IMA SPONSORED EVENTS
February 23, 2012
IMA BREAKFAST BRIEFING: Gaining Supply Chain Advantages through Superior Payment Practices
Mon Ami Gabi, Oak Brook Center Mall, Oak Brook
8A-11A
Roberta Tamburrino Vice President Transportation Solutions Sales for U.S. Bank will discuss relavent topics such as:
• Supply chain challenges for 2012 and beyond; focus on payment challenges
• New payment models that drive cost savings and process effi ciencies
• How best practices in payment can result in improved carrier relationships, lower overall costs (including rates) and better business intelligence
Download the brochure/registration form here.
Contact: Kimberly McNamara
Phone: 630-368-5300, ext. 12109
Fax: 630-218-7467
More Information: Visit Web Page
Email: kmcnamara@ima-net.org
March 21, 2012
IMA BREAKFAST BRIEFING: Employee Discipline & Discharge Without Fear
Ditka’s Restaurant, Two MidAmerica Plaza, Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Join your peers and John Klages with Quarles & Brady for this interactive “How To” Primer. Topics covered will include: Employee Rights, Employee Duties, Strategies for Disciplining Employees, Considerations when Investigating Inappropriate Conduct and Performance-Related Cases and Guidelines to Avoid the Appearance of Unfair Treatment.
Download the brochure/registration form here.
Contact: Kimberly McNamara
Phone: 630-368-5300, ext. 12109
Fax: 630-218-7467
More Information: Visit Web Page
Email: kmcnamara@ima-net.org
April 18, 2012
IMA BREAKFAST BRIEFING: Protect Your Bottom Line - Critical Steps For Manufacturers
Ditka’s Restaurant, Two MidAmerica Plaza, Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Do you have a plan in place in the event of a man made or natural disaster causing damage to your property, including business interruption? Katherine Smith Dedrick and Andy Plunkett from Childress Duffy will discuss what steps you should take including liability claims and changing regulations.
Download the brochure/registration form here.
Contact: Kimberly McNamara
Phone: 630-368-5300, ext. 12109
Fax: 630-218-7467
More Information: Visit Web Page
Email: kmcnamara@ima-net.org
IMA Member-Sponsored Events
February 23, 2012
EB140W Essentials of Consumber Driven Health Care (2.0 CEU Credits)
Presented by Associated Financial Group
Free Webinar — 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Presented by IMA member Associated Financial Group. This Webinar is complimentary to all. As healthcare costs continue to rise, more employers are implementing Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) as a way to balance their desire to control costs while continuing to offer competitive benefits. In this webinar, we will introduce you to the basics of health care economics and consumer driven health care (CDHC), and then we will walk you through all the essential information that you need to know about HSAs and HRAs. Whether you are considering implementing an HSA or HRA in the future, or whether your organization already has an HSA or HRA in place, this is the webinar for you. Register today at http://www.associatedfinancialgroup.com/hrseminars/SeminarDetails.aspx?Title=1424.
Other Business/Industry-Related Events
February 23, 2012
Webinar: Realities and Benefits of the Free Trade Agreements in Colombia and Panama
1:00-2:00 pm CST
Cost: $15 per participant, payable by credit card
Presented by Export.gov
This one-hour webinar is packed with information on the business climate, market opportunities and how to finance them in both Colombia and Panama. Free Trade Agreements with these countries were recently signed for good reasons: Colombia is the 3rd largest economy in Central and South America and Panama is not only a maritime and air transport hub, but an international trading, banking and services center par excellence. Senior Commercial Officers of the US Embassies in Bogotá and Panama City will pinpoint potential opportunities. Hear first-hand experience from Caterpillar Latin America offering their perspective on doing business in the region. Learn about how to finance your exports with the help of our speaker from the Export Import Bank of the United States offering suggestions on how to optimize your business deals in the region. Register today at: https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/newWebinarRegistration.jsp?SmartCode=2Q5F. For more information, please contact Wanda Barquin or Linda Abbruzzese.
February 29, 2012
Downstate Illinois’ 21st Annual Occupational Safety & Health Day
Peoria Civic Center, Peoria, IL
DIOSH Day is for employers, employees, and all others interested in safety and health. Experts in the field will present a program on the most current issues in safety and health today. Many governmental agencies will have booths in the exhibit area. This is a great opportunity to get your workplace safety questions answered in a neutral setting.
For more information, or to register, visit http://www.dioshday.com/.
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