CONVENTION SERVICES Wedgewood USA Convention Services 8 S. Michigan Ave., Ste. 811, 60603 312-229-0002 events@wedgewoodusa-dmc.com wedgewoodusa-dmc.com Destination management: incentives, corporate meeting/events, congresses and all related services. Part of Wedgewood International Group. 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. Toque and Bottle Advisory 1419 N. Wood St., Ste. 1, 60622 312-656-6849 toqueandbottle.com Provides strategic hospitality service planning services to convention, meetings and event planners. A proven leader in big event hospitality. GIFTS/PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS Excel Screen Printing & Embroidery, Inc. 10507 Delta Pkwy., Schiller Park, 60176 847-801-5200 info@excelscreenprinting.com excelscreenprinting.com Excel supplies a variety of gifts and giveaways for conventions and conferences. Along with a variety of convention bags. MBE Certified. VWV USA Windy City Connection Chicago Dine-Around 869 E. Schaumburg Rd., Ste. 163, Schaumburg, 60194 847-534-6550, 877-279-4639 info@windycityconnection.com windycityconnection.com Specializing in airport transfers, meet and greet service, event transportation, dine-around programs, special events, hospitality desk staffing and tours. 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. 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. EXHIBIT/GENERAL SERVICE CONTRACTORS AFR Furniture Rental & Event Furnishings 2145 Internationale Pkwy., Woodridge, 60517 630-796-7942 sales@rentfurniture.com afrevents.com “Nuts on Clark” 3830 N. Clark St., 60613 773-549-6622 nutsonclark@nutsonclark.com nutsonclark.com For 35 years world-famous Chicago icon offering popcorn, nuts and fine chocolate. Also located at O’Hare and Midway airport and Union Station. Order online. EDUCATION, TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT Chicago Travel Consultants, Inc. (CTC), a DMC Network Company The Second City 1616 N. Wells St., 60614 312-337-3992 secondcity.com Celebrating over 50 years as the home of Chicago-style improv and sketch comedy. The Second City is a must-see show in Chicago. 2000 N. Racine Ave., Ste. 3800, 60614 773-880-5878 cbaker@ctcdmc.com ctcdmc.com Offers destination management, consulting, and ground services for special events, corporate functions, and group activities. ADMC certified. AFR Trade Show Furnishings provides furniture rentals for exhibitors, exhibit houses and contractors nationwide. Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine 53 E. Lake St., Chicago French Market, 60601 312-658-1250, 800-721-4781 pastoral@pastoralartisan.com pastoralartisan.com Beautifully arranged gift collections featuring the finest food and wine from around the world. Custom options available. We deliver and ship nationwide. Bannerville USA Event Creative Windy City Fieldhouse 2367 W. Logan Blvd., 60647 773-486-7300 sbaker@windycityfieldhouse.com windycityfieldhouse.com Chicago’s premier teambuilding and entertainment company, specializing in teambuilding, outdoor picnics, scavenger hunts, casino nights and more. 219 N. Paulina St., 60612 312-327-0111 eventcreative.com A dynamic full-service event production agency: floral, sound, lighting, custom decor design, furniture, graphics and video. We are your only call! 8164-66 S. Madison, Burr Ridge, 60527 630-455-0304 bannerville.com We produce tradeshow exhibits -banners, posters, table skirts and backdrops. We offer a quick turnaround at reasonable prices. Czarnowski Exhibit Service Kuoni Destination Management, Inc. 4336 S. St. Lawrence Ave., Unit 3, 60653 773-891-3545 michelle.connor@us.kuoni.com kuoni-dmusa.com 2287 S. Blue Island Ave., 60608 773-247-1500 czarnowski.com Services include labor, design/construction, rentals, program management, graphics, warehousing, transportation and destination management. Preferred Stock Gift Baskets 6029-31 N. Nina Ave., 60631 773-775-1223 preferredstock@sbcglobal.net Exquisitely styled gourmet food and all-occasion parcels/favors for discerning individual and corporate gifting. “Chicago” designs, our specialty! ENTERTAINMENT/TALENT/ SPEAKERS AF Services, Inc. 1550 Spring Rd., Ste. 305, Oak Brook, 60523 630-279-0500 afrain@aol.com afserv.com AF Modeling provides the most experienced and professional models/ hostesses in the industry. Representing companies with grace and enthusiasm. Kuoni creates exceptional brand experiences through professional planning, including transportation management, events, tours and activities. Exhibitors Connection -Nationwide Marketing 6655 N. Avondale Ave., 60631 773-631-9465 info@exhibitorsconnection.com exhibitorsconnection.com Staff that is outgoing and professional for tradeshow, registration and event support. A one-stop source for national marketing programs and local events! SlapMap 1532 W. Wrightwood Ave., 60614 773-218-0503 slapmap.com Tear/water-resistant, pen-friendly paper displaying printed information folds up and wraps around a user’s wrist. Unique, practical, and fun souvenir! Lettuce Parties & Special Events 21 E. Hubbard St., 60611 312-527-9222 parties@leye.com leye.com Freeman Chicago Dine-Around 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. Plan your social or business event with Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants. With over 38 restaurant concepts, we have the venue for you and your group. 8201 W. 47th St., McCook, 60525 773-379-5040 jack.brabec@freemanco.com freemanco.com Full-service contractors for all types of events. Services include temporary construction, location floor-plan logistics, design and construction. HOUSING SERVICES 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, event management and lead retrieval services. SmithBucklin Corporation 330 N. Wabash Ave., 60611 312-644-6610 info@smithbucklin.com smithbucklin.com Global Experience Specialists (GES) EVENT MANAGEMENT/ PRODUCTION 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. SmithBucklin is the world’s largest association management company, managing more than 500 meetings annually for 750,000 attendees. 6800 Santa Fe Dr., Hodgkins, 60525 630-307-2400 ges.com We create extraordinary experiences by offering a full line of exhibit and special event support services. Tamar Productions onPeak 350 N. Clark St., Ste. 200, 60654 312-527-7270 sales@onpeak.com onpeak.com Provides the events industry with solutions for housing and travel through strategic, creative and effective housing programs for more than 30 years. 706 N. Dearborn Pkwy., 60654 773-880-1000 tamarinchg@aol.com tamarproductionsinc.com Award-winning events and entertainment production company specializing in conventions, theme parties and corporate meetings. Valley Expo & Displays 4950 American Rd., Rockford, 61109 815-873-1500 ppajor@valleyexpodisplays.com valleyexpodisplays.com From its foundation in 1972 Valley has provided its clients solutions and services for expositions, corporate events, exhibits and graphics. 106 :: choosechicago.com/meeting-professionals
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