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 Promote a Meeting 

The Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau (CCTB) offers meeting planners a wealth of resources to help build attendance and to create excitement about their shows and Chicago

Free Chicago Destination Marketing Kit (DMK)
Chicago's Picasso SculptureThe CCTB offers a comprehensive, online tool kit filled with hundreds of resources. From print ads to email templates, photos to copywriting, and translated materials to webcasts, the DMKis filled with unbeatable resources to help you take your marketing efforts to the next level. And the best part... it's completely free!

Here are some of the exciting items available:

Pre-Designed: Customizable ads, plus ready-to-ads promoting Chicago
Email Templates: Customizable email campaigns for prospects and exhibitors

  • Videos: B-Roll and Chicago videos
  • Photography: Hundreds of Chicago and convention photos
  • Translated Resources: Ads, brochures, and itineraries in eight languages
  • Word of Mouth Marketing: Educational webcasts and social media materials
  • Maps: Attractions, downtown restaurants, McCormick Place/Navy Pier, and more
  • Copywriting: Over 70 articles on where to go and what to do in Chicago

 

To see all the wonderful resources available in the DMK, start exploring now.

Custom Microsites
The CCTB offers free, customizable microsites to meeting planners. Easy to set up and update, these microsites offer exciting information about Chicago along with resources for getting here and around.

Start building your microsite today with our microsite builder. Once you have completed it, our Marketing Department will send you your custom url, and you can begin promoting the site right away!

Print Collateral
Chicago Official Destination Guide
This comprehensive publication is the on-site resource for your meeting. It details information about restaurants, retail stores and nightlife, plus a pull-out map and a complete calendar of special events, sports, museums and theater events. Order this guide now and start generating excitement for you event.

If you have booked your event through the Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau and would like to order collateral materials, click here.

If you have not booked your event through the Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau, but would still like to order collateral materials, click here.

Chicago Meetings, Tradeshows, and Conventions

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If you have booked your event through us, click here. If you have NOT booked your event through us, click here.

MyChicagoTrip

MyChicagoTrip

Give attendees and exhibitors the ultimate Chicago experience with this trip-building tool. Read more.

Chicago's Convetion Sales Staff

We're Here to Help

Want help with planning your meeting or need more information? The Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau is dedicated to making you a sucess. Read more.

convention calendar
8/29/2010 - 9/3/2010 Dept. of Veterans Affairs-HSR&D Scientific Merit Review Board Meeting
Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile
8/31/2010 - 9/2/2010 Blue Cross Blue Shield Association/Inter-Plan Customer Forum Meeting
The Westin Chicago River North
9/1/2010 - 9/5/2010 1/27 Infantry - Wolfhounds Reunion
Hyatt Regency Chicago
9/1/2010 - 9/4/2010 28th World Congress on Endourology and SWL
Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers

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