International Home + Housewares Show
- Hosted By:
- International Housewares Association
- Meeting Date:
- 3/22/2009 - 3/24/2009
- Meeting Location:
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McCormick Place Convention Center
2301 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago , IL 60644
The International Home + Housewares Show features more than 2,000 exhibitors in four Show Expos. The Show, which is the largest homegoods marketplace in the world, attracts more than 61,000 attendees from over 100 countries. More than 30 percent of an expected 24,000 buyers come from outside the U.S; 75 percent of all U.S. buyers are specialty and independent retailers. The Show is one of the top 5 trade events in Chicago, with an estimated economic impact of $77 million on the city of Chicago.
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Free Downloadable Audio Tours
Don’t forget to pack your MP3 Player? Make sure you download Chicago’s free audio tours before you arrive. From landmarks to attractions, Chicago is proud of its history as well as what is new, like Chicago’s latest Global icon Millennium Park. Listen to Buddy Guy give his first-hand stories of Chicago’s legendary Blues scene. Have the curators of the Field Museum guide you through their vast permanent collection of natural history artifacts. Take a moment to check out all of the info on the audio tours described below, and then start downloading!
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What better way to end your day than taking in one of the city's most entertaining hot spots. Chicago will provide you with a night of live music performances, cozy lounges, comedy shows, piano bars and much more. Whatever your entertainment needs are, Chicago delivers. Whether you dance the night away at a popular club or laugh out loud at a hilarious comedy show, Chicago provides the ultimate entertainment experience!
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