Archive for the ‘Conference & Meeting Facilities’ Category
November 5, 2009
Court House Executive Offices provides private suites and meeting rooms for entrepreneurs. Our tenants enjoy shared amenities and a congenial atmosphere surrounded by like minded business professionals. Beginning today, our new blog series will examine the ways that Court House Executive Offices (“CHEO”) empowers companies to succeed in this economy - with flexibility, efficiency and affordability.
Because we are independently owned and managed, we can be flexible when responding to your specific business needs. If the time comes change your staffing, technology or space considerations, we will work with you to find the perfect solution. Joanna Greene of the Chicago Workforce Investment Council, our tenant since 2003, says, “The best part is the flexibility we have to expand our space (when business is going well) or reduce it when we need to. We also convene many meetings, so having access to all types and sizes of conference rooms has been very valuable.” Indeed, the well appointed facilities at CHEO can accommodate a wide range of meetings from personnel interviews to court depositions to training programs.
We’d like to share more with you about the benefits of bringing your business to us. Please call us at 312-994-2700 to schedule a tour today!
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August 11, 2009
Working in your living space can be burdensome on your family and your business. Certain aspects of the arrangement that appeal to you at first may not seem so beneficial once the interruptions and expenses add up. Personal matters can become a distraction. Cost savings disappear when equipment fails. You may not have appropriate meeting space for clients. Maintaining the efficiency of a home office can drain your resources. Don’t let the value of your business suffer because you are not in the right place to get the job done.
Furnished offices in a professional atmosphere are move-in ready at The Suites Collection. If you are weighing the decision to leave your home office for a new one, arrange a tour for any or all of our three convenient business centers. Rents start at under $1000 per month. Your furniture, telephone and high speed internet connection are included in your rent. Our centers are equipped with conference rooms, copier, fax and secretarial support. We have a wide variety of office sizes and layouts to suit your style and our experienced staff will work with you to select the right one. If your office needs change in the future, you can transition to another one with minimal disruption.
If you do plan to continue working from a home, The Suites Collection offers another service that can enhance your business. Our virtual office program will allow you to have a prestigious mailing address and personalized telephone reception with 24/7 access to voice mail. Our flexible office program offers part time use of an office for when you need focused time to prepare for a meeting or require privacy with a client. Meeting and conference rooms that hold up to 20 people are available for half or full day rental and are located close to public transportation and parking.
For more insight on the ways individuals and businesses make the most of shared office environments, see these recent articles from Wall Street Journal and Washington Post. Or, for a fun international perspective, read how the Germans are also enjoying the benefits!
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July 31, 2009
The Suites Collection’s business centers are located in River North and the North Loop, two of Chicago’s hottest neighborhoods for dining, theatre and shopping. Tourists are ubiquitous in these areas. On sidewalks, they pause for sightseeing or stop to get their bearings. Because they are operating on leisure time, their casual gait sets a conflicting pace with business people rushing by. The contrast reveals how the choices we make every day determine the speed in which we live out our lives.
“Time is money.” - Benjamin Franklin
When you are running your own business, effective time management is crucial. Not only will it make you more productive, but it will allay burn out from impeding your success, happiness and health. The expectation that we will multi-task from anywhere has removed boundaries that used to shelter our leisure time for ourselves.
A balanced approach to time management incorporates goal setting, prioritization, managing interruptions, avoiding procrastination and effective scheduling. How do you feel about your time management skills? Take this test at mindtools.com to identify areas for improvement.
Another resource, RescueTime, is a web-based analytics tool for professionals who want to be more productive. Signing up is free and you’ll be up and running in a minute or two. RescueTime appears as a dashboard on your computer that monitors the applications and websites you use. This real-time feedback allows you to make immediate decisions to increase your productivity.
Other improvements may take longer. The pursuit of effective time management can be life long. You won’t always handle everything perfectly, but identifying your personalized strategy and employing it to the best of your ability will improve your business and your life.
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July 2, 2009
Looking for ways to expand or enhance your business acumen? There are plenty of options for support and advice from companies whose business it is to keep you in business. Continuing your education is a great idea. Even if your schedule is busy, you can always find quick tips in magazines, online and by reaching out into your local community.
Reading a magazine is a refreshing way to discover information without having to be in front of a computer screen. While on the train or waiting at an airport, pick up a copy of Inc. Magazine, “The Magazine for Growing Companies”. Also referred to as “The Small Business Bible”, Inc. Magazine uses real life examples of business strategies, case studies, successes and failures to highlight real world solutions. The current issue features Paul Graham whose company, Y Combinator, is a hybrid venture capital fund and business school that funds and advises early-stage businesses. Another article captures and compares the inner workings at Google and Microsoft.
Toolkit.com is an online business owners toolkit offering “total know how” for small businesses. We’ve recommended this site in previous blogs, but they’ve revamped and improved their site recently which makes it even better. News stories and links direct you to the latest developments affecting small businesses. The 200 free business documents, templates, checklists and official government forms make it easy for you to access those items from one place.
Your nearby college or university can also be a great resource. Business and economics departments often conduct public outreach. In Chicago, DePaul University’s Entrepreneurship Program at the Coleman Entrepreneurship Center offers consulting services, educational programs and resources for students and entrepreneurs throughout the city in the various stages of what they term the “Entrepreneurial Quest®”.
And if you want a good laugh to relieve you after your studies, read “Every Piece of Start Up Advice Is a Lie Including Mine” , an enlightening blog entry from one of Y Combinator’s participant entrepreneurs, Tony Right.
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May 29, 2009
New Document Review Room at Theatre District Business Center
If you are experiencing a bit of “down time” right now, you can still find ways to save or make money. Grow your business by applying innovative strategies to develop core areas like staffing, technology and marketing. We are taking our own advice at The Suites Collection this year and are keeping busy while instituting improvements to virtually every area of our company.
42" Panasonic HDTVs are now located in each center.
Offering new technology and upgrading our facilities is an important way we demonstrate our commitment to our tenants’ work environment. 42” HDTVs, new office furniture and personalized artwork have been installed at each location. Recent renovations at Theater District Business Center include new wall paper, paint and carpet and a document review room a capacity of 36. The spacious fully furnished work space expands our ability to serve attorneys working nearby at Daley Center, State of Illinois Building, City Hall, the County Buildings and Chicago Title & Trust Center as they provide due diligence services for their clients.
Employing experienced administrative professionals has always been a core component of our business model. We recently increased the continuity of service in these crucial positions by training all staff in the unique procedures at each location. Because all employees are now able to accommodate particular services at each center, we can provide our tenants seamless support while strengthening our own internal flexibility.
Our "chicagooffices" profile on Twitter.com
Refreshing our marketing campaign this year has meant expansion into new avenues, such as social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.com as well as reliable “old school” forms of advertising like installing new exterior signage on each center’s building. Whether prospects are at home or in our busy neighborhoods, we want to make sure we’re reaching those potential clients.
We all want our businesses to succeed no matter what outside factors determine. When the climate improves, we want to be ready and not need to waste time catching up. It feels good to take stock and give yourself a pat on the back after a job well done. This especially counts if the job was completed during difficult circumstances. If you’ve been working hard this year and are feeling proud, maybe it’s time to take that next step and secure an office of your own. We also encourage you to seek some well-deserved recognition by entering the contest for Entrepreneur Magazine’s “2009 Entrepreneur of the Year Award” contest. Good luck!
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May 22, 2009
Even if right now isn’t the best time to make a long term commitment, you can still position your company wisely in anticipation of future successes. We all look forward to the day that this economy settles down. Until then, you should secure short term solutions for your business. Who doesn’t want flexibility and convenience? Working with The Suites Collection business centers will get you both. We offer three great solutions to protect your business now and provide for it in the future.
Choose from the following packages to fit your needs:
Start-Up Special
- Private full time office for your new enterprise or your company’s first foray into the Chicago market.
- Choose from several fully furnished all priced under $1000 per month.
- Telephone, voice mail and high speed internet connection included.
- Professional Administrative staff on site to support you.
- Offices are move-in ready so schedule a tour today and be in business tomorrow.
Flexible Office
- Ideal for mobile professionals who can work anywhere but occasionally need privacy and security.
- For $300 a month you receive up to 16 hours of private meeting or office space in our center.
- Includes high speed internet and flexible accessibility anytime Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm.
- Additional onsite services include use of copier, fax and secretarial support.
- Mail and delivery receipt is also available.
- Takes only 24 hours to get started. Arrangements can be made via telephone, email or in person.
Corporate Identity & Virtual Office
- “Locate” your business at one of our centers for $200 a month.
- Perfect for the home based professional or any company desiring a Chicago presence.
- You are provided with our prestigious business address, dedicated phone number and voicemail.
- A receptionist will answer your calls using your business name.
- 24 hour voice mail access, mail receipt and building signage, if desired.
- For client meetings, you can rent our conference rooms as needed.
- Takes only 24 hours to get started. Arrangements can be made via telephone, email or in person.
We offer flexible terms and a range of spaces to accommodate your changing priorities. Maybe you will start with a virtual office and allow your business to grow enough to require dedicated space. Or maybe life decisions take you out of town but you still want to connect with Chicago clients using our meeting spaces. The Suites Collection staff members are able to build long lasting relationships with our tenants because we support them where they are today, and then meet their needs for the future. We are rooting for your success, in the short and long term. Contact us so we can tell you more. Find out which plan works best for you today.
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March 26, 2009
As access to the internet via laptops and cell phones becomes increasingly prevalent, we are now free to conduct our business from almost any location. Mobility definitely has perks that increase flexibility and decrease the cost of traditional office expenses. Yet, even with so much of our communication existing in cyber space, we should not escape the opportunity to build trust by giving clients a legitimate business address, phone number and a comfortable place to talk face-to-face.
The Suites Collection offers telecommuters a great way to establish a corporate identity by providing virtual offices at our three business centers. For $200 a month, a virtual office gives you a prestigious address and 312 area-code phone number. Your calls will be answered with your company name and forwarded to voice mail, which you will have access to 24 hours a day. Mail and packages will be received for you during normal business hours and when the time comes to meet in person with clients or prospects, you can arrange for use of any of our conference facilities. Establishing a virtual office with us also gives you access to our copy center, fax machine, scanner and administrative personnel.
When your office is mobile, the conferencing and meeting facilities at The Suites Collection are the perfect place to conduct professional meetings and give presentations. All our rooms come furnished and equipped specifically to make your meetings as productive as possible. Whether it’s an intimate small group discussion or an executive level conference in our rotunda board room, we can accommodate a range of meeting styles.
Click below to contact us for information on how to have one of our classic Chicago addresses on your business card. As your company grows you may eventually require dedicated private office space, and as a virtual office client, we will be able to give you priority for our best available offices. Let The Suites Collection be your corporate headquarters and support system. We’ll handle things while you’re away!
Theatre District Business Center at 60 W. Randolph
Goodman Theatre Building across from Daley Plaza
Central Business District
Court House Executive Offices at 101 W. Grand
Site of Historic Grand Hotel on Clark Street
River North – West
Tree Studios at 4 E. Ohio
Unique studio offices in storied landmark building
River North – East
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January 9, 2009
Court House Executive Offices Building
Situated in Chicago’s lively River North neighborhood, Court House Executive Offices will provide you with essentials for success in today’s market – flexibility, efficiency and affordability. With a wide range of private offices to choose from, you will find one that perfectly suits your needs. All offices come furnished and delivered with telephone and high speed internet in place.
Court House Executive Offices is a “shared office” environment which means you will share certain common areas with other business owners and entrepreneurs. The copy center, mail room and kitchen are all common areas designed for convenience and productivity. You will have access to your own private office 24/7 and you can host your meetings in one of our professional conference rooms, which comfortably seat anywhere from 2 to 12 people.
Art Deco Entrance
Conference Room
Reception Area
With plenty of nearby parking, the convenient location at the corner of Grand and Clark Street is right above the original Maggiano’s Little Italy. It’s easy to grab lunch at the Potbelly’s next door, entertain guests at Rick Bayless’ award winning Topolabampo on Clark or have pizza at La Madia on Grand.
Whether you are looking for a full time private office or a convenient place to conduct an upcoming meeting, we will accommodate your individual tastes and preferences. Find out more about our celebrated office environment call us at 312-994-2700 or schedule a tour today!
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December 8, 2008
Located at Dearborn & Randolph, your law office at Theatre District Business Center will be immediately adjacent to:
- State of Illinois Building
- Daley Center
- City Hall
- County Buildings
- Chicago Title & Trust
Large furnished suites with floor to ceiling windows or smaller, interior suites are each equipped with telephone instruments and internet service included.
The center has well appointed conference rooms available for client meetings, depositions or employee interviews. Meeting and training rooms comfortably accommodate four to fifty people and are all equipped with high speed internet access. Our rotunda board room overlooks Daley Center and the newly developed Block 37. Additional services include use of copier, fax, secretarial support and mail service. Public transportation is nearby as well as plentiful parking.
Situated among great restaurants and popular entertainment venues, Theatre District Business Center is upstairs from the classic Chicago restaurant, Petterino’s. Named for Arturo Petterino, the long-time maitre d’ of the Pump Room, Petterino’s is a good choice for entertaining clients and a great place to dine or meet for a drink before heading to a show at The Goodman or The Ford Center Oriental Theater.
Whether you are looking for a full time dedicated attorney’s office or a convenient place to conduct your next meeting, we will accommodate your individual tastes and preferences. Call 312.994.2700 or visit our website to set up your downtown Chicago office!
Click here for an overhead tour of the area from wikimapia.
Contact us today!
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November 12, 2008
Certain sectors in our business community are evolving to become more and more virtual. As this happens, the convenience of having a full time office with dedicated work space may no longer be cost effective. If you telecommute, partnering with a professional office that will allow you to use their facilities and resources on an “as needed” basis can add tremendous value to your corporate image.
Securing flexible work space increases your ability to offer a full range of services to your clients. Meeting at coffee shops or conducting conference calls at copy centers is distracting and unprofessional. Especially if privacy is a concern for your clients, discussing their business in public is improper.
Office business centers were created to meet the needs of entrepreneurs who want dedicated space and appreciate the value of shared services. Now we are adapting our focus to meet the expanding needs of today’s mobile professional.
Located at the corner of Randolph and Dearborn, Theatre District Business Center is in a professionally appointed building near all CTA lines and public parking. Directly across the street from Daley Plaza, the State of Illinois Building, City Hall, the County Buildings and Chicago Title & Trust, the center is extremely convenient for work associated with the courts or government. Anyone who engages in business in the loop will enjoy its close proximity to the great restaurants and entertainment found within Chicago’s central business district.
We offer up to 16 hours a month of private meeting or office space for $300. Your workspace will include high speed internet and it can be accessed anytime Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5pm. Use a private office for meeting preparation or to connect with clients when you are between downtown appointments. Additional onsite services include use of copier, fax and secretarial support. Mail and delivery receipt is also available. Training and board rooms, which hold up to 50 people, are ideal for presentations or company wide meetings. These can be scheduled for an additional hourly rate.
Call Ellen Sadler at 312-762-9200 to set up a tour of your new office today!
Learn more about Theatre District Business Center.
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