Whether you want a big celebration, a unique office meeting, or a classy party, event planning can take a lot of time and energy. Aside from organizing the event itself, you have to think about where you're going to hold it – and you can't just assume that having an appropriately sized location is enough! You also need to consider whether or not guests will be comfortable and entertained in your chosen venue. The Windy City has no lack of great event sites, but deciding on the right one can be difficult. Luckily for you, we've already found two of the best spots in Chicago.
Regal Webster Place 11
You've zoned out during meetings before, but when was the last time you didn't pay attention to a movie? Forget about putting your PowerPoint on a dinky screen in the conference room. Put it on a big screen and make everybody pay attention! The best part about Regal Webster Place 11 isn't its humongous screen and powerful speakers; it's how far the staff and theater are willing to go to turn your regular meeting into an experience to remember.
Is this your first time planning a big event? Don't worry! The venue has an event planning and management team that can help you every step of the way, from logistics and A/V work to scheduling and catering. They have promotional tools at the ready to commemorate your awesome event, and even concierge and meeting management services to help with guest arrival and registration so that you can focus on the task at hand. Regal Webster Place 11 also rewards guests with an exclusive screening of a new movie after the meeting. Talk about combining business and pleasure!
Student Life Center at East-West University
If there is one thing people love about Chicago, it's getting the bird's eye view from some of the city's choice high rises. If you were going to fly to the Windy City for a meeting, wouldn't you want to see some of its most famous landmarks and top vistas? The Student Life Center at East-West University won't just offer you spacious conference rooms, but will also provide you with some of the most breathtaking views of the city.
This is the ideal venue if you're expecting a good number of out-of-towners at your meeting. The site has over 100 fully-furnished apartments for your guests to unwind in, and is located in the heart of the city for easy access to places of interest, food, and other attractions. Meeting attendees will be close to the Willis Tower Skydeck, Navy Pier, and plenty of beaches on Lake Michigan (and will also have an amazing view of the lake itself)!
These are two of the best spots in the great city of Chicago for holding engaging work events. What do you look for in a meeting space?