ILM+E | FALL 2019

Fall 2019

ILLINOIS MEETINGS + EVENTS MAGAZINE: IN THIS ISSUE

FEATURE 33

Budget Trends

Three industry experts talk true event costs, new line items and boosting event ROI on a budget. By Megan Gosch

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FEATURE 26

Fertile Ground

Illinois is a land of plenty with some of the largest agriculture-focused events taking place inside its borders. By Maura Keller

DEPARTMENTS

8 EDITOR’S LETTER 20 TREND REPORT Professional speakers share the latest trends to keep audiences engaged.

By Melissa Sersland

22 DESTINATION Far more than “charming,” St. Charles is a lively, urban river city with plenty to engage meeting attendees.

By Anne Nagro

48 PEOPLE PROFILE Entrepreneurs and ESP Presents co-founders Matt Woodburn and Sarah Neukom collaborate to craft experiential events.

By Megan Gosch