New venues coming to Chicago – from restaurants to the new St. Regis hotel restaurants, including a British Steakhouse making its way to Chicago, and Guinness’ new brewery opening in the West Loop … More New Chicago Restaurants Coming Soon
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. … More New, Woman-Owned Business is Taking on the Chicago Event Planning Industry with a Sustainable and Purpose-Driven Focus
November is when Chicago gets to show off all of its holiday flair, so here are some great spots where you can see seasonal lights, along with other fun things to do in Chicago in November 2021. … More Where to see Holiday Lights in Chicago and other fun things to do in November
Everyone knows Spirit Halloween, Party City, and local spots Fantasy Costumes and Chicago Costume, but did you know a local, Chicago staple is the company that provides them along with theater and movies companies with their masks and costumes? As a planner it’s all about who you know, and for Halloween it’s no different. To … More Halloween & Entertainment Costume and Mask Design with Zagone Studios
While clear communication lays the ground work for good client relationships, that doesn’t mean you won’t still run into trouble. Here are some ways to help you navigate even the most challenging of client expecations. … More How to Deal with Difficult Clients
Starting a career in events was daunting before a global pandemic. Fear of an additional wave of the Delta variant may give some people planning pause, but now is the time to sharpen your skills and get out there. Events are already making a comeback, and after the pandemic has fully disappeared, not only will … More How to Get a Job in Events
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. … More How To Keep Planning Your Wedding During COVID-19
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 across the US, UK and Europe, and … More 5 Tips for Booking Celebrity Talent
Have to feed your group on a budget? We’ve found 15 catering options in Chicago for $15 or less before tax and gratuity/delivery fees. Options start as low as $3.63 and include locations for day-of ordering. Click the images to visit their catering websites for more information! Options are listed in alphabetical order. Big Star … More 15 Catering Options $15 or Less
We’ve summarized Choose Chicago’s 2018 Annual Meeting Stats that every Chicago Events & Hospitality Professional should know. See below for the quick review or you can read the full report here.