WELCOME Welcome to Chicago CONTENTS WELCOME TO CHICAGO 04 08 10 18 22 26 What’s New in Chicago We’re Here to Help Festivals & Events Calendar Stand-Out Private Dining Venues Only-in-Chicago Special Event Venues Pre-& Post-Meeting Activities CONVENTION FACILITIES 28 30 46 47 The Collection at McCormick Square McCormick Place: Facts & Floor Plans Navy Pier, Reimagined Navy Pier: Facts & Floor Plans 2017 MEETING PROFESSIONALS GUIDE David Whitaker President & CEO Darrell Baker, CASE Vice President, Trade Shows Edie Glavey Vice President, Hotel Sales Julie Mullins Vice President, Convention Sales Rose Horcher, CEM, CMP Vice President of Client Services Jordan Engerman Director, Partnership PUBLISHED BY: 6 Marc Anderson Executive Vice President RESOURCE GUIDE 48 80 102 108 109 127 135 Hotel Meeting Facilities & Accommodations Special Event Venues Convention Services International Consulates Dining & Nightlife Things to Do Transportation TRANSPORTATION & MAPS 12 14 16 48A 136B Chicago’s Airports Chicago O’Hare International Airport Maps Midway International Airport Map Downtown Hotel Map 136A How to Use the ‘L’ CTA Train Map Miles Partnership National Sales: 407-413-4171 Corporate Office: 800-303-9328 milespartnership.com PUBLICATION TEAM Account Director: Randi Rogers Content Director: Lisa Blake Art Director: Hilary Stojak Advertising Manager: Hanna Berglund Writers: Lisa Blake, Beth Buehler SALES Senior Vice President of Sales: Carrie Koenig Account Executive: Erin Arciero LEADERSHIP Founder/President: Roger Miles Chief Executive Officer/President: David Burgess Chief Financial Officer: Dianne Gates Senior Vice President of Publishing: Laura Libby Listings in this publication are based on information provided by Choose Chicago members as of October 2016. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this publication. ©2016 by Choose Chicago. No portion of this publication may be stored in a retrieval system, transmitted or reproduced in any way without the express written permission of Choose Chicago. Choose Chicago and Miles Partnership make no endorsement, representation or warranty regarding any goods or services advertised or listed in this publication. Listings and advertisements are provided by the subject companies and Choose Chicago and Miles shall not be responsible or liable for any inaccuracy, omission or infringement of any third party’s rights therein, or for personal injury or any other damage or injury whatsoever. THANK YOU FOR CONSIDERING CHICAGO T C here is no better city to host a meeting or convention than here in Chicago. We’re making investments in infrastructure across Chicago to ensure visitors can access local, national and international transportation routes. O’Hare is the most connected airport in North America, and our airports offer approximately 1,450 daily direct flights to 245 cities worldwide. Throughout Chicago, you can find restaurants for every taste and cuisines from every country. Chicago offers an unparalleled quality of life, including 26 miles of lakefront running paths and the largest bike sharing program in America. We continue to experience record hotel demand and see the majority of conventions we host meet or exceed attendance records. We’re well on our way to welcoming millions more visitors and delegates and warmly invite you to join in the excitement and success of meeting in Chicago. We look forward to welcoming you soon. hicago and our partners are proud to showcase and invite you to be a part of the largest convention center in the Western Hemisphere. Chicago offers meeting professionals and attendees an incredible variety of unique venues, accommodations, top-notch service providers, acclaimed dining options and never-ending entertainment. Our central, convenient location; burgeoning new hotel supply and venue openings; McCormick Place campus expansion; and calendar of upcoming events combine to make Chicago the premier destination in which to host your next gathering. This guide isn’t the only planning tool Choose Chicago offers. Online, advanced hotel and venue searches hone in on your ideal facilities, while an RFP submission tool makes reaching out easier than ever. Offline, our award-winning team of dedicated experts can develop your bid strategy, source venues and provide comprehensive on-site services. So, whether you’re planning an intimate gathering of 10 or an international convention for thousands, Choose Chicago is prepared to streamline your planning process, help your event run smoothly and wow your attendees. Let us help you plan your most successful meeting ever. Chicago is at your service. Rahm Emanuel Mayor of Chicago David Whitaker President and CEO, Choose Chicago PLEASE RECYCLE THIS GUIDE 2 :: choosechicago.com/meeting-professionals
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