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Safety Makes Events Special

We all understand that special events are still special.. and will still happen during these trying times. This weekend we were able to help one of our legacy clients to celebrate a landmark occasion. Our crew always takes extra steps to stay safe during both installs & strikes. Everything is cleaned & sanitized both on • Read More »


We Rise

We’re here to help navigate the days ahead. Determining new paths, alternative methods and unique solutions to create memorable experiences & events. Collaborating & working together… rising to the challenge and lifting each other.


Reimagine

As we all regain our balance in this new world, we are still here to work alongside you to REIMAGINE the many opportunities to honor others.


Chicago : Recovery

As the City moves into Phase 3, we look forward to the healing that RECOVERY allows. We’re all in this together!



What’s new in corporate events?

As the year is really starting to roll, we’re finding one major trend in the event industry thus far. 2016 is bringing increasingly savvy clients. With the ever-growing popularity of Pinterest, clients become more and more savvy when it comes to event design (gasp!). It’s no longer solely up to the designer to translate client’s goals and • Read More »


Get To Know Us… Staff Spotlight Style

We, at Ivan Carlson & Associates, are proud to say that we’re “a group of really fun people.” It’s a saying you can find almost anywhere, our business cards, website, Facebook and Instagram, you get the picture. They say people do business with people, not businesses, and we couldn’t agree more so we decided that, in • Read More »


Holiday Magnolias at Morgan Manufacturing

For a corporate holiday party at Morgan Manufacturing, we complimented the cool, industrial design & vibe of the space with rich magnolia leaves, bronze lanterns and candlelight. Understated elegance with an urban flair. Photos by Eric Craig Photography.  


Shimmer & Shine

For a corporate holiday party at Paris Club, we complemented the room’s existing features with gold & silver accents and candlelight. A little seasonal shimmer & shine for the holidays!


“Kellogg On Growth”

We were thrilled to take part in the inaugural “Kellogg on Growth” forum at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. It was a one-of-a-kind, multi-day program that included headline speakers, opening and closing ceremonies and receptions.