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 TAP INTO CHICAGO’S DIVERSE BUSINESSES FUN TEAM BUILDING IDEAS DINING IN CHICAGO’S NEIGHBORHOODS ICONIC CHICAGO EVENT VENUES MEET SUSTAINABLY SEE CHICAGO IN 24 HOURS SERVICES LGBTQ+-owned Kehoe Designs will make your event shine. Their stunning florals and plantscapes, custom furniture, entertainment design, and technical production can transform any venue into a masterpiece. B2B event specialists PC Events and Experiences (PCXP) are dedicated to your business’ success. Their strategic approach aims to foster engagement and attendee participation to help achieve your goals. Let the minority/women-owned team at MOTR GRAFX help with your marketing. They can create large-scale signage, print and digital marketing materials, and even augmented reality to create engaging real-world experiences. Allow Fellowship Fleet Limousine & Bus Company to handle the logistics. This Black-owned transportation expert provides airport shuttles, VIP limo travel, and large-scale bus transport to get everyone where they need to be. Minority-owned CHOP CHOP Mobile Salon & Barber offers hair, nail, and makeup services from their luxury trailer or pop-up salon. All sales help fund complimentary services to underserved Chicago communities. Your imagination is the limit at Custom Color 3D Printing . Get custom 3D printed souvenirs to give away, visual aids for a presentation, or a prototype for your next major creation. Look to SpeedPro Chicago Loop to make a major statement. This veteran-owned shop specializes in large-format printing like window graphics, wall murals, and trade show displays — just three blocks from McCormick Place. TOP TO BOTTOM: PILSEN PUBLIC ART TOURS; CHICAGO MAHOGANY TOURS TOURS Local historian and TikTok star Shermann “Dilla” Thomas blends history, humor, and storytelling through Chicago Mahogany Tours . Learn about the city’s vibrant south and west side neighborhoods from Choose Chicago’s 2022 Chicago Tourism Ambassador of the Year. Take a deep dive into Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood with the all-ages Pilsen Public Art Tours . Explore Mexican culture and creativity in Chicago while viewing some 200 colorful murals dotted throughout the area. Climb aboard woman-owned Chicago’s First Lady Cruises to see the sights by boat. Explore the city’s iconic architecture from the Chicago River by day or view the twinkling skyline on an evening cruise. Chicago Food & City Tours can customize a tasty itinerary for your entire team. Get access to some of Chicago’s best chefs and most exciting kitchens with this woman-owned experience. Pilsen Public Art Tours Chicago Mahogany Tours Connect with Choose Chicago’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion program to ensure every attendee feels included. Discover rich local history, important attractions, and authentic dining in Chicago’s neighborhoods with our Black , Asian , and Hispanic & Latino cultural guides.
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