The Labor Connection is a small company, and there’s plenty of competition for your business in Chicago. So…why not go with the big guys? Well, first of all, some of the big guys are not much more than order takers. They set up your call with the unions, and that’s the last you hear from […]
The Labor Connection is small but mighty! Between the three of them, JP, Joel and Dawn have more than 40 years’ experience in managing union labor for audio visual and live events. But it’s not just that they HAVE the experience, it’s that YOU get the benefit of their knowledge when you partner with The […]
Winter in Chicago Well, sure, they say that winter in Chicago can be brutal. And it can, no doubt. But it can also be life-affirming. It can be a time to rest and rejuvenate. If you’re a gardener, you know that the work of winter is to dream of spring. The sentiment carries. On top […]
Today, we’re proud to celebrate 7 incredible years of The Labor Connection! Since day one, our mission has been to provide top-tier service. We’ve been honored to play a part in creating unforgettable events in Chicago. This milestone wouldn’t be possible without our hardworking crews, dedicated clients, and the trust of our industry partners. To […]
Dawn Wilson is the first full-time employee of The Labor Connection. Before joining the company in February of 2023 as a labor coordinator, she held a number of industry-related jobs ranging from an Actors’ Equity Association union stage manager for the Second City National Touring Company, to director of production for The Harris Theater for […]
Before becoming one of the founding partners of The Labor Connection, Joel spent 18 years working atvarious levels of live-event production. He started out as an audio engineer before moving up the ranksinto project management, and eventually spending several years working as an account managersupporting clients from around the world and managing events across the […]
The next few posts will highlight our team of labor professionals. Meet John Paul (JP) Jones JP Jones is a founding partner of The Labor Connection. Before starting the business in 2018, he worked for a global A/V technology and event-planning company for 18 years. I asked him to tell us a little about himself: […]
It’s hard to believe that The Labor Connection has been in business for six years! It seems natural to reflect on how we got here, and what our vision is for the future. Between us, Joel and I have more than 30 years of experience in the event industry. Before we started The Labor Connection, […]