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Tourism Alive Program Officially Launches

Tourism Alive Program Officially Launches

Exciting times for suburban Cook County as Tourism Alive program officially launches. Big thanks to County President Toni Preckwinkle, Commissioner Kevin Morrison for kicking off tourism promotion campaign with industry leaders, led by their Bureau of Economic...

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The Power of Togetherness and Serendipity

The Power of Togetherness and Serendipity

Wow! It’s been a whirlwind of JOY! My husband and I had the great honor of gathering friends and family for our Chicago wedding a few weeks ago. Bringing our loved ones together, not only as guests, but as participants, was both powerful and memorable in ways that...

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Bring Your Partners Together

Bring Your Partners Together

...And do it with consistency. As someone who specializes in multi-stakeholder engagement, I have seen this strategy deliver time and time again. Remember that both the big and small moments matter. For instance, quarterly face-to-face meetings with several...

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Meaningful Sponsor Recognition

Meaningful Sponsor Recognition

It's Business Events Industry Week in Washington, DC. I hope to reconnect with many of you there! Kudos to all the partners involved for skillfully bringing this co-located series to life. This collaborative event from Destinations...

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The Value of Face-to-Face Meetings

The Value of Face-to-Face Meetings

I was in Boston last week for in-person client meetings. This photo of the North End is particularly special to me, because I lived on this street in my 20s. I can still smell the bakery which stayed open all night. Just like a change of scenery can spark...

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Live for the Aha Moment

Live for the Aha Moment

I live for the “aha!” moment. One of the greatest compliments I’ve received in my career is that I have the unique ability to see opportunities and possibilities that no one else sees. While I’d love to say this is my superpower, in reality it’s because I’ve been...

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The Gondolas of … Paris

I’ve always loved Paris. The city doesn’t shy away from big challenges, including climate solutions. Paris is so committed to climate action, that they are doing everything they can to remove cars from their culture. By 2025, Paris should see its first public transit...

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