Catalyst Ranch a Finalist for “Best Conference Venue,” Hosting Open House

CHICAGO - April 16, 2014 - PRLog -- April 15, 2014 – Chicago, IL– Catalyst Ranch is thrilled to announce that it has been named a finalist for “Best Conference Venue,” by Illinois Meeting and Events Magazine for their Best of 2013 Awards. Winners will be announced at the annual Best of Dinner on May 7^th and will be featured in the spring issue. Catalyst Ranch has previously won the award in 2012. In honor, Catalyst Ranch will be hosting a free “Creative Meeting Carnival” open house on May 1, 2014 for members of the meeting planning community. The general public is welcome to attend as well and attendees should RSVP at http://catalystranchopenhouse.bpt.me.

“We’re honored to once again be a finalist for ‘Best Conference Venue,’ and want to invite Chicago to come and see everything that makes Catalyst Ranch such a special destination for creative and innovative corporate meetings,” said Catalyst Ranch founder, Eva Niewiadomski.

The Creative Meeting Carnival will give meeting professionals the chance to tour Catalyst Ranch’s 15,000 sq ft of inspirational space and experience their holistic approach to creative corporate meetings. As guests network they’ll dine on refreshments by Catalyst Ranch and their award-winning caterer Big Delicious Planet (http://www.bigdeliciousplanet.com/).  Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with the most innovative and out-of-the-box vendors from throughout Chicago who will have tables and displays set up throughout the space including interactive offerings.

“We’re excited to throw open our doors and to share our space and our favorite meeting partners with the industry and public. Whether you’re a regular at the Ranch, coming back after a long time away or a first timer, we can’t wait to see you! ” said Niewiadomski.

Admission to the Creative Carnival is complimentary, but space is limited. To attend, RSVP at http://catalystranchopenhouse.bpt.me. The event will run from 6:00pm to 9:00 pm and include refreshments and hearty appetizers provided by Catalyst Ranch in partnership with their corporate caterer Big Delicious Planet, networking, tours, a keynote speaker and entertainment. Additional sponsors are welcome and can be coordinated with Special Events and Marketing Manager Lauren Smith at lauren@catalystranch.com.

Catalyst Ranch is Chicago’s premier creative meeting and event space. Founded in 2002 by Eva Niewiadomski, the award winning venue has been featured in international, national and local news outlets for its innovation in the meetings industry. Catalyst Ranch is 15,000 sq. feet of absolute inspiration that caters to everything from training seminars, strategic planning meetings, association meetings, workshops, consumer market research, staff retreats, board meetings, sales meetings, as well as ideation sessions. Visit www.catalystranchmeetings.com or call (312) 207-1710 for more information.

Big Delicious Planet has been catering in Chicago since 1994. They cater backstage to concerts, film & photo shoots, corporate clients, and private events. As their name indicates, their cuisine spans the globe. BDP is a 4 Star Certified Green Restaurant and was recently named “The Greenest Caterer in the Country” by the Green Restaurant Association. The company’s kitchen, Canteen & urban farm is located in West Town. Visit http://www.bigdeliciousplanet.com or call (312) 455-1019 for more information.