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Read of the Month: The Lean Startup by Eric Ries
True to Wednesdays being a highlight of the month, I am excited to introduce the "Read of the Month." While we're all busy, it's important to read books, articles, stories - whatever educates us and opens our minds. I truly believe that being a good business person...
DIY: The Rusty Toolbox Restoration with Jack Pettyjohn
The Project I am a fairly organized person, or at least I like to tell myself that. Which is why, when I started getting more and more into working on restoration projects, having my tools scattered about was starting to get on my nerves. But instead of just going out...
The Evolution of Events: An Interview with Kathy Miller
With over 35 years of experience, Kathy Miller started in the events world at a time when events were barely even considered an area of expertise, having not even been recognized as a profession by the US government until the year 2000 -- and there certainly were no...
Can You Imagine Planning Super Bowl XLVIII?
The Super Bowl is one of the biggest events that happens in America. Can you imagine planning something like that? Millions of viewers, thousands in the stadium, the biggest names in music for a half time show... Even for the most seasoned meeting planners such a...
What’s Going on in February
Every Event Planner needs to stay on top of what's going on in this city, so here is your monthly update of things to be on the look out for! EVENTS Restaurant Week - January 24th-February 6th Super Bowl - Sunday, February 2nd Olympics - Friday, February 7th - Sunday,...
Wine of the Month: Monte Antico Italian Tuscan Red Wine
Everyone loves a good wine, so in 2014 The Chicago Event Planner Magazine will be featuring a wine each month for you to check out. This month's wine is a Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon blend from Tuscany, Italy. I picked up this particular bottle at my local Whole...
DIY: Super Bowl Recipes
It's that time of year and I've collected a few various recipes and list of recipes that will be fun to make for this upcoming Super Bowl Sunday (February 2nd, 2014). And for those of you worried about the Velveeta Cheese Shortage, there are other options! ...
Think Outside the Social Media Box Using Bonfyre, the Free App
Social Media is essential to business, especially if you are an event planner. Being able to incorporate the appropriate social media for your particular event is a must-have today. While social media is a great tool, it’s often missing 2 key components: privacy &...
5 Tips to Help You Select a Great Wine
I'm not a sommelier, although I wish I were. Luckily for me my first gig as an event planner was at a high-end steakhouse that not only served excellent wines but believed in training their staff about excellent wine. When I started I only knew that there was red...