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| BIZBASH CHICAGO
2009 EXPO & AWARDS |
| SAMPLE ATTENDEE LIST |
| BizBash Chicago Expo &
Awards is attended by |
| more than 1,200 of Chicago's
event trendsetters and decision-makers, such as: |
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| COMPANY |
TITLE |
| 1st & Fresh Catering |
Director of Catering |
| 1st & Fresh Catering |
General Manager |
| A Social LIfe |
Party Planner/CEO |
| Accenting Chicago Events & Tours, Inc. |
Partner/Owner |
| Accenture |
Global Event Marketing Manager |
| ADH Events |
Executive Event Producer |
| ADH Events |
Principal |
| ADH Events |
Senior Event Producer |
| Adler Planetarium |
Director of Sales and Private Events |
| Adler Planetarium |
Private Events Coordinator |
| Adorable Designs |
Owner-Lead Designer |
| Advance Event Group, Inc. |
President |
| Advocate Charitable Foundation |
Manager, Special Events |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center |
Conference Center Coordinator |
| After School Matters |
Event Coordinator |
| AIDS Foundation of Chicago |
Development Coordinator |
| AIDS Foundation of Chicago |
Director of Fundraising Events |
| Ala Carte Entertainment |
Catering Director |
| Ala Carte Entertainment |
Director of Catering & Special Events |
| Albert Whitman & Company |
VP of Sales |
| ALFA International |
Director of Events & Member Services |
| All-4-Fun |
President |
| American Bar Association |
Associate Director, Meetings & Travel |
| American Bar Association |
Associate Executive Director |
| American Bar Association |
Asst. Director of Meetings and Travel |
| American Bar Association |
Director of Meetings and Travel |
| American Bar Association |
Meeting Planner |
| American Bar Association |
Meetings and CLE Coordinator |
| American Board of Medical Specialties |
Meetings & Events Planner |
| American Cancer Society |
Director |
| American Cancer Society |
Director of Distinguised Events |
| American Cancer Society |
Distinguised Events Specialist |
| American Cancer Society |
Income Development Rep |
| American Cancer Society |
Manager of Distinguished Events |
| American Cancer Society |
Senior Income Development Representative |
| American Hardware Manufacturers
Association |
Manager, Evetns |
| American Management Association |
Assistant Manager, Events Management |
| American Management Association |
Regional Manager, Events Management |
| American Orthopaedic Association |
Meetings and Fellowships Assistant |
| American Osteopathic Association |
Meeting Planner |
| amuse event company |
Owner |
| Amuse Events Company |
Event Producer |
| An INNovative Solution |
VP Sales & Marketing |
| An Urban Affair, LLC |
President & CEO |
| Apex Management & Special Events |
Meetings & Communications Assistant |
| Apres Party and Tent Rental |
Design Consultant |
| Arlen Music Consultants |
Business Manager |
| Arlen Music Consultants |
Client Services |
| Arrowhead Golf Club |
Catering Manager |
| Arrowhead Golf Club |
Catering Sales Coordinator |
| Arrowhead Golf Club |
Director of Banquets |
| Artists, Events & Entertainment Inc. |
President |
| As You Wish Events |
Principal |
| Ashley Troyer Events |
Owner |
| Ashley Troyers Events |
Assistant Planner |
| ASID IL |
Administrator |
| Asila Group |
Principal |
| August Jackson |
Account Manager |
| AXIS - Environmental Architecture |
Director of Sales |
| Babin @ Associates, Inc. |
President |
| Bank of America |
Event Planner |
| Barbaras Elegant Touch Staffing |
Event planner |
| Barbaras Elegant Touch Staffing |
Owner |
| Bartha Audio Visual |
Managing Director, Sales & Business Development |
| Behind the Scenes Catering & Events |
Corporate Sales Manager |
| Behind the Scenes Catering & Events |
Executive Chef/ Partner |
| Bespoke Cuisine |
President |
| Bespoke Cuisine |
Vice President |
| Best Sanitation Services |
Director of Sales & Marketing |
| Bike and Roll Chicago |
Director of Marketing |
| Bliss Weddings & Events |
Owner |
| Bliss Weddings & Events |
Wedding Specialist |
| Blue Plate |
Sales Manager |
| Blue Plate |
Vice President, Business Development |
| BluFish |
Design Strategist |
| BMO Capital Markets |
Manager |
| BMO Capital Markets |
Sr. Manager, Conferences & Events |
| Bon Vivante PR |
Owner |
| Brides a la mode |
Partner |
| Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione |
Business Development Coordinator |
| Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione |
Hospitality Assistant |
| broadway in Chicago |
Executive Director of Sales |
| Broadway In Chicago |
Marketing Events Coordinator |
| Bucom International, Inc. |
Director of Business Development |
| Butler University |
Director, Conferences and Special Events |
| Carlson Frank, LLC |
Principal |
| Catalyst Ranch |
Special Event and Client Service Manager |
| Caterconsult, Inc. |
President |
| Catholic Charities Chicago |
Event Coordinator |
| CCTB |
Manager, Client Services |
| CCTB |
Managing Director |
| Celebrated Events |
Owner |
| Celebration Party Rentals, Inc |
Vice President |
| Chicago Communications |
Sales |
| Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau |
Executive Vice President |
| Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau |
Manager, Client Services |
| Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau |
Membership Sales Manager |
| Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau |
Corporate Sales Manager |
| Chicago Cornea Consultants |
Co-ordinator |
| Chicago Cultural Center |
Marketing Manager |
| Chicago Illuminating Company |
President |
| Chicago Is..., Inc. |
Account Manager |
| Chicago Is..., Inc. |
Senior Account Executive |
| Chicago magazine |
Marketing Manager |
| Chicago magazine |
Senior Marketing Specialist |
| Chicago Scenic Studios, Inc. |
Director of Marketing |
| Chicago Scenic Studios, Inc. |
Marketing Assistant |
| Chicago Sun-Times |
Business Report |
| Chicago Travel Consultants, Inc (CTC) |
President & Partner |
| Chicago Travel Consultants, Inc. (CTC) |
Account Executive |
| Chicago Travel Consultants, Inc. (CTC) |
Executive Vice President & Partner |
| Chicago Travel Consultants, Inc. (CTC) |
Vice President |
| Chicago Union Station |
Director |
| Chicago Urban League |
Director of Marketing and Special Events |
| Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce |
Manager, Meeting Services |
| Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce |
Meeting Services Coordinator |
| Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce |
Membership Investment Manager |
| Children's Memorial Foundation |
Associate Director, Affiliate Organization |
| Children's Memorial Foundation |
Coordinator |
| Children's Memorial Foundation |
Development Officer |
| Children's Memorial Foundation |
Senior Development Officer |
| Children's Memorial Foundation |
Sr. Development Officer |
| City Lights Music Inc. |
President |
| City of Chicago OEMC |
Project Manager |
| City Provisions |
Event Planner |
| Classic Party Rentals |
Director of Marketing |
| Classic Party Rentals |
Marketing Coordinator |
| Classic Party Rentals |
Sales Associate |
| Classic Party Rentals |
Sales Manager |
| Classic Party Rentals |
Senior Sales Associate |
| Clearwing Productions |
Producer-Creative |
| CME Group |
Event Assistant |
| CME Group |
Event Manager |
| CME Group |
Event Manager |
| color & company ... floral art |
Owner |
| commonground marketing |
Experiential |
| Computershare |
Graphic Designer |
| Computershare |
Sr. Events Manager |
| Concierge Marketing |
Marketing Manager |
| Concierge Unlimited International |
Concierge |
| CR Productions |
President |
| CRA Journal |
Contributing Editor |
| CRA Journal |
Staff Writer |
| Creative Printing and Parties |
Owner |
| Crete Monee School District |
Meeting & Event Planner |
| CVS Caremark |
Sr. Analyst Brand Events |
| DANK-HAUS German American Cultural Center |
Director |
| Daubert Cromwell |
Director of Marketing |
| Davenport Design |
Co-owner |
| Davenport Design |
Owner |
| David Michael Productions |
Creative Services Manager |
| David Michael Productions |
Event Coordinator |
| David Rothstein Music, Inc |
President |
| De Paul University - Theatre School |
Associate Professor |
| DePaul University |
Director of School of Hospitality Leadership |
| DePaul University, Advancement Meetings
and Events |
Administrative Assistant |
| DePaul University, Advancement Meetings
and Events |
Director, Advancement Meetings and Events |
| DePaul University, Advancement Meetings
and Events |
Manager |
| Designer Event Chicago |
Owner/Event Coordinator |
| Detail + Design |
General Manager |
| Detroit Institute of Arts |
Special Event Manager |
| Dietze Digital Corporation |
President |
| Dietze Digital Corporation |
Sales |
| DJ Harsh |
President |
| Dolce International |
Banquet Manager |
| Dolce International |
Director of Events & Operations |
| Edge Audio Services |
Owner |
| Edge Audio Services |
Technical Director |
| Edible Ink, Inc. |
President |
| Edible Ink, Inc. |
Vice President |
| Edward Fox Photography |
Dir. of Marketing and Sales |
| Elgin Community College |
Student |
| Elizabeth Wray Design, Inc |
President |
| Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare |
Public Relations/Event Coordinator |
| Enclave Cuvee |
Event coordinator |
| Engaging Events by ALi, Inc |
Wedding Consultant |
| Entertaining Company |
Sales Manager |
| Erickson Design |
Owner |
| Erikson Institute |
Assoc. Dir., Events, Alumni Rel, Annual Fund |
| Erikson Institute |
Events Manager |
| Essence Photo and Video |
Owner |
| EVE Events, LLC |
Creative Director and Event Planner |
| Eved Service |
Account Executive |
| Eved Services |
Director of Operations |
| Eved Services |
Sales Manager |
| Event Creative |
Corporate and Social Event Designer |
| Event Creative |
Director of Sales |
| Event Creative |
Sales Coordinator |
| Eventfull Planning |
Event Planner |
| Eventive, Inc. |
President |
| Events & Media |
Owner |
| EventScape, Inc. |
President |
| Executive Administration Inc |
Meeting Planner |
| Family Video |
Executive Marketing Planner |
| Ferris State University |
Assistant Director of Alumni Relations |
| fig media inc. |
DJ |
| fig media inc. |
Filmmaker |
| fig media inc. |
Filmmaker/Video Producer |
| fig media inc. |
Multimedia Artist |
| fig media inc. |
President |
| Finesse Cuisne |
CFO |
| Finesse Cuisne |
Executive Chef |
| Finesse Cuisne |
President/Owner |
| Finesse Cuisne |
Sales Assistant |
| Flowers By Arrangement |
Principal |
| Food Evolution |
Director of Sales and Special Events |
| Food For Thought |
Associate Vice President of Catering |
| Food For Thought |
Senior Sales Consultant |
| Foodstuffs |
Catering Director |
| Foodstuffs |
Vice President - Chief Operating Officer |
| Frank |
Owner and Creativer Director, Master Bridal |
| Freeman |
National Sales Manager |
| Frost Sounds |
Entertainment |
| Frost Sounds |
Owner |
| Gaspedal |
VP of Operations |
| Gene Siskel Film Center |
Associate Director of Public Relations and Marketing
|
| GES Exposition Services |
National Sales Manager |
| Gold Coast Tickets |
Event Manager |
| Grand Audiovisual Services, inc. |
Sales Marketing |
| Great Chicago Events |
President |
| Hall-Erickson, Inc. |
Account Manager |
| Hard Rock Cafe |
Senior Sales & Marketing Manager |
| Harkless Media Internationa |
CEO & President |
| Harry Carrays |
Sales Manager |
| Heidel House Resort and Spa |
Sales Manager |
| Herron School of Art and Design |
Event Planner & Volunteer Coordinator |
| Higa Group, Inc. |
President |
| Hilton Chicago |
Catering Administrative Assistant |
| Hilton Chicago |
Catering Manager |
| Hilton Chicago |
Director of Catering and Sales |
| Hilton Chicago |
Senior Catering Manager |
| Hilton Chicago |
Senior Catering Sales Manager |
| hinton+grusich |
Director of Events + Technology |
| hinton+grusich |
Director of Industry Partner Sales |
| Hispanic Pro |
Venue Selection/Logistics |
| Hollywood Blvd Cinema |
Director of Marketing & Public Relations |
| Hollywood Blvd Cinema |
Marketing Coordinator |
| Hope Weis Consulting |
Event Coordinator/Owner |
| Hospitality ~ Tours |
Owner |
| Hot Rooms/Hotel Reservation Mgt. |
President |
| Hutchinson Design Group |
CEO/Event Designer |
| Hyatt Hotels |
Director, Worldwide Sales |
| Ideal Media |
Director of Marketing & Conferences |
| IL Hotel + Lodging Association |
Managing Director |
| Illinois Institute of Technology |
Manager of Events |
| Illinois Small Business Development, UIC |
Director, Center for Urban Business |
| image pilots |
communications specialist |
| IML |
Director |
| In the Loop-Chicago |
President and Principal |
| independent |
Event Planner |
| Infosys Consulting |
Analyst |
| International Academy of Design &
Technology |
Event Coordinator |
| International Academy of Design &
Technology |
Marketing Assistant |
| International Academy of Design &
Technology |
Marketing Director |
| Ixia Flowers |
Owner |
| J2 Productions |
Event Planner |
| Jackie Tamas Events |
Senior Event Planner |
| Jackson Events |
Planner |
| Jam Entertainment and Creative Services |
Account Executive |
| Jam Entertainment and Creative Services |
President |
| Jam Entertainment and Creative Services |
Producer |
| Jeff Sandler Orchestra |
Owner |
| Jewell Events Catering |
Event Supervisor |
| Jewell Events Catering |
Senior Catering and Event Consultant |
| Jordan's Food of Distinction |
Business Development |
| Jordan's Food of Distinction |
Owner |
| Kalamazoo College |
Director of Advancement Events |
| kehoe designs |
creative director |
| Kehoe Designs |
Designer |
| Kehoe Designs |
director of sales |
| Kehoe Designs |
Event Producer |
| Kehone Designs |
President |
| Kellogg School of Management -
Northwestern University |
Special Events Coordinator |
| Kendall College |
Assistant Professor |
| Kendall College |
Student |
| Kennicott Bros |
Buyer |
| Kennicott Brothers Company |
Sales |
| Kennicott Brothers Company |
Sales Person |
| Kerrigan Associates |
Marketing Communications Consultant |
| Kim King Smith Events, LLC |
Employee |
| Kim King Smith Events, LLC |
Owner |
| L3 Eventeurs |
President |
| Lake Forest Graduate School of Management |
Event Marketing Coordinator |
| Legacy Marketing Partners |
Account Executive |
| Legacy Marketing Partners |
AE |
| Lexington College |
Director of Development |
| Limelight...food illuminated |
Executive Salesperson |
| Limelight...food illuminated |
Owner |
| Lincoln Park Zoo |
Manager of Donor Events |
| Lincolnshire Marriott Resort |
Director of Catering Sales |
| Lions Clubs International |
Coordinator - Convention Services & Meetings
Logistics |
| Lions Clubs International |
Manager - Registration/Housing |
| Lions Clubs International |
Manager - Convention Services & Meeting
Logistics |
| Live Marketing |
President |
| Live Marketing |
VP of Production |
| Lovebird |
Event Planner |
| Loyola University Chicago |
Associate Director, Special Events |
| Loyola University Chicago |
Director, Special Events |
| Lundy's Special Events |
CFO |
| Lundy's Special Events |
Vice President |
| LWI Events |
Meeting/Event Mgmt |
| Lynne Jordan & the Shivers |
Orchestra Leader |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago |
Coordinator, Special Events |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago |
Senior Coordinator of Special Events |
| MacKenzie Brown Design |
Partner |
| Magic by Randy Inc. |
President |
| Maintent Enterprises |
Producer |
| Majestic Hotel, Willows Hotel & City
Suites Hotel |
Director of Marketing & Sales |
| Majestic Hotel, Willows Hotel & City
Suites Hotel |
Regional Sales Manager |
| Marchetti Special Events |
Director of Business Development |
| Market |
Event Coordinator |
| Marriott International |
Catering Sales Leader |
| Maxim's |
Events Manager |
| Mayor's Office of Special Events |
Director of Program Development |
| Mayor's Office of Special Events |
Protocol Liaison Officer |
| McCormick & Schmick's |
Private Events Coordinator |
| McCormick Place Chicago |
Account Services Director |
| McCormicks & Schmicks |
Special Events Coordinator |
| McDonald's Corporation |
Meeting & Events Coordinator |
| McDonald's Corporation |
Training & Communication Events Supervisor |
| McGowan Durpetti and Associates |
Account Assistant |
| McGowan Durpetti and Associates |
Event Director |
| McGowan Durpetti and Associates |
Junior Associate |
| McGowan Durpetti and Associates |
Managing Partner |
| McGraw-Hill Higher Education Publishing |
Events Manager, Career Education Division |
| Meeting Industry Consulting |
President/Owner |
| Meeting Services Council of Supply Chain
Management Professionals |
Director |
| Meetinghouse Companies |
Executive Director |
| Middleman Events |
Event Coordinator |
| MiddleMan Events |
President |
| Million Dollar Round Table |
Meeting Planner |
| Minding Your Business, Inc. |
Director |
| Minding your Business, Inc. |
Executive Vice President |
| Modern Luxury Media: CS & CS Brides
Magazine |
Account Executive |
| Morton's Steakhouse |
Sales & Marketing Manager |
| Morton's The Steakhouse |
Sales and Marketing |
| Moss Inc. |
Project Manager |
| MultiMedia Farms |
VP, Sales |
| MWFloral Inc. |
President |
| N/A |
Meeting Planner |
| National PTA |
National Communications/Marketing Manager |
| National PTA |
National Promotions Writer/Editor |
| National PTA |
Outreach Manager |
| National Restaurant Association
Educational Foundation |
Director of Development and Special Events |
| Naturallyset-apart Events |
Director of Services |
| Naturallyset-apart Events |
Owner |
| NCSBN |
Meetings Manager |
| Neal & McDevitt LLC |
Of Counsel |
| Noir Blanc |
Principal |
| Northern Illinois University Outreach |
Conference and Events Coordinator |
| Northwestern University |
Assistant to the Dean |
| Northwestern University |
Coordinator of Special Events |
| Notable Enterprises, Inc. |
Managing Partner |
| Odeum Expo |
Event Coordinator |
| On the Scene |
General Manager |
| On the Scene |
Program Manager |
| One Sixty Blue |
Director of Private Dinning |
| One Smooth Stone |
Vice President |
| Paullette Wolf Events & Entertainment |
President |
| PCMA |
Manager, Meetings & Events |
| Pheasant Run Resort |
Entertainment Director |
| Pheasant Run Resort |
Marketing Director |
| Pierce Plus Unlimited |
President |
| Pierce Plus Unlimited |
Student |
| Pitney Bowes Business Insight |
Marketing Events Specialist |
| Plan-It Event Planning |
President |
| PME Enterprises, LLC |
Marketing |
| PRA Chicago |
Nat'l Sales Manager |
| PRADestination |
Operations Manager |
| PrettyCity.com |
National Events Director |
| Prism Capital |
Executive Assistant |
| Productions USA, Inc. |
President & CEO & CMP |
| Purdue University |
Director of Special Events and Alumni Relations |
| Purdue University |
Event Manager |
| Purple Bench Productions |
Planner |
| Radiological Society of North America |
Event and Meeting Coordinator: Board Affairs |
| Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care |
Director of Special Events and Major Gifts |
| Real Talent |
CEO |
| Red Letter Event Planning |
Owner and Principal Planner |
| Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel &
Convention Center |
Catering Sales Executive |
| Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel &
Convention Center |
Senior Catering Sales Executive |
| Revel |
CEO |
| Rick Aguilar Studios |
President |
| River East Art Center |
Sales and Venue Consultant |
| Rogers |
Event Manager |
| roosevelt university |
Executive Director of Special Events |
| Roosevelt University |
Student |
| Rose Brand |
Sales |
| Rotary International |
Small Meetings Specialist |
| Route 66 |
Entertainer |
| Royal Events by Melissa, LLC |
Owner |
| Roy's |
Sales + Marketing Manager |
| Saint Louis Zoo |
Events Coordinator |
| Saint Louis Zoo |
Events Manager |
| Salt Communications |
Special Events Manager |
| Sam's Wines and Spirits |
Business Development Associate |
| SB Yen Management Best Western, Evanston |
Sales Manager |
| SCHED* |
Partner |
| Service Sanitation, Inc. |
Senior Accounts Manager |
| Shedd Aquarium |
Manager, Donor Relations & Special Events |
| Simply Perfect By Melissa |
Owner/cosultant |
| Smart Source |
Account Executor |
| Sodexo |
Special Events Manager |
| Sofitel |
Catering Sales Manager |
| Sofitel |
Public Relations and Marketing Manager |
| SoPriCo Productions |
Meeting & Event Planner |
| Sounds Investment AV |
Event Producer |
| Spotme Inc. |
CEO |
| Sterling Partners |
Associate, Marketing |
| Sterling Partners |
Event Planner |
| Stitely Entertainment |
Marketing Director |
| Stitely Entertainment |
President |
| Sun + Moon Catering |
Special Events Planner |
| Syllab Advancements |
Designer and assistant |
| Syllab Advancements |
Event Planner |
| Tablescapes, LTD |
Customer Service Manager |
| Tablescapes, LTD |
Director of Account Management |
| Tamar Productions, Inc. |
Associate |
| Tamar Productions, Inc. |
President |
| Tamar Productions, Inc. |
Senior Account Executive |
| TBA Global |
Account Executive |
| TBA Global |
Director of Operations |
| TBA Global |
Director of Sales |
| TBA Global |
Sales/Operations Coordinator |
| TBA Global |
Senior Operations Manager |
| The Bitter End Yacht Club |
Vice President |
| The Bricolage Group |
Executive Producer/Owner |
| The City Lights Orchestra |
Associate Musical Director |
| The Fun Ones |
Director of Sales |
| The Higa Group, Inc. |
Production Assistant |
| The Map Group |
President |
| The Meetinghouse Companies, Inc. |
Event Technology Project Manager |
| The Meetinghouse Companies, Inc. |
Senior Producer |
| The Perfect Solutions, LLC |
Event Coordinator/Owner |
| The Redhead Piano Bar |
Marketing Director |
| the RSVP events |
Owner |
| The Saloon Steakhouse |
Events and Sales manager |
| The Whit Hotel |
Massage Therapist |
| Toque & Bottle Advisory |
President / Owner |
| Total Event Resources |
Account Executive |
| Total Event Resources |
President |
| Total Event Resources |
Senior Account Executive |
| Total Event Resources |
Senior Program Manager |
| Trump International Hotel & Tower
Chicago |
Vice President and Managing Director |
| TSEA |
Manager |
| TSEA |
Vice President |
| Tying the Knot |
Consultant |
| Tying the Knot |
President |
| UIC Campus Recreation |
Associate Director |
| UIC Campus Recreation |
Campus Recreation Coordinator |
| UIC College of Pharmacy |
Assistant Director of Development & Alumni
Relations |
| Unique Memories |
Owner |
| United States Environmental Protection
Agency |
Management/Program Analyst |
| University of Illinois at Chicago |
Event Planner |
| University of Illinois at Chicago |
Interim Director of Special Events |
| University of Illinois at Chicago College
of Pharmacy |
Executive Associate Dean/Head, Dept of Pharmacy
Practice |
| VIP Valet Services |
Director of Operations |
| Whalen Creative Group |
Event Planner / Owner |
| Wheaton College |
Campaign Event Planner |
| Wheaton College |
Events Manager |
| Windy City Fieldhouse |
Business Development Manager |
| WPI Event Partners |
Executive Producer / Managing Partner |
| Wyndham Chicago Hotel |
Planner |
| XA, The Experiential Agency |
Producer & Venue Manager |
| Yelp.com |
Midwest Marketing Director |
| Zhou B Art Center |
Founder |
| Zhou B Art Center |
Owner |
