Chicago...For Work

Annually in June I attend the Association for Accounting Marketing conference that is held in a new location every year. This year it was in Chicago and I was very excited for the conference for two reasons: first, I was up for a few awards and second, I was extending my stay for a fun weekend in Chicago.

I arrived in Chicago last Monday and it was 95 degrees with extreme humidity. It was insanely hot, but that didn't stop me from roaming the city that day since the conference didn't start until Tuesday. My first stop was Millennium Park to see the "bean" and while I was there I enjoyed a free concert in the park. From there I ventured to Michigan Avenue to do a little shopping.

The Bean

Taking a picture of myself in the "bean"

On Tuesday the conference began and so did my busy schedule of learning and networking with my peers. I always enjoy myself at these conferences catching up with old friends and making new professional friends. The other highlight of this week is winning an award for one of my marketing initiatives. I submitted a project in the Marketing a Niche category and I won. I was extremely happy to win this award as it is the first AAM award for my firm and I was up against a firm that is a top 10 accounting firm in the nation and they have a HUGE marketing budget. So, winning that award felt pretty good. I did not win the Marketer of the Year award that my partners nominated me for; however, the lady who did win is an amazing marketer and definitely deserves to win. I was just happy that my partners nominated me. There is always next year...which by the way the conference is in Vegas next year!