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February 6th, 2016 | hereschicago
Jim Grillo, CMP interviews Melissa Hahn, CMP, HMCC, Account Lead with Meetings & Incentives Worldwide for this month’s Meeting & Event Planner Spotlight. How did you get into event planning? I started taking classes at College of DuPage. I was…
January 19th, 2016 | hereschicago
Interview with Mindy Moore, Director of Group Events at Ravinia Festival and Here’s Chicago’s January 2016 Chicago Hospitality Professional of the Month! Where did your hospitality career begin? I started as a waitress so I learned very early on the art of interacting…
January 18th, 2016 | hereschicago
Chicago Family Palooza We would like to extend an opportunity to qualified meeting and event planners to experience Chicago Family Palooza by providing you with 2 complementary VIP tickets, free parking, and a guided tour. Hope to see you there! Chicago…
January 14th, 2016 | hereschicago
From corporate events to special events, you want to know who the top event catering companies in Chicago are so you can ensure that you’re event is a success. There are many catering companies to choose from, however, you want…
December 21st, 2015 | hereschicago
Jim Grillo, CMP of HeresChicago.com interviews Carolyn Paradowski, Senior Corporate Events & Meeting Planner of CNA for this month’s Meet an Event Planner segment. How did you get into event planning? I actually stumbled upon event planning. The first job I…
December 16th, 2015 | hereschicago
John Curran is Vice President of Marketing and Strategic Partnerships for The Magnificent Mile Association. His hospitality background includes time with Choose Chicago, Chicago Trolley & Double Decker Co., Concierge Preferred Magazine, Rainforest Café and others. To learn more about…
November 25th, 2015 | hereschicago
Jim Grillo, CMP of HeresChicago.com interviews Dave Pawelek of the Chicago Wolves – Chicago’s Hospitality Professional of the month (November 2015) How did you get into event planning? My first taste of the event business was when I was 19. I was…
November 23rd, 2015 | hereschicago
From a sit down dinner to an evening of hors d’oeuvres and drinks, let our culinary team assist you in planning the perfect holiday party. Choose from our all inclusive packages or customize a party specifically for your group! ‘Tis…
November 18th, 2015 | hereschicago
The Team Expands at Hosts Chicago The team expands at Hosts Chicago, A Hosts Global Alliance Member, with the addition of Tony Sansone as the new Director of Sales, effective November 30, 2015. Hosts Chicago, the leading full service destination…
November 15th, 2015 | hereschicago
One of Chicago’s Hidden Gems – CraVe Yoga helping Corporate Event Planners My name is Tabatha Whitney owner of CraVe Yoga, LLC. I teach privately & work with corporate event planners to bring yoga to the people. I recently worked…
October 29th, 2015 | hereschicago
Chicago’s newest Conference Space Over 100 of Chicago meeting and event planning professionals joined the event planning staff at Loyola’s new Schreiber Center on Wednesday October 28th 2015 for an evening of networking, h’oeuvres, cocktails and facility tours. The room provides…
October 29th, 2015 | hereschicago
Gallery at GreenRiver is the newest private event space in Streeterville Union Square Events Open House for Gallery at GreenRiver The Gallery at GreenRiver 259 East Erie, 18th Floor Chicago, IL 60611 Union Square Events showcased their new venue to…
October 16th, 2015 | hereschicago
Jim Grillo, CMP of HeresChicago.com interviews Mary Sprow of Topgolf Naperville – Chicago’s Hospitality Professional of the month (October 2015) How did you get into event planning? I’ve started working as a server when I was 16, but everything changed when I started in…
October 13th, 2015 | hereschicago
Looking to plan a corporate event, meeting, conference, luncheon, reception, golf outing, retreat, team building experience, or holiday party? The suburban Chicago marketplace has a wealth of facilities and accommodations to meet any needs, large or small – business or…
October 13th, 2015 | hereschicago
What you need to know: BMO Harris Magnificent Mile Lights Festival 2015 The celebration features appearances by iconic Disney characters Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and their friends from the Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida; live musical performances and celebrity…
October 7th, 2015 | hereschicago
The Association of Bookmobile & Outreach Services (ABOS) will hold its 2015 Conference on October 14-16, 2015 at the Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main Street in St. Charles Illinois. This year’s theme: “Outreach Services – Not So Hidden Treasures.”…
October 6th, 2015 | hereschicago
Planning Successful Off-Site Meetings In a world of email, text messaging and G-chats, the art of off-site meeting planning and execution can seem lost at times. However, all this just might take face-to-face communication and human interaction to another level…
September 14th, 2015 | hereschicago
Video & Photography by Edward Fox Photography. Thursday, August 18th 2015 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm The Field Museum The Summertime Daydream event at The Field Museum was hosted by Here’s Chicago and Food for Thought and encouraged over 500 meeting and…
September 2nd, 2015 | hereschicago
Are you interested in promoting your group holiday party booking incentive or group holiday party deal to Hereschicago.com’s over 13,000 meeting and event planning professional subscriber’s? Many of you have asked us to offer this opportunity, therefore, we have come…
August 29th, 2015 | hereschicago
By Jim Grillo, CMP Hospitality: When Presented with a Gift, Accept it. Remember when you were a kid and you received the greatest gift in the world? Maybe it was that train set, bike, Atari (showing my age), go kart…
August 29th, 2015 | hereschicago
Jim Grillo, CMP of HeresChicago.com interviews Barb Harris, DMCP of On The Scene, The Event Company for this month’s Meet an Event Planner segment. How did you get into event planning? I studied Tourism at Indiana University, and was convinced I’d go…
August 24th, 2015 | hereschicago
Jim Grillo, CMP of HeresChicago.com interviews Nicole Zenner of LK Events, LLC for this month’s Meet an Event Planner segment. How did you get into event planning? The first event I ever planned was my junior year high school prom….
August 5th, 2015 | hereschicago
Jim Grillo, CMP of HeresChicago.com interviews Alicja Burek of Alicja Events, LTD. for this month’s Meet an Event Planner segment. How did you get into event planning? Since early childhood I developed an interest for fashion events and social functions making…
August 4th, 2015 | hereschicago
ISES Chicago is short for the International Special Events Society Great Chicago Chapter. We asked the Board of Directors of ISES Chicago to share their experiences about how their membership has provided a return on their investment and why Chicago…
July 30th, 2015 | hereschicago
The Here’s Chicago Street Team attended Me, Myself & and I in Brazil Me myself and I in Brazil-HD from Alicja Events on Vimeo. Alicja Events hosted their annual MM&I event at Carnivale Restaurant, on July 30th. This time, taking…
July 18th, 2015 | hereschicago
Jim Grillo, CMP of HeresChicago.com interviews event planner Sandra Tutkute for this month’s Meet an Event Planner segment. How did you get into event planning? Accidently – answered an ad in a paper (many years ago) to work as a…
July 3rd, 2015 | hereschicago
Here’s Chicago FTW Chicago Showcase Event from hereschicago on Vimeo. Visit FTW to connect with the Private Event Manager directly commission free!
July 3rd, 2015 | hereschicago
Video Production by Hereschicago.com Thank you to our venue host Highline Bar + Lounge for welcoming our 300 event and meeting professionals to the 8th Annual Meetings & Hospitality Industry’s St. Pat’s BASH! Highline Bar + Grill of the Four…
July 3rd, 2015 | hereschicago
Here’s Chicago Soldier Field Showcase Event 2015 Video Coverage: HeresChicago Soldier Field Showcase Event from hereschicago on Vimeo. “We partnered with Jim Grillo and Here’s Chicago this past February and hosted the Soldier Field Showcase and we cannot thank Jim…
July 2nd, 2015 | hereschicago
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