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...
Fall Fashion Week 2014 with Fashion Guru Ryan Beshel
Fall Fashion Week is coming up, starting in New York on September 4th. (Learn more about Fall Fashion Week at http://fashionweekonline.com/) There’s so much planning that goes into Fashion Week so Chicago Planner Magazine reached out to Chicago’s own Fashion...
Caterer of the Month: Food for Thought
August's Caterer of the Month is Food For Thought, one of Chicago's most esteemed catering companies that is featured as a preferred vendor for some of Chicago's best venues including the Field Museum, The Chicago History Museum, Millennium Park, Cafe Brauer (at...
Drink of the Month: Wansas Tequila 21 Cocktail
THE WANSAS 21 COCKTAIL Ingredients: 2 oz Wansas Reposado 1⁄4 oz Grapefruit Juice 1 Fresh Squeezed Lemon 1⁄4 oz Simple Syrup 1⁄4 St. Germaine 1 Basil Leaf Try this tasty cocktail from the new, ultra-premium tequila Wansas. It is made from 100% Blue Weber Agave from...
How to Plan a Fundraising Event (And Get the Most From It)
Planning a fundraising event can be a very daunting task. There are usually some common challenges that most non-profit and fundraising planners face: budget, resources and how to maximize your profits. While many of the details can vary, the ultimate goal is to...
Read of the Month: Start Your Own Event Planning Business
This Month's Reading Feature is "Start Your Own Event Planning Business" from Entrepreneur Press. Every event planner should know how to run the show and in case you think it's time to venture out on your own, here is your go-to guide. But even if you choose...
You Can’t Fake Quality, An Article From Event Manager Blog
This is a great article that all event planners should read that highlights the value of being focused and being honest with what type of event you are really creating.
Top 15 Things to Do with Older Relatives in Chicago
It's Back to School Season so this article is a guide specifically for college students and twenty-somethings living in Chicago who never know what age-appropriate activities they can do when family is in town. While some moms are cool enough to enjoy clubbing, a lot...
What’s Going on in August 2014
WHAT'S COMING UP IN CHICAGO IN AUGUST: EVENTS IN CHICAGO (www.choosechicago.com) Fiesta del Sol Through - August 3 Downtown Sound in Millennium Park Through August 4: Mondays Grant Park Music Festival *80th...
Tips to Prepare For…Ok, Survive Lolla
Survive Lollapalooza this weekend with these 5 easy steps!
DIY Restoration: The Window Picture
THE PROJECT I have always been fascinated by photography and started dabbling in picture taking at a young age. It was even the reason for receiving my degree in Advertising. Almost every piece of artwork in my house is my own and I have found some very unique ways to...
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