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June 21, 2009

The Illinois Saint Andrew Society Highland Games British Car Show

Administrator Community Organization, International Affairs, Speaking Engagements, Transportation

The good hostess favours of rain ponchos the evening previous was an omen indeed. Unprecedented 70 mph winds and heavy downpour rains swept through the area. Upon checking email at 430 on Saturday morning, a note read “.. the Games will go on..” Just a wee bit of the 7000 pounds of this 1953 Bentley […]

June 21, 2009

The Burnham Plan Centennial Opening Events Reception

Administrator Architecture, Urbanization

A reception and concert was held on Friday, June 19 in Chicago to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Burnham Plan for the City of Chicago. These events coincided with the opening of two Millennium Park pavilions that capture the essence of the Burnham Plan of 1909, and marked the start of an entire season […]

June 17, 2009

Scottish Motor Club Oak Park Avenue British Car Show

Administrator Community Organization, International Affairs, Transportation

The Scottish Motor Club is comprised of Illinois Saint Andrew Society members who own classic British cars and look for excuses to get them out of the garage now again. In doing so, we promote the Society, its goals and its programs. I chair this group. Our major event is the Highland Games British Car […]

June 16, 2009

Scientific Research and Experimental Development Tax Credit Seminar

Administrator International Affairs

At the invitation of the Ontario government trade representative to Chicago, I attended the Scientific Research and Experimental Tax (SR&ED) seminar last Friday, June 12. It was held at the Mid-America Club, on top of the Amoco Building / Aon Center / Standard Oil Tower / whatever that building is known as these days. The […]

June 5, 2009

Canada, as a Presentation and as a Networking Organization

Darrel Community Organization, International Affairs

Friday, 5 June 2009 A few weeks ago, I was approached by a relocation service to make a presentation describing Canadian history, government and culture to a family moving to Canada. While I do many public speaking engagements throughout the year, this was the first time I had been invited to speak on this topic. […]

June 3, 2009

Forecasting Global Economic Strategy, Understanding Urban Planning and the 1977 Mini Clubman Estate

Darrel Architecture, History, Real Estate Development, Transit, Transportation, Urbanization

Wednesday, June 3, 2009 While I’ve been avoiding the temptation, the removal of General Motors from the Dow Jones Index may provide a good reason to describe my own car, to draw parallels to the direction of this economy, and to the future of urban planning, of all things. Both General Motors and Citi Group […]