CONTENTS EXPLORE CONVENTION FACILITIES FEATURED PARTNERS RESOURCES ACCOMMODATIONS SPECIAL EVENT VENUES CONVENTION SERVICES DINING NIGHTLIFE 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., 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 conventions 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., 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 sales and development. THINGS TO DO TRANSPORTATION/ ACCESSIBILTY CONVENTION SERVICES KEY =Minority Owned =Women Owned CHICAGO LOOP ALLIANCE loopchicago.com 55 W. Monroe St., 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 410 N. Michigan Ave., 60611 312-494-6700 | We’ve been considered one of the most influential business associations in the nation since 1904, and have created our region’s most powerful network. HOSTMARK HOSPITALITY GROUP hostmark.com 1300 E. Woodfield Rd., 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., 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., 60602 312-554-9800 | The League of Chicago Theatres can help connect you to one of 250 theatres so 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. Banners/Signs/ Printing Services BANNERVILLE bannerville.com 8164 S. Madison, Burr Ridge 60527 | 630-455-0304 Providing business, education, and nonprofit organizations with signage, including design, production, and installation services that make a lasting impact. Catering Services Associations/ Organizations AMERICAN COLLEGE OF HEALTHCARE EXECUTIVES ache.org 300 S. Riverside Plz., 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., 60602 | The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is dedicated to promoting and supporting Chicago’s arts and culture sector. CHICAGO FEDERATION OF LABOR, AFL-CIO chicagolabor.org 130 E. Randolph St., 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. 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. COCOA CHILI RESTAURANT & CATERING cocoachili.com 3101 W. Lake St., 60612 312-725-3170 | Mission-driven educational foodie experience serving up Afro-Caribbean-Soul fare with a sweet and spicy flair; foods from across the Black diaspora. jk FOOD FOR THOUGHT foodforthoughtchicago.com 7001 N. Ridgeway Ave., Lincolnwood 60712 847-892-1397 | Bringing over 30 years of experience, Food for Thought is Green Seal certified and a preferred caterer at the city’s top museums and venues. k LACUNA EVENTS BY LM lacunaeventsbylm.com 2150 S. Canalport Ave., 60608 312-600-9147 | Lacuna Events by LM provides full-service catering and on-site event management services to Lacuna. Contact events@lacuna2150.com for more information. LEVY RESTAURANTS AT THE UNITED CENTER levyrestaurants.com 1901 W. Madison St., 60612 312-455-7412 | Located at the United Center, providing outstanding quality, service, and integrity while serving clients’ needs in making each event a great success. THE PARAMOUNT GROUP theparamountgroupchicago.com 1750 W. Lake St., 60612 773-880-8044 | Paramount Events is Chicago’s leading resource for providing unparalleled service and imaginative special events. k SAVOR...CHICAGO savorchicagomcpl.com 2301 S. Lake Shore Dr., 60616 312-791-7250 | Savor is the F&B division of ASM Global, the global leader in public facilities and special events management at more than 100 facilities worldwide. Audio/Visual, Photography & Videography AUDIO VISUAL PRODUCTIONS avproductions.com 7550 W. 100th Pl., Bridgeview 60455 | 708-598-5850 | Audio Visual Productions provides turnkey technology services nationwide within the hospitality and live events industries. 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. TURQUOISE MEDIA GROUP LLC turquoise-m.com 773-512-5308 | We are a digital marketing agency that specializes in PR, content creation, influencer marketing, and the creation of social media campaigns. j
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