2022 Holiday Guide
Read this year's Holiday Guide with all of the information you need to plan your event this year! From Selecting your food and beverages, to How to Plan like a Pro, to Award-Winning & Trending Restaurants - find the resources you need to have your best holiday...
Chicago’s Biggest Fundraising Event: the Lincoln Park Zoo Ball
Friday, July 15 at 6:30 p.m., the Women’s Board of Lincoln Park Zoo will be hosting its largest annual fundraiser, Zoo Ball. Themed “Birds of Paradise,” this year’s event is bringing back the in-person, black-tie gala to support not only the nearly 200 species who...
Highland Park Cancels July Events After Tragic 4th of July Parade Shooting
In light of the tragic shooting at the City of Highland Park Fourth of July Parade, the City of Highland Park has announced the cancellation of the following upcoming community events:• Food Truck Thursdays, July 7 and July 14• Takeout Tuesday at The Lot, July 12•...
Today begins proof of vaccination for select indoor public services in Chicago
Today the City of Chicago is requiring proof of vaccination for select indoor public services, including any spaces offering food or beverage.
New, Woman-Owned Business is Taking on the Chicago Event Planning Industry with a Sustainable and Purpose-Driven Focus
Michelle Castady Orlando is launching the Midwest branch of the new destination management company, ETHOS. This Chicago-based event planning company focuses on sustainable and purpose-focused events.
2022 Holiday Guide
Read this year's Holiday Guide with all of the information you need to plan your event this year! From Selecting your food and beverages, to How to Plan like a Pro, to Award-Winning & Trending Restaurants - find the resources you need to have your best holiday...
Chicago’s Biggest Fundraising Event: the Lincoln Park Zoo Ball
Friday, July 15 at 6:30 p.m., the Women’s Board of Lincoln Park Zoo will be hosting its largest annual fundraiser, Zoo Ball. Themed “Birds of Paradise,” this year’s event is bringing back the in-person, black-tie gala to support not only the nearly 200 species who...
Highland Park Cancels July Events After Tragic 4th of July Parade Shooting
In light of the tragic shooting at the City of Highland Park Fourth of July Parade, the City of Highland Park has announced the cancellation of the following upcoming community events:• Food Truck Thursdays, July 7 and July 14• Takeout Tuesday at The Lot, July 12•...
Today begins proof of vaccination for select indoor public services in Chicago
Today the City of Chicago is requiring proof of vaccination for select indoor public services, including any spaces offering food or beverage.
New, Woman-Owned Business is Taking on the Chicago Event Planning Industry with a Sustainable and Purpose-Driven Focus
Michelle Castady Orlando is launching the Midwest branch of the new destination management company, ETHOS. This Chicago-based event planning company focuses on sustainable and purpose-focused events.
September/October 2018 Issue: Holiday Incentive Directory
The 2018 September/October Issue Features our Holiday Incentive Directory, our exclusive feature with Steve Zacks, Tournament Director of the Laver Cup, Industry News & More! [googleapps domain="drive" dir="file/d/1UlbFjTNfxeAxGDU-_57kuT29tygtjMgx/preview"...
July/August 2018 Issue
July/August 2018 Issue: Best Rooftops & Patios for Groups of 40+ | Pet-Friendly Hotels in Chicago | Industry News | Summer Cocktails | How to Save Money on A/V & More [googleapps domain="drive" dir="file/d/1LB1Kx5NNahYJHN-Qv2b0LGtEEVt-9JBT/preview" query=""...
June 2018 Issue
Trends from the Royal Wedding, Major Hotels Reduce 3rd Party Incentives, Summer Cocktails with Mesh & Bone and more!
Increase Employee Engagement by Getting Out of the Office
Sometimes the best way to get employees to interact and get creative is to simply take them out of the office. Most people think that an off-site meeting has to be a big deal, but it’s actually a great way to change up your usual weekday meeting. SEVENTY percent of employees do not feel engaged at work.
Wedding Event with One North Kitchen, Luxury Cake Company & Virginia Wolff Inc
Wednesday, March 14, 2018 was our live wedding event at One North Kitchen. Event planners and couples were able to network while enjoying food and wine from One North along with cake samples from Luxury Cake Company and decor from Virginia Wolff Inc. One North...
Planning for Safety: A Look at Security Measures with the Chicago FBI
With the recent school shooting in Parkland, we wanted to feature this article with the Chicago FBI that discusses safety measures for events.
5 Tips for Improving Your Networking Skills
Event Planners need to be many things, and one of the many hats they wear should be networking. Most planners are the face their business and so it is important to have a promotional balance in the digital space, particularly social media, and in real life. In person...
8 Wines Under $25 for Valentine’s Day
8 Great Wines Under $25
Fun at our Live Partnership Event with CIBC Fire Pitch
Tuesday, February 6th, 2018 was our live partnership event with CIBC Fire Pitch. We were so excited to work together on hosting our readers for this fun event. Inside Pub97 there were games, food and drinks, and great prizes including one lucky winner who received 4...
February 2018 Issue
The Best Restaurants of 2017 | 5 Easy Ways to Be Healthy in 2018 | Should You Start Your Own Event Planning Company? | What Every Planner Needs to Know About Music Licensing | The Best of 2017: Coverage of Obama's Farewell Speech & Our Interview with the Chicago...