CONTENTS EXPLORE CONVENTION FACILITIES CONVENTION SERVICES FEATURED PARTNERS RESOURCES ACCOMMODATIONS SPECIAL EVENT VENUES DINING NIGHTLIFE GCE LLC greencurtainevents.com 1440 N. Kingsbury St., 60642 312-579-3635 | Our capabilities include strategizing, creative development, design, production, marketing, staging of events, experiential opportunities, and concierge services. 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. THINGS TO DO TRANSPORTATION/ ACCESSIBILTY KEY = Minority Owned = Women Owned Gifts/Promotional Products CHOCOLAT UZMA chocolat-uzma.com 1900 S. Halsted St., 60608 312-674-6984 | We are a woman-owned chocolate shop in Chicago. We offer corporate gifts with the option to customize the chocolates with your company logo. jk EF DESIGN GROUP efdg.net 2845 W. 48th Pl., 60632 773-249-9033 | Established in 1993. Black owned and certified MBE. Graphic design, printing services, signs, banners, promotional products, and apparel. j KILWINS CHOCOLATES FUDGE & ICE CREAM CHICAGO kilwins.com/stores/kilwins-chicago-navy-pier 600 E. Grand Ave., 60615 312-888-3161 | An unforgettable chocolate experience. Handcrafted chocolate-dipped treats, waffle cones, caramel corn, brittles, fudge, caramel apples, and more! jk SILVER SPOON DESSERTS silverspoondesserts.com 3501 W. 48th Pl., 60612 630-618-7102 | This women-owned business is known for its handcrafted, gourmet mini bundt cakes. jk TUBBY’S TASTE VEGAN COOKIES tubbystaste.com 135 N. Kedzie Ave., 60612 779-324-3392 | Our cookies are nut, soy, and preservative-free. Available in gift boxes or as bulk individually packaged. They are boldly flavored and Jamaican-inspired. jk FIERCE STAFFING SERVICES fiercestaffingservices.com 1136 S Delano Ct. W, 60605 877-343-7230, 877-343-7230 Fierce Staffing Services brings quality talent to the hospitality and events industry, and unique opportunities to communities everywhere. jk MOORE SECURITY INC mooresecurityservices.com 11828 S. Western Ave., 60643 773-233-6023 | We provide our clients with customized security services, ushers, and event personnel tailored to their needs. THE ROYAL SONESTA HOTELS OF CHICAGO Team Building sonesta.com/chicago-royals Downtown Chicago: Loop and River North 312-346-7100 You won’t be a “bored member” during your next meeting at The Royal Sonesta Hotels of Chicago. From 39th-floor penthouse views and exceptional service to unique culinary offerings, a sophisticated retreat awaits. Purveyors 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 enjoy during their memorable moments. CHICAGO BEVERAGE SYSTEMS, LLC chicagobeveragesystems.org 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 domestic and imported beer brands. UNITED SERVICE COMPANIES unitedhq.com 1550 S. Indiana Ave., 60605 312-922-8558 | Use United Service Companies at your next event for security and custodial services. Since 1965, USC has maintained a reputation for excellent service. CHICAGO DINE-AROUND chicagodinearound.com Various locations | 312-437-3463 Chicago Dine-Around specializes in progressive dining tours, culinary events, and other unique and interactive dining experiences for corporate events. THE ESCAPE GAME CHICAGO theescapegame.com/chicago 42 E. Ontario St., 60611 312-453-7753 | Visit Chicago’s #1 escape room and immersive experience and become the hero of your very own 60-minute adventure! Book now at theescapegame.com/chicago. FOX IN A BOX – CHICAGO foxinaboxchicago.com 47 W. Polk St., 60605 312-878-7899 | The only activity with a 5.0 rating on Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and Facebook. Try Chicago’s best escape room for your team building experience. SPIN CHICAGO chicago.wearespin.com 344 N. State St., 60654 773-635-9999 | Ping Pong social club rich in artistry, music, and design. 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 convention, meetings, and event planners. A proven leader in big event hospitality. Exhibit/General Service Contractors Housing Services BANNERVILLE bannerville.com 8164 S. Madison St., 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. 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 comprehensive general services contractor that produces trade shows, corporate events, and art fairs in North America. j FRIEDMAN PROPERTIES, LTD. friedmanproperties.com 350 N. Clark St., 60654 312-644-1100 | Full-service organization offering retail and commercial office space opportunities. ONPEAK onpeak.com 350 N. Clark St., 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. 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, floor management, etc., for trade shows, conventions, and special events. MOORE SECURITY INC mooresecurityservices.com 11828 S. Western Ave., 60643 773-233-6023 | We provide our clients with customized security services, ushers, and event personnel tailored to their needs. UNITED SERVICE COMPANIES unitedhq.com 1550 S. Indiana Ave., 60605 312-922-8558 | So that nobody steals your show, contact United today! Travel Agencies/ Travel Management CHICAGO DINE-AROUND chicagodinearound.com Various locations | 312-437-3463 Chicago Dine-Around specializes in progressive dining tours, culinary events, and other unique and interactive dining experiences for corporate events. THE CHICAGO TOUR COMPANY chicagotourco.com 4835 W. Grace St., 60641 773-930-3710 | Whether you are looking for a general overview of the Windy City or a more focused themed itinerary, we can create the perfect Chicago tour for you! Marketing, Media & Communications 101.9FM THE MIX wtmx.com 130 E. Randolph St., 60601 312-946-1019 | 101.9FM THE MIX – WTMX/Chicago, home of today’s best variety of music, is owned by Hubbard Broadcasting. 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 over 2,000 taxis. Visitor Information Center MACY’S ON STATE STREET VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER choosechicago.com 111 N. State St., 60602 | Free brochures, maps, and concierge services are available from our team of City Concierges to help navigate the city and plan your stay in Chicago. Staffing Services 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.
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