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…

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15 Catering Options $15 or Less

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...

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Spring/Summer 2019 Issue

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" /]

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Choose Chicago 2018 Annual Meeting Review

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"...

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Live Event Review: How to Get More Convention Business

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

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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

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

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

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

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

Best Summer Event Venues

Best Summer Event Venues

Here is a list of some really great venues to check out this summer.  Click the title of each location to visit their website and learn more! LARGE SPACES Morgan Manufacturing Field Museum Moonlight Studios ACTIVITY & FUN FTW (For The Win) Ignite Glass Studios...

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Chicago WhiskyFest 2015

Chicago WhiskyFest 2015

This year, Whisky Advocate is hosting another of the wildly popular WhiskyFest at the Hyatt Regency on April 10th starting at 6:30PM (5:30 if you are a VIP ticket holder).  With over 300 types of Whisky available, you will be able to enjoy a buffet, meet major...

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Drink of the Month: FEW Spirits

Drink of the Month: FEW Spirits

Drink of the Month: FEW Bourbon Whiskey & the Kindle Fire Cocktail ABOUT FEW SPIRITS Our Drink of the Month comes from FEW Spirits, located in Evanston, IL. Walking into the distillery, a small crowd has excitedly gathered for a tour.  The smell in the air is rich...

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Read of the Month: How to Fly A Horse

Read of the Month: How to Fly A Horse

Hopefully our monthly reads have gotten you to clean up your online image and be inspired to work hard, no matter where you start from.  So it only seems natural then that we continue our monthly trend with a book about being creative.  How to Fly a Horse by Kevin...

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