Save a pet this weekend: Anti-Cruelty Society’s Annual Clear the Shelters Event
This Saturday, July 23rd, the Anti-Cruelty Society will be hosting it’s annual Clear the Shelters Event, waiving all fees for pet adoptions.
Iced Tea Recipes
Celebrate #National #IcedTea day and make one or all of these delicious recipes!
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...
Save a pet this weekend: Anti-Cruelty Society’s Annual Clear the Shelters Event
This Saturday, July 23rd, the Anti-Cruelty Society will be hosting it’s annual Clear the Shelters Event, waiving all fees for pet adoptions.
Iced Tea Recipes
Celebrate #National #IcedTea day and make one or all of these delicious recipes!
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...
Food VS Money: How to Select the Right Amount of Food For Your Budget
Deciding how much food to get for a party is an age-old question. In my book, it's always better to have too much than not enough. Understandably, people don't want overkill and for things to go to waste, which is why balance is important. I always like to be sure...
Dress Up Your Table for the Holiday
Being festive is really fun but can also be exhausting -- especially when you are really busy. As event planners, many of us entertain and when we do, people expect to be impressed. One way to easily blow your guests away for any event are beautiful table settings. ...
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,...
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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.