
How Restaurant Owners and Operators Can Avoid Holiday Party Disasters
*This post originally appeared here on the blog for Restaurant HR Group, by Carrie Luxem* We’re in the midst of the holiday season, and with that comes the annual employee holiday party. These get-togethers are a fantastic way to build camaraderie, reinforce your...

Sean Cannon Aims to Create New Jobs with Life Creative
Life Creative, which launced October 1st, aims to give public individuals access to resources event industry professionals easily have at their disposal.

“How to Host a Holiday Party In Your Home” Class Review
Our Holiday Party Class was a lot of fun and we’re sharing the recipes for the cocktails!

A Closer Look at Katie O’s Food Carnival
With over 7,300 restaurants, caterers and food vendors, Chicago has some of the most incredible and creative food minds in the world. Chicago Planner Magazine prides itself on featuring exceptional individuals who are impressive go-getters that are not only good at...

PartySlate is Changing the Event Game
PartySlate is a space to share new ideas with access to best local event planners, caterers, venues, decor & design professionals.

How Restaurant Owners and Operators Can Avoid Holiday Party Disasters
*This post originally appeared here on the blog for Restaurant HR Group, by Carrie Luxem* We’re in the midst of the holiday season, and with that comes the annual employee holiday party. These get-togethers are a fantastic way to build camaraderie, reinforce your...

Sean Cannon Aims to Create New Jobs with Life Creative
Life Creative, which launced October 1st, aims to give public individuals access to resources event industry professionals easily have at their disposal.

“How to Host a Holiday Party In Your Home” Class Review
Our Holiday Party Class was a lot of fun and we’re sharing the recipes for the cocktails!

A Closer Look at Katie O’s Food Carnival
With over 7,300 restaurants, caterers and food vendors, Chicago has some of the most incredible and creative food minds in the world. Chicago Planner Magazine prides itself on featuring exceptional individuals who are impressive go-getters that are not only good at...

PartySlate is Changing the Event Game
PartySlate is a space to share new ideas with access to best local event planners, caterers, venues, decor & design professionals.

2014 Oscar Party
There's still time to get your ticket to the Oscar Viewing Party at Studio Paris on March 2nd at 5PM. B96's Showbiz Shelly will be there along with 12 time Grammy Winner Malik Yusef who is DJing. Get Your Tickets HERE
Crazy Successful
Just about every person has been through the "what are your strengths and weaknesses? What qualities do you have that will make you successful?" We ask ourselves this all the time. I love reading articles on successful people and observing exceptional, professional...

Caterer of the Month: Blue Plate
This February, the Cater of the Month is BLUE PLATE. I have enjoyed their cuisine at events and think that you should too! Jennifer Perna, VP of Sales, gives us some information on why Blue Plate should cater your next event! SIGNATURE STYLE OF FOOD Blue Plate has a...
DIY Recipe: Italian Style Red Potatoes
Enjoy this easy, tasty recipe! Ingredients: 3 Cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 lb bag of Red Potatoes 1/2 Cup Italian Seasoning 5 Tablespoons Sea Salt 5 Tablespoons Cracked Black Pepper 3 Table Spoons Worcestershire Sauce Instructions: Heat oven to 425 degrees over while...

How Are Those New Year’s Resolutions Going?
How are those New Year's Resolutions going? While it's only Mid-February, it's hard not to fall off the horse. In case you're needing a little booster, here are some things to help you keep to your goals. GET ORGANIZED I have found that truly being organized and...
Chicago Planner Magazine Hosts Oscar Party at Studio Paris, Benefitting Ronald McDonald House
The Chicago Planner Magazine is excited to be hosting it's official Launch Party - an Oscar Viewing Party. Not only do you get to dress up for this red carpet event, but you can make a difference while you do it! This event will benefit Ronald McDonald House...

Venue of the Month: The Driehaus Museum
VENUE OF THE MONTH: The Driehaus Museum LOCATION: 40 E. Erie St. - Chicago, IL 60611 MAXIMUM CAPACITY: Board Room Set Up for 20; Seated Dinners for up to 100 VENUE TYPE: Museum, Historical Building There are many venues to enjoy in the City of Chicago. Part of what...
5 Things to do this Valentine’s Day
Some people love Valentine's Day, some people hate it. I'm kind of in between myself. There's all those terrible facebook statuses that make me want to unfriend at least 50% of people, but there's also candy, cards, fancy dinners and hopefully acts of kindness. ...
Learn How To Avoid Liabilities with Amber M. Johns
Event planners are responsible for a lot of things from design, set up, orchestrating the flow of activities, etc. However, most of us aren't lawyers and while it is literally our job to be prepared for anything we can think of, legal issues are ones we may not be...
Office Olympics!
The 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi Russia officially begin tomorrow, Friday, February 7th. Get in the spirit by creating your own Office Olympics Challenges! Do it for a day or compete with the national teams all the way to the end. Here are a few ideas on what you...