Contents
Welcome New Partners
Bassline
Black Circle Creative
Candyality
Cajun Cafe Chicago
Catalog at Willis TowerChicago Bus Charter
Chicago Empanada Mama
Chicago Union Station
Destination Sitters, LLC
DuSable Heritage Association
Embers + Apothecary Co
Grace + Ivory
Greenstar Brewery at Uncommon Ground
Half Acre Beer Company
Howl at the Moon
Ivan Carlson Event Design
Kreative Blends Calligraphy Studio
L7 Chicago by Lotte
Metra
Obama Presidential Center
Pixis Drones
Polombia
Printers Row Brewing
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers
Royal Limo Services
Schweet Original Homemade Chicago Cheesecake
Second City Meadery
Shore Club Chicago
Tacotlán
The Grove Bronzeville
The Music Trust
Viator
VietFive Coffee
White Diamond Events
Upcoming Partner and Foundation Events
July Partner Networking Event
Wednesday, July 24 | 5 – 7 p.m.
Shore Club Chicago
Join us for an unforgettable evening at our Partner Networking Event at Shore Club Chicago. Connect with industry colleagues while enjoying delicious food, refreshing beverages, and live music with breathtaking views of Lake Michigan. Don’t miss this perfect opportunity to expand your network and enjoy summertime in Chicago!
Condé Nast Traveler’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards
Voting is open until June 30 for the Condé Nast Traveler’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards. Vote for Best Big City, Best Airport, Best Hotel, and more at this link.
- Select the “cities” category
- Type “Chicago” in the text box for “search for a city you’ve been to”
- Complete the survey about your Chicago experience!
Sundance Institute x Chicago 2024
Tickets are on-sale for film screenings, panels discussions, exclusive presentations, community events and more taking place during Sundance Institute X Chicago 2024 on June 28 – 30. Get your tickets now and learn more today at sundanceinstitutexchicago.com!
Sales and Client Services Update
The sales team is hard at work identifying new business opportunities, including through the following upcoming events:
- Supporting our home teams on the road at a Cubs v Giants Customer Event in San Fran on June 27 and a White Sox v Rangers Customer Event in Dallas on July 24
- Bringing in top prospects for our NASCAR Familiarization Trip (FAM) – July 5-7, 2024
- Attending the ELX Annual Congress July 10-12 where we will network with 40+ top-tier global corporate event professionals who represent organizations with revenues exceeding $3 Billion
- Attending ASAE [American Society of Association Executives] in Cleveland August 10-13 where they will announce if we won our bid to host their annual meeting in 2028
IPW Corner
What is IPW?
Booth registration is now open for U.S. Travel’s IPW, the world’s leading inbound travel trade show, taking place in Chicago June 14 – 18, 2025. IPW powers more than $5.5 billion in future travel to the United States by connecting travel buyers and media with travel exhibitors and destinations. As host city, we have a unique opportunity to build relationships and market Chicago on a world stage.
Learn more and register at ipw.com.
Upcoming Press Tours and In-Market Events
If you are interested in participating in media relations opportunities, contact the Media Relations Team.
