Labor Day Cocktails

Labor Day Cocktails

Labor Day is basically Summer's Last Hurrah.  Make it tasty with these beverages! Blackberry Soda Recipe from Imbibe Magazine  1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup water 1/2 cup fresh lemon verbena leaves, loosely packed 2 pints fresh, ripe blackberries Ice cubes Soda water...

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Fall Conventions in Chicago

Fall Conventions in Chicago

Conventions are happening all the time in Chicago, but fall is definitely one of the busier seasons in Chicago.  Stay on top of what's going on by checking out this list of Fall Conventions from Choose Chicago.

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Labor Day Cocktails

Labor Day Cocktails

Labor Day is basically Summer's Last Hurrah.  Make it tasty with these beverages! Blackberry Soda Recipe from Imbibe Magazine  1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup water 1/2 cup fresh lemon verbena leaves, loosely packed 2 pints fresh, ripe blackberries Ice cubes Soda water...

Fall Conventions in Chicago

Fall Conventions in Chicago

Conventions are happening all the time in Chicago, but fall is definitely one of the busier seasons in Chicago.  Stay on top of what's going on by checking out this list of Fall Conventions from Choose Chicago.

Read of the Month

Read of the Month

Sometimes it can be challenging to try to work with people who think differently, however that doesn't mean it's a bad thing!  This month's read is "Collaborative Intelligence: Thinking with People Who Think Differently"  Expand your horizons and grab this month's...

Events & Conferences for November 2012

Holiday season is upon us.  That means lots of upcoming events on top of business as usual.  Make sure you know what's going on this month while you're making your Thanksgiving plans and getting in holiday shopping somewhere between planning and organizing...

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Halloween Parties in Chicago 2012

It's the week of Halloween.  Have you made plans yet?  In case you haven't I've listed some links below with great ideas of places to go for the holiday.Hurry up and get your tickets while you still have...

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5 Lessons from "The Pitch"

Laura McCoullouch-Carter has a great article on her blog about the 5 Lessons Every Planner Can Learn from "The Pitch". Check out this must-read. It's a quick and nice reminder of the importance of really covering all the details and thinking everything through. L

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8 Hotel Secrets to Lower Your Event Costs

I found this article on LinkedIn.  I work in restaurants, a fellow member of the hospitality industry so I would say this sounds about right.  It's also very informative for those of you who have never worked in the hotel...

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5 Steps for Being More Assertive at Your Job

I think that being assertive about what I want and how I feel about things at work has always been really hard for me.  I think of myself as a "people pleaser."  It's hard to say no and our work motto is "go above and beyond."  So at what point do you...

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Quick & Easy Ways to Decorate for Fall

It's October and while Chicago has been giving us unseasonably warm weather, it's also time when jackets are to be worn and pumpkins should be painted.  The fall harvest, leaves changing, and pumpkin spice everything is part of what I love about this season....

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"Watch Out For Roaming Charges"

While reading this great article someone shared on LinkedIn, I was so alarmed when I read the astronomically high numbers that I knew I had to share it.  Whether you are an event planner or not, travel for business or pleasure, pay attention to your cell phone bills!...

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