New Team-Building & Private Event Venue in Hoffman Estates: Game Night Out Now Open at Bell Works Chicagoland
Hoffman Estates Location: 2000 Center Dr, Suite B207, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192 Opening Date: May 7, 2025Contact: (312) 448-7247Website: gamenightout.com | @gamenightout Instagram, Facebook & LinkedIn Chicago Location: 2828 N Clark Street, Unit 401 Chicago, IL...
Where to Celebrate Father’s Day in Chicago – 2025 Guide
Summer is officially here in Chicago, which means there are tons of ways to celebrate Dad in the city this year! From slow-sipped cocktails and premium steaks to skyline cruises and spa retreats, Chicago has something for every kind of dad this Father’s Day. Whether...
You Don’t Need a Membership to Book This Iconic Chicago Event Venue
To learn more about hosting your next event with the Metropolitan Club: email [email protected], visit their website themetropolitanchicago.com or call 312-876-3200 About The Metropolitan Club From the moment you step off the elevator, you're greeted by...
New Chicago Event Venue: Electric Shuffle Brings Tech-Enhanced Group Experiences to River North
Electric Shuffle Chicago opened on May 2nd in the River North neighborhood of downtown Chicago. This 7,000-square-foot venue merges immersive gaming with hospitality-forward experiences that are ideal for corporate outings, client-facing events, team-building, and all...
Memorial Day Weekend in Chicago and Beyond: Where to Go, What to Do, and Where to Stay
Memorial Day weekend is a time to celebrate, relax, and enjoy the beginning of summer. Whether you're in Chicago or looking for a quick getaway nearby, there’s no shortage of exciting activities, delicious food, and memorable experiences. From indulging in Chicago’s...
New Team-Building & Private Event Venue in Hoffman Estates: Game Night Out Now Open at Bell Works Chicagoland
Hoffman Estates Location: 2000 Center Dr, Suite B207, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192 Opening Date: May 7, 2025Contact: (312) 448-7247Website: gamenightout.com | @gamenightout Instagram, Facebook & LinkedIn Chicago Location: 2828 N Clark Street, Unit 401 Chicago, IL...
Where to Celebrate Father’s Day in Chicago – 2025 Guide
Summer is officially here in Chicago, which means there are tons of ways to celebrate Dad in the city this year! From slow-sipped cocktails and premium steaks to skyline cruises and spa retreats, Chicago has something for every kind of dad this Father’s Day. Whether...
You Don’t Need a Membership to Book This Iconic Chicago Event Venue
To learn more about hosting your next event with the Metropolitan Club: email [email protected], visit their website themetropolitanchicago.com or call 312-876-3200 About The Metropolitan Club From the moment you step off the elevator, you're greeted by...
New Chicago Event Venue: Electric Shuffle Brings Tech-Enhanced Group Experiences to River North
Electric Shuffle Chicago opened on May 2nd in the River North neighborhood of downtown Chicago. This 7,000-square-foot venue merges immersive gaming with hospitality-forward experiences that are ideal for corporate outings, client-facing events, team-building, and all...
Memorial Day Weekend in Chicago and Beyond: Where to Go, What to Do, and Where to Stay
Memorial Day weekend is a time to celebrate, relax, and enjoy the beginning of summer. Whether you're in Chicago or looking for a quick getaway nearby, there’s no shortage of exciting activities, delicious food, and memorable experiences. From indulging in Chicago’s...
City Loosens Restrictions for Dining & Venue Capacities
On Monday, September 28th it was announced that Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot will be easing restrictions on indoor spaces, allowing bars and restaurants to be at 40% capacity. According to the Chicago Tribune, "Chicago bars that don’t serve food will be allowed to...
Wells St. Market to Close This Friday, September 18th
In a statement released today, Wells St. Market announced it was closing this Friday, September 18th. The food hall will have its final service, offering specials and freebies to thank their patrons for all of the love and support over the past few years “From all of...
Businesses You Can Support Now: Chicago Planner’s #HospitalitySpotlight
We know that COVID-19 has hit the events industry hard, and so we are doing an Instagram takeover to support our Chicago Events Community. We will continually add those we're supporting to the list below and be sure to follow us on Instagram @ChicagoPlannerMag via...
Networking During an Isolation Crisis
It is challenging to know the best way to approach doing business while remaining sensitive to the seriousness of this situation. Here are a few ideas on how to effectively network during an isolated crisis.
How To Keep Planning Your Wedding During COVID-19
Many couples are unsure of how to move forward with their wedding plans during COVID-19. Here are a few tips to help you stay on track throughout the process.
Stella Artois is Giving $30,000 towards the Wedding of a Lucky Couple Affected by COVID-19
Photo by @Wedding_Photography Times are tough, and COVID-19 has caused countless couples to be heartbroken over delays and cancellations of their weddings. Knowing this, Stella Artois is hoping to add a silver lining for one lucky couple with their "Far From You, But...
5 Tips for Booking Celebrity Talent
This past Sunday marked one of the biggest events in the US: The Oscars. We still have celebrity fever, and so we got some great tips from entertainment and event industry expert Brett Ihde, CPCE, on how to add celebrities to your next event. Brett has managed tours...
Build Up Your Resources: Add V.I.P. Valet Services to Your Vendor List
There are many aspects to planning events, and some are more obvious than others. But what sets good planners apart from the best planners is the ability to manage and be prepared for more than just the space, food, music and decor. The best planners know that...
Creating Beautiful Invitations and Save the Dates for a Wedding with basic invite
*Sponsored Content from basicinvite.com As many of us in the events industry know, it's engagement season and there are a variety of events are planned around an upcoming wedding. From engagement parties to bridal showers, a save the date for a wedding and even...
Winter 2019-2020 Issue
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