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 FUN TEAM BUILDING IDEAS WELLNESS Working with some of Chicago’s top professional fitness trainers at the finest studios in the city, CHI-SOCIETY makes it easy for planners to encourage movement and healthy habits among their attendees, whether you’d like to host a wellness week or a day of fitness fun. Experts at crafting full-service programming for conferences, trade shows, From working collectively to solve a make-believe crime to health-focused outdoor group activities, Chicago offers unique team building and bonding ideas. By Lisa Shames 2d Restaurant and corporate events, PTN Wellness activities run the gamut from low key (yoga, meditation, guided walks) to high energy (5K runs, bootcamp classes). Relaxing chair massages help ease sore muscles. Fit Tours Chicago makes keeping motivated easy by combining exercise with sightseeing. Experience a 5K run while learning about Chicago’s iconic sights like Buckingham Fountain or The Bean. Or take an energizing group walk along the Chicago Riverwalk, with stops for yoga flows and meditation. Created by a Chicago-born husband-and-wife team, T&C Fitness Club is about strengthening the Austin community it calls home via physical fitness. That empowering message also applies to private events that include access to a full basketball court, community room, turf rental, and weight room. Bring wellness and pampering experiences to your Chicago meeting or event with Spa In Your Space . Hand and foot massages paired with paraffin treatments are popular. Other fun choices include a nail art bar or a fragrance bar where attendees can create their own signature scents. Or opt for The Wellness Lounge, with a staff offering a full suite of services. Helping Hands Give back as a team. DIGS WITH DIGNITY Help organize furniture and accessories for a deserving family’s new home. LEFT TO RIGHT: 2D RESTAURANT; CHI-SOCIETY; PUNCH BOWL SOCIAL CHICAGO FRIENDS OF THE CHICAGO RIVER Join a Chicago River cleanup or habitat restoration program. GROWING HOME Plant, weed, or harvest at this Englewood urban farm that supports healthy communities. GREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY Sort and pack food donations at Chicago’s primary food bank. MY BLOCK, MY HOOD, MY CITY Help with neighborhood beautification projects in local communities. CASA CENTRAL Provide tutoring or job readiness workshops for the Hispanic community. 100 CLUB OF CHICAGO Assist in local events that raise funds for the families of fallen first responders. CHICAGO CARES Provide mentorship, training, or neighborhood cleanups on the south and west sides. FOOD HE.RO Partner with this Latino-led culinary school and bilingual food incubator.
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