Catalyst Ranch’s
Creative Juice Blog
In addition to his duties as Catalyst Ranch's Managing Director, Lyndon Stewart also serves as our technology coordinator. He's had his finger on the pulse of meeting technology since his first days at CR, and in the past year, he's learned—along with many of our Meetings Industry peers—the ins and outs of incorporating virtual components to [...]
As we look forward to the New Year, our commitment to inspiring creativity and play is stronger than ever before. And what better way to remind ourselves of that mission each day than a colorful 2021 Monthly Calendar to glance at from home? Each month in this calendar stack has a vibrant detail of life on [...]
Back in the spring when the Quarantine first started, we made [our first set of Zoom Virtual Backgrounds] for you to use to transport yourself to Catalyst Ranch. And with our impending Catalyst Ranch 18th Anniversary Virtual Party coming up on Wednesday, Nov 18 (RSVP here), when we'll give a debut tour of our newest space, [...]
Warning, this leisure read may have you thinking about play. I hope it makes you want to really take some time to do that. Like they say, there is no time like the present. Whether you’re on your own, live in a nucleus or extended family, the action of play or being playful, have benefits for [...]
Small meetings are getting a lot more attention lately and for good reason. They are the way to meet these days. Currently social distancing guidelines call for gatherings of 10 people or less. Catalyst Ranch has been a venue for such meetings since it opened in 2002. We serve companies large and small in our [...]
With the ongoing coronavirus it’s become apparent that in today’s business world of video meetings and teleconferences, the value of face-to-face encounters can often get overlooked. Collaboration and conferencing tools have made the way we communicate sprightly and convenient and are essential for conducting day-to-day business. But when it’s very important business, nothing is as [...]
To our clients and guests: While we have looked forward to this day marking Chicago's Cautious Reopening for businesses, our hearts have been heavy mourning the continued unjust deaths of black humans, as well as violence surrounding protests all around the nation. We acknowledge the pain our clients, colleagues and coworkers are feeling. We hear you, and [...]
Business in Quarantine Video Series: Julie Ostrow In this time of quarantine, everyone across the globe has had to find their bearings conducting business with new restrictions. The landscarpe of our Meetings Industry has been so affected, we want to help along the sharing of knowledge among our peers. So we've put together a [...]
Virtual meetings have become a necessity in the professional workplace, allowing for a simulated face-to-face experience that serves as a feasible substitute for the real thing. People have, to be fair, worked remotely for a long time and been successful with it, but it's not normally been the whole team at once. And while nothing [...]
Catalyst Ranch Launches Parties-To-Go – A Creative Way for You to Host a Virtual Birthday Party CHICAGO, Ill. – April 23, 2020 – Social distancing requirements amid the COVID-19 pandemic have put a strain on the economy and social lives. For parents everywhere, keeping children entertained during a lockdown can have its challenges, and of [...]
