Owner & Founder
Current
Chicago, Il
In 1998, I launched chicago-scene.com, one of the first social networking, events, and entertainment sites in the country. This site is widely considered to be Facebook’s predecessor in the Chicago area. In 2000, I expanded Chicago-scene.com with the launch of two of the best-known “Bucket List” events in Chicago:• The Chicago Scene New Years’ Eve Party at the Drake Hotel (over 3,000 annual attendees and $500,000 in annual ticket sales; rated “One of the best NYE parties in the U.S.” by “Good Morning America”) • The Chicago Scene Boat Party (over 600 private boats and 10,000 annual attendees; largest boat party on Lake Michigan).Chicago scene events cater to young professionals, as we feature some of the most sought after DJs, extravagant venues, and the highest quality refreshments. We contract with venues, sponsors, and advertisers to ensure the ongoing success of each event.Chicago Scene has also produced: The River North Craft Beer Pub Crawl, The Highwood Craft Beer Festival, The Grove Craft Beer Festival, and The Woodlands Craft Beer & Music Festival.In 2001, I launched "Chicago Scene" print magazine, which quickly became the number-one nightlife and entertainment guide for young professionals in Chicago. You can view issues of this magazine here: http://bit.ly/2xvSEMC and here: http://bit.ly/2wefoh4. http://www.chicago-scene.com/new-years-eve-chicago.htm