5 Tips for Booking Celebrity Talent
This past Sunday marked one of the biggest events in the US: The Oscars. We still have celebrity fever, and so we got some great tips from entertainment and event industry expert Brett Ihde, CPCE, on how to add celebrities to your next event. Brett has managed tours...
Build Up Your Resources: Add V.I.P. Valet Services to Your Vendor List
There are many aspects to planning events, and some are more obvious than others. But what sets good planners apart from the best planners is the ability to manage and be prepared for more than just the space, food, music and decor. The best planners know that...
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...
5 Tips for Booking Celebrity Talent
This past Sunday marked one of the biggest events in the US: The Oscars. We still have celebrity fever, and so we got some great tips from entertainment and event industry expert Brett Ihde, CPCE, on how to add celebrities to your next event. Brett has managed tours...
Build Up Your Resources: Add V.I.P. Valet Services to Your Vendor List
There are many aspects to planning events, and some are more obvious than others. But what sets good planners apart from the best planners is the ability to manage and be prepared for more than just the space, food, music and decor. The best planners know that...
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...
NFL Draft Townhttp://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000480120/article/draft-town-presented-by-oikos-triple-zero
Chicago is proud to be hosting the first ever, NFL Draft Town. The NFL Draft is typically held in New York City, but this year, they Chicago will be hosting the draft for the first time in nearly 50 years. And Chicago is pretty excited about it. The City is teaming...
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...
Read of the Month: Bold: How to Go Big, Create Wealth & Impact the World
The title (and the cover image) says it all. Get readin'! Available here at amazon.com
Easy DIY Juice Bar (Nonalcoholic Drink Options)
Nonalcoholic Juice Bars are ideal for any party.
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...
Spring for Lunch!
Try out these great spring recipes from Sunset.com!
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...
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...
Top 9 Catering Considerations When Planning an Event Menu
One of the most common questions in event planning is about food. How do you select the right items for your group? Here are some great ideas from this article by Rob Hard.
5 Ways to Make Fundraising Easy
Fundraising can be a tough activity. The goal is to make as much money as possible while spending as little as possible. Depending on who is doing the fundraiser, resources may be incredibly limited so here are 5 tips to help you in planning a successful fundraising...
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