Events

Mar
26
Wed
Hiring Our Heroes Hiring Fair @ Univ. of Illinois at Chicago Forum
Mar 26 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm

March 26, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a hiring fair for veteran job seekers, active duty military members, Guard and Reserve members, and military and veteran spouses at the UIC Forum, 725 W. Roosevelt Road in Chicago, IL. This event will be a one-of-a-kind FREE hiring fair for both employers and job seekers.

This hiring event is being conducted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, and other local partners.

March 26, 2014
Hiring fair: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Workshop: 8:30 a.m.
UIC Forum
725 W. Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL 60608

Registration


Job seekers click here.

Employers click here.

May
15
Thu
Veterans Hiring Expo @ Sears Centre Arena
May 15 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Veterans Hiring Expo May 2014
The Keeling Family Foundation and Support All Veterans Equally would like to extend an invitation to attend the Veteran Hiring Expo www.VeteranHiringExpo.org event on May 15th, 2014 (10a-4p) at the Sears Centre Arena for NO CHARGE.
  • Anyone can register online www.VeteranHiringExpo.org (2-3 minutes)
  • Please see attached flyer for more information
  • Place in bottom notes BEFORE submitting registration final button: FREE Registration
  • Please know that it is First Registered, First Served & 25 tables are left to fill
  • Employers please be prepared to provide open available positions so we can match veterans accordingly and have them apply online before the event
We will find, match, qualify, have veterans & dependants apply online and then send an individual spreadsheet of contact information to employers looking to hire veterans immediately within 14-21 days of online application for the entire year.
We look forward to working with you and have a great week. Thank you!
May
24
Sat
Chicago Memorial Day Parade 2014 @ Downtown Chicago
May 24 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

We hope to see everyone at the Memorial Day Parade
on Saturday, May 24th. We are Number 19, which means we will DEFINITELY be on TV this year!

Meet up at 11 AM on Wacker Drive between State and Wabash. Again, we are No. 19. Look for us, our signs and our vehicles there. View Map

Everyone is invited! Bring family and friends. You can walk or ride. The Parade is lots of fun and should be over by 2 PM or so. Be on time, we’ll be kicking off early this year due to our low number!

Come out and have fun!!!

Aug
23
Sat
NWVU Annual Luncheon 2014 @ Nikos Restaurant
Aug 23 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

NATIONAL WOMEN VETERANS UNITED
ANNUAL LUNCHEON
Women Veterans Are Heroes Too!
HONORING WOMEN VETERANS PAST & PRESENT

Saturday, August 23, 2014
12 Noon — 4:00 P.M.

Proceeds support our Annual Stand Down
for homeless and at Risk Women Veterans and “Right Now” Services.

Nikos Banquets

Nikos Restaurant
7600 S. Harlem Ave. Bridgeview, IL
Luncheon Tickets $50 Per Person

Money DUE NO LATER than August 9, 2014
NO Tickets Sold at the Door

Make Checks and Money Orders Payable To:
National Women Veterans United
P.O. Box 20149
Chicago, Illinois 60620

Download Order Form Here!

NWVU-Luncheon-Ticket-form-2014Download Flyer ↓

NWVU-Luncheon-2014-Flyer

Nov
22
Sat
MPMA Chicago Chapter 2 Presidents Luncheon 2014 @ Crystal Light Banquet Hall
Nov 22 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Montford Point Marine Association, Inc.
Chicago Chapter #2
The Montford Point Marine Association and Ladies’ Auxiliary

Cordially Invite You to Attend Our Annual

President’s Luncheon

Saturday * November 22, 2014 * 1pm-5pm

Crystal Light Banquet Hall
8400 South Cicero Avenue * Burbank, IL 60459

Ticket Donations – $65

For additional information and tickets contact:
Ms. Rochelle Crump at Vet2crump@gmail.com,
Dr. Stacy L. Henderson at Drstacylhenderson@aol.com or
MPMA Chicago Veterans Center (773) 873-6600

Guest Speaker * Presentations * Family Style Dining
Musical Entertainment * Door Prizes * Raffles

Presidents Luncheon 2014 flyer

The Montford Point Marine Association, Inc. is a 501c3 nonprofit veteran organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

Mar
7
Sat
Vets resource fair @ Columbus Park Gymnasium
Mar 7 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Columbus-Park-Resource-Fair-Flyer

Mar
21
Sat
NWVU Luncheon and Awards Gala 2015 @ Marriott Midway Hotel
Mar 21 @ 11:00 am

2015 Luncheon and Gala

Women Veterans Luncheon Conference | 11 AM – 4 PM → *Registration Required (also attend the Awards Gala for $55 per guest. **$10 Discount for attending the Conference) | Click for Details Here

Awards Gala | 6 PM – 12 AM → Purchase Award Gala Tickets online only $65 per guest. | Click for Details Here

Place an AD for the NWVU 10th Anniversary Souvenir Book | Click for Details Here

May
2
Sat
CVO Awards Luncheon 2015 @ Japan Hibachi Grill
May 2 @ 11:30 am – 3:30 pm

 

CVO Fundraiser Party

Fundraiser Party, Buffet, Show, Awards and Raffle for the

Coalition of Veterans Organizations

When: Saturday, May 2nd, 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Where:Japan Grill Buffet, 4817-4827 W 76th St. (76th & Cicero) in Burbank, IL

All You Can Eat!

14 Huge Buffet Bars! Over 450 Items Available! Sushi Bar, Chinese, Japanese,

American & Mexican Cuisine

band info
Price 25 dollars
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For more information: Bruce Parry, 773–320–1859 or Bruce@CoalitionofVets.org. Make checks payable to ‘CVO.’ All donations to CVO are tax-deductible. CVO is a 501(c)3 organization that educates veterans and the public on veterans’ rights and needs, including Full Mandatory Funding and Eligibility for VA healthcare, the end of Veteran Homelessness and full equality of access for all veterans. For more information about CVO, visit our website at www.CoalitionofVets.org or call 773-243-2335.

CVO's Awards Luncheon

Download Flyer

download flyer here

May
23
Sat
Chicago Memorial Day Parade 2015 @ Downtown Chicago
May 23 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

US Seal
chi mem day parade

Join CVO in the Memorial Day Parade at 11 AM on Saturday, May 23rd. We’ll have vehicles. You can walk or ride. Bring the family! It will be a lot of fun! Wear your CVO hats and shirts!

We’re number 81 and we’re forming up on Wacker Drive between LaSalle and Wells. The kick off is at noon and we march down State Street. You may be on TV. The parade will be over by 2 PM or so.

All member organizations are invited to march with CVO. Join us!

Aug
18
Tue
Women Veterans Virtual Career Fair
Aug 18 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Women Veterans Virtual Career Fair

August 18, 2015

1-3 EST

 

www.womenveterans.com

You have served the Nation, and we are honored to serve you by hosting a virtual career fair exclusively for female service members and veterans. Meet and interact, in real time, with recruiters from dozens of America’s most veteran friendly companies

• Free to active duty, reservists, guard, and women veterans

• Build a profile, upload resume, picture, and connect to your LinkedIn

• Chat with recruiters

• View and apply for jobs

• No travel

• No need to print resumes

• No need to dress up

• All from the comfort and convenience of your home or office

Companies Attending:

• ACCENTURE

• AETNA

• AMAZON

• AMTRAK

• ANTHEM INC

• APPLE

• ARAMARK

• ASTRA ZENECA

• AT&T

• BAE SYSTEMS

• CARGILL

• CDW

• CHARLES SCHWAB

• COMERICA

• CONVERGYS

• CSC

• CUBIC

• CUSHMAN &

WAKEFIELD

• DEPT OF ENERGY

• DEPT OF TREASURY

• DEPT OF

TRANSPORTATION

• DISCOVERY

COMMUNICATIONS

• EATON

• EXELON

• FIRST DATA

• GRAYBAR

• IRON MOUNTAIN • J.P MORGAN CHASE & CO.

• LIBERTY MUTUAL

• MONSANTO

• OAKWOOD

• PENSKE

• PFIZER

• REPUBLIC SERVICES

• SALESFORCE.COM

• SALLIE MAE

• STATE FARM

• AAFES

• TIAA CREF

• TRAVELERS

• TSA

• TYCO

• UNITED AIRLINES

• US BANK

• VERIZON

• WALMART • WASTE

MANAGEMENT

• WESTERN &

SOUTHERN LIFE

• WELLS FARGO

• XEROX