meetinchicago.com 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. 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. EXPO PASS expopass.com 1395 W. Jeffrey Dr., Addison 60101 312-585-7582 | Expo Pass makes all kinds of events all kinds of easy. Delivering best-in-class on-site badge printing and management tools to level up your event. 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 chicagoautoshow.com 18W200 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 312-742-8497 | 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 SPEEDPRO CHICAGO LOOP 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 conveys your message. From pre-planning to completion, our expertise ensures that you are in capable hands. speedprochicagoloop.com 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 eight consecutive years. A proud service-disabled, veteran-owned business. Catering Services 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. 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. OVG360 oakviewgroup.com 2301 S. Lake Shore Dr., 60616 312-791-7250 | Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. 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. BLACKOAK TECHNICAL PRODUCTIONS blackoak.tech Pilsen | 2555 S. Leavitt St., 60608 | 872-281-7700 BlackOak Technical Productions is a design-driven, human-first company with years of event experience. As part of Kehoe Designs, we deliver bold, kind, and innovative solutions for corporate, social, and nonprofit events. INSPIRE EVENT SOLUTIONS inspiresolutions.com 9150 N. Royal Ln., Irving TX 75063 Online only | 972-241-5444 Creating memorable events with A/V, staging, and production at over 150 venues, delivering 2,500+ annual events with technology, creativity, and service. 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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