http://www.blogtalkradio.com/jocomodfgenBlogTalkRadio.com. All Rights Reserved.Sat, 15 Jun 2019 05:00:00 GMTThu, 13 Sep 2012 17:00:00 GMTTravelBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/c0523a90-7ad3-4ffb-96fc-6741fb6bf0d1_chicago_photo.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/jocomodfgfeeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comtravel,cara carriveau,char shada,chicago business associations,chicago events,chicago radio,chicago radio talent,chicago weddings,corporate comedy,corporate emceeHereschicago Street Teamnodfgepisodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/jocomo/2012/09/13/an-interview-with-tom-dreesenPodcastinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/jocomo/2012/09/13/an-interview-with-tom-dreesen/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/jocomo/2012/09/13/an-interview-with-tom-dreesenThu, 13 Sep 2012 17:00:00 GMTAn Interview with Tom Dreesen Here's my interview with Tom Dreesen at Gibson's on September 12, 2012.  Tom is the most sought after emcee in the nation and shares his thoughts on comedy, emceeing and motivational speaking.  00:15:00Hereschicago Street Teamnomotivational speaker,corporate comedy,corporate emcee,Tom Dreesen,HereschicagoHere's my interview with Tom Dreesen at Gibson's on September 12, 2012.  Tom is the most sought after emcee in the nation and shares his thoughts on comedy, emhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/jocomo/2011/08/22/interview-with-mpi--cac-president-char-shada-cmpTravelhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/jocomo/2011/08/22/interview-with-mpi--cac-president-char-shada-cmp/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/jocomo/2011/08/22/interview-with-mpi--cac-president-char-shada-cmpMon, 22 Aug 2011 15:00:00 GMTInterview with MPI - CAC President Char Shada, CMP For more than 15 years, Char Shada has excelled within the hospitality industry, where she has accumulated expertise planning meetings, events, and tradeshows for corporations as well as within hotels and restaurants. Her philosophy and work ethic reflects a simple but powerful premise: every event should be a memorable experience for the attendees and should reflect positively on the event’s host. Her clients benefit from her meticulous and comprehensive planning, organizing and execution of the plan, and her consistent pursuit of perfection.  It is only fitting that she is a valuable part of the Experient organization, where “Perfecting the Event Experience” is one of the company’s daily missions. Her commitment to the industry extends to its premiere organization, and largest chapter of the 24,000 member Meeting Professionals International Association. As a member of the Chicago Area Chapter (MPI-CAC) since 2001, Char begins her seventh year on the board of directors as the President for the chapter’s 1,200+ members.  Her efforts and achievements have been recognized, most recently with the “President’s Award” and in the past, she was nominated as a “Rising Star” and “Planner of the Year.” 00:30:00Hereschicago Street TeamnoChar Shada,MPI CAC,MPI Chicago Area Chapter,Meeting Professionals Chicago,Event Professionals in ChicagoFor more than 15 years, Char Shada has excelled within the hospitality industry, where she has accumulated expertise planning meetings, events, and tradeshowshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/jocomo/2011/08/03/tonya-lamia-president-of-the-schaumburg-business-assnTravelhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/jocomo/2011/08/03/tonya-lamia-president-of-the-schaumburg-business-assn/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/jocomo/2011/08/03/tonya-lamia-president-of-the-schaumburg-business-assnWed, 03 Aug 2011 15:00:00 GMTTonya Lamia, President of the Schaumburg Business Assn Thanks for tuning into “Chicago Events” with Jim Grillo, CMP, a show giving you an inside listen into the Chicago events & hospitality industry. If you would like to be on the show, send us an email at jim@hereschicago.com Today's Interview is with Tonya Lamia, the President of the Schaumburg Business Association. As President of the Schaumburg Business Association, Tonya is responsible for executing the SBA’s strategic direction and for the organization’s overall operations.  In addition, she represents the SBA on the Illinois Development Council Board of Directors, Village of Schaumburg Business Development Commission, Roosevelt University Community Advisory Board, Schaumburg Transit Service Assessment Steering Committee, Pension Fairness for Illinois Communities Coalition, and School District 54 Key Communicator Network.  Prior to joining the SBA in April 2010, Tonya led a $7.5 Million capital campaign in support of a five-year strategic plan for the Rockford Area Economic Development Council. She was named one of "Forty Leaders Under Forty” in 2009 for her leadership in economic development and on community boards, including the Attracting & Retaining Talent to the Rockford Area Steering Committee, Pilgrim’s Promise Community Development Corporation, Next Rockford, and River District Association. Tonya also worked as Director of Sales & Marketing for Centre Events, Promotions Director for RadioWorks, and Communications Director for the Council of 100.  Tonya earned her Master of Arts and Bachelor of Arts degrees from Northern Illinois University and recently graduated from the Economic Development Institute through the University of Oklahoma.Email: tlamia@schaumburgbusiness.com  or phone:  847.413.1010 ext. 12 00:30:00Hereschicago Street TeamnoSBA,Schaumburg Business Association,Tonya Lamia,Hospitality Industry,Chicago Business AssociationsThanks for tuning into “Chicago Events” with Jim Grillo, CMP, a show giving you an inside listen into the Chicago events & hospitality industry. If you would lhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/jocomo/2011/07/19/interview-with-chicago-radios-cara-carriveauEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/jocomo/2011/07/19/interview-with-chicago-radios-cara-carriveau/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/jocomo/2011/07/19/interview-with-chicago-radios-cara-carriveauTue, 19 Jul 2011 11:30:00 GMTInterview with Chicago Radio's Cara Carriveau Today's show includes an interview with Cara Carriveau of 101.9 The Mix.  We will talk about Chicago events from a "talent" perspective! 1. We will learn what it takes to be a Chicago radio personality who emcee's live events around Chicago. 2. We will discuss the "Talent" perspective on events - the good, the bad the ugly 3. Cara will share her event experiences. i.e. party in the park, the zoo, running around town being talent at various venues. 4. Cara will share her TOP event experiences of all time! 00:25:00Hereschicago Street Teamnochicago events,chicago radio,Cara Carriveau,chicago radio talent,radio interviewToday's show includes an interview with Cara Carriveau of 101.9 The Mix.  We will talk about Chicago events from a "talent" perspective! 1. We will learn whathttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/jocomo/2011/07/13/diann-valentine-wetvs-host-i-do-overEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/jocomo/2011/07/13/diann-valentine-wetvs-host-i-do-over/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/jocomo/2011/07/13/diann-valentine-wetvs-host-i-do-overWed, 13 Jul 2011 14:00:00 GMTDiann Valentine, WeTV's host "I Do Over" Diann Valentine, the creative genius behind the jaw dropping soirees of the world’s biggest stars including Usher, Toni Braxton, Kelis, Lela Rochon, and Boyz II Men singer Shawn Stockman, hosts the upcoming WeTV show, “I Do Over,” premiering Sunday, July 24 at 10:00pm. This fresh take on wedding programming will showcase Valentine’s distinctive design style and untraditional take on weddings.  Each week, Valentine gives couples a chance to re-do their wedding ceremonies after a disastrous first walk down the aisle. It's never too late for the romantic vision to become a reality.   00:23:00Hereschicago Street Teamnowedding planning,Chicago weddings,wedding tips,wedding ideas,wedding tvDiann Valentine, the creative genius behind the jaw dropping soirees of the world’s biggest stars including Usher, Toni Braxton, Kelis, Lela Rochon, and Boyz I