Jim Carr, president and CEO of CARR Machine & Tools Inc. , Elk Grove Village; Rich Hoster, president of Smith & Richardson Manufacturing Co. , Geneva; Dr. Mary Beth Ottinger, dean of career and technical programs at Harper College ; and Candace Fisher, director of organizational development for the Management Association — The HR Source.

The presenting sponsor is Harper College. Partnering associations are GOA Regional Business Association, Management Association — the HR Source, Small Business Advocacy Council, MRA — The Management Association, The Technology and Manufacturing Association and the Valley Industrial Association.

Cost of the forum is $45 and includes lunch. Members of partner business associations receive a 40 percent discount. Registration is online only at dhbusinessledger.com. For additional information call Jim Elsener, manager of business development for the Daily Herald Business Ledger, at (630) 955-3593.

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