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3 Fabulous Flash Mob Proposals

Welcome back to #WeddingWednesday, our semi weekly column where we bring you wedding tips, tricks, crafts, interviews, and interesting Chicago wedding happenings. Flash mobs are seemingly random performances that break out unexpectedly in public places. Many involve music and dance, and some of the best ones end in sweet marriage proposals! Are you looking for a [...]

Creativity 101

At Catalyst Ranch, Chicago’s West Loop meeting venue, the word “creative” comes up a lot!  (Note the name of our blog!)  The meetings we host include brainstorming, lively discussions, and the development of innovative ideas.  We provide meeting attendees with plenty of stimuli and tools to foster creativity from projectors and flip charts to Play-Doh and [...]

In the Neighborhood: West Loop Dining

Catalyst Ranch is lucky to be situated in one of the fastest growing neighborhoods in Chicago!  The West Loop is bustling with tried and true favorites and hip new dining concepts.  Lately, it seems that another cool shop or restaurant opens up every day!   Today we spotlight a classic fine dining establishment that just received new [...]

DIY Scratch-Off Valentines in 6 Easy Steps

Want to wow your valentine?  You could spend hours reading greeting cards and still not find the perfect message, so write your own!  Everyone appreciates the thought and effort that goes into a hand-crafted gift, so why not make your own personalized scratch-off Valentine's Day cards?  The crafty administrative staff at Chicago's Catalyst Ranch created unique [...]

Designing Happiness (& Productivity!)

As we say at Catalyst Ranch, it all starts with the environment, and our creative Chicago meeting venue is an environment like no other!  With bright colors and an eclectic collection of art from around the world, the Ranch vibe reflects the diverse, imaginative, artistic staff and the incredible ideas that are generated and developed in [...]

Get Moving to Boost Brainpower!

At Catalyst Ranch, Chicago's unique meeting venue, our goal is to ensure clients have the most productive offsite session they've ever held.  The meeting rooms at the Ranch are designed to engage the senses, encourage purposeful play, and meet the needs of each group with customized room configurations!  We all know that humans are not designed to [...]

#WeddingWednesday: One Stop Shopping for your Green Wedding

Welcome back to #WeddingWednesday, our semi weekly column where we bring you wedding tips, tricks, crafts, interviews, and interesting Chicago wedding happenings.  Considering a green wedding?  Eco-conscious weddings are on the rise - and why wouldn't they be? Green weddings can be just as fabulous as conventional weddings, but without the waste and the expense.  Reduce [...]

3 Incredibly Inspiring Inventions

Where would we be without great inventions?  Without the lightbulb?  Without airplanes? Or silly putty? Chicago can take credit for many innovations including the zipper, the skyscraper, and the Ferris Wheel!  At Catalyst Ranch, we are always exploring new ways to deliver the best possible meeting services to our clients, so they will be inspired to [...]

5 Tips for Planning the Perfect Winter Wedding

Welcome back to #WeddingWednesday, our semi weekly column where we bring you wedding tips, tricks, crafts, interviews and interesting Chicago wedding happenings.  Planning a winter wedding can present a few challenges - stilettos or snow boots? -  that you wouldn't face in another season, but a winter wedding also provides you with plenty of opportunities to [...]

Catalyst Ranch 2013 Roundup!

Once all the eggnog is gone, it is time to reflect on the past year, recall happy memories, and celebrate the good times.   2013 flew by at Chicago's Catalyst Ranch with so many exciting meetings and events, from guest speakers to benefit concerts to the head-to-toe makeover for the Ranch's website. Out of all the cool [...]

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