event details
what	Spring Power Lunch and Programming Forum
when	May 23, 2007 12:00pm-1:30pm
where	Gibsons Steakhouse downtown Chicago 1028 N. Rush St. Chicago, IL
cost	Member Rate: $25 Member Guest Rate: $25 (for guests: call the hotline and mention the referring AMA member's name to receive the special rate) Non-Member Rate: $40
register	AT CAPACITY - Waiting List Only -- Call (312) 280-0449

Peer-to-Peer Discussion Forum Opportunities to Build. Grow. Connect.

Key Takeaways
1) Interact and idea share with fellow marketers and the Chicago AMA Board
2) Shape future Chicago AMA programming to meet your needs as a marketer with interactive roundtable discussions (*see topics listed below)
3) Get a closer look into the Chicago AMA and leadership opportunities available
4) Learn more about the pro bono movement in marketing from Chicago AMA’s official philanthropic partner, Taproot Foundation
5) Enjoy the convenience of being able to sign up or renew your membership onsite at discounted rates and receive a free gift
6) Get an inside peek at Chicago AMA’s premier conference, BrandSmart

Program Overview

Build, Grow and Connect at Chicago AMA's Spring Power Lunch and Programming Forum. The Power Lunch concept began in 2006 and received excellent feedback from lunch participants and table facilitators. This power-packed opportunity allows you to Build your knowledge base by discussing some of today’s hottest topics and issues facing marketers. You will Grow your understanding of the Chicago AMA as well as have the chance to join or renew your membership. Connect and idea share with fellow marketers over lunch at Gibsons Steakhouse. In step with AMA International’s Spring Recruitment Drive, we are extending to AMA members the opportunity to bring a colleague or friend at the discounted member rate. Prospective members can sign up onsite and receive a $30 discount on an AMA membership along with a free gift.

Information & Registration

Lunch Agenda
12:00 p.m. – 12:15 p.m. Registration; Table Selection
12:15 p.m. – 1:05 p.m. Power Lunch and Idea Exchange
1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Opportunities to Connect with Chicago’s Marketing Community

Details
Date: Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Location: Gibsons Steakhouse, 1028 N. Rush St., Chicago
*Valet parking available at $10/car

Registration -- AT CAPACITY (Waiting List Only - Call 312-280-0449)
Member Rate: $25
Member Guest Rate: $25 (please call hotline, mention the name of the AMA member you will be joining and say you would like the guest rate)
Non-Member Rate: $40
*Note: When you register, please select your top two choices for discussion topic of interest. Please note, availability at particular table topics will be first come first serve.
Registration Hotline: 312-280-0449

Program Information

Power Lunch Discussion Topics
1) B2B Marketing
2) Career Development
3) Consumer Marketing
4) Market Research
5) Strategic Marketing
6) Technology
7) Public Sector/Nonprofit

Peer-to-peer interaction and discussion deliver excellent insight and value to the seasoned marketer. To facilitate this discussion, each table will be moderated by a member of the Chicago AMA Board of Directors. When you register, select your preference for two discussion topics and we will do our best to accommodate you. The discussion will be focused on latest trends and hot topics per interest area. Participants are encouraged to come with questions or business challenges to offer for group discussion.

Your input makes a difference. The results from the table discussions will help guide future Chicago AMA program development.