meetinchicago.com KEY =Minority Owned =Women Owned Convention, Trade Show & Meeting Managers/Producers THE CHICAGO TOUR COMPANY chicagotourco.com 4835 W. Grace St., 60641 773-930-3710 | Whether you’re looking for a general overview of the Windy City or a more focused themed itinerary, we can create the perfect Chicago tour for you! CTC DESTINATION MANAGEMENT, A DMC NETWORK COMPANY ctcdmc.com 1431 W. Hubbard St., 60642 773-880-5878 | Full-service DMC founded in 1989. ADMEI accredited. We only have 30 words here, so give us a call to talk in detail about how we might help you. k TAMAR PRODUCTIONS tamarproductionsinc.com 706 N. Dearborn Pkwy., 60654 773-880-1000 | Full-service destination management company specializing in corporate meetings and conventions. k Chicago is home to more than 80 international consulates. Find a comprehensive list here . And see translation services here . CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN chicagobotanic.org 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe 60022 | 847-835-8370 | The Chicago Botanic Garden, with event sites nestled amid enchanting gardens, peaceful lakes, and native woodlands, is a spectacular site for events. 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. REED EXHIBITIONS reedexpo.com 383 Main Ave., Norwalk, CT 06851 203-840-4800 | Reed organizes and produces more than 400 trade shows worldwide, and 45 trade shows in the U.S. 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. Event Management/ Production 360 DESTINATION GROUP CHICAGO 360dg.com 17 N. State St., 60602 267-331-1273 , 800-444-3359 360 Destination Group is an event planner’s closest ally and an ordinary meeting’s arch enemy. We’re also proud to be Chicago’s favorite DMC partner. ACCESS CHICAGO accessdmc.com/destinations/ chicago 27 E. Monroe St., 60603 312-807-3700 | ACCESS Chicago is a national full-service special events and destination management company, serving Chicago and the greater Midwest region. CHICAGO DINE-AROUND chicagodinearound.com Various locations, 60602 312-437-3463 | Chicago Dine-Around specializes in progressive dining tours and other unique and interactive dining experiences for corporate and private events. CTC DESTINATION MANAGEMENT, A DMC NETWORK COMPANY ctcdmc.com 1431 W. Hubbard St., 60642 773-880-5878 | Full-service DMC founded in 1989. ADMEI accredited. We only have 30 words here, so give us a call to talk in detail about how we might help you. k EJP LIFESTYLE LLC ejplifestyle.com 6426 S. Woodlawn Ave., 60637 773-349-2226 | Event planning and event design. jk 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 SHOW STRATEGY, INC. showstrategy.com 222 Merchandise Mart Plz., 60654 312-527-7565 | Show Strategy is a general services contractor that produces some of the largest trade shows, art fairs, live events, and experiences in the world. j 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. k TOQUE AND BOTTLE ADVISORY toqueandbottle.com 1520 N. Artesian Ave., 60622 312-656-6849 | Provides strategic hospitality service planning services to conventions, meetings, and event planners. A proven leader in big event hospitality. Education, Training & Development THE SECOND CITY secondcity.com 1616 N. Wells St., 60614 312-337-3992 | Celebrating over 50 years as the home of Chicago-style improv and sketch comedy. The Second City is a must-see show in Chicago. Exhibit/General Service Contractors 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. Entertainment/ Talent/Speakers Decorators/ Floral Design/Balloons 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. AF SERVICES, INC. afserv.com 1550 Spring Rd., Ste. 305, Oak Brook 60523 | 630-279-0500 AF Modeling provides the most experienced and professional models/hostesses in the industry. Representing companies with grace and enthusiasm. SHALL WE WINE shallwewine.com 3473 S. Martin Luther King Dr., 60616 | 773-818-3847 | Chicago-based event planning company specializing in wine, spirits, and food experiences. Hire us to curate a wine or bourbon dinner, or mixology and cooking classes. jk TREUER LAUGHS treuerlaughs.com 600 N. Kingsbury St., Ste. 1107, 60654 | 720-352-4355 | Stand-up comedy and emcee (MC) services tailored for corporate events. Chicago’s best comics brought to your biggest events. TWOGUARD MEDIA thetwoguardgroup.com 5227 S. University Ave., 60615 312-721-7689 | Twoguard Media provides talent and entertainment booking, PR/media marketing support, event management, and organization. j 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. 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. showstrategy.com 222 Merchandise Mart Plz., 60654 312-527-7565 | Show Strategy is a general services contractor that produces some of the largest trade shows, art fairs, live events, and experiences in the world. j Destination Management Company 360 DESTINATION GROUP CHICAGO 360dg.com 17 N. State St., 60602 267-331-1273 , 800-444-3359 | At 360 Destination Group, we take a stuffy corporate meeting and make it feel like the only event in town! ACCESS CHICAGO accessdmc.com/destinations/ chicago 27 E. Monroe St., 60603 312-807-3700 | ACCESS Chicago is a national full-service special events and destination management company, serving Chicago and the greater Midwest region. 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. Gifts/ Promotional Products KILWINS CHOCOLATES FUDGE & ICE CREAM CHICAGO kilwins.com/stores/kilwins-chicago-navy-pier Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., 60611 | 312-888-3161 An unforgettable chocolate experience. Handcrafted chocolate-dipped treats, waffle cones, caramel corn, brittles, fudge, caramel apples, and more! jk
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