How to Build an Event Budget When planning an event, creating an event budget is an essential step that should not be overlooked. An event budget helps you track your expenses, identify areas where you can cut costs, and stay within your financial limits. This detailed planning also helps when you need to pivot or … How to Build an Event Budget
We’re Proud AV Event Production Network Members During the pandemic, our leadership team sought ways to connect with other industry leaders to adapt to the growing obstacles and challenges impacting our day-to-day operations. Community is vital, especially during times of uncertainty, and one thing stood out as we cracked open our Rolodex to connect with … We’re Proud AV Event Production Network Members
FanDuel FanDuel recently brought its World Fantasy Baseball Championship to Chicago in September, allowing AV Chicago the opportunity to elevate the outdoor viewing and betting experience for fantasy finalists from all across the country. With finalists competing for a share of $2,000,000 in prize money, it was essential to build a structure that enabled outdoor … FanDuel
Gala Fatigue? Try these Creative Fundraising Ideas Instead When planning a fundraising event, many organizations’ first thought is to hold a gala, a trusted event for nonprofits to raise funds and celebrate their donors. But that isn’t the only option. It’s essential to take the time to think about if a gala is a suitable … Gala Fatigue? Try these Creative Fundraising Ideas Instead
A Closer Look: Theatrixx NOMAD 2.6 LED AV Chicago is proud to be one of the first ten companies in the United States to receive and deploy the Theatrixx NOMAD 2.6 LED in the United States. These high-quality LED displays provide sharp visuals and increased durability through their exclusive TPEP technology (Titanium/Polymer Edge Protection), limiting … A Closer Look: Theatrixx NOMAD 2.6 LED
Reflections and Looking Ahead to 2023 with AV Chicago During this time of reflection and planning, we thought it would be the perfect time for our staff to share what they learned over the past year and what they are looking forward to in 2023. What have been your biggest takeaways or lessons from 2022? … Reflections and Looking Ahead to 2023 with AV Chicago
Live Streaming to Achieve Your Fundraising Goals Even though in-person events are going strong again, that doesn’t mean your organization shouldn’t look at virtual, or hybrid events, offerings and events as an additional opportunity to raise funds. These offerings could be done in conjunction with a live event or on their own, allowing you to … Live Streaming to Achieve Your Fundraising Goals
AV Services During Gala & Award Ceremonies Partnering with ESP Presents and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), AV Chicago played a major role in the annual Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards on June 29th, 2022. As a proud Chicago-based business, AV Chicago was able to provide full event production support for the festivities that celebrated … AV Services During Galas and Award Ceremonies
Country Music Festival Event Case Study For the past five years, AV Chicago has partnered with Windy City Smokeout, known for being Chicago’s top BBQ & Country Music Festival, to manage video production, switching, and signal distribution during the four-day event. Hosted at the iconic United Center, AV Chicago assembled a team of 12 staff … Country Music Festival Event Case Study
Current Issues Impacting the Audio Visual Events Industry With rising inflation, overseas conflicts, and an ongoing pandemic impacting all aspects of everyday life, the events industry has not been spared and is navigating various issues and adapting overall operations for the foreseeable future. Concerning these issues, event organizers need to begin planning as soon as … Current Issues Impacting the Audio Visual Events Industry