I had the pleasure of meeting with Randy Dill, founder of ChicagoNonProfit.org. This is a wonderful organization that Randy himself describes as "The Nonprofits Chamber of Commerce," facilitating resources, information and services between nonprofit organizations,...
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4th of July Weekends
This year the 4th of July just happens to be in the middle of the week. So do you celebrate before or after? Explore Chicago has some great links to not only things you can do this summer but things to do both weekends. So check it out!...
Drink Hopping
This weekend my aunt came to town and we ended up going from fancy restaurant to fancy hotel restaurant/bar/lounge/roof-garden getting a drink at each place. It's a great way to experience a city! We went to The Drake, Nomi @ Park Hyatt, The Peninsula, RL, &...
Make Any Event Amazing with BBJ
In case you didn't know, BBJ is at the top of table design & linen service in the city of Chicago. If you ask about it, most event planners in Chicago bring up their name. I had the privilege of getting some really great information from Executive Sales Manager,...
Photos & Blogs
Check out these great tips on how to use photos in your blog from Cvent. http://blog.Cvent.com/blog/jenise-fryatt-bio/7-tips-for-using-photos-in-event-blog-posts
Work Meeting Fun
I'm not saying everyone has to have this much color-filled, choreographed fun at your next job meeting, but it is important that work-related events be considered as important as client events. After all, if no one is there to work for your clients you wouldn't have...
Good PR for a Closed Event
I am working on the PR committee for a charity event with the Greater Chicago Food Depository (http://www.chicagosfoodbank.org/), an incredible organization that helps feed not just homeless people, but hungry people in the Chicago Area and over 20 of the top...
Laugh This Weekend
In case you happened not to know, Conan's been at the Chicago Theater all this week for his Late Night show. TBS has also featured a string of comedians to entertain us with greats like Aziz Ansari and Sarah Silverman. It started on Tuesday but you can still get you...