I am very excited about this year’s upcoming revamp of Chicago Planner Magazine and making 2016 the best year yet! 2015 was a very tough year for me, losing both my Dad and my Grandma to cancer. I had big goals for 2015 but as the lack of postings show, things...
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Read of the Month: The Eureka Factor
by admin | Nov 18, 2015 | Articles, Features & Interviews, Of the Month Features
This Month's read is all about figuring it out. Even if you brain feels like it's running low, just read this book and rest assured. Available on Amazon.com

Read of the Month
by admin | Oct 14, 2015 | About Events, Articles, Of the Month Features
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

Read of the Month: Good to Great
by admin | Sep 2, 2015 | Articles, Business, Features & Interviews, Of the Month Features
This book illustrates what makes a good establishment from a great one. If you want to learn to be great, check out this month's read. Available on Amazon.com

Read of the Month
by admin | Aug 5, 2015 | Articles, Features & Interviews, Of the Month Features
Sometimes it can be challenging to try to work with people who think differently, however that doesn't mean it's a bad thing! This month's read is "Collaborative Intelligence: Thinking with People Who Think Differently" Expand your horizons and grab this month's...

Read of the Month
by admin | Jul 8, 2015 | Articles, Of the Month Features
The Read of the Month for June 2015 is from the Founder and CEO of the famous KIND Bars. A must read this summer! Available on Amazon.com

Top 5 Rooftops in Downtown Chicago
by admin | Jun 5, 2015 | About Chicago, Articles, Events & More, Features & Interviews, Of the Month Features, Restaurants & Bars
Cindy's at the Chicago Athletic Club Cerise at the Virgin Hotel I/O Urban Roofscape at the Godfrey The Terrace at Trump International Hotel & Tower Drumbar at the Raffaello Hotel

Read of the Month: Performing Under Pressure
by admin | Jun 3, 2015 | Articles, Features & Interviews, Of the Month Features, Read of the Month
We have ALL been there and being able to perform under pressure is key for any event planner. While this book may not have been written by event planners, it could have (should have?) been. Clients can cause a lot of stress and during an event, a worried client is...