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.

For more information or to contact Nick Madsen of PSAV Presentation Services, visit their listing on Hereschicago.com

How to Get Your Website Found on Search Engines Naturally with Jim Grillo of HeresChicago.com

Tuesday, March 9, 2010
401 N. Michigan Avenue
Lower Level, Conference Center

Google! Bing! Yahoo! Learn invaluable tips to make your business more visible by moving it to the top of web search engines. Learn that and more at March’s Educational Seminar.

Click here for more information and to RSVP

Hereschicago.com Presents The Meetings And Hospitality Industrys St. Pats Bash. Video By BMP. from Video that rocks. on Vimeo.

Click here for the full coverage of the Here’s Chicago Meetings, Events, and Hospitality Industry’s St. Pat’s BASH! at Rockit Wrigleyville

Executive Chauffeuring, Inc. Launches Contemporary, New Website!
 
Exceptional 50+ Year Ground Transportation Company Making Exciting Changes
 
CHICAGO- March 4, 2010 – Executive Chauffeuring, Inc., Chicagoland’s premier ground transportation company, is excited to announce the launch of its completely remade, fresh website. Today’s technology has enabled the company to implement the most up-to-date image, navigation tools and convenient, online reservation-booking system. “The project has been in the works for some time,” states Executive Chauffeuring’s President Kevin Foss. “We are absolutely thrilled with the results, and believe the new site will allow customers and other guests to truly understand the company’s full resources and ease in making their reservations.”

The enhanced website includes many new features! Customers have access to information on the history, highly-trained/screened chauffeurs, a detailed listing of the ground transportation company’s array of services, description and photos (exterior and interior) of its luxury fleet of vehicles and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). 

“Executive Chauffeuring, Inc.’s new website will always be a fluid, flexible tool, with continual enhanced features and up-to-date information. A company blog is in progress and viewers can soon follow us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn,” notes Foss.  Executive Chauffeuring, Inc.

Serving the Chicagoland area since 1959, Executive Chauffeuring, Inc. (EC) is a full-service ground transportation company. Its priority has always been providing premier customer service to all clients, displaying tangible elements throughout the entire EC experience. Its staff and drivers treat each customer with extraordinary care, taking time to understand the individual or group needs, keeping only the newest and luxury vehicles in its fleet and finding the perfect vehicle(s) for every occasion. The redesigned website is an important tool to deliver the latest in technology, showcasing this new “product” as further commitment to valued clients.
 
Executive Chauffeuring, Inc. maintains an excellent standing with the Better Business Bureau and is a member of many prominent transportation and hospitality associations, including the National Limousine Association, Illinois Limousine Association, Meeting Professionals International and the Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau. It is a privately-owned business, headquartered in the Northwest Chicago suburb of Palatine, Illinois. Kevin Foss is president and owner. His family has handled the business since 1972, taking over from long-time friend and founder, John Lee. Executive Chauffeuring, Inc. always provides “Premier Customer Service without Premier Costs!”

Executive Chauffeuring, Inc. is a Planner Preferred vendor on Hereschicago.com

My personal Video Site Visit of Chicago’s Fogo de Chão® Private Dining Rooms

Fogo de Chão® is the perfect location to host your group or private dining event. Your guests will enjoy Fogo’s elegant and authentic Brazilian dining experience. And, you will appreciate our helpful and knowledgeable staff. Each Fogo® restaurant provides unique private and semi-private dining rooms with the table layout flexibility you need as an event planner.

For a complete guide to Chicago’s Best Rentaurants with Private Dining, visit our directory on Hereschicago.com

Interview with Sunda Executive Chef Rodelio Aglibot

For more information, details on Sunda’s brand new private party & event space, contact Nicole Salerno and mention Hereschicago.com

Wrigley View Rooftop “By the Firehouse” Grand Opening Event
Brand New Tri-Level Rooftop 1050 W.  Waveland

Thursday, February 18th
3 PM to 7 PM

Or

Friday, February 19th
1 PM to 5 PM

Free Parking Available at Red Top Lot
(Waveland and Clark)
Enter through the alley – Take elevator to the 3rd floor

Come tour our new facility and join us for drinks and hors d’oeuvres!

RSVP by calling Mary and mention you were referred by “Jim Grillo of Hereschicago.com” (773)362-1050 www.WrigleyView.com

33 Club Chicago Private Dining Video from Hereschicago.com on Vimeo.

Video produced by Hereschicago.com

Chosen as one of the Open Table 2009 Diners Choice Top 50 US restaurants that have “Vibrant Bar Scenes” 33 Club offers a selection of cutting-edge versions of classic American fare with an extensive variety of upscale bar snacks and a uniquely affordable array of wines. Surrounded by the energy of diverse neighborhoods, the restaurant provides a luxurious, private club feel in the heart of Old Town. At 33 Club patrons can enjoy the ambiance of the grand old clubs of yesterday. Whether it’s a dinner with friends or a gala cocktail reception, 33 Club’s dramatic elegance and lively atmosphere make it the ideal location for any gathering.  Great place for your corporate events, wedding rehearsal dinners, birthday party, client event, holiday party and more!

Contact Nina Madonia, Private Dining Manager of 33 Club Chicago and mention Hereschicago.com

For a complete list of Chicago’s best group and private event spaces, visit Hereschicago.com, Chicago’s directory for Chicago event space, venues and restaurants with private event spaces for your next group or client outing, corporate event, wedding, wedding rehearsal dinner, reception, birthday party and more.

For a complete list of all of Chicago’s best private party spaces, visit Hereschicago.com