New Venues from August & September 2021
21c Museum Hotel 21c Museum Hotel does more than just display a local artist in the lobby. This hotel is true to its name, creating a unique atmosphere which is generated by taking their art seriously. Their team describes the space as an "art museum with sleeping...
Virtual Event Feature: 2021 Walgreens Virtual Leader Meeting
Event Overview Event dates: August 30-31, 2021 Event Purpose: Internal Leadership Meeting Attendee Count: 2,000 Virtual Platform Used: Zoom A/V Partner: Resolution Digital Studios Event Summary: More than 2,000 Walgreens team members joined the 2021 Walgreens Virtual...
How to Deal with Difficult Clients
While clear communication lays the ground work for good client relationships, that doesn’t mean you won’t still run into trouble. Here are some ways to help you navigate even the most challenging of client expecations.
How to Network on Social Media
Last year we all had to retreat from our usual interactions, which removed opportunities to meet new people. While the virus is still in flux, the idea of networking remains challenging. There’s nothing quite like walking into a room and striking up...
From Punishment to Professional: Michelle Dallas Has Become the Queen of Chicago Event Planners
Michelle Dallas | eventsmd.com | Instagram & LinkedIn @EventsMD | Facebook @michelledallasevents How do you know you’re one of the best planners in Chicago? When everyone knows who you are. I sat down with Michelle Dallas, events industry...
New Venues from August & September 2021
21c Museum Hotel 21c Museum Hotel does more than just display a local artist in the lobby. This hotel is true to its name, creating a unique atmosphere which is generated by taking their art seriously. Their team describes the space as an "art museum with sleeping...
Virtual Event Feature: 2021 Walgreens Virtual Leader Meeting
Event Overview Event dates: August 30-31, 2021 Event Purpose: Internal Leadership Meeting Attendee Count: 2,000 Virtual Platform Used: Zoom A/V Partner: Resolution Digital Studios Event Summary: More than 2,000 Walgreens team members joined the 2021 Walgreens Virtual...
How to Deal with Difficult Clients
While clear communication lays the ground work for good client relationships, that doesn’t mean you won’t still run into trouble. Here are some ways to help you navigate even the most challenging of client expecations.
How to Network on Social Media
Last year we all had to retreat from our usual interactions, which removed opportunities to meet new people. While the virus is still in flux, the idea of networking remains challenging. There’s nothing quite like walking into a room and striking up...
From Punishment to Professional: Michelle Dallas Has Become the Queen of Chicago Event Planners
Michelle Dallas | eventsmd.com | Instagram & LinkedIn @EventsMD | Facebook @michelledallasevents How do you know you’re one of the best planners in Chicago? When everyone knows who you are. I sat down with Michelle Dallas, events industry...
The House Guest Checklist
Having people stay over? Be prepared with our house guest checklist so your guests can enjoy themselves and you can maintain your sanity. IN THE ROOM Make your guests comfortable while planning ahead. Having things they may need already available to them in the...
Bangtel: Better Than a Hotel
ABOUT BANGTEL (And why you may love it more than a hotel) Home Away from Home When Airbnb started, they introduced a concept that has been around since the beginning of civilization: staying in someone else's home. In modern times, hotels have long been the standard...
Celebrate World Health Day by Eating Less Sugar
Thursday, April 7th is World Health Day. In the spirit of being healthy, we are talking with Barry Friedman, author of "I Love Me More Than Sugar", an amazon.com #1 Best Seller to learn more about how we can work towards being healthier people. You can even take...
Spring Fashion 2016 & Wardrobe Essentials with Trunk Club Stylist Tiara Perry
WHAT IS TRUNK CLUB? Perhaps you have heard of Trunk Club or perhaps you have not. A few years back I'd come across a few sorority-like girls at a networking event who told me they helped pick out clothes for higher end clients, men only. They said they worked at...
Easy & Delicious Strawberry and Nutella Crepes
One of my favorite things to make is crepes. I had originally learned in French class in High School and have played with the recipe adding in my own favorites. They're easy and delicious! I used the basic recipe from Mark Bittman's "How to Cook Everything"...
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.
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Want to grow in your success as an industry leader? Read this.
Wine for the Weekend: 90+ Cellars 2014 Pinot Noir
I recently decided to splurge on a wine and tried 90+ Cellars' Pinot Noir. I love Washington/Oregon white wines and decided I would see what one of my favorite red varietals might taste like. I was pleasantly surprised, intrigued even by the...
Fun & Easy Easter Desserts
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Spritz : Italy’s Most Iconic Aperitivo Cocktail
Banish all of your previous assumptions and dive into this narrative about the unlikely history and culture of spritz cocktails.
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