Chicago Meetings & Hospitality Industry’s St. Pat’s BASH!
By admin | January 25, 2012
ATTN: Meeting, Event and Hospitality Professionals. Yes…..you!
Join us for the 5th Annual Chicago Meetings and Hospitality Industry’s St. Pat’s BASH at Fado Irish Pub located on the corner of Grand and Clark Streets in the heart of Chicago’s River North.
You are invited to this private industry event – meet up with fellow meeting and hospitality professional colleagues at the St. Pat’s BASH which promises to be another benchmark setting BASH!
We always give you a reason to look forward to a Monday night party. We can’t promise that you will be looking forward to a Tuesday morning!
WATCH THE ST. PAT’S BASH VIDEO
“The BASH is the party of the year…you don’t want to miss it.”
Space is limited. 350 max capacity. We recommend registering today
VIEW FADO IRISH PUB VIDEO SITE TOUR
video production by Hereschicago.com
“No one throws a BASH like the Irish!”
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Restaurants on the Chicago River with Outdoor Terrace
By admin | January 4, 2012
South Branch Tavern & Grille
100 S. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
South Branch is one of Chicago’s newest and boldest riverside event venues; ideal for weddings and private weekend events. Envision a lavish outdoor wedding in the warm summer sun on our Pavilion Patio; an oasis in the heart of the city. In colder months, imagine sprawling views of snow falling on the Chicago River to accentuate your occasion.
Click here for details and to contact us about your next event
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Downtown Chicago Tours
By admin | December 12, 2011
Tour Chicago with one of Chicago’s top bus tours, city segway tours, boat tours or trolley companies. You along with your Chicago tour guide will explore Chicago’s top scenery, architecture, locations and attractions to include the Chicago Cultural center, Chicago history museum, the gold coast, Chicago skyline, Navy Pier, Chicago river, Chicago water tower, Michigan Avenue, Millennium park, Daley Plaza, Chicago downtown, Chicago lakefront, cloud gate, and other Illinois attractions.
Visit our directory of downtown Chicago tour options
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Kiddin’ Around Holiday Package
By admin | November 29, 2011
UNLIMITED Rides & Attractions*
Race on indoor Go-Karts.
“Zap” the boss in Laser Tag.
Joust on Krazy Bumper Kars.
Join a foursome for Miniature Golf.
Play hundreds of Games and win great Prizes!
plus Pizza & Pop Buffet
for only…$19.95/Person (plus tax)
*UNLIMITED Rides & Attractions Pass available for $15/Person w/o Buffet
Limited time offer. Call for details and miniumum requirements. Advanced reservations required.
Click here to email us directly to schedule your Holiday Event!
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Success Means Learning To Say “No”
By admin | November 15, 2011
JUST SAY “NO” Jon Wool, President/Owner, Finesse Cuisine
Success means learning to say “No.”
This was the topic of a presentation by a noted business leader at a conference I recently attended. Saying “No,” however, is inconceivable to any caterer who is wired to please. In fact, I was trained to say “Yes” to just about anything that wouldn’t cause flood or fire. You may find that adapting to this new philosophy can be a challenge but learning to just say “No” frees you to cater to the clients who are the best fit for your company.
Since the recession, like most companies, Finesse has learned to economize while doing everything possible to increase revenues. To support this effort, we have indeed challenged ourselves to say “No” when we are asked to operate in a manner contrary to our standards or price points. Here’s why: between the austerity measures in the marketplace since 2008 and the advent of the gigantic international catering conglomerates, there is a tendency for the
smaller caterer to try to be all things to all people at all prices. It can be argued that this approach keeps cash flowing and employees working. However, it is more likely that your company’s vision, integrity, and profitability will be compromised. When you have to bend and twist to accommodate the requests of a client who is not a good fit, you risk losing focus on the clients who are your Right Fit. Considered this way, it becomes clear that saying “No”
is the smart thing to do. Saying “No” to one thing frees you up to saying “Yes” to something more valuable.
Not long ago, I was consulting with the off-premise catering arm of a fine dining restaurant. While this client was quick to embrace certain fundamentals of off-premise operations, they had lost sight of why their restaurant’s style of food and service is so popular. They were saying “Yes” to anything that came their way and they were floundering. Plus, they were working way too hard and far too many hours! It was very difficult for the directors to understand the concept of Right Fit. What finally resonated was a quote by iconic jazz
musician, Dizzy Gillespie: “It’s taken me all my life to learn what NOT to play.” The trumpet sounded loudly and clearly to this client. They learned to say “No” to anything outside of their range, refocused on their initial mission, and began to accommodate better fit events.
I have learned that while the customer may always be right, he may not always be the right customer for me. Therefore, I have found myself saying “No” more often and coaching clients to do the same. In turn, I have gained more respect from clients and staff alike. This has been empowering and invigorating, and our bottom line reflects the change. Will I revert back to my old philosophy any time soon? Hell No!
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Fun Holiday Party Place Near Schaumburg for office party or company holiday party
By admin | November 12, 2011
TopGolf Parties & Events
699 W Thorndale Ave
Wood Dale, IL 60191
TopGolf is the premier golf entertainment complex perfect for any occasion, event or private party.
Our innovative and addicting point scoring golf games, combined with our new menu and refreshing cocktails, make this a far cry from your average event venue. TopGolf is also a great alternative as opposed to reserving private space at a restaurant or bar. The fun is free, and trust us, there will be plenty of it.
Worried about the weather? No need. Rain or shine, each bay is covered so that only the good elements from Mother Nature make it in.
TopGolf Holiday Parties
Choose the party venue that is sure to hit the mark and make the holidays more than happy! And since no golfing experience is necessary, absolutely everyone can join in.
We cater for small groups of 10 looking for a lunchtime gathering all the way up to corporate events for 400 people, including a gourmet meal, open bar and live entertainment. With a tasty selection of festive menus to choose from, we have Holiday Party packages to suit every budget.
TopGolf Social Parties
The atmosphere at TopGolf is always one big party, so why not create your own and plan your next group outing at this hotspot. Adults, children, friends and family will be glad you chose TopGolf for your next:
Birthday Party
Happy Hour
Bachelor Party
Rehearsal Dinner
Family Reunion
Golf Outing
Game Watch
TopGolf Corporate Events
You could have your event at a boring meeting facility, but we know you’ll make the right decision. Our fun and relaxed atmosphere puts everyone at ease and naturally encourages team bonding and creativity!
Client Entertainment
Employee Entertainment
Team Building
Meetings
Retreats
Seminars
Training
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45th Anniversary of Gemini 12 at Adler Planetarium
By admin | November 4, 2011
45th Anniversary of Gemini 12 at Adler Planetarium
Friday, November 11 – Tuesday, November 15
Captain James A. Lovell, Jr. and Buzz Aldrin launched into space on November 11, 1966 for the final Project Gemini mission. The objective of the mission was to subject man and equipment to space flight for up to two weeks in duration and perfect methods of re-entering the atmosphere and landing at a preselected point. This successful 6-day mission helped to pave the way for America’s moon landing in 1969.
The fully-restored Gemini 12 spacecraft arrived at the Adler Planetarium in 2006 on loan from the National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC. The spacecraft is the centerpiece of the Adler’s Shoot for the Moon exhibition. This permanent exhibition tells the inspiring stories of space exploration and America’s race to the Moon. Among the collection of Captain Lovell’s personal space artifacts, visitors can see the original flight plans and manuals flown on the Gemini 12 mission.
From November 11 – 15, Adler Planetarium visitors can take a guided tour of the Shoot for the Moon exhibition and participate in free activities. Build and test your own rocket building skills in a family workshop and launch a balloon rocket at an activity cart. Little ones can learn through imaginary play by interacting with the Adler’s own “astronaut” in Planet Explorers and embark on their own mission.
Adler Planetarium
1300 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60605
The Adler Planetarium is one of Chicago’s major museums in downtown Chicago near Soldier field. For more details, visit www.adlerplanetarium.org
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Chicago’s Hottest Holiday Party Restaurants
By admin | October 28, 2011
Here’s a list of Chicago’s hottest Holiday Party Restaurants!
click here to view the list and contact the group dining managers directly
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Easy, Effortless & Elegant Holiday Parties at Arrowhead Golf Club
By admin | October 28, 2011
Need to host a holiday party and don’t have the time, space or expertise to cater a crowd?
Give yourself the gift of Arrowhead Golf Club’s social and corporate event professionals’ services.
Arrowhead Golf Club in Wheaton offers a magical setting for holiday parties with warm fireplaces, sparkling decorations and winter-wonderland views of the majestic Arrowhead Golf course just outside.
Sure to impress your friends and colleagues, Arrowhead Gold Club offers a variety of lovely and unique event spaces which can accommodate from 20-300 guests.
Arrowhead’s experienced culinary team uses the highest quality ingredients to create a gourmet meal that feels like a true celebration. Choose from a variety of specially designed menus such as a traditional sit-down, three-course holiday dinner package, a holiday station package for larger group dining or a hors d’oeuvres package for a lighter meal and easy socializing.
The professional, courteous staff at Arrowhead is looking forward to making your holiday party a celebration to remember!
Arrowhead Golf Club is located at 26w151 Butterfield Road, Wheaton.
For more information about your upcoming holiday party, please email our Arrowhead social and corporate event professional
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Two Key Ways to Optimize for Local Searches
By admin | October 21, 2011
Two Key Ways to Optimize for Local Searches
"When you perform a search at Google or Bing, the results are significantly influenced by your physical location, even on queries where you don't specify a location," writes Ray Comstock at Search Engine Watch. "So if you're in New York and you search for [pizza], or [hot tubs] or [DMV], your results will be very different than if you do the same searches in San Diego."
To help businesses increase the chances they'll show up in local searches, Comstock offers tips like these:
Create pages dedicated to localized content. Identify information that is relevant to certain geographical areas—whether at the state, city or community level. Examples include dealer locations, shipping rates and climate-based recommendations for your product.
"By doing so," he says, "you not only increase your propensity to show up in organic search queries in those places, but you also potentially improve your conversion rate by creating a more custom experience for ... users [that] speaks specifically to their needs."
Create link connectivity with websites relevant to each region. Pursue reciprocity with local business directories and bloggers. "If you want to make Google believe that your site is a great resource for people in New York," he notes, "they expect to see sites that are relevant to New York linking to you."
Avoid the appearance of spam by selecting link partners that provide your visitors with relevant, valuable content. "They should become a seamless part of the user experience of your site for the best results," he explains.
The Po!nt: Think global, link local. When properly constructed, a local search strategy will create value for customers and search engines.
Source: Search Engine Watch.
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