New, Woman-Owned Business is Taking on the Chicago Event Planning Industry with a Sustainable and Purpose-Driven Focus

Michelle Castady Orlando is launching the Midwest branch of the new destination management company, ETHOS. This Chicago-based event planning company focuses on sustainable and purpose-focused events. … More New, Woman-Owned Business is Taking on the Chicago Event Planning Industry with a Sustainable and Purpose-Driven Focus

Raising High-End Donations: An Interview with Tanya Stanfield of CSS Fundraising

When most of us think of fundraising, we think of galas or grassroots efforts like bake sales and email blasts.  But have you ever wondered how organizations get endowments, trusts and 6+ figure donations? We talked to Tanya Stanfield who is the Director of Marketing & Communications for CCS Fundraising which is a high end … More Raising High-End Donations: An Interview with Tanya Stanfield of CSS Fundraising

Being Your Own Cake Boss: An Interview with Courtney Hopkins, Award-Winning Entreprenuer & Cake Extroardinaire

The best advice I got was to “Not Give Up.” There are times when things don’t work out… but you have to learn from your mistakes and move on. … More Being Your Own Cake Boss: An Interview with Courtney Hopkins, Award-Winning Entreprenuer & Cake Extroardinaire

Read of the Month

Holiday Season is upon us and sometimes we just need a refresher on how to be the best event planners possible.  This book is the perfect refresher course before the insanity of holiday hits.  Get it on Amazon.com