CONTENTS 10 REASONS TO MEET CHOOSE CHICAGO IS HERE TO HELP EXPLORE WHAT’S NEW FESTIVALS & EVENTS CONVENTION FACILITIES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS ACCESSIBLE CHICAGO FEATURED PARTNERS TAP INTO CHICAGO’S DIVERSE BUSINESSES RESOURCES ACTIVE TEAM BUILDING IDEAS UNMATCHED PRIVATE DINING IN CHICAGO ICONIC CHICAGO EVENT VENUES GUIDE TO THE McCORMICK PLACE AREA MEET SUSTAINABLY CHICAGO HOTEL COLLECTIONS 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. The strategic approach of this LGBTQ+-owned business 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 Asian Pacific-owned 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. Find talented artists who can create unique visual experiences for your event with the help of Live Art International . The woman-owned business books and manages performers, including recording and word artists, drummers, graffiti artists, food carvers, scenic painters, sand sculptors, and chalk artists. Shuttle your attendees around the city and surrounding area with woman-owned Infinity Transportation Management . The options for both small and large groups, ranging from 22 to 57 passengers, include mini buses, motor coaches, and charter bus rentals. If you need assistance with paper, packaging, or print supplies, consult Montenegro , a certified Minority Business Enterprise. The Hispanic-owned business can accommodate requests for banners, brochures, mailers, flyers, promotional items, and more. EVENT PLANNING PARTNERS If you need someone local to assist with meeting logistics, K. Carlton can help. The woman-and Black-owned business specializes in event production and management, delivering experiences that match or exceed a client’s vision. Book a 30-minute consultation to discuss the possibilities. EJP Lifestyle ’s Chief Experience Curator Erika Jones Purvis uses her background in the visual arts, music, dance, stage, and production to style events. The woman-and Black-owned business also specializes in luxury gift wrapping, with a designer line of paper, bows, and bags. The woman-owned Ivan Carlson Event Design operates as a one-stop shop, collaborating with clients to bring creative design ideas for KEHOE DESIGNS meetings and events to life. The event company offers project management, furniture and prop rental, branding, AV systems, lighting, staging, and more. CTC Destination Management , a woman-owned company that was the first Accredited Destination Management Company in Illinois, offers a stable of specialties to bring an idea to reality. Let CTC take the reins of the theme development, florals, lighting, AV, and staging. At Elevoque , event architects bring their expertise to elevate business event experiences and brand encounters. The woman-owned company takes your vision and connects it to the right audience. Collaborate with them on a discovery call to brainstorm what you can create together. Connect with Choose Chicago’s Inclusive Tourism and Community Engagement 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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