Welcome to SIM Chicago

SIM Chicago is the Chicago Chapter of the Society for Information Management (SIM). It's the premier network for IT leaders comprised of CIO's, senior IT executives, prominent academicians, consultants, and other IT leaders. SIM Chicago is a community of thought leaders in the Chicago area who share experiences and rich intellectual capital that is applied, and who explore future IT direction.

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upcoming SIM events:

Holiday Social

When:   Wednesday, December 10, 2008 5:00pm - 7:30pm

Where:   Redmoon Theater 1463 W Hubbard Chicago IL

This event is Complimentary but reservations are mandatory. You can now register online by clicking on the "Click to Register" button at the bottom. Or, you can also register by
calling (312-372-6540), by fax (312-419-8249) or by e-mail
(simchicago@ameritech.net). No walk-ins please. If you made
reservations and are unable to attend the event, please cancel within 48
hours of the meeting.

About Redmoon Theatre

Redmoon Theater creates theatrical spectacles that transform streets, stages, and architectural landmarks into places of public celebration utilizing an original language capable of speaking across cultural, ethnic, and generational boundaries. Find out more at: www.redmoon.org

About the Arts & Business Council

The Arts & Business Council of Chicago (A&BC) recruits and trains skilled volunteers from Chicago’s business sector; A&BC connects these eager volunteers with the city’s many diverse nonprofit arts/culture organizations seeking help in building and sustaining themselves as institutions. For nearly a quarter of a century, A&BC has been fostering volunteer involvement in the arts.

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SIM in the Suburbs Dinner (North & Northwest)

Topic:   Portfolio Management

Speaker:   Laura Werner

When:   Thursday, January 8, 2009 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Where:   Chevy Chase Country Club - 1000 N. Milwaukee Avenue Wheeling IL , 60090

 
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Downtown Lunch Meeting

Topic:   Beyond CIO

Speaker:   Will Evans, John Golden, Steve Galvan, Bob Rouse - moderator

When:   Thursday, January 22, 2009 11:15am - 2:00pm

Where:   Metropolitan Club - Sears Tower – Michigan Room - 66th floor

 
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SIM Chicago Downtown Meeting

Topic:   The CIO's Role in Enabling Top-Line Growth

Speaker:   Madeline Weiss - Advanced Practices Council

When:   Tuesday, November 18, 2008 11:15am - 2:00pm

Where:   Metropolitan Club - Sears Tower – Michigan Room - 66th floor

Who:   All Chicago SIM Chapter Members and Guests (Must be accompanied by a SIM member)

According to findings from recent APC research, forward-thinking CEOs expect their CIOs to be well-respected members of the top management team exploring new ways of adding value to the corporation, not only through bottom line efficiencies and savings, but through top-line growth. Most APC members have made major strides in bottom line efficiencies and savings (although they must stay on their toes with changes in business and technology). Their energy and interest is now focused on learning how to best fulfill expectations for top-line growth.

Madeline Weiss, APC's director, will share highlights of APC member learning related to:

How can you build and sustain relationships with peers necessary to enable top-line growth?
  • How can you leverage networks to identify innovative solutions that drive top-line growth?



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    Top Line Growth Talk at SIM-Chicago

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    upcoming partner event:

    Executives’ Club of Chicago Technology Conference

    Topic:   “Navigating Your Business in a Wireless World”

    When:   Thursday, December 11, 2008 2:00pm - 4:00pm

    Where:   Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 East Wacker Drive, West Tower, Chicago, IL

    SIM will have a number of free passes available for SIM members on a first come first served basis for next Executives’ Club of Chicago Technology Conference to be held on December 11. Please email Cindy Wiertel at simchicago@ameritech.net to request a free pass. You can find out more about the Technology Conference by accessing The Executives’ Club website at
    www.executivesclub.org.
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    special member benefit


    SIM Members get a 10% discount on Kellogg's "Driving Strategic Value from IT" Program. The Driving Strategic Value from IT program provides new insights and powerful tools to help you manage an IT portfolio more effectively for improved business results. You will learn how to coordinate your IT strategy with your overall business strategy in order to build deeper relationships with customers, collaborate more effectively with partners, and maximize business productivity.

    Optimize Your IT Professionals' Contribution to the Business!

    Lake Forest Corporate Education (LFCE), a strategic business unit of Lake Forest Graduate School of Management, announces its Business Leadership Certificate Program for IT Professionals.

    This program will expand the business, leadership, and communication skills of IT professionals through a collaborative, interactive, five-day program that is relevant, practical, and IT-centric.

    Features guest practitioner technology leaders presenting their practical insights and expertise.

    The next program is October 14-16 and November 19-20, 2008.
    Register today at www.LFCE.org