Creative Spaces

Día de los Muertos in Chicago

Halloween is a tradition that for a lot of people started when we were kids. It’s all about the fun we have getting scared. The main event was of course trick or treating, going out in our costumes with a group of friends and going to as many houses as we could. Especially to [...]

By |2024-10-30T22:37:02-05:00October 28th, 2024|Categories: Chicago, Creative Spaces|

Reaching New Heights: Welcome to Suite 5E

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 [...]

By |2022-12-21T13:32:17-06:00December 17th, 2022|Categories: Catalyst Ranch, Creative Spaces|

#RanchStyle Spotlight: The Wardrobe Trunk

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 [...]

Fundraisers and More: Putting Parties Together!

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 [...]

Work Space Matters. Ask Kira and Matt!

We don’t know for sure, but we’re guessing there hasn’t ever been an alien invasion or intergalactic supervillain threatening the Meetings Industry, but just in case, we’re ready with our own team of superheroes, who know first hand that your work space matters. In February, we DOUBLED our roster of Client Service Managers when our [...]

Episode #5 Meeting Mix-In Magic

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 [...]

Episode #4 Attack of The A/V Gremlins

Previously on The Digital Adventures of Pogo... The power of play is a wonderful thing. It sneaks up in your brain and coaxes out the child like imagination hiding within. Play is the key to productivity and innovation. The Attack of the A/V Gremlins! Featuring Professor Planner & Pogo After weeks of preparation, the big day [...]

Episode #2: What is This Bird Even Doing Here?

Previously on The Digital Adventures of Pogo... Pogo and Eva teamed up to break out of their cubicle blues and into the world of creativity. We learned what an impact a creative environment can have on a person and the potential it can unlock in a meeting. Having escaped Mr.Whitewalls, Eva and Pogo founded Catalyst Ranch [...]

Episode #1: Born in a Smokehouse

The Digital Adventures of Pogo A Catalyst Ranch Story Ep 1.  Born in a Smokehouse Long ago, a little over 15 years, Eva decided she needed a change. Her cubicle was a haven filled with color and creativity, a lone technicolor speck in a sea of grey. While Eva’s cubicle managed to energize and uplift her, [...]

By |2018-04-26T16:54:17-05:00February 5th, 2018|Categories: Catalyst Ranch, Creative, Creative Spaces, Creativity, Inspire|Tags: , , , |

Winning Formula to Ace a Meeting or Event

This is not another article about meetings and events! Well, yes, I guess it is but it’s not just another article about meetings and events. So read on. This article is about the winning formula to ace a meeting or event. But for whom? There are countless how to, top this and top that articles that [...]

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