Photo: Robert Kusel for the Chicago Botanic Garden
Photo: Nilaya Sabnis
Photo: Mike B. Photography
Photo: Alesandra Dubin/BizBash
Photo: Sean Twomey/2me Studios
2013 MTV Video Music Awards Preshow
Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images for MTV
1. The Berkshire Room
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Taste of the Nation
Photo: Galdones Photography
Photo: Will Star/Shootingstarspro.com
Photos: Courtesy of Holly Doran, Tiki Barber, and Jeff Boedges
Sears's Jean Scene Experience
Photo: Michael Stewart
Photo: Courtesy of Erik Black
Illustration: Joey Bouchard/BizBash
Adult Swim at Bonnaroo
Photo: Nadia Chaudhury/BizBash
Photo: Courtesy of Terrapin Adventures
Photo: D. Channing Muller for BizBash
Photo: Peter Bohler
Photo: Courtesy of VnC
Photo: Kent Miller Studios
Comic-Con International
Photo: Laura June Kirsch
iAnnotate
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Photo: Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images for Clear Channel
Photos: Courtesy of Charity:Water
Photo: Fred Blauth/BizBash
Photo: Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for Caesars Entertainment
Photo: Courtesy of Done & Dusted
Photo: Courtesy of Univision
Photo: Jaka Vinsek
Photo: Darryl Matthews
Photo: Jonathon Ziegler/patrickmcmullan.com
Photo: Nicholas Foli
Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Samsung
Photo: Courtesy of Keep Interacting
Photo: Courtesy of Baura New York
Photo: Nadia Chaudhury/BizBash
Photo: MIla Bridger
Photo: Steve Becker/beckermedia.com
Photo: Robert Isacson
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Photo: Andrew Fitzsimons/PatrickMcMullan.com
Photo: George Pimentel Photography
Photo: Julia Stotz
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Photo: Nadine Froger Photography
Photo: Johnny Nunez
Photo: Shana Cassidy Photography
1. Siena Tavern
Photo: Jason Little
2. Howells & Hood
Photo: Adam Flikkema/Flik Productions
3. The Dec Rooftop at the Ritz
Photo: Courtesy of the Ritz
4. Chicago Chop Shop and the 1st Ward
Photo: DLM Photo
5. Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
Photo: Courtesy of Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
6. VenueOne
Photo: Jordana Wright Photography
7. The Langham Chicago
Photo: Courtesy of The Langham Chicago
8. Aloft Chicago City Center
Photo: Bruce Buck
9. Tanta
Photo: Barry Brecheisen
10. Three Dots and a Dash
Photo: Lettuce Entertain You Inc.
Mr. Clean Promotion
Photo: Getty Images
First Guaranty Mortgage Corporation Event
Photo: Rodney Bailey/EventPhotojournalism.com
First Guaranty Mortgage Corporation Event
Photo: Rodney Bailey/EventPhotojournalism.com
A Clever Escord Card Display
Photo: Carla Ten Eyck/Courtesy of The White Dress in Color
Tailgate-Theme Tacos
Photo: Nadia Chaudhury/BizBash
Refined Pallet
Photo: Rodney Bailey
Bowled Over
Photo: Emma Mcintyre for BizBash
Rocket Man
Photo: Courtesy of Jetpack America
Get Fresh
Photo: Angela Kohler for Blogshop
Can It
Photo: Courtesy of Walt Disney World
Photos to Go
Photo: Jamie Watts
Have a Ball
Photo: Courtesy of Bantam Bagels
Bright Idea
Photo: Courtesy of Town & Country Event Rentals
Flying High
Rendering: Courtesy of Rio Hotel and Casino
Hooked Up
Photo: Courtesy of Good Guy Mobile Internet
Pretty Little Things
Photo: Lisa Beth Anderson/Spark + Tumble
Cake in a Box
Photo: Courtesy of Cafe de Boston
Add a Festival Component
Photo: Andrew Herrold
Bring in a Visual Artist
Photo: Courtesy of Charlene Lanzel
Make More Space and Time for Networking
Photo: WireImage
Engage the Crowd
Photo: Mark Montgomery
Skip the Stage
Photo: Roger Dong for BizBash
Try a New Technology
Photo: Max Chang
Keep the Crowd Guessing
Photo: Michael Blanchard Photography
Keep the Stage Clean
Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images
Pump Up the Visuals
Photo: Courtesy of Much Music Awards
Keep Sight Lines Clear
Photo: Rich Arden/ESPN Images
Photo: Grant Kessler
Photo: Justin Leicht
Photo: Rick Aguilar/Rick Aguilar Studios
Photo: Courtesy of Let Lounge
Photo: BizBash
Photo: Courtesy of Mastro's
Photo: Courtesy of Red Bar Comedy Club
Photo: Tim Kometer/Retemok Design
Photo: Callie Biggerstaff
Photo: Callie Biggerstaff
Photo: Callie Biggerstaff
Photo: Callie Biggerstaff
Photo: Fast Future
Photo: Courtesy of Freeman
Photo: Courtesy of the Tribeca Film Festival