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How to save money with your A/V Company

April 13th, 2023 | hereschicago

  If you’re renting audio-visual (AV) equipment for a meeting, there are several ways you can save money: Rent from a local vendor: Local vendors often have lower rental rates than larger, national companies. Look for local AV rental companies…

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11 Chicago Top Indoor/Outdoor Corporate Group Outing Ideas

January 4th, 2023 | hereschicago

  Corporate outings are a great idea especially in a city like Chicago, since you have a lot of amazing options and things to do. With that in mind, finding the best corporate outings in Chicago is a very good…

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Why Chicago is a world class meeting and event destination

December 31st, 2022 | hereschicago

Whether you want to plan corporate meetings or conventions, you usually have people coming in from various locations all over the country. Which brings the question, why should you consider a city like Chicago for your event? What makes Chicago…

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18 Outdoor Activities in Chicago That Locals Say You Need to Experience

October 7th, 2022 | hereschicago

With a wide range of options, choose from the Museum Campus Tour, Art and Architecture Tour, Fireworks Tour, Haunted Tour, and Private Tours. Special arrangements can also be made for bi-lingual tours. We are now offering the Haunted Segway Tour….

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MEET THE SUPPLIER with Mary Sprow, Director of Sales, Topgolf Schaumburg

March 1st, 2021 | hereschicago

Our weekly interview this week is with Mary Sprow, Director Of Sales, Topgolf Schaumburg Mary re-introduces you to Topgolf Schaumburg and provides updates on new offerings & safety protocols for guests and groups planning meetings and events. If you have…

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A Disciplined Approach to Job Search

June 17th, 2020 | hereschicago

Career Advancement Tips Author: John Potterton   A Disciplined Approach to Job Search In recent weeks I have been asked for advice related to how to go about looking for new employment. In addition to ensuring you have a modern,…

20 minutes in 2020

20 minutes in 2020 (EP12) with Tom Dreesen

May 12th, 2020 | hereschicago

Hosted by Jim Grillo, CMP, President, Hereschicago.com Tom Dreesen has appeared countless times in Las Vegas, Tahoe, Reno and Atlantic City with artists like Smokey Robinson, Liza Minnelli, Natalie Cole and Sammy Davis, Jr. Tom has acted in numerous television…

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20 minutes in 2020 (EP11) with Christopher Bell of Mediatainment

May 6th, 2020 | hereschicago

Hosted by Jim Grillo, CMP, President, Hereschicago.com Christopher Bell has been involved in the corporate entertainment business since 1984 when he started customizing his magic tricks into sales and marketing performances at tradeshows, sales meetings and corporate awards shows. He…

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20 minutes in 2020 (EP9) with Special Events Planner Michael Embrey

April 15th, 2020 | hereschicago

Michael Embrey is a former college Band Director and music educator. His background includes entertainment, show productions, special events, and international travel. He has produced shows for Fortune 500 companies including doing Half-times for 7 NFL teams including the Chicago…

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20 Minutes in 2020 (EP5) with Stephanie Leese Emrich, CGSP on Customer Service

April 10th, 2020 | hereschicago

Hosted by: Jim Grillo, CMP, President of Hereschicago.com Stephanie Leese Emrich bio: Stephanie Leese Emrich, CGSP CEO / Founder, ServiceSpeaks Stephanie.ServiceSpeaks@gmail.com  312-988-7755 ServiceSpeaks motivates and educates businesses + individuals toward Service Excellence. Customer Experience keynote speaking, learning & development &…

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20 minutes in 2020 (EP3) with Vandana Walia on Virtual Weddings

April 10th, 2020 | hereschicago

Vandana walia is the founder of Vchilli Group – one of the only South Asian woman owned Event planning and production companies in Chicago .Vchilli is a boutique event management company that not only plans and produces events across all…

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20 minutes in 2020 (EP2 with Jeff Durocher on Virtual Team Building Events)

April 7th, 2020 | hereschicago

Release: 4/7/20 Jim Grillo, CMP, President of Hereschicago.com hosts a brand new series called 20 MINUTES IN 2020. It’s a quick 20 minute interview with event planners, meeting planners and hospitality professional suppliers and service providers.  WE’RE SEEKING event & hospitality professionals…

20 minutes in 2020

20 minutes in 2020 (EP1 with Murrel Karsh on Virtual Team Building Events)

April 6th, 2020 | hereschicago

Release: 4/6/2020 Jim Grillo, CMP, President of Hereschicago.com hosts a brand new series called 20 MINUTES IN 2020. It’s a quick 20 minute interview with event planners, meeting planners and hospitality professional suppliers and service providers.  WE’RE SEEKING event &…

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Career Advancement Tips with John Potterton

February 14th, 2020 | hereschicago

Feb 13, 2020  Career Advancement Tips  Improving Your LinkedIn Profile Whether you are actively seeking employment, casually looking to change jobs or working in a job that gives you great satisfaction, having a LinkedIn profile that clearly demonstrates your competencies,…

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Career Advancement Tips by John Potterton

January 3rd, 2020 | hereschicago

With the advent of a New Year and the dawn of a New Decade, many of us are busy making resolutions and setting goals – everything from losing weight, getting into shape, learning new skills and advancing our careers. Whatever…

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Event Planner Spotlight with Gail Orfanos, CMP

October 17th, 2019 | hereschicago

How did you get into meeting & event planning?  In 2008, after twenty years in various corporate roles, I felt it was time for a career change, and with a Corporate background in Supply Chain Management, it was a natural…

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The Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel History

August 8th, 2019 | hereschicago

The Roaring Twenties, a booming metropolis and a $3,000,000 architectural masterpiece––for certain, it was history in the making. The Knickerbocker Hotel, then named the Davis Hotel after the original General Manager, opened its doors to anticipating Chicagoans on Monday, May…

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Ryan Campbell, Chicago Hospitality Professional of the Month (August 2019)

August 7th, 2019 | hereschicago

Tell us your current position, company and describe what you do? I work for AFR Furniture Rental as the Chicago and Milwaukee Account Executive.  I work with venues, planners, designers, and companies to incorporate unique lounge furniture and strategic design…


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