Events aimed at those in the business world, such as chamber of commerce activities, business outings and job fairs; along with political meetings and job training. Deadline is two weeks before event date.

B.I.G. (Believe Inspire Grow) of Schaumburg: 6 p.m. on the last Wednesday of every month, Pilot Pete’s, 905 W. Irving Park Road, Schaumburg. Provides networking opportunities, education, support, and resources to women from all walks of life. Visit www.believeinspiregrow.com.

Benefits Of Apprenticeships: 8-9:30 a.m. Thursday, May 26, Harper College, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. Companies interested in the prospect of hiring an apprentice this fall are invited to an information session and breakfast to learn more about Harper College’s new Apprenticeship on Demand initiative. Apprenticeship is a proven workforce solution for companies to build a custom-trained, highly skilled workforce. Harper’s programs, all of which meet nationally recognized standards, are ideal for small-to-midsized companies that might not be able to maintain their own training program. To register for the information session breakfast or for information, call (847) 925-6630 or visit HarperAOD.org.

Getting the Business: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 26, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Are you a business owner wanting to increase your business? Are you just starting a business and need direction? Inspirational speaker, Antonette Taylor knows the key to any business’s success is to know your “why” and attract clients and customers who share the same beliefs. Taylor will help you build networking strategies that attract business, authenticate your brand to build your business and get comfortable with sales. For information, eapl.org or (847) 438-3433.

Dynamic Link: 7:15-8:30 a.m. Thursdays, Egg Harbor Cafe, 140 W. Wing St., Arlington Heights. Women’s networking group dedicated to assisting each other in achieving professional as well as personal growth. RSVP to Margaret, (847) 895-8022. dynamiclinkwomen.com.

Lake County Toastmasters: noon-1 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of the month, TDS, 200 N. Fairway Drive, suite 176, Vernon Hills. Meets to help members speak confidently. Guests welcome. For details, contact Alfred Scaletta at (847) 968-5840 or alfred.scaletta@tdsmetro.com.

Talk of Lincolnshire Toastmasters: 6-7:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of the month, Lincolnshire village hall, 1 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Meets to help members grow professionally. For information, visit talkoflincolnshire.org.

More Than Referrals: 12:30-2 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays of every month, Smith Street Station, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. Networking group of business professionals seeking to expand their businesses through quality referrals from trusted business partners. For information, call John Nelson, (847) 340-9155.

Harper College Toastmasters: 7 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays of each month, Harper College Avante Center, Room Z-123, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. Helps members with communication capabilities. For information, contact Rick Wescott, (847) 705-7448 or rick.wescott@att.net.

Palatine Township Republican Organization: 9 a.m. on the first Saturday of the month, 839 N. Quentin Road, Palatine. Free, open to the public. For information, visit palatinerepublicans.org, call (847) 496-7871 or email aaron@palatinerepublicans.org.

Resume Review: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, June 11, St. Raymond’s Church, 300 S. Elmhurst Road, Mount Prospect. Bring your resume for a one-on-one personal evaluation by one of six human research or career counselors who will be on hand. For information regarding St. Hubert Job Ministry events, email Bob Podgorski at Careerguy1@gmail.com.

DPWN (Dynamic Professional Womens Network) Barrington: Meets 11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m., for lunch, on the first and third Wednesdays of the month, at The Lucky Monk Restaurant, 105 Hollywood Blvd., South Barrington. Chapter is category specific. For information, (847) 898-0500.