by Coco | Nov 2, 2016 | Brainstorm, Catalyst Ranch, Create, Creative Spaces, Creativity, Innovation, Meetings, Uncategorized
Catalyst Ranch is celebrating its 14th anniversary, and for all that time, we have understood the importance of environment. We have colorful fuzzy pipe cleaners on the tables to bend into fun shapes. Ethnic and contemporary art decorates every wall. We have coffee...
by Coco | Oct 31, 2016 | Create, Entrepreneurs, Innovation, Inspire, Interviews, November, Uncategorized
One of the great things about the Catalyst Ranch philosophy is to give back whenever possible. To that end we partner with great organizations and sponsor other events that make a difference, like the South Side Pitch, hosted by the Institute for Justice Clinic on...
by Coco | Oct 4, 2016 | Catalyst Ranch, Create, Creative, Creativity, Design, Interviews, Meet, Uncategorized
Hello! My name is Tehilla. (sounds like “tequila”) Newman; Catalyst Ranch’s new Business Development Manager, Networking Ninja and Relationship Revolutionizer. After having grown up in Cherry Hill, NJ, I came to Chicago to go to Graduate...
by Coco | Aug 30, 2016 | Brainstorm, Catalyst Ranch, Create, Creative, Creativity, Innovation, Meetings, Puzzles, Teambuilding, Tip of the Day, Uncategorized
Using Puzzles to Build Your Team If you are looking to capitalize on the Pokemon Go craze but don’t want to fall off a cliff while on your phone, a great place to look is The Mystery League. #Crain’s Chicago Business just highlighted Sandor Weisz and his...
by Coco | Aug 9, 2016 | Create, Creativity, Meeting Tip, Teambuilding, Tip, Tip of the Day
If you are looking to take your meeting to the next level, one of the best ways is to mix in a teambuilding exercise. Whether you are combining groups, shaking up your corporate structure, or just trying to get your co-workers to gel better, an activity that revolves...
by Eva | Dec 17, 2015 | Catalyst Ranch, Create
We are so pleased to introduce this month’s guest blogger and good friend to the Ranch, MJ Ernst. MJ is the owner, designer and artist of MJ Ernst Couture and Mysterious Mannequin. MJ is also the illustrator of our brand new 2016 Adult Coloring Book Calendar. Here is...