As a woman-owned business, we understand our collective strength is built on a foundation of empathy. We never say no to things that can get messy, and we have the grit to make even the most complex project shine. We are pros at working within constraints, but we will never compromise on your vision.
Thread Productions (formerly Courtney White Event Production) is a full service event production company led by industry veteran Courtney (White) Kenny, who brings over two decades of Chicago events industry experience. Equal parts dreamer and doer, she's been forging her own path since 2014 with a mission to expertly execute experiences that deliver the magic without all the drama.
But impactful work doesn't happen solo: it takes a village to make a successful production flow. Stitching together a collective of best-in-class industry professionals, Thread has the creative vision and logistical prowess to execute even your most ambitious live event goals.
We know who we are and we stand by these principles so that you get good people and good work in one package.
We are here to take your event goals seriously - but not ourselves - even at times when unknown curveballs threaten to crash the party. Think of us as a hyper-competent extension of your team that gets things done, while making it fun. We are skilled at our jobs, and we genuinely enjoy them. What’s a Thread event without a behind-the-scenes all hands dance-off?
Whether you’re new here or back for more, there’s something special about a client-partner relationship that is worth celebrating. Because if we know one thing about events, it’s that challenges will arise, and the show goes on anyway: it’s the people you’ve chosen to surround yourself with who make all the difference.
I firmly believe this starts with kindness, giving others the benefit of the doubt , and by saying what we mean and meaning what we say. Over the years, I’ve assembled a group of genuine, hardworking, and like-minded folks who will embody this ethos and work to make what you dream real. If that’s not motivating, I don’t know what is! Sometimes I pinch myself when I think of the people I’m lucky enough to work with, and I hope that could be you. I’ll never take for granted that a “yes” to working with Thread is a “yes” to sharing the dream of what’s possible: together we’re an unstoppable crew. Let’s do this!
