Corporate Event Interactive

Such a fun day out on the water with the CEI team! ⛵️

We had so much fun out on Lake Michigan, enjoying the views, spending time together, and sailing with our captain, Russell Hackney. 🌊

In-person events drive connection, and purpose-driven giving gives them lasting meaning. 🤝

Our latest insight breaks down the impact of purpose-driven experiences, how aligned activities deepen employee engagement, and how our new Social Impact Report can deliver measurable ROI for stakeholders.

Read the full insight on our website: https://corpevent.com/measurable-impact-purpose-driven-csrs-social-impact-report/

Celebrating 5 Years with Kris!

This month, we are grateful to be celebrating Kris's 5 year anniversary at CEI! As a Production Coordinator and our Non-Profit Lead on Charitable Team Experiences, Kris is passionate about weaving meaningful philanthropy into team events. Her favorite events are the ones that make an impact 🫂

We are lucky to have Kris on our team as an expert in all things Chicago, and she has used those local roots to forge meaningful partnerships with many nonprofits including Lemons of Love, Irving Park Food Pantry, Chicago Youth Centers, and Ronald McDonald House Charities.

We were thrilled to sponsor and lead the opening Networking Engagement activity at this year’s M&IW Summit. There's nothing like kicking off a summit general session by getting hundreds of employees, clients, customers, and partners out of their seats to connect.

From industry trivia and trend discussions to quick photo and video challenges, the energy in the room was incredible! We loved seeing connections being made, and everyone got a kick out of seeing their team-submitted photos pop up live on screen.

A massive thank you to our long-time partners at Meetings & Incentives Worldwide, Inc. for having us back for the 11th time, to Russell Hackney for kicking off the event with great enthusiasm, and to Linda Whitlock Graziano for presenting on CEI and curating the event. We think it was the best Summit yet!

Workplaces are evolving, but the fundamental need for human connection at events remains constant. 🫂

In our latest insight, we're diving into the future of experiential events and how planners can use AI to build customized, meaningful team experiences.

Read the article to learn more! https://corpevent.com/4-ways-to-elevate-team-building-and-csr-with-ai/

From our CEI family to yours, Happy 4th of July! 🎆

This weekend, our team is stepping away from the desk to fire up the grill, gather with friends and family, and soak up the sun.

We know that big wins, in our work at CEI and in successfully gathering the whole family together, are always a team effort. Enjoy the food, the laughs, and the fireworks this weekend!

Keeping families close when they need each other most is the heart and magic of Ronald McDonald House

Ronald McDonald House Charities provides a "home away from home" for families with seriously ill or injured children receiving medical care far from home. With over 380 Ronald McDonald House programs and hundreds of Family Room locations in more than 60 countries, RMHC supports millions of overnight stays each year. These programs offer lodging, meals, and support, helping families stay close and cared for during some of life's most difficult moments.

Many of our CSR programs benefit Ronald McDonald House by packing much-needed supplies, ranging from snack kits for families to activity kits that brighten a child's day. We absolutely love helping our clients support this incredible cause. Thank you to all of the teams who have rolled up their sleeves to contribute to the comfort of families.

We are proud to partner with RMHC and play a small role in their massive mission. Thank you for the good work that you do!

Friendly competition drives engagement, but collaboration is the long-term strategy for success. 🤝

In our latest insight, we're breaking down Collaborative vs. Competitive formats, and how CEI's hybrid approach blends energy with the shared purpose of a common goal.

Check out the article to learn more! https://corpevent.com/meaningful-connections-competitive-v-collaborative-formats/