CONTENTS EXPLORE CONVENTION FACILITIES CONVENTION SERVICES FEATURED PARTNERS FOOD & BEVERAGE RESOURCES TRANSPORTATION/ ACCESSIBILITY ACCOMMODATIONS SPECIAL EVENT VENUES NIGHTLIFE THINGS TO DO KEY = Minority Owned = Women Owned 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. PARAMOUNT EVENTS paramounteventschicago.com 2752 W. Roscoe St., 60618 773-880-8044 | Paramount Events, a woman-owned and green-certified business, features full-service and drop-off catering options specializing in seasonal ingredients. jk 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. THE SECOND CITY secondcity.com 1616 N. Wells St., 60614 312-337-3992 | Celebrating over 50 years as the home of Chicago-style improv and sketch comedy. The Second City is a must-see in Chicago. DS EVENTS CHICAGO dseventschicago.com 27 E. Monroe St., 60603 312-807-3700 | DS Events Chicago is a national full-service special events and destination management company serving Chicago and the Greater Midwest. THE EXPO GROUP theexpogroup.com 5931 Campus Circle Dr. W., Irving, TX 75063 | 972-580-9000 | We can bring your vision to life. From the spark of an idea to the “wow” from your attendees, we redefine what’s possible. 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 events. FIERCE STAFFING SERVICES fiercestaffingservices.com 1136 S. Delano Ct. W., 60605 877-343-7230 | The Fierce team specializes in hospitality and event execution. We have a vast background in sports, philanthropic, and entertainment events. j k FROST CHICAGO frostchicago.com 830 W. 40th St., 60609 312-642-7600 | Frost Chicago is an event production company delivering unparalleled expertise in lighting, audio, video, staging and scenic, fabrication, and draping. Decorators/Floral Design/ Balloons FREEMAN freeman.com 8201 W. 47th St., McCook, 60525 214-445-1000 | Freeman is the world’s leading brand experience company. We help our clients design and deliver immersive live experiences. Entertainment/Talent/ Speakers AF SERVICES, INC. afserv.com 1550 Spring Rd., Ste. 305, Oak Brook, 60523 | 630-279-0500 AF Modeling provides the most experienced and professional models and hostesses in the industry. Representing companies with grace and enthusiasm. HOSTS CHICAGO hostschicago.com 500 W. Madison St., 60661 312-496-3106 | From 50 individual transfers to 10,000-attendee daily shuttles, Hosts Global has the logistical savvy necessary to elevate your transportation moves. Destination Management Company Chambers of Commerce CHICAGO CHINATOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE chicagochinatown.org 2169B S. China Pl., 60616 312-326-5320 | A popular destination with Chinese restaurants, gift shops, and more. Offering a rich blend of heritage, culture, people, businesses, and activities. CHICAGO DINE-AROUND chicagodinearound.com Various locations, 60602 312-437-3463 | Chicago Dine-Around specializes in progressive dining tours, interactive culinary experiences, architectural dining tours, and team building events. CREATIVE CONSULTING SPECIALISTS, INC. creativespec.com 3738 N. Kildare Ave., 60641 312-767-3679 | Creative Consulting is a full-service event planning and production management company with a dynamic blend of local expertise and global experience. k CTC DESTINATION MANAGEMENT, A DMC NETWORK COMPANY ctcdmc.com 1431 W. Hubbard St., 60642 773-880-5878 | Offering destination management, consulting, and ground services for special events, corporate functions, and group activities. ADMC certified. k DS EVENTS CHICAGO dseventschicago.com 27 E. Monroe St., 60603 312-807-3700 | DS Events Chicago is a national full-service special events and destination management company serving Chicago and the Greater Midwest. HOSTS CHICAGO hostschicago.com 500 W. Madison St., 60661 312-496-3106 | Fueled with creativity and intention, Hosts Global helps visionary planners produce experiences that make hearts soar, heads nod, and businesses thrive. TAMAR PRODUCTIONS tamarproductionsinc.com 706 N. Dearborn Pkwy., 60654 773-880-1000 | Full-service destination management company specializing in corporate meetings and conventions. k Event Management/ Production CHICAGOLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE chicagolandchamber.org 410 N. Michigan Ave., 60611 312-494-6700 | One of the most influential business associations in the nation since 1904 has created our region’s most powerful network. ABSOLUTE PRODUCTION SERVICES absolutepros.com West Loop | 2142 W. Walnut St., 60612 | 312-226-1200 When it comes to event pro-duction and management, we believe anything is possible. Tell us what you need and we’ll make it happen! Convention, Trade Show & Meeting Managers/ Producers ABSOLUTE PRODUCTION SERVICES absolutepros.com 2142 W. Walnut St., 60612 312-226-1200 | As an approved A/V and production contractor in Chicago and trusted nationwide, we manage your whole show or supplement with single services — count on us. CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN chicagobotanic.org 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe 60022 | 847-835-8370 | The Chicago Botanic Garden, with event sites nestled amid enchanting gardens, peaceful lakes, and native woodlands, is a spectacular site for events. CHICAGO DINE-AROUND chicagodinearound.com Various locations, 60602 312-437-3463 | Chicago Dine-Around specializes in progressive dining tours, interactive culinary experiences, architectural dining tours, and team building events. THE EXPO GROUP theexpogroup.com 5931 Campus Circle Dr. W., Irving TX, 75063 | 972-580-9000 When it comes to architecting your event, we offer a wide range of services designed to create a seamless experience for you and your audience. GCE LLC greencurtainevents.com 1440 N. Kingsbury St., 60642 312-579-3635 | Our capabilities include strategizing, creative development, design, production, marketing, staging of events, experiential opportunity, and concierge services. CHICAGO DINE-AROUND chicagodinearound.com Various locations, 60602 312-437-3463 | Chicago Dine-Around specializes in progressive dining tours, interactive culinary experiences, architectural dining tours, and team building events. CREATIVE CONSULTING SPECIALISTS, INC. creativespec.com 3738 N. Kildare Ave., 60641 312-767-3679 | Creative Consulting is a full-service event planning and production management company specializing in creating unparalleled local and global events. k CTC DESTINATION MANAGEMENT, A DMC NETWORK COMPANY ctcdmc.com 1431 W. Hubbard St., 60642 773-880-5878 | Offering destination management, consulting, and ground services for special events, corporate functions, and group activities. ADMC certified. k THE OLD POST OFFICE post433.com West Loop | 433 W. Van Buren St., 60607 | 312-796-6562 The Old Post Office in Chicago is a beautifully restored 1920s historic landmark that now serves as a unique event venue, combining historic charm with modern amenities. Education, Training & Development HMG+ hmgplus.com 1621 W. Walnut St., 60612 773-683-3755 | Front-of-house training for excellence. j k
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