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Aptify
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Emerging Market Strategy Seminars – Chicago and DC in August. MCI thanks APICS and SHRM for providing meeting rooms at their headquarters in the Chicago and Washington metro areas for these sessions. In Chicago – August 13th 9am-12noon. Chicago, IL 60631.
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That’s what Chicago is thinking when it heads to Austin, Texas, next week for the annual music, film, and interactive conference South by Southwest (SXSW) to formally unveil its Chicago Made initiative. “[Chicago] is a taste-making place in the world.
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CDT – Chapter Roundtable in Chicago. More info/register for Chicago.
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The second was Choose Chicago’s Chicago Made initiative, which used events—like a music showcase at SXSW—to increase awareness for Chicago as a business and tourism destination and showcase the city’s technology and cultural industries.
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Chicago, May 10, 2016 Association Rate: $199. Right People. Right Products. Right Place. Last Call. The FEST is in 10 days! Last Call for AMS Fest Midwest. REGISTER NOW OR LEARN MORE. Featuring: Welcome Message – Reggie Henry, CAE, Chief Information Officer, ASAE.
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