Unique Meeting Venues across the U.S.

by | Jul 8, 2014 | Inspire, Meet

As you are jet setting around the globe, making meeting magic in every corner of the planet, you may find yourself reading an in-flight magazine or two on your travels.  Did you see the recent issue of the number one in-flight magazine, United Airlines’ Hemispheres? ...

How Catalyst Ranch Got Its Name

by | Jun 24, 2014 | Inspire, Meet

You might know how the leopard got his spots and how the camel got his hump, but do you know how Chicago’s most creative meeting venue got the name Catalyst Ranch?  According to legend, Eva Niewiadomski, Czarina of Catalyst Ranch, wanted a name that would express that...

The ROI of Face to Face Meetings

by | Jun 19, 2014 | Catalyst Ranch, Meet

At Catalyst Ranch, Chicago’s most creative meeting venue, we certainly believe in the value of face to face meetings.  Our meeting space is, of course, designed to bring people together and foster communication and innovation.  We practice what we preach!  Our Ranch...

Nervous about Networking? 5 Tips to make Networking Enjoyable!

by | Jun 16, 2014 | Meet

“It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” I suppose if they told us that in high school, we’d have felt totally justified checking out of Algebra class to pass notes instead, but it is true! Of course, relying on others will only take you so far. You need to land a...

Monthly Giveaway Prize: June

by | Jun 10, 2014 | Catalyst Ranch, Inspire, Meet

Here at Catalyst Ranch, Chicago’s most creative meeting venue, we give away a different prize every month to one lucky Ranch visitor selected at random!  The chance to win a cool gift adds even more fun and excitement to your day here, and we’re just generous like...