Founded in 2011 by Janet Isabelli, Isabelli Partners Inc. is an owner-operated consultancy specializing in strategic communications, marketing and brand representation for the hospitality and lifestyle industries. 

Janet's 25 years of experience representing premier brands – and whose knack for building and managing world-class client teams - has made her one of the industry’s most highly sought experts. From luxury hotels and private membership clubs to Michelin-starred and James Beard Award- winning chefs, dining institutions and culinary events, her success-driven model centers on well-informed, C-level strategy.

Isabelli’s communications services include local, regional and national public relations; community and influencer engagement; executive, crisis, corporate and internal communications; and more. Marketing services include copywriting; advertising; brand creation/development; digital marketing; graphic design; event planning; and social media management. 

Having advised over 300 clients, Isabelli Partners is distinctly qualified to provide a superior, growth-driven approach and the necessary optics to not just represent, but build your brand.

Founder Janet Isabelli has served as a consultant to dozens of globally recognized hospitality and lifestyle brands for more than 25 years. Having represented esteemed entities and individuals – some of whom include the James Beard Foundation, Soho House & Co., Time Out Market, the Illinois Restaurant Association, Choose Chicago, the James Beard Foundation, Rabbit Hole Distillery, InterContinental Hotels, The Joseph Nashville, Dreamweaver Hotels, Chef Erick Williams, Master Sommelier Alpana Singh, Chef Carlos Gaytán, Chef Tony Mantuano and more – Janet is highly sought for her creative, high-impact approach to media relations, as well as her nuanced ability as a public affairs and crisis communications consultant.

Since her company’s inception, Janet – together with carefully curated teams – has successfully advised more than 320 clients and overseen over 100 openings at the highest levels of service.

Janet was named one of Crain’s Chicago Business’ “40 Under 40” emerging business professionals in 2007 and one of Newcity magazine’s 50 top food and beverage professionals in 2013, 2015 and 2017. She has also shared insights as a panelist, keynote speaker and byline contributor for the Illinois Restaurant Association, the Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association, the University of Chicago, Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI), Ateema, Food Fanatics and others. She holds two undergraduate degrees from the University of Chicago in Spanish Language & Literature and Law, Letters & Society and is an avid yoga practitioner with more than 500 hours of advanced asana, mantra and philosophy training.

janet@isabellipartners.com

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