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
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 in order to be able to successfully run … More Build Up Your Resources: Add V.I.P. Valet Services to Your Vendor List
Industry News, New Venues & Featured Industry Pros dish about how to be successful in the Events & Hospitality Industry … More December 2018 Issue
Trends from the Royal Wedding, Major Hotels Reduce 3rd Party Incentives, Summer Cocktails with Mesh & Bone and more! … More June 2018 Issue
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. … More Increase Employee Engagement by Getting Out of the Office
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PartySlate is a space to share new ideas with access to best local event planners, caterers, venues, decor & design professionals. … More PartySlate is Changing the Event Game
Forbidden Root opened its brewpub on Chicago Avenue Thursday, offering a lovely variety of unique bites and entrees in addition to the beers on tap. By the time I arrived, the space was bustling with enthusiastic locals and there wasn’t a seat in the house. I was impressed with how beautiful the renovated theater was. … More Forbidden Root Brewpub Open
Chicago Planner Magazine’s Venue of the Month is the Virgin Hotel Chicago, located in the heart of downtown Chicago. With incredible Chicago views, the first of the Virgin Hotel chain also boasts its rooftop, Cerise, which is sure to be the place to go this summer. Richard Branson’s genius team not only chose Chicago as its first … More Venue of the Month: Virgin Hotel
Let’s Help You Deal with all that Baggage Chicago winters are often pretty brutal. Three or four layers over your normal sweater is normal. Any less and you’ve probably never been here before during sub-zero season. Heck, even our doors get winter covers. Therefore, coat check can often be the necessary evil that can frustrate … More 5 Tips to Avoid Coat Check Chaos
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