I'll have to thank my LinkedIn friends for their wonderful posts on things to know for conferences. While that is not the specific area I work in (I'm hospitality), there are MANY conferences in this city and it is important to keep up with trends, ideas and optimum...
Viewing articles in
About Events
10 Things To Do Before the End of Summer
You look at the calendar and repeat the date back to yourself. August? And it's almost over?! Before you know it the Chicago snow will be rolling in while the temperature drops and the sun goes away for everything but late morning and afternoon. It always seems...
Labor Day Party Ideas For Inside City Dwellers
When reading through different labor day party ideas I hoped to find a wide variety of creativity. It was basically "stuff to do in your backyard." Well if you're like many Chicagoans, chances are you're lucky if your building has a roof or balcony or any kind of...
10 Pop-up Event Venue Ideas
Sometimes other people can say things better than you can yourself. Cvent has this great blog post about Pop-up Event Space that I just HAD to share! So reconsider how you may use an empty space and turn it into a fabulous party!...
Top 5 Things to Do for a Short Trip to Chicago (If You’ve Never Been)
Let's say you're just here on business or you've only got a weekend in the city and you've never been here before. What are things can you do to really get a great sense of the city quickly? Here are my top 5 suggestions (in no particular order) for seeing Chicago...
Social Media Isn’t Everything — You Should Literally Be Getting Out There
Social Media is something I write about all the time because I love it and it's a major part of my life. Facebook & LinkedIn are part of my daily morning routine and it keeps me up to date on what's going on with people I know. But that's a stepping stone. I...
What ARE Logistics, Anyway?
I feel like I always hear the word "logistics" thrown around. It's such a broad, non-descript word that I feel like business people use when they don't want to describe what they're doing and would rather just assume you know. "Hey man, what have you guys been...
Take the DIY Approach for Any Event
Part of the reason Pinterest is so popular is not just because you can focus on things you like, but because the things you like can be something you have especially if you're willing to make it yourself. The growing world of Do-It-Yourself is wonderful because it...