CONVENTION SERVICES CONVENTION, TRADESHOW & MEETING MANAGERS/ PRODUCERS Experient 2500 Enterprise Pkwy. E., Twinsburg, OH, 44087 866-516-1461 experient-inc.com The source for integrated meeting and event solutions, including custom registration, housing, travel and event management, and lead retrieval services. Williams Gerard Productions 420 N. Wabash Ave., Ste. 500, 60611 312-467-5560 info@wgp.com wgp.com Specializing in creative business communications, live events, celebrity entertainment, videos, virtual meetings and on-site production. Access Chicago 27 E. Monroe St., Ste. 400, 60603 312-807-3700 chiinfo@accessdmc.com accessdmc.com/destinations/chicago Access Chicago is a national full-service special events and destination management company in Chicago and the greater Midwest. Chicago Travel Consultants, Inc. (CTC), a DMC Network Company Convention Services 2000 N. Racine Ave., Ste. 3800, 60614 773-880-5878 cbaker@ctcdmc.com ctcdmc.com DECORATORS/FLORAL DESIGN/BALLOONS Event Creative 219 N. Paulina St., 60612 312-327-0111 eventcreative.com A dynamic full-service event production agency. Floral, sound, lighting, custom designs, scenery, furniture and fabric graphic design and video. American Sightseeing/Gray Line Chicago 27 E. Monroe St., Ste. 515, 60603 312-251-3100 chicagoasi@aol.com graylinechicago.us Offers destination management, consulting and ground services for special events, corporate functions and group activities. ADMC certified. Kuoni Destination Management, Inc. 4336 S. St. Lawrence Ave., Unit 3, 60653 773-891-3545 michelle.connor@us.kuoni.com kuoni-dmusa.com Reed Exhibitions 383 Main Ave., Norwalk, CT, 06851 203-840-4800 ClientServices@reedexpo.com reedexpo.com Reed organizes and produces more than 400 tradeshows worldwide and 45 tradeshows in the U.S. Creates and coordinates specialized tours, programs, events, speakers, parties, interpreters and expert shuttle service to accommodate requirements. Freeman SmithBucklin Corporation 330 N. Wabash Ave., 60611 312-644-6610 info@smithbucklin.com smithbucklin.com 8201 W. 47th St., McCook, 60525 773-379-5040 freemanco.com Freeman is the world’s most successful brand experience company, helping clients connect people in meaningful, personal, and measurable ways. Chicago Dine-Around Kuoni creates exceptional brand experiences through professional planning, including transportation management, events, tours and activities. Various Locations 312-437-3463 events@chicagodinearound.com chicagodinearound.com Chicago Dine-Around specializes in progressive dining tours and other unique and interactive dining experiences for corporate and private events. My Kind of Town Destination Management, Inc. SmithBucklin is the world’s largest association management company, managing more than 500 meetings annually for 750,000 attendees. 535 N. Michigan Ave., #501, 60611 312-955-0531 alice-mkot@sbcglobal.net mykindoftown.net VWV USA DESTINATION MANAGEMENT COMPANIES 360 Destination Group Chicago One S. Dearborn, Ste. 2100, 60603 312-600-4005, 800-444-3359 chinfo@360dg.com 360dg.com Progressive. Personalized. Passionate. 360 Destination Group is Chicago’s leading full-service DMC! We listen, understand, collaborate and customize. 564 W. Randolph St., 5th Floor, 60661 312-854-8396 katie@vwvusa.com vwvusa.com Provides full-service event production including: conference management, consumer events, brand activation and guest management. The Chicago Tour Company 4835 W. Grace St., 60641 773-930-3710 gilbert@chicagotourco.com chicagotourco.com Experience personalized, exceptional service with My Kind of Town. Responsive, creative and budget-friendly — we make every program uniquely yours! Tamar Productions Whether you are looking for a general overview of the Windy City, or a more-focused themed itinerary, we can create the perfect Chicago tour for you! 706 N. Dearborn Pkwy., 60654 773-880-1000 tamarinchg@aol.com tamarproductionsinc.com Full service destination management company specializing in corporate meetings and conventions. INNOVATIVE EVENT DESIG N Invigorate YOUR VISION FANDL PHOTOGRAPHY CUSTOM FLORAL DESIGN, ARTWORK & GRAPHICS | RENTAL LIGHTING, FURNITURE, FABRIC & DECOR HMRDESIGNS.COM | 773.782.0800 choosechicago.com/meeting-professionals :: 105
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