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We are pleased to announce that the Barton Event Management team has joined forces with Grand Marketing Solutions of Libertyville. The expanded range of services is truly amazing. Our new virtual event services are just what is needed in today's "no contact" environment. Check details at www.bartonchicago.com or call 847-720-4495.

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Steve Baggio, left, and our COO Dick Barton, right, both of St. Juliana Parish’s Knights of Columbus Council 4338 delivered 700 diapers, bags of gently used children clothes, and two dozen brand new coats on Nov. 25 to The Women’s Center in Chicago. The Women’s Center cares for mothers and children in dire need. Also shown here are Kelly Connery, Executive Director of The Women’s Center, second from right, and Margarita Cadena of their staff. On the same day, the Knights delivered complete Thanksgiving dinners and other items to several community food pantries and parishes.

EVENT NEWS! Oakton Hosts Cannabis Career Fair Oct. 16

Job seekers hoping to make contact with professionals in the cannabis industry will have the chance at the “Cannabiz Career Fair,” sponsored by the Cannabis Business Association of Illinois. Oakton Community College will host the event 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, at the college’s Des Plaines campus, 1600 E. Golf Road, in Rooms 1604-1610.

Cannabis companies scheduled to attend include Cresco Labs, EarthMed, Grassroots, Green Thumb Industries, Justice Grown Illinois, MedMen, PharmaCann, Revolution Cannabis and Zen Leaf St. Charles.

“The potential for meaningful intersections is tremendous,” Oakton Vice President for Academic Affairs Ileo Lott says. “Oakton students training in healthcare, business, technology and other relevant fields have an opportunity to meet face-to-face with employers from an emerging industry. The college believes the fair will serve its communities by connecting job seekers to opportunities that advance or enhance their careers and is consistent with its commitment to workforce and economic development.”

Oakton is believed to be the first community college to offer a college-credit health communications program focused on preparing people to work in the medical cannabis industry. Oakton’s Cannabis Dispensary and Patient Care Specialist certificate program started in fall 2019 and operates in accordance with laws that regulate cannabis distribution to patients.

The short-term certificate program prepares students for the types of jobs that employers on hand for the fair will be discussing. Oakton also provides professional development and training for existing cannabis dispensary professionals who are state mandated to maintain continuing education units to continue to work in the industry.

For more information, email Hannah Johnson at [email protected].

Need help filing an appeal on your real estate taxes? There's help at Maine Township in the Assessor's Office at 1700 Ballard Rd., Park Ridge, IL. Call 847-297-2510 to arrange an appointment or visit www.mainetown.com for more info. https://patch.com/illinois/parkridge/need-help-your-tax-appeal-0

Need help with your tax appeal? One of your neighbors posted in Politics & Government. Click through to read what they have to say. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)

Congratulations to St. John Brebeuf School and Parish for another successful carnival despite less than ideal weather. Here's some details: https://patch.com/illinois/niles/fun-all-sjb-oktoberfest-family-alumni-weekend

Our client, St. John Brebeuf, is having a really fun event called Trunk or Treat. Check this out. https://patch.com/illinois/niles/trunk-or-treat-set-saturday-oct-12-sjb-school?utm_term=article-slot-5&utm_source=newsletter-daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter

Know someone with a good attitude who would like to work in a tech company serving trade shows and association conferences? We have a client looking for a Sales Associate. Good base plus commission and full benefits. Some travel. Inquiries to [email protected] and we'll help make the connection.

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NIU Alumnus Uses Event Planning Expertise for Good After two decades in business for himself, Dick Barton, who received his B.S. in Journalism from NIU in 1968, has reinvented himself a number of times. Since his first editing job as a reporter for the Daily Herald in west suburban Chicago. Barton has gon

We are very humbled by the fine article done by the Northern Illinois University Alumni Association on our founder and how he is using his expertise for social causes. Check this out:

NIU Alumnus Uses Event Planning Expertise for Good After two decades in business for himself, Dick Barton, who received his B.S. in Journalism from NIU in 1968, has reinvented himself a number of times. Since his first editing job as a reporter for the Daily Herald in west suburban Chicago. Barton has gon

It was fun and an honor to be part of the Park Ridge Memorial Day parade. My passenger was Linda Russo, President of the Park Ridge Chamber. I am a Past President and current Board member. Wonderful turnout of the community for this event.

Hats off to our President Alexander for volunteering to chair the flower sale at St. John Brebeuf to benefit the wonderful work of The Women's Center. Many Moms also enjoyed getting a bundle of those lovely flowers.

We are excited to be helping our client, Selah Freedom, raise money for a Safe House nearby for victims of s*x trafficking. The Chicago area is the fifth largest in the USA for s*x trafficking, a horrific form of modern slavery. Here is some information to consider. If you want to help, call us at 847-720-4495. Thanks!