Whether you’re working in a different city, your client insisted on working with this company, or perhaps you’re just giving someone new a shot, it’s important to ask new vendors the right questions that will help you understand how you can best work together. While you absolutely must customize these questions to your event and … More Questions to Ask a New Vendor
Chicago is a city full of cocktails, and one of the most important components, aside from the liquor is the ice! In this article, Brittney Shader from Empire Cooler is giving us 5 tips business owners and staff should know about ice machines. Right ice for the right application The right machine will increase efficiency, … More Tips Your Staff Should Know About Maintaining Your Ice Machines
While marketing is important, once you get someone to your website, make it is easy for them to work with you. For busy planners, they want the details cleanly and clearly laid out, with minimal needs for a back and forth interaction. While it may feel necessary to get all of the details from someone … More Get Your Hotel, Restaurant, or Venue More Business from Event Planners with These 4 Easy Website Updates
One of the most important things a planner can have is a solid vendor list. It’s important to make sure you have reputable partners who can help you execute a great event. Building (or refreshing) your vendor list can feel daunting, especially if you’re starting anew. So here are a few tips to help you … More How to Build Your Vendor List
New venues coming to Chicago – from restaurants to the new St. Regis hotel restaurants, including a British Steakhouse making its way to Chicago, and Guinness’ new brewery opening in the West Loop … More New Chicago Restaurants Coming Soon
Kelly Baums is one of many TikTokers talking about AI generated headshots. This conversation quickly has professional photographers following with “I’m worried.” But the reality is that the person who is only spending around $20 on these headshots was never going to pay hundreds of dollars or more for a professional human photographer. The great … More AI Headshots Don’t Have to Ruin Your Photography Business
Many were surprised when Chicago Gold Coast staple Tavern on Rush announced it was closing last year, but Rush Street is one of the most popular dining areas in Chicago, so it was bound to find new owners soon. The two-floor space will now feature contemporary American fare for lunch, dinner and late-night cocktails as … More The Bellevue Replacing Tavern on Rush, Opening Spring 2023
Read this year’s Holiday Guide with all of the information you need to plan your event this year! From Selecting your food and beverages, to How to Plan like a Pro, to Award-Winning & Trending Restaurants – find the resources you need to have your best holiday party yet!
Friday, July 15 at 6:30 p.m., the Women’s Board of Lincoln Park Zoo will be hosting its largest annual fundraiser, Zoo Ball. Themed “Birds of Paradise,” this year’s event is bringing back the in-person, black-tie gala to support not only the nearly 200 species who live at the zoo, but conservation efforts as well. For … More Chicago’s Biggest Fundraising Event: the Lincoln Park Zoo Ball
In light of the tragic shooting at the City of Highland Park Fourth of July Parade, the City of Highland Park has announced the cancellation of the following upcoming community events:• Food Truck Thursdays, July 7 and July 14• Takeout Tuesday at The Lot, July 12• World Music Fest at The Lot, July 16 This … More Highland Park Cancels July Events After Tragic 4th of July Parade Shooting
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