Hummingbird Meetings & Events

When touring the Journeyman Distillery in Valparaiso, IN with Rickey Spivey this week a few ideas came to mind….. ??The venue is only 1 hr from Chicago and has ample parking for ?? or ?? ?? The variety of flexible space fits groups of 50-400 ??Linenless tables, beautiful built in bars, and ??check ??Outdoor space that can be transformed into a concert stage ??Built in speakers and string lights The list goes on and on…… Have you booked that ?? Corporate employee outing? ?? That company wide sales retreat? ??A client appreciation reception! Call ?? us so we can customize a proposal just for you. #chicagoplanners #eventideas #uniquevenues #employeeouting #salesretreat

A day filled with networking & exploring new spaces leaves us happy as we close out August. Thank you to The Beyond Collection and The Peninsula Hotels - Chicago for a morning reception with a fabulous list of properties. Transitioning into happy hour with a sky high cocktail reception with amazing views thanks to Kehoe Designs and Cyndi Roppolo Rosenberg. Cyndi you are a gracious host, greeting everyone at the door with a contagious smile and warm welcome. Oh…..and those delicious bite size sweets from Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants ?? Remember to get out and about to explore, entertain, and educate yourself!

We made it through another Chicago summer ?? filled with memories of swimming, road trips, backyard barbecues, and camp. It’s safe to say we enjoyed (nearly) every second of it! BUT…it sure feels good to have a quiet house again ?? No matter if you're sending your child to kindergarten, their final year of grade school, or even their freshman year of college, summer always has a special place in your heart. Our team wishes everyone a wonderful school year ??

One of our favorite aspects of incorporating a Hummingbird into our company name and brand story is spotting these beautiful creatures in unexpected places. Spotted by Jen Miller while traveling through Vermont. #hummingbirds #brandstory #stayconnected #traveladventures

The success of a women-owned small (but mighty) event business often hinges on building strong, personal connections. We can all agree, face-to-face conversations allow for a genuine display of personality, trust & credibility. Simply put ?? being real with new folks is key – it shows you care. We extend our sincere gratitude to Meetings Today & Visit Boise for creating such a memorable experience in Boise, Idaho. A few other honorable mentions: Hotel Renegade Boise Centre Geronimo Hospitality Group JabberYak Who’s ready to book Boise ???

POV: A Chicago summer should always include the Riverwalk. There is truly nothing better that cocktails and laughs while you watch the yachts ??? on the river. Thank you April Egloff of Teneo Hospitality Group for hosting our team at RPM Events We are grateful to Maggie Wanecke for letting the team work from the Metropolitan Club. #corporatemeetings #eventplanner #chicagosummer #networking #choosechicago #meetingandevents

Around town with the Hummingbirds….a few recent July updates ??? from Chi-town. ? Thank you to Tracy Russold and the entire Traverse City Meetings colleagues for hosting a lovely evening at City Winery ??on the Riverwalk ??? ? Spent some time with Donna Mitsos, CIS, IP ? catching up ?? and laughing. ? Our crew visited one of our client corporate offices (we love visiting corporate HQs btw). Invite us to come visit ?? ?? ? A few of birdies flew over to Randolph St to enjoy lunch & conversation with Kate Cannon, CGMP of the San Francisco Travel Association and some SF hoteliers ?? July is a great month to connect with colleagues, explore our beautiful city and meet new industry friends. Reach out if you want to get together ?? #meetingplanners #eventplanners #eventagency #chicagoplanners #eventdesign #corporatemeetings #incentiveprograms

Last month we had the privilege of accompanying Farm Foundation on their summer Roundtable meeting in Denver, CO. This meeting is always one of our favorites because the agenda allows the group to get out of the hotel for an entire day of agricultural tours. Nothing beats fresh air and learning! Thankful to the entire staff at Farm Foundation for allowing the Hummingbird’s to contribute to the success of this meeting.

Shoutout to our SUPERSTAR ?? Kellianne McDonough ?? Today Kellianne is on a 100k bike ride ?? from Chicago to Long Beach, Indiana. This ride is raising money for Pediatric Cancer Research, the funds go directly to families caring for their sick child & the research involved. ?? Pat Mac’s Pack is an organization started by a family in Beverly, Chicago, IL who tragically lost their son to brain cancer. ?? Hummingbird Meetings & Events is honored to support Pat Mac’s Pack and we are cheering from afar for all those riding today!!

We are doing a happy dance over here at the Hummingbird HQ in??Chicago, we finally ?? put out our first newsletter. We knew it took a while, but you know what people say, "Great things take time. Be patient and stay focused." We promise to keep the newsletters short and sweet (like Hummingbird nectar)! Head to our website to join our newsletter https://lnkd.in/gmr_hGA