CONVENTION SERVICES Associations/ Organizations AMERICAN COLLEGE OF HEALTHCARE EXECUTIVES ache.org 300 S. Riverside Plz., Ste. 1900, 60606 | 312-424-2800 An international professional society of more than 40,000 healthcare executives who lead the nation’s healthcare facilities and organizations. AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION ama-assn.org 515 N. State St., Ste. 3130, 60654 312-464-5000 | Since 1847, the AMA has promoted scientific advancement, improved public health, and invested in the doctor and patient relationship. ASSOCIATION FORUM OF CHICAGOLAND associationforum.org 10 S. Riverside Plz., Ste. 800, 60606 | 312-924-7000 | The Forum serves the 33,000 professionals who serve more than 1,500 Chicago-area associations and other tax-exempt organizations. CHICAGO AUTOMOBILE TRADE ASSOCIATION cata.drivechicago.com 18 W. 200 Butterfield Rd., Oakbrook Terrace, 60181 630-495-2282 | The 800-member association includes franchised new car dealers in the eight counties of Chicagoland and stages the annual Chicago Auto Show. CHICAGO CHINATOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE chicagochinatown.org 2169B S. China Pl., 60616 312-326-5320 | A popular destination with Chinese restaurants, gift shops, and more. Offering a rich blend of heritage, culture, people, businesses, and activities. CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND SPECIAL EVENTS chicago.gov/city/en/ depts/dca.html 78 E. Washington St., 4th Fl., 60602 | The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is dedicated to promoting and supporting Chicago’s arts and culture sector. CHICAGO DUTY FREE BY DUFRY dufry.com Dufry O’Hare T5 JV, 2445 E. Higgins Rd., Elk Grove Village, 60007 | 773-601-2971 | Dufry is the leading travel retailer at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, with thousands of fabulous tax-free products. Enjoy shopping online at shopdutyfree.com. CHICAGO FEDERATION OF LABOR, AFL-CIO chicagolabor.org 130 E. Randolph St., Ste. 2600, 60601 | 312-222-1000 | The Chicago Federation of Labor is the central labor body for more than 300 Chicago-area unions affiliated with the AFL-CIO. CHICAGO LOOP ALLIANCE loopchicago.com 55 W. Monroe St., Ste. 2660, 60603 | 312-782-9160 | The Chicago Loop Alliance creates, manages, and promotes high-performing urban experiences, attracting people and investment to the Loop. CHICAGOLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE chicagolandchamber.org/ wdk_cc 410 N. Michigan Ave., Ste. 900, 60611 | 312-494-6700 Considered to be one of the most influential business associations in the nation since 1904, and has created our region’s most powerful network. HOSTMARK HOSPITALITY GROUP hostmark.com 1300 E. Woodfield Rd., 4th Fl., Schaumburg, 60173 847-517-9100 | Hotel management company that manages, owns, and operates hotels throughout the U.S. and internationally. ILLINOIS HOTEL AND LODGING ASSOCIATION stayillinois.com 27 E. Monroe St., Ste. 1200, 60603 | 312-346-3135 | The voice of Illinois’ lodging industry, featuring news from the industry, as well as educational and networking opportunities. ILLINOIS RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION illinoisrestaurants.org 33 W. Monroe St., 60603 312-787-4000 | The Illinois Restaurant Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting, protecting, and educating the restaurant industry of Illinois. LEAGUE OF CHICAGO THEATRES chicagoplays.com 17 N. Wabash St., Ste. 520, 60602 | 312-554-9800 | The League of Chicago Theatres can help connect you to one of 250 theatres so that your group can experience Chicago’s incredible theatre scene. LOCAL 399, INTL. UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS iuoe399.org 2260 S. Grove St., 60616 312-372-9870 | Local 399 is a labor union representing men and women engaged in the operation and maintenance within industrial, commercial, and institutional facilities. MACHINERY MOVERS, RIGGERS & MACHINERY ERECTORS LOCAL UNION 136 riggerslocal136.com 1820 Beach St., Broadview, 60155 | 708-615-9300 | Labor union organization. A part of the Machinery Movers Association of Greater Chicago. THE MAGNIFICENT MILE® ASSOCIATION themagnificentmile.com 625 N. Michigan Ave., Ste. 401, 60611 | 312-642-3570 | The Magnificent Mile is a mixed-use district of Chicago’s premier hotels, retailers, restaurants, cultural attractions, and educational institutions. MEETING PROFESSIONALS INTERNATIONAL CHICAGO AREA CHAPTER mpicac.org 1301 W. 22nd St., Ste. 202, Oak Brook, 60523 | 888-721-8908 | The Chicago Area Chapter empowers its members to increase their strategic value with education, professional development, and growth opportunities. MOTION PICTURE PROJECTIONISTS, AUDIO VISUAL ENGINEERS & COMPUTER TECHNICIANS, LOCAL 110 iatselocal110.org 216 S. Jefferson St., Ste. 203, 60661 | 312-454-1110 | Local 110 provides expert labor to operate theatre projection and audio/ visual equipment in hotels and trade show venues. PROFESSIONAL CONVENTION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION pcma.org 2301 S. Lake Shore Dr., Ste. 1001, 60616 | 312-423-7262 The Professional Convention Management Association is an international association of leading professionals in the meetings and convention industry. SMITHBUCKLIN smithbucklin.com 330 N. Wabash Ave., 60611 312-644-6610 | SmithBucklin is the world’s largest association management company, managing more than 500 meetings annually for 750,000 attendees. SNAPSHYFT snapshyft.com 525 S. Meridian St., Ste. 1C, Indianapolis, IN, 46225 855-937-4938 | SNAPSHYFT Labor Marketplace connects understaffed F&B and hospitality operations with qualified, reliable professionals, on demand. Three times the industry! SUBWAY subway.com 5521 N. Cumberland Ave., 60656 773-380-3040 | Subway sandwich and salads franchise. CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY CHICAGO ctus.com 2200 S. Mt. Prospect Rd., Des Plaines, 60018 978-745-7100 | Full-service audio/visual production support for meetings, conferences, conventions, and trade shows. Serving area hotels and McCormick Place. GLOBAL EXPERIENCE SPECIALISTS (GES) ges.com 6800 Santa Fe Dr., Hodgkins, 60525 | 630-307-2400 | We create extraordinary experiences by offering a full line of exhibit and special event support services. JSAV jsav.com 9150 N. Royal Ln., Irving, TX, 75063 | 972-241-5444 | We help you succeed by using our expertise, cutting-edge creative, and customer care to integrate A/V solutions, producing superior event experiences. CONVENTION SERVICES Banners/Signs/ Printing Services BAG TAGS, INC. bagtagsinc.com 1316 Sherman Ave., Ste. 215, Evanston, 60201 | 847-424-1900 Bag Tags, Inc. is a local design and print company. Our credentials, lanyards, and luggage tags will amplify your security, organization, and branding. BANNERVILLE USA bannerville.com 8164 S. Madison, Burr Ridge, 60527 | 630-455-0304 Bannerville produces and installs the street pole banners that hang in Chicago. We also produce interior signage for your business needs. EXCEL SCREEN PRINTING & EMBROIDERY, INC. excelscreenprinting.com 10507 Delta Pkwy., Schiller Park, 60176 | 847-801-5200 | We are a supplier of banners and a variety of printed and digital signage, along with paper print. MBE certified. Catering Services Audio/Visual, Photography & Videography BLUE PLATE blueplatechicago.com 1362 W. Fulton St., 60607 312-421-6666 | Blue Plate is “Chicago’s caterer,” offering award-winning cuisine, exceptional service, and access to more than 85 unique Chicago venues. CATERED BY DESIGN cateredbydesign.com 9204 Waukegan Rd., Morton Grove, 60053 | 847-965-4094 An industry leader, Catered by Design handles all the characteristics of your events with style. Raising the bar of excellence with creative cuisine. AUDIO VISUAL PRODUCTIONS avproductions.com 7550 W. 100th Pl., Bridgeview, 60455 | 708-598-5850 | Let Audio Visual Productions convey your message. From pre-planning to completion, our expertise ensures that you are in capable hands. 69
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