meetinchicago.com 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. 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. 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. KAPLAN INTERNATIONAL – CHICAGO kaplaninternational.com/learn-english-united-states/chicago 444 N. Michigan Ave., 60611 312-962-2464 , 888-744-3046 Kaplan International Languages is accredited by ACCET (Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training). 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. 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. 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 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. SPEEDPRO CHICAGO LOOP speedpro.com/chicago-loop South Loop | 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-Best Sign Shops in Chicago for seven consecutive years. A proud service-disabled, veteran-owned business. Catering Services Audio/Visual, Photography & Videography ABSOLUTE PRODUCTION SERVICES absolutepros.com 2142 W. Walnut St., 60612 312-226-1200 | Our team of experts takes you from initial concept to seamless execution for all of your audio/visual, photography, and videography needs for any event. 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. ATZIMBA CATERING AND EVENTS chefatzimba.com 4944 N. Karlov Ave., 60630 773-426-1928 | Chef Atzimba caters events of all sizes for corporate and private clients, specializing in Mexican pre-Hispanic authentic cuisine. jk BIG BROS ICE CREAM bigbrosicecream.com 2018 W. 21st Pl., 60608 773-754-9951 | The go-to ice cream truck for any event. Traditional ice cream options, such as sundaes, banana splits, milkshakes, and dairy-free options! j BLUE PLATE blueplatechicago.com 1362 W. Fulton St., 60607 312-421-6666 | Blue Plate is Chicago’s caterer, bringing years of experience along with a passion for food to every event we cater in Chicago’s most iconic venues. 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. Events@lacuna2150.com for more information. 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 that hang in Chicago. We also produce interior signage for your business needs.
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