Catalyst Ranch’s
Creative Juice Blog
With the expansion of our footprint at 656 West Randolph Street to include not just Suite 4E but now also Suite 5E, we have effectively doubled our available meeting and event space in our beloved Haymarket Square building!. On the occasion of our 20th Anniversary Party earlier this month, guests were the first explorers [...]
Though we started our business with the goal of goading creativity and innovation for corporate meetings, it's no surprise our one-of-a-kind environment was quickly sought after to be the setting for big special events. Over the years, we have been host to many over-the-top celebrations, where the festivities are just as audacious as our colorful [...]
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 [...]
This week we bring to you a new story feature on our Creative Juice Blog: The #RanchStyle Spotlight! We'll highlight one of the many unique pieces of furniture and décor that go into making our singular, Catalyst Ranch #creativeenvironment and get the inside scoop on its origin and Ranch history as told by some of our [...]
You probably know what our main line of business is hosting corporate and nonprofit meetings. What you may not already know is that we host a variety of celebrations and special events, too. And when it comes to fundraisers, our #vibrantvenue is the perfect environment for impressing donors and engaging supporters. Get to know our Social [...]
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Yeah yeah, that’s old news. What's NEW is how easy it is to make breakfast your own. The customizable, individualized breakfast trend is available at Catalyst Ranch too, now more than ever! With Spring in full swing, we’re ushering in a new season of breakfast options. That’s [...]
Unbelievable! 2018 is almost over. What a year we’ve had here at Catalyst Ranch, including one heck of a #RanchSweet16 Anniversary Party. We are so very grateful and thankful to you for choosing us as your preferred venue for meetings and events. Because of you we’ve had another inspiring, invigorating, energizing year. And we thought you [...]
It's our favorite time of year, y'all! No, we're not talking about sweater-weather autumn. We're talking about the approach of this year's Chicago Ideas Week, which of course brings with it our 2018 Chicago Ideas Week Short List! This annual festival is coming round' the mountain, kicking off on October 15. Chicago Ideas Week gathers over 200 global [...]
Previously on The Digital Adventures of Pogo... One can never be over prepared for an activity. For when you least expect it, the unexpected can occur. Ranchhands to the rescue! Meeting Mix-In Magic! The energized sounds from the Polka Room were building to a dull roar. Inside, Deborah, the meeting planner, watched the attendees become fully [...]
Facilitator Spotlight: Ah Ha! What is Ah Ha! and what do you do? Ah Ha! has been facilitating insight and innovation for over 20 years! We are a facilitation and consulting company that works to inspire people, connect knowledge and illuminate possibilities. Our custom-designed, facilitated sessions can include qualitative research, ideation, design thinking and strategic planning. [...]
