CONTENTS EXPLORE CONVENTION FACILITIES CONVENTION SERVICES FEATURED PARTNERS RESOURCES ACCOMMODATIONS SPECIAL EVENT VENUES DINING NIGHTLIFE 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 delivers innovative event design, management, and execution for associations and events of any size, scope, or location. THINGS TO DO TRANSPORTATION/ ACCESSIBILTY CONVENTION SERVICES KEY = Minority Owned = Women Owned DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AFFAIRS AND CONSUMER PROTECTION chicago.gov/bacp 121 N. LaSalle St., 60602 312-744-5444 | BACP ensures a fair and vibrant marketplace for businesses, workers, and consumers in the city of Chicago. 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 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. SPEEDPRO CHICAGO LOOP 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 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. 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. Audio/Visual, Photography & Videography 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. 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 speedprochicagoloop.com McCormick Place | 2028 S. Michigan Ave., 60616 312-846-1441 Producer of big, brilliant graphics for events, conventions, and trade shows. Located three blocks from McCormick Place and convenient to all downtown venues, with delivery available. Rated #3 of Best Sign Shops in Chicago for five consecutive years. A proud Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned business. Catering Services 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 KIKWETU COFFEE kikwetu.coffee 773-742-1258 | Aromatic, flavorful, and undeniably special. Awaken your senses with the highest-quality, specialty grade and ethically sourced Kenyan coffee. jk 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. PAISANS PIZZERIA paisanspizza.com 700 S. Clark St., 60605 312-528-5900 | From office meetings to elegant private parties, Paisans catering can accommodate any catering request. Banners/Signs/ Printing Services BANNERVILLE bannerville.com 8164 S. Madison St., Burr Ridge 60527 | 630-455-0304 Bannerville produces and installs the street pole banners which hang in Chicago. We also produce interior signage for your business needs. EF DESIGN GROUP efdg.net Brighton Park | 2845 W. 48th Pl., 60632 | 773-249-9033 EF Design Group, Inc. is a union and minority-owned agency established in 1993. We provide graphic design, printing, signs, booth design, and installation. j
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