5 Ways to Make Fundraising Easy
Fundraising can be a tough activity. The goal is to make as much money as possible while spending as little as possible. Depending on who is doing the fundraiser, resources may be incredibly limited so here are 5 tips to help you in planning a successful fundraising...
Venue of the Month: The Drake Hotel
ABOUT THE VENUE February's Venue of the Month is the legendary The Drake Hotel. Not only does this luxury property afford its guests easy access to the city’s most exclusive shopping, nightlife, and dining but it has a timeless story that is woven into the very fabric...
Winter Beverage: Mulled Wine
My first experience with mulled wine was while studying abroad in Italy. My school was based in Rome but a friend and I had taken a weekend trip to Venice in November. Coming from a dry household I, unlike basically every other college kid, was not a huge drinker....
5 Tips for Improving Your Sales
Sales Isn't a Dirty Word. Event Planning is often times as much a sales job as it is a planning and organizational job. Yes, you have to be creative and think on you feet, but many times you have to sell your clients on the best ideas and processes to ensure the...
Great Recipes for February
February is the month where Netflix is your best friend and the Chicago wind is your mortal enemy. So what better thing to do that make delicious, hearty meals? This fantastic article from Food Network gives you over 30 ideas for great recipes to enjoy this...
5 Ways to Make Fundraising Easy
Fundraising can be a tough activity. The goal is to make as much money as possible while spending as little as possible. Depending on who is doing the fundraiser, resources may be incredibly limited so here are 5 tips to help you in planning a successful fundraising...
Venue of the Month: The Drake Hotel
ABOUT THE VENUE February's Venue of the Month is the legendary The Drake Hotel. Not only does this luxury property afford its guests easy access to the city’s most exclusive shopping, nightlife, and dining but it has a timeless story that is woven into the very fabric...
Winter Beverage: Mulled Wine
My first experience with mulled wine was while studying abroad in Italy. My school was based in Rome but a friend and I had taken a weekend trip to Venice in November. Coming from a dry household I, unlike basically every other college kid, was not a huge drinker....
5 Tips for Improving Your Sales
Sales Isn't a Dirty Word. Event Planning is often times as much a sales job as it is a planning and organizational job. Yes, you have to be creative and think on you feet, but many times you have to sell your clients on the best ideas and processes to ensure the...
Great Recipes for February
February is the month where Netflix is your best friend and the Chicago wind is your mortal enemy. So what better thing to do that make delicious, hearty meals? This fantastic article from Food Network gives you over 30 ideas for great recipes to enjoy this...
Comedians You Should Know
Last night I decided to not just go home after work so I went on to Metro Mix and found this really fun comedy show called "Comedians You Should Know." Located in the back of Timothy O'Toole's Pub they have a variety of legit funny comedians who entertain you over...
Staffing for an Event with NextCrew
One of the most important things you can do for an event is staff it properly. Most companies have their own staff, but what if you need additional help? I have an answer for you! I've recently been in touch with Chirag Mehta, CEO & founder of "Next Crew"....
Marketing Your Event
Marketing is such a huge subject they've created entire fields of study about it. It can be easy or a real challenge so the best way to start is by breaking it all down. Marketing, Advertising & Promotions seem to be a by-product of my life, so here is a simple...
Business Etiquette
Organization and good [business] manners sometimes go hand in hand. It is important to always remember to treat anyone you work with respect and appreciation -- this should not be reserved for clients only. From co-workers, to vendors to your a/v team, always...
Weekend Barbecue with Lillie’s Q
Nothing says summer like a barbecue, and that's exactly what Lillie's Q in Wicker Park does so well. My food expert friend Rachel took me there for my birthday and it was a fun atmosphere (the tables are very close together as many restaurants are in the city) and...
Now Trending: Cupcakes!
So I'm just gonna be upfront -- today's my birthday so I decided I should do something cake related. One of my friends really loves cupcakes and my other friend has decided to use cupcakes for her wedding. They're kind of a big deal. And so is Sprinkes, a luxurious...
Plymouth Rooftop
Rooftop Review: Plymouth Restaurant Summer is the best time in Chicago for a reason -- beautiful weather, great views and awesome food. Rooftops are a Chicago favorite. While there are many greats to choose from in the downtown area, it's nice to get the tucked away...
Chicago NonProfit: Expand Your Ideas On Event Planning
I had the pleasure of meeting with Randy Dill, founder of ChicagoNonProfit.org. This is a wonderful organization that Randy himself describes as "The Nonprofits Chamber of Commerce," facilitating resources, information and services between nonprofit organizations,...
Network Like a Pro Using LinkedIn
Despite what you often hear, Social Media isn't good for only marketing to clients. It's an excellent way to see what's already out there, what is relevant and who's doing it. Personally I love LinkedIn for that reason. I can find professionals in the field and...
4th of July Weekends
This year the 4th of July just happens to be in the middle of the week. So do you celebrate before or after? Explore Chicago has some great links to not only things you can do this summer but things to do both weekends. So check it out!...