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AIRE Tradeshow

September 14, 2010 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Hyatt Regency O'Hare, 9300 Bryn Mawr Ave., Rosemont, IL 60018 Chicago Real Estate Networking

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International Bioenergy Days (IBED)

September 26, 2010 - September 29, 2010 Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 North Main St., Rockford, Illinois Conference Objectives Bioenergy refers to useful, renewable energy produced from organic matter. Organic matter may either be used directly as a fuel or processed into liquids and gases. The commercial potential of bioenergy is enormous.

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IMEC ExporTech Workshops

September 28, October 27, and December 8 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM NIU - Rockford Develop your international sales strategy in 10 weeks Find the Path to Profitable Growth by Selling your Products Globally ExporTech combines hands-on workshops and personal coaching to enable smaller manufacturers to quickly enter or expand into international markets. Led

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RAEDC 3rd Quarter Investor Event

September 28, 2010 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 North Main St., Rockford, Illinois Network with RAEDC investors and attendees at the International Bioenergy Days conference and view the Bioenergy Exhibits. Hosted in conjunction with International Bioenergy Days (IBED)  

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Supplier Excellence Alliance (SEA) Site Tour

October Rockford, Illinois Aerospace Lean Manufacturing Networking The Rockford Area Economic Development Council (RAEDC) supports the growth and development of the Rockford Region’s aerospace cluster. The greater Rockford Region’s aerospace cluster is comprised of over 130 companies doing business with each other and with high growth firms from around the globe. The

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36th ANNUAL EDGEBROOK CIDER N’ CINNAMON ARTS AND CRAFTS EVENT

October 2 and 3, 2010:  Edgebrook is pleased to announce the 36th Annual Edgebrook Cider & Cinnamon Arts and Crafts Fair.  This two-day event is scheduled for Saturday, October 2nd from 10am-5pm and Sunday, October 3rd from 10am-4pm.  There is no charge for this outdoor event.  Come to visit Edgebrook

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Manufacturing Coffee Talk with Mayor Morrissey: 4th Quarter

October 29, 2010 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM The leaders of Rockford manufacturing companies and related businesses will meet with Mayor Morrissey to hear his thoughts and plans for the local business climate, and to discuss with him their concerns and questions. This event also is an informal networking opportunity

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SACC E-Days

Week of November 8, 2010 Gothenburg, Sweden The Swedish–American Entrepreneurial Days has become the most important trade and networking event, providing an effective platform for trade and commerce between the U.S. and Sweden. Since 1997, the Entrepreneurial Days has enabled small, medium, and large companies to connect and develop new business.

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Supplier Excellence Alliance (SEA) CEO Conference

November 9, 2010 - November 11, 2010 Aerospace Lean Manufacturing Networking

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RAEDC Annual Meeting & Dinner

November 17, 2010 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Join approximately 700 attendees for the RAEDC Annual Meeting and Dinner, which will include networking from 5:00 - 6:30 PM and a dinner and program from 6:30 - 8:00 PM. RAEDC President Janyce Fadden will report on year three of Rockforward!'s progress. RSVP in advance

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Swedish American Chamber of Commerce Lucia Luncheon

December 3, 2010 Union League Club, 65 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL Swedish American Chamber of Commerce Lucia Luncheon Join the Swedish American Chamber of Commerce at their annual Lucia Luncheon which will be held this year at the Union League Club located at 65 W Jackson Blvd in Chicago. Contact the

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MAEDC Winter Mid-America Competitiveness Conference

December 5 - 7, 2010 Intercontinental Hotel, Chicago, Illinois MAEDC’s Annual Premiere Event Your feedback is important to us, and we have listened! This year’s Site Selector Forum will be extended to the entire afternoon of Monday, December 6th - don’t miss this incredibly affordable opportunity for face time with site selectors from

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