Thank you for your interest in Choose Chicago as a sponsor for your program or event. There are three steps to this process:
- Please complete the Sponsorship Request Form below. Incomplete forms will not be considered. Please provide as much information as possible about your event.
- Ensure your request is 6 months prior to the date of your event.
- If you are a current partner of Choose Chicago, please ensure you take advantage of your annual benefits, outlined here.
All programs or events regardless of previous support need to complete a new sponsorship request form. A Choose Chicago representative will review your application and respond within 10 business days.
About Choose Chicago
Choose Chicago’s mission is to enrich our community by attracting meetings, events and leisure travelers to Chicago from outside our market- and to elevate the brand of Chicago as a must-experience global destination.
Partnership
Choose Chicago is a partner-based organization, comprising 1,600+ businesses; meeting and event suppliers, restaurants, tours and attractions, retail, cultural institutions, and more. To support the local business community and help them connect with millions of Chicago visitors in a highly innovative way, we offer our partnership program (starting at $99 annually).
Choose Chicago Foundation
The Choose Chicago Foundation strategically promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives that benefit youth, community, and workforce development. The Foundation will offer financial support and long-term training opportunities for ethnically and economically diverse communities for advancement within the hospitality and tourism industry.
Sponsorship Criteria
Choose Chicago will consider sponsorship opportunities that significantly and measurably drive economic impact, provide a platform for Choose Chicago to shape the narrative of our city, or align with our target demographics in the meetings and leisure space.
Room Nights
In the future, if your program or event includes a hotel room block—even with just as few as 10 rooms each night – our convention sales team can assist in facilitating the bidding and site selection process and connect you with partners.
Chicago Marketing Toolkit & Events Calendar
- Choose Chicago Events Calendar: Submit your event to the Choose Chicago Events Calendar. Events are subject to approval.
- Photos and video: Find thousands of stunning Chicago images and videos to use as part of your marketing plan.
- Chicago descriptions: Share these vibrant descriptions of Chicago and its highlights, provided in various word counts.
- Official Chicago Visitors Guide: Share easy-to-navigate digital versions of our latest city guide.
- Chicago press kit: Check out news, stories, and general information about Chicago.
- Chicago facts and figures: Learn more about Chicago with these helpful statistics.
- Chicago maps: Download maps covering the Chicago area.
- Fun Facts: Learn interesting and entertaining facts about Chicago and its history to share with your attendees.
- Media accolades: See what the media is saying about Chicago and share news with your attendees.
- Official Visitor Guide: Request Choose Chicago’s must-have guide to the city’s attractions, dining, hotels, events, and more — and start planning your trip to Chicago
- Explore Chicago’s 77 Neighborhoods: Chicago has 77 distinct communities that represent a diverse array of cultures, people, and experiences.
