Looking for a fresh and exciting event space in the heart of downtown Chicago? You’re in luck – this bustling city is home to a variety of new venues that are perfect for hosting corporate events, weddings, and other special…
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…
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…
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…
Planning an event in Chicago can be very exciting, but also quite challenging as well. There are a multitude of challenges to deal with when it comes to finding Chicago’s best suppliers, and the same thing can be said about…
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….
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…
Epiphany Suites – Sports Entertainment Watch Parties & Corporate Hospitality in a COVID-Safe Environment Live attendance at a sports stadium is questionable the best. As a businessman and fan, where are you going to entertain? All the restaurants and…
Tell us your current position, company and describe what you do? Lisa Landers, CMP-Director of Sales & Marketing for The Herrington Inn & Spa in Geneva IL-I have the wonderful privilege of marketing this lovely property to leisure travelers and…
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,…
Hosted by Jim Grillo, CMP of Here’s Chicago Cory Fowkes Bio: Cory Fowkes, CMP Director of Production Next Level Event Design Cory’s nearly 15-year career as a live events professional has had him planning and executing events on 5 continents…
Tell us your current position, company and describe what you do? I am currently an Event Designer for Tasty Catering. I design special events including weddings, corporate events, picnics, and a host of other special events What aspects of hospitality…
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…
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…
Hosted by Jim Grillo, CMP Using a crisis to change up your game: Adopting a new thought process to your sales & business approaches Gary Hernbroth is a transformative, nationally acclaimed professional speaker and business coach known for his keen…
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…
Host: Jim Grillo, CMP, President, Hereschicago.com TeamBonding – the Opposite of Social Distancing Chicago’s Team Building Company has now pivoted to offering the best virtual and remote team building events. Over 20 years of bringing your teams together has given…
Host: Jim Grillo, CMP, President Hereschicago.com 20 Minutes in 2020 (EP7) with Patty Coen, MBA, CMM, CMP & Keith Johnston discuss Meeting Planning help Speaker bios: Patty Coen, MBA, CMM, CMP Patty Coen of Great Chicago Events is a business…
Patricia M. Bowman, CHE, FSP, CFSP, CFSE BIO: Associate Professor The Department for Food and Beverage Management College of Hospitality Management Johnson & Wales University 17 years in the food and beverage industry 31 years teaching at Johnson & Wales…
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 &…
Kelly Leonard (Bio): Kelly Leonard is the Executive Director of Learning and Applied Improvisation at Second City Works. His book, “Yes, And: Lessons from The Second City” was released to critical acclaim in 2015 by HarperCollins and was praised by…
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…
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…
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 &…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Standing in the front row during an intimate concert with legendary rock group The Ides Of March was awesome. Being filmed for a music video was priceless! Last Sunday The Ides Of March rocked an intimate party at The Jam Lab in…
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