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Chicago is a business city through and through, and we are dedicated to making your event a success. From helping you choose the perfect event venue to helping you build attendance, we work with you every step of the way. Check out some of the reasons to choose Chicago for your next event:

Location

IN THEIR OWN WORDS
Hear why the American Library Association is excited about the changes in the Chicago convention industry.
Our location can't be stressed enough. We're a hub for travel, easily reachable by trains planes and automobiles. Once you are here, getting around is just as easy. One of the country's most extensive public transportation systems takes you almost anywhere you want to go. Read more.

Business Hub
Chicago has one of the world's largest and most diverse economies. Our infrastructure is unmatched. Our workforce is multifaceted – not to mention multi-cultural. Our business schools rank among the world's best. Read more.

Meeting Space
Chicago's venues can't be beat! We have the largest and most flexible convention center in North America, McCormick Place, and exciting and unique venues like charter boats and museums. No matter where you choose to host your event, you are guaranteed to make your event memorable. Read more.

Premier Hotels
Chicago's hotels serve millions of visitors each year and offer the very best in comfort, service, and value. Nearly 700 hotels encompass the Chicago area with shopping, dining, and more at your doorstep. Plus, you'll find thousands of rooms within five miles of McCormick Place. Read more.

Green Meetings
Chicago continues to reinvent itself and in doing so has aggressively immersed itself into what is no longer a fad, but a critical necessity for our future – going green – and it goes way beyond recycling. Read more.

Chicago's Navy Pier

More Reasons to Choose Chicago

Discover why this one-of-a-kind destination makes for successful meetings, tradeshows, and conventions. Read more.

Chicago Meetings, Tradeshows, and Conventions

Meeting Professionals Guide

Download our Meeting Professionals Guide, and get started on planning your Chicago meeting today. Read more.

Chicago's Convetion Sales Staff

We're Here to Help

Want help with planning your meeting or need more information? We are 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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