New Chicago Event Venue: Electric Shuffle Brings Tech-Enhanced Group Experiences to River North
Electric Shuffle Chicago opened on May 2nd in the River North neighborhood of downtown Chicago. This 7,000-square-foot venue merges immersive gaming with hospitality-forward experiences that are ideal for corporate outings, client-facing events, team-building, and all...
Memorial Day Weekend in Chicago and Beyond: Where to Go, What to Do, and Where to Stay
Memorial Day weekend is a time to celebrate, relax, and enjoy the beginning of summer. Whether you're in Chicago or looking for a quick getaway nearby, there’s no shortage of exciting activities, delicious food, and memorable experiences. From indulging in Chicago’s...
Social Media Content Ideas for Hotels, Restaurants, Venues & Event Vendors
In today’s digital-first world, a strong social media presence is essential. Whether you're a hotel, a restaurant, a venue, a caterer, or an event vendor, how you show up online influences how potential clients and customers view your brand. With so much noise on...
Event Planner Pricing Guide: How to Set Your Rates and Charge What You’re Worth
Deciding how much to charge as an event planner can feel tricky, especially if you are just starting out. Even if you are a seasoned planner, it’s still wise to revisit your pricing to make sure you remain competitive while also being compensated appropriately. No...
ILEA Spark Awards 2025 Winners
Each year, the ILEA Chicago Chapter Spark Awards honor the creativity, innovation, and excellence of the city’s event and hospitality professionals. From breathtaking décor and immersive culinary experiences to powerful fundraisers and corporate celebrations, this...
New Chicago Event Venue: Electric Shuffle Brings Tech-Enhanced Group Experiences to River North
Electric Shuffle Chicago opened on May 2nd in the River North neighborhood of downtown Chicago. This 7,000-square-foot venue merges immersive gaming with hospitality-forward experiences that are ideal for corporate outings, client-facing events, team-building, and all...
Memorial Day Weekend in Chicago and Beyond: Where to Go, What to Do, and Where to Stay
Memorial Day weekend is a time to celebrate, relax, and enjoy the beginning of summer. Whether you're in Chicago or looking for a quick getaway nearby, there’s no shortage of exciting activities, delicious food, and memorable experiences. From indulging in Chicago’s...
Social Media Content Ideas for Hotels, Restaurants, Venues & Event Vendors
In today’s digital-first world, a strong social media presence is essential. Whether you're a hotel, a restaurant, a venue, a caterer, or an event vendor, how you show up online influences how potential clients and customers view your brand. With so much noise on...
Event Planner Pricing Guide: How to Set Your Rates and Charge What You’re Worth
Deciding how much to charge as an event planner can feel tricky, especially if you are just starting out. Even if you are a seasoned planner, it’s still wise to revisit your pricing to make sure you remain competitive while also being compensated appropriately. No...
ILEA Spark Awards 2025 Winners
Each year, the ILEA Chicago Chapter Spark Awards honor the creativity, innovation, and excellence of the city’s event and hospitality professionals. From breathtaking décor and immersive culinary experiences to powerful fundraisers and corporate celebrations, this...
Creating Beautiful Invitations and Save the Dates for a Wedding with basic invite
*Sponsored Content from basicinvite.com As many of us in the events industry know, it's engagement season and there are a variety of events are planned around an upcoming wedding. From engagement parties to bridal showers, a save the date for a wedding and even...
Winter 2019-2020 Issue
Where to go for New Year’s 2020, Signature Seasonal Cocktails, Doubletree partners with Diveheart, an organization for adults and children with disabilities…
15 Catering Options $15 or Less
Have to feed your group on a budget? We've found 15 catering options in Chicago for $15 or less before tax and gratuity/delivery fees. Options start as low as $3.63 and include locations for day-of ordering. Click the images to visit their catering websites for more...
Spring/Summer 2019 Issue
The Most Anticipated Hotel Opening of 2019, Industry News, Featured Industry Pros, New Views and More! [googleapps domain="drive" dir="file/d/1brh7Qr2c-use8B12Ll5K4kkhw4JtE8tR/preview" query="" width="640" height="480" /]
Choose Chicago 2018 Annual Meeting Review
We've summarized Choose Chicago's 2018 Annual Meeting Stats that every Chicago Events & Hospitality Professional should know. See below for the quick review or you can read the full report here. [googleapps domain="drive"...
Live Event Review: How to Get More Convention Business
Chicago Planner Magazine’s first quarterly panel with our partner, Convene on Tuesday, April 2, 2019: “How to Get More Convention Business.” Featuring Robert Haas with PCMA, Barb Harris with CTC DMC, Julie Mullins with Choose Chicago, and Benjamin Smock of Chicago Concierge
How to Get More Convention Business: A Live Panel Event
Register Here Join us on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019 from 5Pm-7PM for our Panel on How to Get More Convention Business. EVENT DETAILS Tuesday, April 2, 2019 | 5PM-7PM | 16 W. Adams St. Chicago, IL 60603This event will be moderated by Chicago Planner Magazine...
Our Top 25 Picks for Chicago Restaurant Week 2019
With nearly 400 options for restaurant week, Chicago Planner Magazine is sharing our Top 25 go-to spots for Restaurant Week 2019. Aba 302 N. Green St. 3rd Fl. Chicago, IL 60607 | (773) 645-1400 | Dinner @ $48 Aba is one of the most beautiful restaurants in Chicago,...
December 2018 Issue
Industry News, New Venues & Featured Industry Pros dish about how to be successful in the Events & Hospitality Industry
8 Ways to Brighten Your Holiday
This is a sponsored post with Land and Sea Dept. For more information on any of these locations, or to book an event email [email protected] or visit landandseadept.com/private-events 1. Play in the Game Room Take a break and play in the fully restored...
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Hear from Rose Horcher O’Connor, VP of Client Services at Choose Chicago and Hannah Loftus, VP of Research at World Business Chicago about the trends, major events and conventions, and economic indicators that will shape Chicago in 2026. Gain insights into demands, growing sectors, opportunities for your business, and what to expect in the year ahead.