This article was sponsored by TeamBonding Corporate team building activities are an excellent way to strengthen collaboration, improve communication, and bring a sense of excitement to corporate culture. Whether your company is planning an off-site retreat or an...
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Planning an event, whether it’s a company holiday celebration, client dinner, or private gathering, starts with one key step: understanding how to budget for an event effectively. The right financial plan makes the difference between a seamless experience and one that...
When it comes to event planning, “high-end” is often mistaken for “high-cost.” But creating a memorable, luxurious event isn’t about blowing the budget. It’s about thoughtfulness, intention, and making your guests feel valued. By focusing on experience over expense,...
In 2012, Chicago Planner Magazine interviewed this new, up-and-coming catering company called Paramount Events. From the get-go owner Jodi Fyfe showed heart and determination to have delicious, sustainable food that create incredible events. Now, we're checking in...
Oyster lovers, get your slurp on because National Oyster Day is coming up on Monday, August 5, and restaurants across Chicago and the surrounding suburbs are celebrating with delicious deals, inventive toppings, and chic seafood specials. From $2 happy hour...
A Thought Leadership Piece by Joey Rodriguez Event planners are leaders. We orchestrate chaos, juggle a thousand moving parts, and somehow make it all look effortless. From the outside, we’re the ones with the clipboard and the calm smile. But somewhere along the way,...
Virtual events burgeoned out of necessity during the pandemic, with webinars, Zoom panels, and remote happy hours being the only way to gather. But as society returned to in-person activities, many thought this might be the end of virtual events. Instead, virtual...
Join us on Monday, December 15, 2025 from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. 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.