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. TAMAR PRODUCTIONS tamarproductionsinc.com 706 N. Dearborn Pkwy., 60654 773-880-1000 | Award-winning events and entertainment production company specializing in conventions, theme parties, and corporate meetings. TOQUE AND BOTTLE ADVISORY toqueandbottle.com 2210 W. Huron St., #1E, 60612 312-656-6849 | Provides strategic hospitality planning services to convention, meeting, and event planners. A proven leader in big event hospitality. Gifts/Promotional Products Personal Care/Wellness EXCEL SCREEN PRINTING & EMBROIDERY, INC. excelscreenprinting.com 10507 Delta Pkwy., Schiller Park, 60176 | 847-801-5200 | Excel supplies a variety of gifts and giveaways for conventions and conferences, along with a variety of convention bags. MBE certified. K&J SHINE PARLORS 12531 S. Michigan Ave., 60628 773-821-6438 | Specialize in outfitting conventions, trade shows, and parties with traveling shoe shine stands. Can assist with new product introductions. MBE certified and insured. UNITED SERVICE COMPANIES unitedhq.com 1550 S. Indiana Ave., 60605 312-922-8558 | An expert security partner and a leader in sustainable cleaning, USC is the largest trade show/event service company in the U.S. CONVENTION SERVICES Purveyors Staffing Services Housing Services FRIEDMAN PROPERTIES, LTD. friedmanproperties.com 350 N. Clark St., Ste. 400, 60654 | 312-644-1100 | Full-service organization offering retail and commercial office space opportunities. ONPEAK onpeak.com 350 N. Clark St., Ste. 200, 60654 312-527-7270 | Providing the events industry with solutions for housing and travel through strategic, creative, and effective housing programs for more than 30 years. ANHEUSER BUSCH budweiser.com 8750 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Ste. 700, 60631 | 773-380-8080 Proudly brewing more than 100 brands in the U.S. We pour our heart into making the best beers that our consumers can enjoy during their memorable moments. CHICAGO BEVERAGE SYSTEMS, LLC 441 N. Kilbourn Ave., 60624 773-826-4100 | Chicago’s premier purveyor of the finest beer products available in the market, with the area’s largest portfolio of the finest domestic and imported beer brands. PEPSI BEVERAGES COMPANY pepsico.com 1400 W. 35th St., 60609 773-893-2300 | Operating in an exciting industry where products are a part of everyday life. We make, sell, and deliver a broad portfolio of Pepsi-Cola core brands. UNITED SERVICE COMPANIES unitedhq.com 1550 S. Indiana Ave., 60605 312-922-8558 | An expert security partner and a leader in sustainable cleaning, USC is the largest trade show/event service company in the U.S. AF SERVICES, INC. afserv.com 1550 Spring Rd., Ste. 305, Oak Brook, 60523 630-279-0500 | AF Staffing is recognized as a provider of optimal quality staffing options, with the personal touch of a family-owned business, exceeding expectations. EXHIBITORS CONNECTION – NATIONWIDE MARKETING exhibitorsconnection.com 6655 N. Avondale Ave., 60631 773-631-9465 | Outgoing and professional teams for trade show, registration, and event support. Your one-stop source for national marketing programs and local events. THE LABOR CONNECTION thelaborconnection.com 3716 W. Dickens Ave., 60647 312-907-6366 | From teamsters to video engineers, we’re happy to provide the full complement of union crewing for your event. Exhibit/General Service Contractors BANNERVILLE USA bannerville.com 8164 S. Madison, Burr Ridge, 60527 | 630-455-0304 | We produce trade show exhibits, banners, posters, table skirts, and backdrops. We offer a quick turnaround at reasonable prices. EXHIBITORS CONNECTION – NATIONWIDE MARKETING exhibitorsconnection.com 6655 N. Avondale Ave., 60631 773-631-9465 | Outgoing and professional teams for trade show, registration, and event support. Your one-stop source for national marketing programs and local events. FREEMAN freeman.com 8201 W. 47th St., McCook, 60525 773-379-5040 | Freeman is the world’s leading brand experience company. We help our clients design and deliver immersive live experiences. 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. SHOW STRATEGY, INC. showstrat.com 222 Merchandise Mart Plz., 60654 | 312-527-7919 | Show Strategy is a boutique General Services Contractor (GSC). We provide, install, and dismantle labor solutions for trade shows and special events. Marketing, Media & Communications 101.9FM THE MIX wtmx.com 130 E. Randolph St., #2700, 60601 | 312-946-1019 | 101.9FM THE MIX – WTMX/Chicago, home of the Eric in the Morning with Melissa & Whip show and today’s best variety of music, is owned by Hubbard Broadcasting. 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. CREATIVE MOBILE MEDIA cmtgroup.com 42-32 21st St., Long Island City, NY, 46321 | 312-498-8843 Offering custom convention video and advertising packages in more than 2,000 taxis. MILES PARTNERSHIP, AN OFFICIAL MARKETING PARTNER OF CHOOSE CHICAGO milespartnership.com 7504 Kostner Ave., Skokie, 60076 773-616-8176 , 800-683-0010 Integrated print and digital advertising opportunities that reach Choose Chicago’s leisure travel, travel trade, and meeting planner audiences. TRANSPERFECT transperfect.com 150 N. Michigan Ave., 7th Fl., 60601 | 312-578-0887 | Are your conferences having the impact you want? Make every session and speaker count — no matter what the audience or language — with TransPerfect Conference. Teambuilding CHICAGO DINE-AROUND chicagodinearound.com Various locations, 60602 312-437-3463 | Chicago Dine-Around specializes in progressive dining tours, culinary events, and other unique and interactive dining experiences for corporate events. FOX IN A BOX – CHICAGO foxinaboxchicago.com 47 W. Polk St., Ste. L5, 60605 312-878-7899 | Chicago’s premier escape provides the ultimate team building framework. Gain valuable insight into group dynamics while saving the world. Fun guaranteed! KILLERSPIN killerspinhouse.com 140 S. Clark St., #180, 60603 312-342-7922 | We can host meetings and engagement for up to 200 people at our table tennis-themed space. SPIN CHICAGO chicago.wearespin.com 344 N. State St., 60654 773-635-9999 | Ping-pong social club rich in artistry, music, and design. WINDY CITY FIELDHOUSE windycityfieldhouse.com 2367 W. Logan Blvd., 60647 773-486-7300 | Chicago’s premier team building and corporate entertainment company, specializing in team building, picnics, scavenger hunts, holiday parties, and more. Rentals BEARCOM bearcom.com 650 W. Grand Ave., Ste. 313, Elmhurst, 60126 | 800-541-9333 BearCom is the largest wireless equipment dealer in the world. BearCom sells, rents, and services two-way radios, with 26 branches across the nation. HALL’S RENTAL SERVICE hallsrental.com 6130 Howard St., Niles, 60714 847-929-2222 | Hall’s is a full-service event rental company near downtown Chicago with an extensive table, chair, and tabletop inventory. Security AF SERVICES, INC. afserv.com 1550 Spring Rd., Ste. 305, Oak Brook, 60523 | 630-279-0500 AF Security provides security officers, off-duty police, professional ushers, and floor management for trade shows, conventions, and special events. MOORE SECURITY, INC mooresecurityservices.com 11828 S. Western Ave., 60643 773-233-6023 | Moore provides security, usher, and event personnel. 71
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