True Value's Susan Katz
For four years, Susan Katz has been the director of corporate events at True Value Company, where she plans 100 meetings annually in Chicago and nationwide, plus educational programs and three major annual exhibits. She is currently working on a charity golf outing for the True Value Foundation to benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago. Her past positions include planning events for nonprofit organizations including the National Safety Council and the American Dental Association.
Destination Management: "I work with Andrew Schorr at In the Loop, and they handled our entertainment. They themed our event and brought in props and entertainment. For the strolling entertainment they got us clowns, a magician, and the Blues Brothers."
Caterer: “Blue Plate Catering does our annual employee award recognition dinner, and everything from an in-house catered party to a large event at public venues. I work with Beth Bracco, but they have always come with a team of people who are extremely creative and able to work within your budget.”Audiovisual Production: "We have an extended contract with Freeman Audio Visual, and they travel with us."
Decor: "GES decorates for our trade show. They did a phenomenal job of rebranding our show. They created new graphics for us; we have an extended contract with them, too."
Transportation: "Production Transport manages the process for us, because we do heavy transportation in Chicago. They arrange everything."
Destination Management: "I work with Andrew Schorr at In the Loop, and they handled our entertainment. They themed our event and brought in props and entertainment. For the strolling entertainment they got us clowns, a magician, and the Blues Brothers."
Caterer: “Blue Plate Catering does our annual employee award recognition dinner, and everything from an in-house catered party to a large event at public venues. I work with Beth Bracco, but they have always come with a team of people who are extremely creative and able to work within your budget.”Audiovisual Production: "We have an extended contract with Freeman Audio Visual, and they travel with us."
Decor: "GES decorates for our trade show. They did a phenomenal job of rebranding our show. They created new graphics for us; we have an extended contract with them, too."
Transportation: "Production Transport manages the process for us, because we do heavy transportation in Chicago. They arrange everything."
