Category: Chicago Meeting and Event Services

Lookalikes in Chicago from Elvis to the Blues Brothers!

Lookalikes in Chicago from Elvis to the Blues Brothers!

April 29, 2011 |

Chicago Party Production                    

CREATIVE IMPACT GROUP
666 Dundee Rd.
Suite 902
Northbrook, IL 60062

We can provide all types of entertaint (bands, DJ’s, specialty talent, lookalikes, costumed characters, celebrity shows and appearances, sports celebrities, celebrity chefs), floral design, themed props/décor, professional speakers, team-building activities (custom murder mysteries, game shows, and citywide scavenger hunts), personnel, registration, trade show crowd gatherers, trade show narrators, live custom scripted presentations for meetings and trade shows, corporate communications, and destination management services. We are your behind-the-scenes production team. No matter how large or small, we will provide the impact you need to achieve your specific event goals.

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Chicago Party Entertainment & Entertainers

Chicago Party Entertainment & Entertainers

February 2, 2011 |

Artists, Events & Entertainment Inc.
512 N. Mc Clurg Ct.
Chicago, IL 60611

Artists, Events and Entertainment Chicago

Artists, Events & Entertainment Inc. is a Chicago based entertainment company who can provide all types of entertainment for your special event.

From intimate private parties and small social gatherings to weddings, large corporate affairs and social Fund-Raisers.

With the right entertainment, your event is sure to be a success. Whether you have a special theme in mind, or want us to provide some creative ideas, we have the ideal entertainment for you, your guests and your budget!

Themed Events – AE&E will provide the perfect entertainment for your special event.

* Sport Celebrities
* Speakers
* Dancers
* Name Attractions
* Murder Mysteries
* Interactive Events
* Games and Rides
* Clowns
* Inflatables
* Interactive Games
* Caricature Artists
* Face Painters
* Mimes
* Space
* Safari/ Jungle
* Magicians
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o comedy
o illusions
* Jugglers
* Trade Show Models
* E.S.P. – Mindreaders
* Hypnotists
* Laser Shows
* Psychic Night
* Circus Themes
* 70′s Disco
* 50′s, 60′s Beach
* Mexican
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Step and Repeat Banner Specialists in Chicago

Step and Repeat Banner Specialists in Chicago

December 27, 2010 |

Step and Repeat Banner Specialists
1249 N. Clybourn Avenue
Chicago, IL 60610

Minuteman Press Chicago/Affordable Signs and Banners is the area leader for your emergency/last minute printing needs in the Chicago area.

We have everything under one roof, so if you need anything from business cards to flyers to sales sheets to signs/banners/backdrops, we’ll get you squared away. Plus, we’re only minutes away from Navy Pier, the Merchandise Mart, McCormick Place, Downtown, and all major venues.

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Book Your Airport Shuttle Online and Instantly Receive 10% Discount with Go Airport Express

Book Your Airport Shuttle Online and Instantly Receive 10% Discount with Go Airport Express

December 27, 2010 |

Go Airport Express
1200 West 35th Street
IL 60609

GO Airport Express is Chicago’s official shared ride shuttle provider and premier all-purpose ground transportation provider for Chicago’s O’Hare (ORD) and Midway (MDW) Airports, Downtown Chicago, Suburbs, Hotels and Convention Centers including McCormick Place.

Hereschicago.com visitors can book reservations (discounted 10%) instantly online by clicking on our website link below and also set up group transportation for meetings and special events by contacting Mile Dabic.

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Chicago Tradeshow Traffic Builders

Chicago Tradeshow Traffic Builders

September 21, 2010 |

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Game Show Gurus

Chicago Game Show Gurus provides Karaoke, DJ services, Game Shows for Tradeshow Booths seeking traffic via trade show games, Chicago Game Show Production for Events, Parties, Tradeshows, Contests, Event Marketing, your upcoming Birthday Party, Corporate Event, function, festival, fair, wedding bar mitzvahs, mall, casino or any other occasion. We can bring in model sample games from TV’s most popular game shows.

Game Show Gurus is a stand alone team building and entertainment production company specializing in all forms of game shows for corporate, school, promotions and entertainment. We provide nationwide service and cost effective rates. Ideal uses include, but are not limited to: team building, training, orientation, trade shows, campus programming, enter-tailing, product launches, parties.

We provide the latest in game show activities for large themed corporate, college and promotional events. We can set up simple and more complex game show stations for your guests to engage in. No matter if its for a school function, festival, fair, wedding bar mitzvahs, mall, casino or any other occasion, we can bring in model sample games from TV’s most popular game shows.

We can help you bring back your favorite game show to keep you and your guests entertained for hours. Our services provide a unique twist to keeping your guests engaged at your special event. Some of the best game shows that have been loved by so many for so many years are coming back.

Why not provide the very same entertainment that we loved for your occasion. Here at Game Show Gurus, we have also loved those very same game shows, so we take our job seriously and are very professional. Our game show party planning is essential for you and your guests to have the best time possible.

Our mission is to provide game shows for all markets at all production levels. We aim to be able to a service provider for all computer templates and game show hardware availalbe on the market today, give you choice, knoweldge, and flexibility.

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Peace of Mind Tips for Delivering Your Best Presentation

Peace of Mind Tips for Delivering Your Best Presentation

[ 0 ] March 8, 2010 |

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Peace of Mind Tips

What will you need on stage?

1. Stage mobility needs – Do you plan to stay near your computer or walk around? If you are mobile, you may want to talk to your Event Technology Specialist about adding a wireless mouse to advance your slides, or a wireless microphone, if you don’t already have one.

2. Sound needs – Do you have any audio/sound on your presentation? If so, see your Event Technology pecialist about adding the necessary equipment so everyone can hear.

3. Audience interaction needs – Do you plan to ask questions & include the audience in your presentation? You may want to verify that there are aisle microphones or hand held microphones, if needed.

4. Use Confidence Monitors for assistance with details – Remember that Confidence Monitors can assist presenters with detailed content. If you don’t want to use a confidence monitor, use your laptop as your monitor—avoid looking at the overhead screen. Stay focused on the audience and avoid talking to the screen.

5. Time keeping needs – Are you on a tight schedule? You may consider adding a speaker timer to keep track of time.

6. Clothing choice – Wear a light blue (not white) shirt if you know you’re being video recorded. If you know that
IMAG will be in use for your presentation, try to avoid wearing a striped shirts (or wear a jacket over the striped shirt). This will help avoid the pattern effect or interference caused by the stripes.

PowerPoint Preparation Tips

1. Make a shortcut of your presentation – place the shortcut on your desktop to prevent searching for your file.

2. Create a conclusion slide – so that your presentation does not revert to your desktop when you advance past your final slide.

3. Use readable backgrounds – Dark backgrounds are better than black on white; a yellow background and black lettering is considered the most readable.

4. Consider readability on LCD projectors – What looks good on your screen may not look good on LCD projectors—be prepared to adjust the color. Also, keep in mind that 10% of audience members have difficulty with reds and greens.

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Planner Preferred Chicago Event Production Services on Hereschicago.com

Planner Preferred Chicago Event Production Services on Hereschicago.com

[ 0 ] March 27, 2009 |

Chicago Event Production Services

To round out your event, Chicago Event Production Suppliers offers complete production services to keep your audience engaged and to make your event memorable. As part of Chicago’s Planner Preferred production services, they offer the following production services in Chicago:

Develop concepts and ideas
Write scripts and speeches
Handle staging and room decor
Coordinate lighting, sound, video projection, and technical support
Design and execute speaker support slides, multi-image productions, film, and videotape
Coordinate live business theater incorporating performers, music, original lyrics, choreography, and special staging and effects
Speech coaching, media training, and progressive learning programs
Provide access to effective and economical teleconferencing and distribution systems

Visit Hereschicago.com, Chicago’s Directory of all Chicago Event Production Companies

 

Chicago Destination Management Companies

Chicago Destination Management Companies

[ 0 ] March 6, 2009 |

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The Best Chicago Destination Management Companies can provide the following meeting and event services:

Event planning
Site selection
Contract negotiation
Activities
Dine arounds
On-site staffing
Program logistics
Special events
Nationally recognized entertainment
Decor
Cutting edge audio visual
Integrated marketing
Tours
Transportation
Meet and greets
VIP services
Custom concierge
Amenities & gifts

Here’s a quick list of Chicago’s top Planner Preferred Destination Management Companies:

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Bucom International 308 West Erie Street, Suite 500
Chicago, IL 60654

BUCOM International brings years of knowledge and experience both domestically and internationally to service your planning needs.  We have researched, developed and executied meetings and incentive programs ranging from 20 people to 6,500 people.

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Total Event Resources 1920 North Thoreau Drive
Schaumburg, IL 60173

Under the leadership of President Kathy Miller, Total Event Resources has worked with Fortune 500 companies and associations nationwide in the management and production of their major events, trade shows and meetings.

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Masterplan 1601 W. 55th St.
La Grange Highlands, IL 60525
 
Established full-service DMC since 1991 with specialization in event management. As the preferred DMC of Chicago’s top hotels, Masterplan also provides transportation, customized tours/activities, and professional airport and registration staff. Our experienced team of meeting and event planners will ensure that you and your attendees are provided with outstanding service for all of your destination management needs.

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In the Loop-Chicago 900 North Franklin St., Suite 403
Chicago, IL 60610

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Chicagoland Transportation Solutions 2500 West Higgins Road, Suite 935
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

Chicagoland Transportation Solutions, Inc. is a full service ground transportation company. We offer charters, meet & greet services, small to city-wide shuttles, scheduled service, tour services, and group activities. Our customers enjoy the fact that we focus on a few core services and perfect them to excellence instead of trying to do everything average.

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Ivan Carlson & Associates 2224 West Fulton St.
Chicago, IL 60612

Ivan Carlson & Associates specializes in scenic design, themed decor, stage sets and creative event design for corporate special events. We operate a 40,000 square foot facility on Chicago’s west side that is home to dynamic props, intriguing themed decor, unusual set pieces and an array of scenic design elements. ade shows and meetings.

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Otis Productions 4878 N. Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60640
 
For over a decade, Otis Productions has designed custom events for organizations large and small. We combine professionalism, creativity, and supplier negotiation expertise to make your next event a success.

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More Chicago Destination Management Companies…

Chicago Is
151 North Michigan Ave., Suite 1104
Chicago, IL 60601
 
Chicago Meetings & More
5118 North Elston Ave.
Chicago, IL 60630
 
CTC
2000 North Racine Ave., Suite 3800
Chicago, IL 60614
 
Eved Services
4811 West Oakton St., Suite 250
Skokie, IL 60077
 
Event Architects
311 West Walton St.
Chicago, IL 60610
 
GMS Global Management Services Inc.
360 North Michigan Ave., Suite 1001
Chicago, IL 60601
 
Masterplan Inc.
1601 West 55th St.
La Grange Highlands , IL 60525
 
On The Scene Destination and Event Management
500 North Dearborn St., Suite 550
Chicago, IL 60610

Revel Global Events
111 East Wacker Drive, Suite 2600
Chicago, IL 60601 

Visit Hereschicago.com, Chicago’s Destination Management Resource Guide for Chicago meetings and event planners seeking only the absolute best in Chicago.

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Chicago Event Planners for Product Launches in Chicago

Chicago Event Planners for Product Launches in Chicago

[ 0 ] March 6, 2009 |

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Chicago Event Planners experienced in Product Launches in Chicago and can provide the following:

Complete product launch planning
Creative design, development and implementation
Launch research; statistical and historical
Brand immersion techniques leading to launch
Event staffing and training
Budget preparation, management and billing
Cutting edge marketing material design, development and production
Public relations management
On-site management services
Site selection and screening
Critical date management
Graphics, signage and banners

Visit our directory of all Chicago Event Planners for Product Launches in Chicago

Corporate Team Building Events in Chicago With Parties That Cook

Corporate Team Building Events in Chicago With Parties That Cook

[ 0 ] February 21, 2009 |

Corporate Team Building Events in Chicago With Parties That Cook

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Parties That Cook stages deliciously fun cooking class parties and corporate team building events. Whether you´re interested in cooking up collaboration at a team bonding activity, planning a private chef demo or a memorable 40th birthday party, Parties That Cook will provide you with the ultimate gourmet gathering.

Parties That Cook has mastered the recipe for unforgettable corporate team building events. Our hands-on team building cooking classes encourage teamwork, boost morale, build culinary confidence and foster camaraderie.

Parties That Cook’s exciting hands-on cooking class parties are perfect for all occasions:

Chicago corporate team-building events
Chicago birthday parties & anniversaries
Chicago girls’ night out
Chicago showers and bachelorette parties
Chicago wedding rehearsal dinners
Chicago group dinner parties

How It Works:

Parties That Cook’s culinary staff will greet guests with hors d’oeuvres and beverages, then welcome everyone to mix and mingle while listening to music tailored to your group.
 
Your Parties That Cook chef then presents a lively and interactive cooking demonstration chock full of kitchen tricks and techniques. We take time to respond to your cooking questions. Afterward, guests are divided into teams to create their mouthwatering dishes at fully equipped cooking stations.
 
Each recipe and cooking station has detailed instructions and all of the necessary ingredients and cooking tools. Throughout the cooking, our chefs are on hand to coach you. Parties That Cook takes care of serving and cleaning up so you can enjoy the party!
 
Choose the party format that fits your occasion:

- Small Plates is a cocktail-style appetizer cooking class party (2 hours).
- The Chef’s Table offers a four-course sit-down meal with hands-on cooking class (3 hours).
- The Kitchen Challenge is an Iron Chef-style competition and extremely popular corporate team building event (3 hours). The Ultimate Kitchen Challenge includes an additional workshop with business coach and facilitator Starla Sireno (4 hours).
- A Feast of Chocolate and Cheese is dedicated to cooking with two sinfully delicious ingredients (3 hours).
- Chef Demo is a lively lesson in cooking tips and tricks from the professionals. Includes food samples or meal (1 hour).

After the party, we will send all guests all of the recipes you followed, along with a link to digital snapshots of the fun.

Pricing:

Chef Demo: $45 per person
Sumptuous Small Plates: $75 per person
Chef’s Table: $95 per person
Feast of Chocolate and Cheese: $95 per person
Kitchen Challenge: $115 per person
Ultimate Kitchen Challenge: $185 per person

The cost includes our professional culinary instruction, service, menu, recipes, ingredients, music, kitchen equipment, setup, and cleanup. Please note that this does not include a venue rental fee, party rentals or optional services.  

Minimum/Maximum # of Guests: We can accommodate any party size from 1 to 300 guests.

Dates/Times: Cooking class events are held any time of day, based on availability of venue and staff.  Depending on the type of event selected, parties last 1 to 4 hours, with the option of adding on additional time for speeches or presentations.

Take Aways & Attire: Each guest will receive a copy of recipes and digital photos from their event. Aprons are provided to wear during the lesson or may also be purchased as party favors to take home.

Alcoholic Beverages: You may BYOB at most party locations, or Parties That Cook will suggest one of our fine wine/alcohol purveyors, depending on your chosen location.

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