All in Place Communications and Event Planning
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In my blog this month, I want to share with you a few suggestions for your next teambuilding experience and/or event being held in Chicago or Toronto. There are so many ways to be creative and stand out from your competition. Hopefully the following will help you in some way!
Chicago:
Remember the days of camping when you were a kid? Organize a Camp Corporate Event; a unique teambuilding experience in the fresh, outdoors landscape. http://www.corpevent.com/
Why not plan a mobile pub crawl aboard a 16-seat Pedal Pub; a big Dutch-made bike. This will bring back good ol’ memories of pub crawls from your university or college days! chicago.pedalpub.com
Looking to hold a unique corporate or social event this May? Joie de Vivre’s first Chicago property, Hotel Lincoln, will open its rooftop bar and event space, just in time for summer! www.hotellincolnchicago.com
Consider trying a different catering choice for your next team meeting. Call on Food Truck DuckNRoll specializing in bánh mì sandwiches. Food trucks are all the craze now; providing healthier choices than the well-known French Fry truck (which is nothing wrong in itself!). www.ducknrolltruck.com
Instead of the usual attraction park discount tickets or annual corporate summer picnic, Lollapalooza is returning to Grant Park from August 3rd – 5th, 2012. Corporate group passes can be bought for the Lolla Lounges. www.lollapalooza.com
T’is the season for BBQ! After a day of teambuilding exercises or as an event party favour, reward them with barbecue sauces or sets from Lillie Q’s. www.lilliesq.com
Toronto:
One way to get your team fired up is by attending the “Iron Chef BBQ Challenge” held at the Canadian Outback. Teams are broken out to create a meal over an outdoor grill. www.canadianoutback.com
Need a large venue space for your next outdoor special occasion? Williams Landing, the newest addition to Liberty Village, is opening a 3,000 square-foot patio. www.williamslanding.ca
Every team meeting or conference needs a healthy afternoon break to recharge. The Power Station from Taste Culinary Inc., does just that with its selection of healthy snack choices. www.tasteculinary.ca
Appreciate the arts for the backdrop of your next event! The Picasso Exhibit at the Art Gallery of Ontario is offering a $60 per person package for tickets and wine and cheese at AGO’s Frank restaurant. www.ago.net
Perfect for the young and old at heart! Handmade marshmallows, available in custom packaging, from Bobbette and Belle, is a great giveaway for outdoor, camp-themed teambuilding exercises. www.bobbetteandbelle.com
Source: BizBash Toronto Magazine, March/April 2012. www.bizbash.com
I love the Iron Chef Challenge, sounds like a lot of fun. Also like the bike crawl in Chicago, could be a real interesting evening. Great & unique suggestions on coming together & creating that team atmosphere.