481-7337 x102Mastermind Network of St. Louis Business Networking MeetingCity Place Café (3 City Place Dr., Creve Coeur, MO 63141)7:45am – 9pm (every Thursday morning)For more information go to www.mastermindstl.org
June 2 and 16, 2011Yellow Tie Networking Event – St. Louis Contractors Referral Networking MeetingSunset Hills, MO area7:30am – 9am (1st and 3rd Thursday of each month)No cost to attend, but you must be a member or be invited to attendTo get invited to this referral network meeting you must contact a member of the group, explain your business and learn whether you are a fit for this network. If that member believes you are a fit, he or she will invite you to attend and take care of getting you on the invitation list.For more information go to http://www.yellow-tie.net/groups/stlouis/contractorsnetwork/
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June 3, 2011Livable St. Louis ConferenceThe Eric P. Newman Education Center, Washington University Medical Center (320 S. Euclid Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110)8am – 5pmCost: $45 per person in advance, Day-of-Event Registration: $55Online registration is open now through June 1 at 5pmRegistration includes access to all conference sessions, as well as breakfast, lunch, and refreshments throughout the dayFor more information or to register online go to www.stlrcga.org
June 6, 2011 (weekly)FaceNET High Performance Networking in ChesterfieldFox and Hound (17416 Chesterfield Airport Road, Chesterfield, MO 63005) 5:30pm – 7pmNo cost to attendFor more information or to register go to http://www.facenet-working.com/contactus.phpWomen’s Power Networking: Coffee and Contacts Chesterfield Weekly MeetingNoodles and Company (1784 Clarkson Rd., Chesterfield, MO 9am – 9:30am (meets weekly on Mondays)For more information or to register go to http://www.meetup.com/Coffee-and-Contacts-Chesterfield-MO/
June 7, 2011RCGA Business After Hours Networking EventThe Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis (100 Carondelet Plaza, Clayton, MO 63105)5:30pm – 7:30pmCost: $5 for RCGA & Chamber members, $15 for non-membersComplimentary Self Garage Parking or Valet Parking for $5.00 For more information or to register go to www.stlrcga.org or contact Lori Meier at 314/444-1147 or
[email protected]’Fallon People In Business Networking MeetingHoliday Inn Express (Dierberg Plaza, Greenmount Rd., O’Fallon, IL)8:30-9:30am (1st Tuesday of each month)Cost: $5 for attendanceFor more information go to www.peopleinbusiness.ning.com To RSVP or for more information contact Susan Young at 618/655-0930Yellow Tie Drinks & Handshakes Networking MeetingHome Display (2933 Bridle Ln., Swansea, IL 62226)5:30pm – 7:30pmNo cost to attendFor more information go to http://www.yellow-tie.net/events/metroeastil/
June 7, 2011 (weekly)BNI Chapter MeetingsBNI Business Network International has 30 area chapters meeting every Tuesday. Visitors are welcome, refer towww.bnistl.com, contact the listed chapter president to confirm your visit. For additional information see the note for BNI at the
end ofthis section or contact Teresa Morris-Simon@314-822-1030 or [email protected] for additional information.
June 8, 2011St. Louis Business Club Mix It Up! Networking EventEnterprise Career Solutions (16024 Manchester Road, Suite 111, St. Louis, Missouri 63011)5pm – 7pmCost: Members free, non-members $10 per personFor more information go to www.StLouisBusinessClub.com Annual Coro Leadership Awards CelebrationRaymond E. Maritz Jr. Theater (1400 S. Highway Dr., Fenton, MO 63099)5:30pm – 8:30pmTo register or for more information go to www.stlrcga.org or contact Anne Walker at 636/827-9801 or anne@coro-
stl.org.June 8 and 22, 2011
Business Referral and Networking Lunch Meeting2nd Wednesday: Incredible Pizza (Cave Springs and Hwy. 70 in St. Peters, MO)4th Wednesday: Vista Grande (Mid Rivers Mall Dr. in St. Peters, MO)
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11:30am – 12:30am (2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month)No cost to attend (Just buy your lunch)For more information contact Sandy at 314/486-8333
June 8 and 29, 2011Business Synergy Group Monthly Networking MeetingBistro (1130 Town & Country Dr., Town & Country, MO)5:30pm – 7pmNo cost to attendFor more information contact Terry R. Bordeleau at 314/422-2683 or http://www.meetup.com/Business-Synergy-
Group/June 9, 2011
Missouri Women in the Trades (MOWIT) Tradeswomen Monthly Meeting8300 Manchester Road, Brentwood, MO 63144 Learn where are the jobs in the green industry Invited guests and speakers include: Paul Merrill, Clayco and President of the US Building Green Council
Jennifer Elam, Sales Director for US Solar Distributing4 – 6:30pmSuggested $5 donation (includes a light dinner)For more information or to register go to www.mowit.org or call (314)963-3200 or [email protected] Tie Networking Event - Executive Resource Referral Network (Patty Cook’s Yellow-Tie referral
network) Location TBA in Kirkwood area 11:30am – 1pm (meet 2nd Thursday of each month)No cost to attend, but you must be a member or be invited to attendTo get invited to this referral network meeting you must contact a member of the group, explain your business and learn whether you are a fit for this network. If that member believes you are a fit, he or she will invite you to attend and take care of getting you on the invitation list. To become a member of the group contact Patty Cook at [email protected] or 636/861-9100For more information go to http://www.yellow-tie.net/groups/stlouis/pcook
June 9 and 23, 2011Yellow Tie Networking Event – South County Neighbors Referral NetworkMeeting location is in the South County area7:30am – 9am (2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month)No cost to attend, but you must be a member or be invited to attendTo get invited to this referral network meeting you must contact a member of the group, explain your business and learn whether you are a fit for this network. If that member believes you are a fit, he or she will invite you to attend and take care of getting you on the invitation list.For more information go to http://www.yellow-tie.net/groups/stlouis/soconeighbors/
June 10, 2011St. Louis eWomen Network “Accelerated Networking” EventDoubletree Hotel (16625 Swingley Ridge Road, Chesterfield, MO 63017)11am – 1:30pmCost: Members $35, non-members $45; after 6/6 $55 per personFor more information go to www.ewomennetwork.comTo register complete registration form and send to Donna Gamache, Managing Director at [email protected] or 314/968-9664Clayton People in Business Networking MeetingCrowne Plaza Hotel dining room (7750 Carondelet Avenue, Clayton, MO 63105) 9am – 10am (meets 2nd Friday of each month)Cost: $5 for attendanceFor more information go to www.peopleinbusiness.ning.com To RSVP contact Susan Young at 618/334-8887
June 11, 2011Financial Executives Networking Group (FENG) Monthly Member MeetingUHY Advisors Office (15 Sunnen Drive, Suite 100, Maplewood, MO 63143) 8am – 10am (usually the 2nd Saturday of month)Open to members and partners onlyCost: $5 donation
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For more information go to http://thefengstl.org/June 13, 2011
American Business Women’s Association – Renaissance Chapter Monthly MeetingNatural Bridge Library (7606 Natural Bridge Rd., St. Louis, MO) 6pm – 7:30pm (Meets 2nd Monday of each month)To RSVP call 314/388-1457
June 14, 2011St. Louis Business Journal Book of Lists Smart Reader SeminarCMS Solutions (2055 Walton Rd., St. Louis, MO 63114)8am - 9amCost: $10 per personFor more information go to http://www2.bizjournals.com/stlouis/calendar/ To register e-mail [email protected] or call 314/421-6200Yellow Tie Drinks & Handshakes Business Networking After Hours Tin Can Tavern & Grille (1909 Locust St., St. Louis, MO 63103)5:30pm – 7:30pmNo cost to attend For more information go to www.yellow-tie.net/events/stlouis/ Wood River People In Business Networking MeetingGee Gee's Café (333 West Bethalto Drive, Bethalto, IL 62010)8:30-9:30am (2nd Tuesday of each month)Cost: $6.50 per personFor more information go to www.peopleinbusiness.ning.com To RSVP or for more information contact Susan Young at 618/334-8887St. Louis Networking Geniuses Monthly MeetingDuffy’s Bar & Restaurant (124 West Jefferson Ave., Kirkwood, MO)11:30am – 1pmNo cost to attendFor more information go to http://www.meetup.com/St-Louis-Networking-Geniuses/
June 14 and 28, 2011Yellow-Tie Networking Event – The Sounding Board – Networking MeetingsMeeting location in Edwardsville, IL8am – 10am (2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month)No cost to attend, but you must be a member or be invited to attend. To request an invitation or for more information go to http://www.yellow-tie.net/groups/metroeastil/soundingboard
June 15, 2011Chesterfield People in Business Networking MeetingDoubletree Hotel and Conference Center (16625 Swingley Ridge Rd., Chesterfield, MO)7:30am – 9am (meets 3rd Wednesday of each month)Cost: $11 includes a full buffet breakfastFor more information go to http://peopleinbusiness.ning.com/
June 16, 2011Networking on Steroids “Shu Feng” (for business owners)Shu Feng Restaurant (8435 Olive, St. Louis, MO 63132)6:30 – 8pmNo cost to attendTo RSVP or for more information call Al Cochran at 314/962-9222 or go to http://www.meetup.com/Networking-on-steroids/ GHM-STL Executive Career Networking MeetingSunset Hills Community Center (3939 S Lindbergh Blvd, Sunset Hills, MO 63127)7:30am – 9:30am (usually 3rd Thursday of each month)Cost: member $15, non-member $20, $20 at the doorTo RSVP go to https://www.grayhairmanagement.com/networking/registration.asp?id=39For more information contact Charlie Scarlett at [email protected] or 314-849-3337Information Technology Advancement Council (ITAC) Meeting (NEXT MEETING IN JULY)Location TBA7:30am – 9am
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No cost to attendFor more information or to register go to www.itac-stl.org Missouri Networking - Chesterfield/St Charles/St Louis Group MeetingOld Spaghetti Factory (17384 Chesterfield Airport Rd., Chesterfield, MO 63005) Noon – 1pmNo cost to attend
June 17, 2011St. Louis Business Journal: Legislative AwardsOld Post Office (815 Olive St., St. Louis, MO 63101) 7:30am – 9pmCost: $40 per person ($50 after 6/9) For more information or to register e-mail [email protected] or call 314/421-6200
June 21, 2011River City Professionals Monthly Networking EventLocation TBA5:30pm - 9pm (Usually meets every 3rd Tues. of month at various locations)No cost to attendTo RSVP or for more information call 314/655-5490 or go to www.rivercityprofessionals.orgAFCEA Scott Airforce Base Monthly Networking LuncheonScott Club at Scott Airforce Base in Illinois11am - 1pm (typically on the 3rd Tuesday of each month)To register or for more information go to http://www.afcea-scott.org/ Powerful You! Women's Networking Event Center for Spiritual Living (12875 Fee Fee Road, Creve Coeur, MO 63146)11:30am – 1:30pm (3rd Tuesday of month)Cost: $25 members and 1st ever attendees, $35 non-membersTo register or for more information go to www.powerfulyou.com Collinsville People in Business Networking MeetingOatman House (501 E. Main Street, Collinsville, IL 62234)8:30 - 9:30am (meets 3rd Tuesday of each month)Cost: $7 for attendanceFor more information go to www.peopleinbusiness.ning.com To RSVP contact Diann Robins at [email protected] or 618/344-2784
June 22, 2011RCGA Breakfast with the GazellesRCGA Regional Collaboration Center, One Metropolitan Square, 13th Flr. (211 N. Broadway, St. Louis, MO
63102)7:15am – 9amCost: $25 per personFor more information go to www.stlrcga.org To register contact Lori Meier at 314/444-1147 or [email protected] on Steroids “The Post Sports Bar & Grill” (for business owners)The Post Sports Bar & Grill (7372 Manchester, St. Louis, MO) 12:15pm – 2pmNo cost to attendTo RSVP or for more information call Al Cochran at 314/962-9222 or go to http://www.meetup.com/Networking-on-steroids/ The St. Louis Entrepreneur Monthly Networking Meeting Racanelli’s Restaurant (111 N. Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood, MO 63122)7pm – 9pm (usually 4th Wednesday of each month) No cost to attendTo register or for more information go to www.meetup.com/stlouis-entrepreneurs/calendar/
June 23, 2011St. Louis Business Club Coaching and Networking SymposiumAmerica's Best Value Suites – Westport - 1970 Craig Road, Saint Louis, MO 63146Two Sessions: 8am – Noon, or
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1pm – 5pmCost: $35 per session for members, $45 for non-membersFor more information go to www.StLouisBusinessClub.com
June 24, 2011Execunet Monthly Networking Meeting Westport Plaza Gold Tower (111 Westport Plaza Dr., Ste. 1005, St. Louis, MO 63033)9am – 11am (meets last Friday of month)Cost: $10 ($15 at the door)For more information go to www.execunet.comTo RSVP contact Karen Valentin at either 314/962-9400 or [email protected]
June 27, 2011Monroe County People In Business Networking MeetingGruchala’s Restaurant (210 S. Main St., Columbia, IL)8:30am -10am (4th Monday of each month)Cost: $6.50 for attendanceFor more information go to www.peopleinbusiness.ning.com To RSVP or for more information contact Susan Young at 618/334-8887
June 28, 2011Edwardsville People In Business Networking MeetingCafe Aroma (138 N. Main Street, Edwardsville, IL)8:30am - 9:30am (4th Tuesday of each month)Cost: $6.50 for attendanceFor more information go to www.peopleinbusiness.ning.com
June 29, 2011GoSmallBiz Speed Networking EventSchnuck’s in Des Peres (12332 Manchester, Des Peres, MO)7:30am – 9amNo cost to attendFor more information contact Dave at [email protected]
June 30, 2011Networking on Steroids “Emperor’s Palace” (for business owners)Emperor’s Palace (17360 Chesterfield Airport Rd., Chesterfield, MO)12:15pm – 2pmNo cost to attendTo RSVP or for more information call Al Cochran at 314/962-9222 or go to http://www.meetup.com/Networking-on-steroids/
BNI (Business Network International) is the world's largest professional networking organization with over 120,000 members in 40 countries. Regionally, BNI has over 75 groups in Missouri and 15 in Illinois whose 2000 members helped each other generate over $320,000,000 in business for each other in 2009 through the exchange of qualified business referrals. BNI Chapters welcome visitors to participate in their meetings, offering the opportunity to network with 15-75 business people. Please refer to WWW.BNISTL.COM to locate a chapter near you; contact the President of the Chapter to confirm your visit and "See how missing breakfast or lunch one day a week may be hazardous to your wealth!" For additional information contact Teresa Morris-Simon (314)822-1030 or [email protected] is an online networking community of small business owners and entrepreneurs. By establishing mutually-beneficial relationships with other small business owners and entrepreneurs online, you can exchange information, ideas and support, and also potentially gain new clients on your own schedule. The PartnerUp network has members from all over the country and in every industry imaginable. For more information go to www.partnerup.com
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
June 2, 2011Women’s Council of Realtors Business Resource MeetingFrontenac Hilton (1335 South Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO)11am -1pmCost: members $25, guests $30, walkins $35 at the doorTo register or for more information go to http://www.wcrstl.org/
June 3, 2011
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SLAMPI (St. Louis Area Meeting Professionals Intl.) Monthly Meeting “Spring Cleaning” at Fisher House – St. Louis VA Medical Center (1 Jefferson Barracks Rd., St. Luis, MO 63125)1pm – 4pmTo RSVP or for more information call 314/416-2234 or go to www.mpistlouis.org
June 6, 2011St. Louis Coaches “Coach Explorers” Meeting If you are interested in learning more about how to start a coaching practice, you will want to attend a Coach Explorers meeting. Provisions, 11615 Olive, Creve Coeur, MO)7:30am – 9amTo RSVP or for more information go to www.stlcoaches.org
June 8, 2011St. Louis Publishers Association Monthly MeetingBrentwood Community Center (2505 Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood, MO 63144)6:30pm - 9pm (2nd Wednesday of each month)Cost: No cost for members, $10 for nonmembersFor more information call 314/256-1800 or go to www.stlouispublishers.orgAmerican Marketing Association Monthly MeetingHighlands Golf & Tennis Center (World's Fair Room, 5163 Clayton Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110)5:30pm – 8pmNo cost to attendFor more information go to www.ama-stl.org
June 9, 2011St. Louis Planned Giving Council Monthly Meeting2011 Regional Legacy ConferenceNational Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows (442 S. DeMazenod Dr., Belleville, IL 62223)8am – 4:15pmCost: $125 per personFor more information or to register go to www.slpgc.org Business Marketing Association (BMA – St. Louis) Monthly Meeting (NO MEETING IN JUNE)Spazio at Westport (12031 Lackland Rd, St. Louis, MO 63146)11:30am – 1pmCost: members $25, non-members $35To register or for more information go to www.bma-stl.org
June 14, 2011 Computer Consultants of St. Louis Monthly MeetingSt. Louis Bread Company (6630 Delmar Blvd., University City, MO 63130) 5:30pm - 8pm (Meets 2nd Tues. of each month)For more information call 314/995-4652 or go to www.ccsl.org Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) –St. Louis Chapter Monthly Meeting (NO MEETING IN
JUNE)Spazio’s at Westport (12031 Lackland Rd, St. Louis, MO 63146)5:30pm – 7pm (typically 2nd Tuesday of each month)To RSVP or for more information visit www.stlouis.imanet.org
June 15, 2011American Society of Women Accountants Monthly MeetingLocation TBA7:30pm – 10pm (usually 3rd Wednesday of each month Sept. - June)Cost: $15To RSVP or for more information go to www.aswastlouis.orgSt. Louis Society of Women CPA’s (SLSWCPA) Monthly Meeting3500 Winehaus (South St. Louis City) 5:30pm – 7pmCost: Members $30, non-members $40For more information or to register go to www.slswcpa.org Metro St. Louis PMI (Project Management Institute) MeetingCrowne Plaza Hotel (7750 Carondelet, Clayton, Missouri 63105)5:30pm - 8:30pmFor more information or to register go to www.stlpmi.org
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Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Monthly MeetingCes & Judy’s (10405 Clayton Rd., Saint Louis, MO 63131)11:30am – 1:30pmTo RSVP or for more information go to www.prsastlouis.org American Subcontractors Association Monthly Business Meeting/Annual BBQQueeny Park (off Weidman Road)3pm – 7:30pm (usually 3rd Wednesday of the month)To RSVP or for more information go to www.asamidwest.com
June 17, 2011Institute of Management Consultants St. Louis Chapter Monthly MeetingCommerce Bank (8000 Forsyth Rd., Clayton, MO 63105)7:30am – 9:15am (normally meets 3rd Friday of each month)Cost $20 members, $30 non-members (includes breakfast) To RSVP or for more information contact Brian Robinson at 314/225-7795 or go to www.imcstlouis.org
June 17, 2011Honest Selling Professional Association Monthly MeetingTopic: Car Buying Secrets Exposed – The Dirty Little Secrets of a Used Car DealerCes & Judy’s (10405 Clayton Rd., Saint Louis, MO 63131)7:30am – 10:30am (3rd Friday of each month)Cost: members $20, non-members $35 (prior to 4/12)To register or for more information go to www.honestselling.org/stlouis-events/
June 21, 2011APICS St. Louis - The Association for Operations Management General MeetingSheraton Westport Lakeside Chalet (Creve Coeur, MO 63146)5:45pm – 8pm Cost: Members $25, Non-members $30 To RSVP or more information go to www.apics-stlouis.com
June 23, 2011International Association of Business Communicators (IABCSTL) Monthly MeetingProfessional Development MeetingSheraton Clayton Plaza Hotel (7730 Bonhomme Ave, St. Louis, MO 63105)11:30am – 1:30pmCost: members $30, nonmembers $40To RSVP or for more information go to www.iabcstl.org American Society of Training & Development (ASTD) Monthly MeetingPower Networking with a PurposeDrury Inn 2111 Sulphur Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110)11am – 1pmCost: members $35, non-members $45To register or for more information go to www.astdstl.org National Human Resources Management Association (NHRA) Monthly Event (NEXT MEETING IN SEPT)Ces & Judy’s (10405 Clayton Rd., Frontenac, MO)Noon – 1:30pm (usually 4th Thursday of each month)Cost: Members free, non-members $30To RSVP or for more information go to www.humanresources.org/stlouis.cfmAssociation of IT Professionals (AITP) St. Louis Chapter Monthly Dinner MeetingCrowne Plaza of Clayton (7750 Carondelet Ave., Clayton, MO 63105)5:30pm – 8:30pm (usually 4th Thurs. of each month)Cost: Presentation only $15, Dinner and presentation $30 To RSVP or for more information go to www.stlouisaitp.org
June 24, 2011Human Resources Management Association (HRMA) Symposium Topic: The Benefits of Behavioral InterviewingMaryville University7:30am – 9amTo RSVP or for more information go to www.hrmastl.org
June 28, 2011Institute of Supply Management – St. Louis General Meeting (NO MEETING IN JUNE)Spazio’s Westport (12031 Lackland Rd., Creve Coeur, MO 63146)5:30pm – 8:15pm
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For more information go to www.ismstlouis.org St. Louis Coaches Monthly Meeting The Richmond Heights Community Center (8001 Dale Ave., Richmond Heights, MO 63117)5:30pm – 7:30pm (usually the 4th Tuesday of each month)Cost: $5 members, $15 non-membersTo RSVP or for more information go to www.stlcoaches.org
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SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES AND EVENTS
June 1, 2011Meet the Franchisors WorkshopThis event is designed for those interested in learning about and pursuing franchise opportunities. Franchise
executivesfrom multiple franchises will be available for interviews. Westport Sheraton Chalet (191 Westport Plaza, Saint Louis, MO 63146)1pm – 5pm (registration begins at Noon)No cost to attendFor more information or to register go to http://meetthefranchisorsstl.eventbite.com/ Illinois Innovators & Inventors Monthly MeetingMadison Mutual Insurance Company (Mutual Ct., Edwardsville, IL) 7pm – 9pm (2nd Wednesday each month)Cost: free For more information go to http://ilinventor.tripod.com
June 2, 2011St. Louis Business Networking Breakfast (NO MEETING IN JUNE)(Networking events for small, women owned, and minority businesses in St. Louis)Location TBA7:15am to 8:45am (1st Thursday of month)Cost: $10.00 (payable at the door)To RSVP contact Andrea Johnson at 636/519-4848 or [email protected] BNI – St. Louis Member Success ProgramThe Lodge at Des Peres (1050 Des Peres Rd., Des Peres, MO 63131)A training program for all new BNI members6:15pm – 9pam (1st Thursday of each month for St. Louis Region)For more information or to register go to www.bnistl.com or call 314/822-1030 or [email protected]
June 3, 2011Missouri Venture Forum Breakfast MeetingGreenbriar Hills Country Club (12655 Big Bend Rd., Kirkwood, MO63122)7:15am – 9amCost: Members free, $49 for nonmembersTo RSVP go to www.MissouriVentureForum.org or call 314/241-2683Self-Employed St. Louis Networking Group MeetingPasta House (8213 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, MO)11:30am – 1pmCost: $20 per personFor more information or to register go to http://www.meetup.com/Self-Employed-St-Louis/
June 4, 2011LinkedIn Boot CampGeyer Road Baptist Church (504 s. Geyer Rd., Kirkwood, MO 63122)10am – 11:30amKathy Bernard, author of the GetaJobTips.com blog and Caren Libby, author of GetaBrandTips.com, willhelp you learn how to network like a pro, job search effectively and establish your small business presence onLinkedIn. No cost to attendTo register go to http://www.eventbrite.com/event/1704667707?ref=ecal
June 7, 2011BNI – Illinois Member Success ProgramThe Ramada Inn (6900 N. Illinois St., Fairview Heights, IL 62208)A training program for all new BNI members6:15pm – 9pm (1st Tuesday of each month for SW Illinois Region)For more information or to register go to www.bnistl.com or call 314/822-1030 or [email protected]
June 8, 2011St. Louis Business Club Mix It Up! Networking SocialEnterprise Career Solutions (16024 Manchester Road, Suite 111, St. Louis, Missouri 63011)5pm – 7pmCost: Members free, non-members $10For more information or to register go to www.stlouisnetworking.com
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June 9, 2011Alliance Training Seminar from the Economic Development Center of St. Charles County “Viral & Buzz Marketing – Using Video & the Internet as a Marketing Tool”Old Hickory Golf Club (#1 Dye Club Drive, St. Peters, MO) 9am - Noon Cost: Alliance members free; AMA members $40; general public $125 per personTo register go to www.edcalliance.com For more information contact Kerin Abbey at [email protected] or call the EDC at 636/441-6880 x230Start-Up Connection Savvis (One Savvis Parkway, Chesterfield, MO 63017)Our region's premier networking event for early-stage tech companies to meet up with regional talent and anyone
interestedin what's going on with new tech ventures in St. Louis. 4pm – 6:30pm (2nd Thursday of each month)No cost to attendTo register or for more information go to www.startupconnection.org Information Technology Entrepreneur Network (ITEN) New Venture NightMaggiano's in the Boulevard across Brentwood from the GalleriaWho should attend: Professionals, entrepreneurs, CEOs, students, scientists, investors. Open-minded individuals
interestedin ideas entered around technology. 4pm – 6pm (2nd Thursday of each month)To register or for more information go to www.itenstl.org Missouri Venture Forum Entrepreneurial Roundtable Series (June – August)Webster University – Westport Campus (11885 Lackland Rd., Maryland Heights, MO 63146)Topic: Growing Your Business and Managing That Growth7:30am – 9:30am4pm – 6pm (2nd Thursday in June – August)Cost: $20 per personTo RSVP go to www.MissouriVentureForum.org or call 314/241-2683
June 11, 2011SCORE Seminar: “How to Start and Manage Your Own Business”St. Louis Community College – Meramec Campus (11333 Big Bend Blvd., Kirkwood, MO 63122)8:15am – 3pmCost: $50 per personFor more information or to register go to www.stlscore.org
June 15, 2011National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Networking EventWestborough Country Club (631 S. Berry Road, Kirkwood, MO 63122)11:30am – 1:30pmCost: $35 members, $45 guests For more information or to register go to www.nawbostl.org Lifecycle of an Entrepreneur Seminar SeriesJoin us for a three-part seminar series developed to provide entrepreneurs with opportunities for candid discussions regarding key issues surrounding the different phases of their business. Industry experts will offer real life experiences and insight in a panel format to explore creative ways to grow your bottom line. Our experts come from a variety of prominent companies including Anheuser Busch, Inc., LeBonne Bouchee/Grourment to Go and SSE Inc. Discussion topics are most appropriate for the owners and upper management of privately owned companies with revenues of $5 million and aboveSt. Louis Club (7701 Forsyth Blvd., 16th Floor, Clayton, MO 63105) 7:30am – 10amNo cost to attendFor more information or to register contact call Michele Burghardt at 314/983-1308
June 16, 20112011 Manufacturers’ Resource Forum SeriesTopic: Do You Know How to Export Your Product?St. Louis Community College – Florissant Valley Campus, Room TC 202/204 (3400 Pershall Rd., Ferguson, MO 63135)3pm – 5pmNo cost to attendFor more information or to register go to http://www.cbil.org/Manufacturers%27-Forum/ Or contact Kathy Chambers at 314/539-5309
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June 16, 2011Small Business Network (for Business Owners Only) MeetingCes & Judy's (10405 Clayton Rd., St. Louis, MO 63131)7:30am – 9amCost: Members FREE; Non-members $15To RSVP go to [email protected] or call 314/569-0076For more information go to www.stlbusinessnetwork.com Inventors Association of St. Louis Monthly Meeting, St. Louis County Public Library Headquarters (1640 S. Lindbergh, East Meeting Room)6pm – 9pm (meet 3rd Thursday of each month)No cost to attendTo RSVP or for more information go to www.inventorsconnection.org or call 314/432-1291
June 17, 20112011 Legislative AwardsOld Post Office 815 Olive Street, St. Louis, MO 631017:30am – 9amCost: 440 per personFor more information or to register contact Kelly Rowland at 314/421-8307
June 11, 2011SCORE Workshop: “Writing a Successful Business Plan”St. Charles Economic Development Center (5988 Mid Rivers Mall Dr., St. Charles, MO 63304)9am - NoonCost: $30 per personFor more information or to register go to www.stlscore.org
June 21, 2011St. Louis Small Business Meetup Networking EventAmici’s (210 N. Kirkwood, Kirkwood, MO)Noon – 1:30pmNo cost to attendFor more information go to http://www.meetup.com/SLSBMG/ Great Game of Business Education Series SeminarGreenbriar Hills Country Club (12665 Big Bend Rd., Kirkwood, MO) “Creating Wins”11:30am – 1:30pm (usually 3rd Thursday of each month)Cost: $20 includes lunchTo register or for more information go to www.greatgame.com/stl/ or call 314/517-7017STL Sales U Meetup Networking Group MeetingGroup meets in the Chesterfield area6pm - 8pmFor more information or to register go to http://www.meetup.com/STLSALESU/ or contactLori Bowers at [email protected]
June 22, 2011St. Louis Entrepreneurs Meetup Networking Group Meeting Racanelli’s Pizza (111 N. Kirkwood, Kirkwood, MO)7pm – 9pmCost: $10 in advance, $15 at the doorFor more information or to register go to http://www.meetup.com/stlouis-entrepreneurs/ or contact Lori Bowers for more information [email protected]
June 23, 2011Institute for Private Business Seminar Series Event Innovation from Within: Empowering a Culture of CreativitySt. Louis U., John Cook School of Business7:30am - 10:30amCost: $45 in advance, $55 at the doorFor more information go to http://www.slu.edu/x47838.xml or call 314/977-3850
June 28, 2011Disadvantaged / Minority & Women Business Enterprises (M/W/DBE) Training SeminarHarris-Stowe State University, Library Telecommunity Room (3026 Laclede Ave., St. Louis, MO)
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6pm – 7:30pmTo RSVP or for more information go to www.mwdbe.org or call 314/426-8111
June 29, 2011Experts 4 Entrepreneurs Business Workshop: "Don't Fly Alone"Meadowbrook Country ClubCost: Early Bird price $60.00, After June 15 cost rises to $75For more information or to register go to http://e4ecommunity.com Date: Wednesday June 29, 2011, @ Meadowbrook Country Club
SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TRAININGUniversity of Missouri Extension offers multiple business development workshops and seminars at multiple locations for nominal fees. For more information about the programs and how to register go to http://www.missouribusiness.net/ St. Louis Community College's Center for Business, Industry and Labor (CBIL) is offering a weekly series of podcasts on professional development topics. This series of free podcasts addresses important, relevant and timely workplace topics that will give listeners a clearer understanding of the information, skills and resources needed to successfully navigate today’s complex business environment. The first set of 21st Century Professional Development podcasts explores leadership and team development topics, and is presented by Barry Schapiro, CBIL's practice leader for management and team development. For more information: http://www.stlcc.edu/podcasts/business-training/ Minority Business Council (SLMBC) provides ongoing growth opportunities, financial support, and training and education for its corporate members and for Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs). For more information go to www.slmbc.org AAIM provides small business training courses, seminars, and webinars on a variety of topics including computer skills, negotiating skills, customer service, interpersonal communication, PowerPoint presentations, and more. For a complete schedule of upcoming programs or to register for any of the programs go to www.aaimtrain.org or call 314/968-5360 Enterprise Bank & Trust offers FREE small business training workshops through Enterprise University. To get more information about these workshop or to register online go to www.enterprisebank.com and click on the icon for Enterprise University. Or you can send an email to [email protected] or call 314/512-7203. St. Louis University School for Professional Studies is featuring Online Lunch & Learn Sessions for several of its programs over the next several months. They can all be accessed at http://www.slu.edu/x32578.xml. All of the sessions are offered during the lunch hour and participants only need a computer with broadband Internet access to join the session and learn about the career-focused programs, which are offered with accelerated online, evening and weekend classes.
SUSTAINABILITY (a.k.a. GREEN) INDUSTRY RESOURCES AND EVENTSSustainability: defined “Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”For more information about events in the St. Louis area go to www.stlouisgreen.com or www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com
June 1, 2011St. Louis Higher Education Sustainability ConsortiumRCGA (13th Floor of One Metropolitan Square, St. Louis, MO)2pm – 4pmFor more information go to www.stlcc.edu/Green/
June 8, 2011St. Louis Green Business Challenge Monthly SeminarEarthWays Center (4651 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63110)11:30am – 1:30pmThe St. Louis Green Challenge inspires businesses to form green teams and implement strategies to reduce energy
andwaste, expand sustainability programs and reduce your company's environmental impact. 79 companies are
currentlyparticipating in the St. Louis Green Business Challenge.For more information go to www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com For questions about entering the St. Louis Green Business Challenge, contact Eric Schneider at 314/ 444-114 or [email protected]
June 9, 2011LEED-ing the Way Continuing Education Breakfast SeminarSt. Louis Community College – Meramec Campus, Student Center, Room 200/201 (11333 Big Bend Rd., Kirkwood, MO 63122)7am – 9amCost: $49 per person (USGBC members $30)For more information or to register go to www.stlcc.edu/conted/ or call 314/984-7777
June 14, 2011USGBC – Missouri Gateway Monthly ProgramTour of the National Great Rivers Research & Education Center
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1 Confluence Way/2 Lock and Dam Way, Alton, IL 62002Cost: Free For more information or to register go to http://www.usgbc-stl.org/events/ or call 314/577-0225St. Louis Home Builders Association 4th Annual Tour of Green Homes Multiple locationsNoon - 4pmFor more information go to www.stlhba.com
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SUSTAINABILITY INDUSTRY TRAINING PROGRAMSTraining programs related to the Sustainability Industry are offered at the following locations:St. Louis Community College Green Education and Training Opportunities
St. Louis Brownsfield Job Training Program For those interested in a career in environmental remediation or weatherization. Free for qualified participants, For details contact Tim Boul at 314/644-9621 or [email protected]
LEED Green Associate Exam preparation/LEED Core Concepts Course For more information call 314/984-7777 Automotive Technology Hybrid and electric vehicle maintenance skills integrated into Automotive and Diesel Technology
certificate and degree programs at STLCC - Forest Park. For more information contact the Automotive Technology Dept. at 314/644-9614
For more information about these and other online courses go to www.stlcc.edu/green/education/St. Louis Area Green Energy Partnership Training ProgramThe UAW is partnering with the State of Missouri, St. Louis County, St. Louis Community College, and St. Charles County to offer green energy training opportunities to eligible individuals at no cost to eligible participants.
Energy Technician Training Environmental Technician Training Green Manufacturing Process Technician Training Hybrid / Electric Vehicle Technician Training
For more information about these training programs contact Carol Johnson at 314/877-0001 or Eric Whitehead at 314/539-5022Better Family Life Pathways Out of Poverty Training Program
Residential Energy Efficiency Technician Training Home energy Auditor Training
For more information go to www.metcenterstl.com/greeninitiative.html or call314/746-0750St. Louis University – Center for Sustainability
St. Louis U. offers a Master of Sustainability Degree program, fostering discovery through groundbreaking research and raises awareness through public education programs such as the "Sustainability Matters" lecture series.
For more information go to http://www.slu.edu/x35576.xml Southwest Illinois College is offering Community Education Classes for the Green IndustryFor more information go to www.swic.edu/gogreen/ or contact Karin Stallman at call 618/282-6682 x8133SIU – EdwardsvilleFor more information on the Sustainability Program at SIUE contact Kevin Adkins at [email protected] or go to http://www.siue.edu/sustainability/ Lewis & Clark Community CollegeOffers a suite of courses and degree programs for green job trainingFor more information go to www.lc.edu/green/ East Central College Building Performance Institute Training Program
BPI Weatherization Worker BPI Weatherization Crew Chief Dual BPI Cert for Building Analyst and Building Envelope Professional
For more information call Debby Breedom at 636/584-6530 or [email protected] Metropolitan Training Alliance (MTA) offers several training certification programs targeting the “Green” industry. For more information about these programs go to www.mtastlouis.org/2010/
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