Special Events

Meet Kim Jean

One of the first things you notice about Kim Jean is her big smile, her infectious presence, and her is-it-British-or-Caribbean accent. Ok that was more than one thing. Let’s say there is a lot you notice about her in the first few minutes in her presence. And we are very happy to have her here at [...]

14th Anniversary Party: A Most Interesting Affair

Now that we have had a moment to breathe and are back to the business of business, we can look back and bask in the afterglow of our Anniversary Party.  It was one to remember! On November 14th, 2016, a beautiful Monday night, Catalyst Ranch had the great fortune of celebrating 14 years in style; with [...]

Meet Our Newest Catering Partner!

At Catalyst Ranch we know that food is a essential component for any successful meeting.  Who doesn't love tasty morsels to keep their brain working?  Well, we are happy to announce that we now have a Kosher Catering partner for both our meeting side and our event side. Name: Linda Neiman Name of your Company: Zelda’s [...]

Ranch Hand Spotlight: Tatiana Green

Catalyst Ranch is staffed by an incredible team of quirky characters known as Ranch Hands. Ranch Hand Spotlight is an occasional blog series that invites you to take a sneak peek behind the scenes. Creative Juice readers please give a warm welcome to Ranch Hand Tatiana Green, who was recently promoted to Assistant Morning and Special [...]

Ranch Hand Spotlight: Kristin Dabrowski, Special Events & Sports Superstar

Catalyst Ranch, Chicago’s most creative meeting venue, is staffed by a incredible team of quirky characters known as Ranch Hands.  Creative individuals are drawn to Catalyst Ranch’s colorful workspace, diverse clientele, and co-workers of similar sensibility. Ranch Hand Spotlight is an occasional blog series that invites you to take a sneak peek behind the scenes at the [...]

3 Tips for Your Geek-Chic Wedding

Cool Couple at Catalyst Ranch, Photo by Victoria Sprung Welcome back to #WeddingWednesday, our semi-weekly column where we bring you wedding tips, tricks, crafts, interviews, and interesting Chicago wedding happenings.  Lauren Smith, our Gala Girl at Catalyst Ranch, shared this photo of a crazy cool Lego cake topper with me, and it got me thinking about [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

#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 [...]

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