CONTENTS 10 REASONS TO MEET EXPLORE CHOOSE CHICAGO IS HERE TO HELP WHAT’S NEW CONVENTION FACILITIES FESTIVALS & EVENTS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS FEATURED PARTNERS ACCESSIBLE CHICAGO RESOURCES EXPLORE CHICAGO’S DIVERSE BUSINESSES TEAM BUILDING IDEAS DINING IN CHICAGO’S NEIGHBORHOODS ICONIC CHICAGO EVENT VENUES MEET SUSTAINABLY CHICAGOMIDWESTMADE . The Maldonado brothers create hoodies, tees, and joggers proclaiming their love for their hometown. This Pilsen shop also does custom orders, so you can create your own wearables and sticker packs to promote your brand. SERVICES Woman-owned destination and event management company ETHOS Event Collective takes a personal, purposeful approach to event planning. Each event is uniquely tailored to your brand, your attendees, and your goals for the biggest impact. They also focus on ethical and sustainable events, connecting with local experts to create authentic experiences for their clients. Keep event attendees in the know with signs and messaging from ef Design Group . This Black-owned design and printing agency creates impactful visuals for trade shows, conferences, and more. Think event maps, brand booth signs, product packaging, and promotional materials. Owner Walter Freeman has also helped incubate other minority businesses through product and brand development. e3 Photography co-owners Beth Hollander and Elizabeth Fraiberg combine their expertise in film and photography to create polished and professional videos and photos. Their high production values show off your event in its best light, creating both beautiful memories and valuable assets for next year’s marketing efforts. This Chicago-based pair has brought their keen eyes to events and shoots around the world. GCJ Hospitality Resources has been delivering hospitality staffing solutions for more than 10 years. Only the best staffers are sourced, using GCJ’s exclusive recruiting and hiring process. GCJ can provide everything from hospitality staff that includes bartenders, chefs, and servers to convention support services, such as service desk management, registration professionals, and booth models. TOURS Local historian Shermann “Dilla” Thomas shares the Connect with Choose Chicago’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion program. LEFT TO RIGHT: CHICAGO MAHOGANY TOURS; GAZ CREATIVE AGENCY
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