Halloween Guide 2018
Chicagoland Parties & Haunted Houses, and our batched cocktail recipe - Pirates Punch (for you house cats!) [googleapps domain="drive" dir="file/d/1kpA5ZPF-KBZ6qgHAYXAsLkAeMXZDyGy7/preview" query="" width="640" height="480" /]
September/October 2018 Issue: Holiday Incentive Directory
The 2018 September/October Issue Features our Holiday Incentive Directory, our exclusive feature with Steve Zacks, Tournament Director of the Laver Cup, Industry News & More! [googleapps domain="drive" dir="file/d/1UlbFjTNfxeAxGDU-_57kuT29tygtjMgx/preview"...
July/August 2018 Issue
July/August 2018 Issue: Best Rooftops & Patios for Groups of 40+ | Pet-Friendly Hotels in Chicago | Industry News | Summer Cocktails | How to Save Money on A/V & More [googleapps domain="drive" dir="file/d/1LB1Kx5NNahYJHN-Qv2b0LGtEEVt-9JBT/preview" query=""...
June 2018 Issue
Trends from the Royal Wedding, Major Hotels Reduce 3rd Party Incentives, Summer Cocktails with Mesh & Bone and more!
Increase Employee Engagement by Getting Out of the Office
Sometimes the best way to get employees to interact and get creative is to simply take them out of the office. Most people think that an off-site meeting has to be a big deal, but it’s actually a great way to change up your usual weekday meeting. SEVENTY percent of employees do not feel engaged at work.
Halloween Guide 2018
Chicagoland Parties & Haunted Houses, and our batched cocktail recipe - Pirates Punch (for you house cats!) [googleapps domain="drive" dir="file/d/1kpA5ZPF-KBZ6qgHAYXAsLkAeMXZDyGy7/preview" query="" width="640" height="480" /]
September/October 2018 Issue: Holiday Incentive Directory
The 2018 September/October Issue Features our Holiday Incentive Directory, our exclusive feature with Steve Zacks, Tournament Director of the Laver Cup, Industry News & More! [googleapps domain="drive" dir="file/d/1UlbFjTNfxeAxGDU-_57kuT29tygtjMgx/preview"...
July/August 2018 Issue
July/August 2018 Issue: Best Rooftops & Patios for Groups of 40+ | Pet-Friendly Hotels in Chicago | Industry News | Summer Cocktails | How to Save Money on A/V & More [googleapps domain="drive" dir="file/d/1LB1Kx5NNahYJHN-Qv2b0LGtEEVt-9JBT/preview" query=""...
June 2018 Issue
Trends from the Royal Wedding, Major Hotels Reduce 3rd Party Incentives, Summer Cocktails with Mesh & Bone and more!
Increase Employee Engagement by Getting Out of the Office
Sometimes the best way to get employees to interact and get creative is to simply take them out of the office. Most people think that an off-site meeting has to be a big deal, but it’s actually a great way to change up your usual weekday meeting. SEVENTY percent of employees do not feel engaged at work.
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,...
Chicago Restaurant Week 2015 (Jan 30 – Feb 12)
Don't forget that restaurant week is coming up, hosted by Choose Chicago and sponsors including Goose Island, Open Table, Terlato Wines, 101.9 FM the Mix, NBC Chicago 5, Serious Eats and Michigan Avenue Magazine. To learn more about restaurant week and which...