Fathers Day Gift Ideas
Best #FathersDay #Gift Ideas Under $100
Great Wines for Summer: Whites & Rosés
Great #Wines for #Summer: White & #Roses from Haus Wines
Black Tech Mecca: Changing the World of Technology
Chicago is known for it's amazing food and copious number of conferences amongst many other things, but where the city would like to grow? Technology. One way to grow the technology scene in Chicago is to expand the demographic of who is building it. CPM sat down...
What’s Happening in June 2016
Major Events & Conventions Networking Events Fundraising Events Tuesday, June 21, 2016 from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM @ Fremont - 15 West Illinois Street, Chicago, IL 60654 - Tickets Starting at $25 (Click the image...
How to Plan the Perfect Dinner Party
You are the host, so unless you have help, make sure that whatever you are serving allows you some time to interact with your guests while still providing them with what they need.
Fathers Day Gift Ideas
Best #FathersDay #Gift Ideas Under $100
Great Wines for Summer: Whites & Rosés
Great #Wines for #Summer: White & #Roses from Haus Wines
Black Tech Mecca: Changing the World of Technology
Chicago is known for it's amazing food and copious number of conferences amongst many other things, but where the city would like to grow? Technology. One way to grow the technology scene in Chicago is to expand the demographic of who is building it. CPM sat down...
What’s Happening in June 2016
Major Events & Conventions Networking Events Fundraising Events Tuesday, June 21, 2016 from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM @ Fremont - 15 West Illinois Street, Chicago, IL 60654 - Tickets Starting at $25 (Click the image...
How to Plan the Perfect Dinner Party
You are the host, so unless you have help, make sure that whatever you are serving allows you some time to interact with your guests while still providing them with what they need.
How to Have a Successful Last-Minute Holiday Party
The holidays sneak up on all of us and sometimes that includes planning a holiday party. If you have NOT done this yet, but you plan to, you've got days left! Here are some tips on planning last-minute and doing it well. 1. Be Flexible. You are waiting til...
Holiday Cooking Video: Cider Cocktail and Vegetarian Chili
Join us for our first official video as my good friend Jamey shows us how to make a phenomenal, seasonal dish!
5 Things NOT to Do When Leaving a Voicemail Message
It's that time of year -- everyone is busy and phones are ringing! People are in a hurry to get what they need and anticipating a prompt response. But it's not likely you'll get exactly what you are looking for if you don't leave a proper message. That being said,...
Dating Tips For Companies to Consumers
Sometimes I find myself stuck on some trash/entertainment news website and there are always tips on dating and relationships. Sometimes I click on them because I want to see what people are saying these days and sometimes I know it will be awful but could use a good...
New To The City? Things To Know
Each city has it's thing, stuff the locals know and any good traveler does too. Chicago is no exception to that. If you are new to the city, here are some things you should know, ESPECIALLY if you are planning an event here. Chicago is a convention city. All cities...
Top 5 Things to Do for a Short Trip to Chicago (If You’ve Never Been)
Let's say you're just here on business or you've only got a weekend in the city and you've never been here before. What are things can you do to really get a great sense of the city quickly? Here are my top 5 suggestions (in no particular order) for seeing Chicago...
DIY Restoration with Jack Pettyjohn: The Reclaimed Fruit Crate
The Chicago Event Planner Magazine is excited to have Restoration Guru Jack Pettyjohn share his skills on creatively making a side table out of a used crate. You never know what a client will ask you about and thanks to Jack, you can be even more knowledgeable...
5 Tips to Survive the Holiday Season
You made it through the Thanksgiving Holiday! Hopefully you ate lots of food, saw family and caught up on some rest because now it's holiday season and, as every event planner knows, the end of life as you know it. As a reminder to keep up with your holiday cheer,...
5 Tips for Smart Shopping on Black Friday
A tradition that started in the 60s, Black Friday is considered the first official day of the Holiday Shopping Season. Stores open at ridiculously early hours hoping to turn their accounting books from red (negative) to black (positive). That being said, in the...
6 Tips for Holiday Travel in Chicago
Thanksgiving is Thursday (where has November gone?!) and whether you're meeting with friends for the day or pulling out a giant roller suitcase, some form of travel is most likely inevitable. So here are 6 Tips for traveling to, from or through Chicago. 1. Estimate...
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Join Us Monday, Dec 15th!
Hear from Rose Horcher O’Connor, VP of Client Services at Choose Chicago and Hannah Loftus, VP of Research at World Business Chicago about the trends, major events and conventions, and economic indicators that will shape Chicago in 2026. Gain insights into demands, growing sectors, opportunities for your business, and what to expect in the year ahead.