Fun at our Live Partnership Event with CIBC Fire Pitch
Tuesday, February 6th, 2018 was our live partnership event with CIBC Fire Pitch. We were so excited to work together on hosting our readers for this fun event. Inside Pub97 there were games, food and drinks, and great prizes including one lucky winner who received 4...
February 2018 Issue
The Best Restaurants of 2017 | 5 Easy Ways to Be Healthy in 2018 | Should You Start Your Own Event Planning Company? | What Every Planner Needs to Know About Music Licensing | The Best of 2017: Coverage of Obama's Farewell Speech & Our Interview with the Chicago...
New Year’s Eve Done Right (Even If You’re On a Budget)
Want to host a holiday party like a pro? We got some tips from some of PartySlate's top vendors to give you some ideas on effortlessly hosting New Year's Eve. INTEGRATE TEXTURE INTO YOUR BUFFET TABLE OR BAR Sweet Soirees used a simple gold and white palette to create...
Chicago Planner Magazine – November/December 2017 Issue
Issue Features: 2017 Fall Weddings | Making Cocktail with Chicago's Only Cidery - Right Bee | Planning for Safety: A Look at Security Measures in the Wake of the Las Vegas Shooting | Why You Should Host Your Holiday Party in January | New Venue Openings & More!...
September/October 2017 Issue: Holiday Incentive Directory
Inside This Issue: Holiday Incentive Directory | 2017 Fall Decor Trends with Beatriz Mercado of Virginia Wolff Inc. | Our Favorite Tech-Based Event Management Tools Right Now | How to Host the Perfect Holiday Showcase Event with Hilary Saurer of River Roast | Could...
Fun at our Live Partnership Event with CIBC Fire Pitch
Tuesday, February 6th, 2018 was our live partnership event with CIBC Fire Pitch. We were so excited to work together on hosting our readers for this fun event. Inside Pub97 there were games, food and drinks, and great prizes including one lucky winner who received 4...
February 2018 Issue
The Best Restaurants of 2017 | 5 Easy Ways to Be Healthy in 2018 | Should You Start Your Own Event Planning Company? | What Every Planner Needs to Know About Music Licensing | The Best of 2017: Coverage of Obama's Farewell Speech & Our Interview with the Chicago...
New Year’s Eve Done Right (Even If You’re On a Budget)
Want to host a holiday party like a pro? We got some tips from some of PartySlate's top vendors to give you some ideas on effortlessly hosting New Year's Eve. INTEGRATE TEXTURE INTO YOUR BUFFET TABLE OR BAR Sweet Soirees used a simple gold and white palette to create...
Chicago Planner Magazine – November/December 2017 Issue
Issue Features: 2017 Fall Weddings | Making Cocktail with Chicago's Only Cidery - Right Bee | Planning for Safety: A Look at Security Measures in the Wake of the Las Vegas Shooting | Why You Should Host Your Holiday Party in January | New Venue Openings & More!...
September/October 2017 Issue: Holiday Incentive Directory
Inside This Issue: Holiday Incentive Directory | 2017 Fall Decor Trends with Beatriz Mercado of Virginia Wolff Inc. | Our Favorite Tech-Based Event Management Tools Right Now | How to Host the Perfect Holiday Showcase Event with Hilary Saurer of River Roast | Could...
Winter Beverage: Mulled Wine
My first experience with mulled wine was while studying abroad in Italy. My school was based in Rome but a friend and I had taken a weekend trip to Venice in November. Coming from a dry household I, unlike basically every other college kid, was not a huge drinker....
5 Tips for Improving Your Sales
Sales Isn't a Dirty Word. Event Planning is often times as much a sales job as it is a planning and organizational job. Yes, you have to be creative and think on you feet, but many times you have to sell your clients on the best ideas and processes to ensure the...
Great Recipes for February
February is the month where Netflix is your best friend and the Chicago wind is your mortal enemy. So what better thing to do that make delicious, hearty meals? This fantastic article from Food Network gives you over 30 ideas for great recipes to enjoy this...
Easy, Fancy Valentine’s Day Dinner Ideas
MAKE A FABULOUS MEAL Forget to make a reservation? Or perhaps you'd rather not be bothered by the restaurant crowds with your special someone. Either way, surprise your significant other this Valentine's Day with an amazing, home-cooked meal. There are a variety of...
Building Your Catering Business: How to Work with Event Professionals (An Article from Foodtruckr.com)
This fantastic article from foodtruckr.com is a quick guide for any future caterer, and a good inside read for event planners. It helps to keep yourself fresh on both perspectives, regardless of what side of the field you are on. At the end of the day, you need to...
Valentine’s Day Cocktails
This year, skip the sweets and go right for the good stuff. Regardless of how you choose to spend Valentine's day, there's no reason not to make your beverages festive. Click the links to get recipes from Liquor.com, HGTV, AboutFood, and Saveur and get a little sexy...
Read of the Month: #GirlBoss
While the title of this book may scream to you "Girls Only!" I assure you that this fast-paced book is a must read for everyone. I confess that I myself am officially obsessed with this book! It's the perfect incentive to keep up with your New Year's Resolutions. ...
Prepare for the 2015 Super Bowl XLIX with these 8 Great Food Recipes
The 49th Annual Super Bowl is coming up on February 1st and you know what that means: Food! Here are some easy recipes from the Food Network that will be sure to be a winner for everyone on your game day team. (Click the images below to get the recipe.) Mac N Cheese...
The Year of Beer
Rise in the Chicago Beer Scene As Chicago continues to rise in the culinary scene (according to the City of Chicago there are currently over 7,300 restaurants), beverages have met the challenge. The past 5 years has seen a great surge in craft beers and breweries in...
5 Tips to Avoid Coat Check Chaos
Let's Help You Deal with all that Baggage Chicago winters are often pretty brutal. Three or four layers over your normal sweater is normal. Any less and you've probably never been here before during sub-zero season. Heck, even our doors get winter covers. Therefore,...