2011 Chicago BizBash EXPO & Demo Fair Show Guide by BizBash

EXPO & DEMO FAIR FEATURING THE EVENT STYLE AND READERSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; CHOICE AWARDS

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SHOW GUIDE

Sponsors ............................................................................................ 4 Show Schedule............................................................................ 6-7 2011 Conference Program .......................................................8-9 General Attendee Schedule ................................................10-11 2011 Hall of Fame Inductees ......................................................12 2011 Readers' Choice & Event Style

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Awards Presentation....................................................................14 Industry Mash-Up ..........................................................................15 #BizBash Social Media Lounge ...............................................16 Featured Guest Performance ...................................................17 Exhibitor Listings ..........................................................................18 Exhibition Floor Plan ........................................................... 26-27

Acknowledgements ....................................................................42 About BizBash Media ................................................................ 44 BizBash Chicago Advisory Board ......................................... 45

2011 TRADE SHOW DATES

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BizBash Boston Expo & Awards Fenway Park Thursday, November 10, 2011 For more information about BizBash Expos and updates on the 2012 expo year, visit bizbash.com/ourevents

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BizBash New York Expo & Awards Jacob K. Javits Convention Center Wednesday, October 19, 2011

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Dear Event Professional, Welcome to the 2011 BizBash Chicago Expo & Demo Fair, the largest gathering of event and meeting pros in the Midwest! We’re thrilled to have you join us for this year’s show, ﬁlled to the brim with exciting education tracks, keynotes and presentations from the best in the business, as well as design inspiration to help turn your upcoming events into incredible and successful works of art!

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This year’s expo will feed all your event needs with new, dynamic features, such as our innovative Design Lab with Erin Patrick McDonald, the Event Leadership Institute, the #BizBash Social Media Lounge, the Industry Mash-Up, and most of all, a bustling exhibit show ﬂoor packed with the event world’s hottest vendors. This year’s expo:

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Ã A morning general session featuring Sherrin Ross Ingram, C.E.O., the International Center for Strategic Planning Ã An afternoon general session presented by Chad Kaydo, editor in chief, BizBash Media, Britt Whitfeld, CEO of Revel Global Events and Chris Kapsalis, General Manager of Legacy Marketing Partners. Ã Four compelling education tracks Ã A two-part session from the Event Leadership Institute on how to grow your event business Ã The all-new, creatively driven Design Lab with Erin Patrick McDonald Ã An action-packed exhibit show floor featuring premier Midwest event vendors Ã A Hall of Fame induction ceremony recognizing two industry icons for their achievements and contributions to the events industry. Don't miss an acoustic performance by Lee DeWyze, 2010 American Idol winner Ã The highly coveted Event Style Awards and the first Readers’ Choice Awards presentations Ã The Social Media Lounge—be sure to meet and tweet with us using #BizBash Ã The Industry Mash-Up—featuring six associations for flash networking Enjoy the show and please do not hesitate to talk to any staff member if you have questions or ideas for making next year’s show even more enjoyable and inspirational. Thank you for joining us!

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David Adler, C.E.O. and founder, BizBash Media Richard Aaron, CMP, CSEP, president, BizBash Media Chad Kaydo, editor in chief, BizBash Media

SPONSORS

SPONSORS BizBash extends a special thanks to our BizBash Expo sponsors: As of 8/1/11

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SHOW SCHEDULE

SHOW SCHEDULE Time

Activity

Location

7:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Registration Open

Exhibit Floor Entrance

7:30 – 8:15 a.m.

Coffee and Continental Breakfast Conference program registrants only

Outside Education Rooms I, II, III

8 – 10 a.m.

Event Leadership Institute – Part 1 E.L.I. registration required

Education Room I

“The Business Accelerator for the Independent Planner: Best Practices for Growing Your Event Company” 8 – 10 a.m.

Design Lab Design Lab registration required

8:15 – 9 a.m.

Education Session 1 Conference program registrants only

9:15 – 10 a.m.

10:15 – 11:15 a.m.

Exhibit Floor

“Do You Measure Up? The New Event Standards for Green and Sustainable Events”

Education Room II

“Strategies in Event Design: New Collaborations in Storytelling”

Education Room III

Education Session 2 Conference program registrants only “Winning the Popularity Contest: Creative Approaches to Using PR”

Education Room II

“Planner Town Hall: New Revenue Streams to Drive Nonproﬁt Financial Success”

Education Room III

Morning General Session Open to all attendees

Main Stage

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2011 BizBash Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Keynote presentation: “The Essence of Strategy: Getting to the Heart of Getting Things Done” with Speaker Sherrin Ross Ingrham, CEO, The International Center for Strategic Planning entertainment by FivePlay 11:00 a.m.

Exhibit Floor Opens

11:30 a.m.– 12:30 p.m.

Event Leadership Institute – Part 2 Education E.L.I. registration required Room I “The Business Accelerator for the Independent Planner: Best Practices for Growing Your Event Company”

12:30 1:30 p.m.

Lunch & Learn: The Network Effect - Systems and Tips to Speed New Levels of Success Open to 150 attendees, pre-paid lunch ticket required. Please inquire with the registration desk Enjoy a premium boxed lunch while Lillian Bjorseth advises you on reaching new levels of success!

Exhibit Floor

#BizBash Social Media Lounge Open to all attendees For full activity schedule, see page 16

Exhibit Floor, Social Media Lounge

Exhibit Floor Stage Schedule Music throughout the Day provided by DJ MDM Entertainment

12 12:15 p.m.

“Boring Meetings Do Suck” with Jon Petz

12:30 – 12:45 p.m

“Industry Partnerships” with Jack Scaﬁde, CORT

11:15 p.m.

“Social Media Trends” with Kristin Horstman

1:30 1:45 p.m.

“The Impact of Social Commerce in Promoting Your Event” with Sara Altier of Eventbrite

2– 2:15 p.m.

“Color & Texture in Linen & Chargers in Tabletop Evolution” with Brooke & Lanie from BBJ Linen

2:303:45 p.m.

Catering Trends, presented by NACE

33:30 p.m.

Parties That Cook with Brandy Fernow

3:454 p.m.

Art Beat Live

2:303:30 p.m.

Afternoon General Session Open to all attendees

Exhibit Floor Stage

Main Stage

Special Guest & Performer: 2010 American Idol Winner Lee DeWyze

44:45 p.m.

Industry Mash-Up Interface with leading event associations during this power hour of industry networking

4:45 p.m.

Exhibit Floor Closes

5 - 6 p.m.

Event Style Awards & Readers' Choice Awards Opening Entertainment provided by Jon Petz, corporate magician and motivational speaker

Lunch Area

Main Stage

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Keynote Presentation: “The Biggest Trends Affecting Corporate Events- And how to exploit them” with Moderator Chad Kaydo, Editor in Chief, BizBash Media and guest speakers Britt Whitfeld, CEO of Revel Global Events and Chris Kapsalis, General Manager of Legacy Marketing Partners

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11 – 4 p.m.

SHOW SCHEDULE

12 – 4 p.m.

CONFERENCE PROGRAM

CONFERENCE PROGRAM 7:30 – 8:15 a.m. Coffee and continental breakfast (Conference program registrants only) Location: Outside of Education Classrooms I, II, and III

8:15 – 9 a.m. Education Session 1 Conference registrants select one of two programs to attend. Do You Measure Up? The New Event Standards for Green and Sustainable Events Location: Education Room II According to the Convention Industry Council, new globally accepted best practices and standards will be the norm for the industry. Will you be ready to meet these standards and validate your expertise? In this session, explore the competencies, knowledge, and skills used to deﬁne a meeting and event professional, from “competent” to “expert,” and assess how you match up to these new green standards. Speakers: Robin Malpass, founder, Robin Malpass & Associates; Michelle Sheldon, president, Eco Marketing Services and Eco Promotional Products Inc.; Mark Bettin, vice president, engineering, Merchandise Mart Properties Inc.; Michael Kingsley, executive chef, Sodexo Leisure Services Strategies in Event Design: New Collaborations in Storytelling Location: Education Room III Join David Cushing, vice president and director of communications and creative services at Williams/Gerard Productions Inc., for a discussion about strategically designing an event so that it speaks to its audience. Speaker: David Cushing, vice president and director of communications and creative services, Williams/Gerard Productions 9:15 – 10 a.m.

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Education Session 2 Conference registrants select one of two programs to attend.

Winning the Popularity Contest: Creative Approaches to Using PR Location: Education Room II This session takes you inside the most fresh and modern approaches to public relations. BizBash Chicago bureau chief Jennifer Berg moderates a discussion with panelists like Donna Iacobazzi Pecci on a range of topics including celebrity outreach, cross-promotional opportunities, and product integration to expand event success. Moderator: Jennifer Berg, bureau chief, BizBash Chicago Panelists: Donna Iacobazzi Pecci, owner, Leverage 8; Michelle Molise, principal, Molise Public Relations; Julie Darling, principal, the Darling Company Planner Town Hall: New Revenue Streams to Drive Nonprofit Financial Success Location: Education Room III In a time when new ideas are vital to helping nonprofits stay afloat, this session will explore the techniques event organizers and fund-raisers are using to engage audiences and drive dollars to their events and charitable efforts. Bring your ideas to this open forum and join the discussion, then walk away with a new understanding of these tools that will help you unleash more savings for your association or charity.

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Design Lab registrants only Location: Exhibit Floor Open your mind to the total table decor design experience as Erin Patrick McDonald, owner/president of Erin Patrick Event, leads you through the full design process, including comprehensive how-to’s in selecting ﬂowers, the perfect palette, and properly integrating linens. Instructor: Erin Patrick McDonald, Erin Patrick Event Session Sponsors: BBJ Linen, Classic Party Rentals, DJ Harsh, Event Creative, AJF Floral Wholesaler, George Jewell Catering

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Event Leadership Institute registrants only Location: Education Room I Special three-hour, two-part session Part One: 8 – 10 a.m. Part Two: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Don’t miss the ultimate crash course on starting, running, and growing your business! Whether you’re a solo planner or you manage a team in your own agency, this program will cover a wide range of business training topics critical to your company’s success, including: Strategy: Why most independent planning businesses fail or struggle, and what you can do about it Prospecting: Speciﬁc tips for getting new clients and how to tailor your elevator pitch based on whom you’re talking to Pricing: A review of various pricing models, including pros and cons of each, and a step-by-step method of calculating your rates Financing and Budget: From proper cash reserves and budgeting tips to structuring payments and the basic ﬁnancial reports you should be using to track your business’s economic health PLUS: The things you wish you had known when you started your event planning business, including video highlights from planners around the country, who share their own war stories and what they learned Speaker: Howard Givner, executive director, Event Leadership Institute

CONFERENCE PROGRAM

Speakers: Laurie Pasler, brand communications designer, Bluﬁsh Productions; Chris Matthews, director of fund-raising events, AIDS Foundation of Chicago; Christine Zrinsky, vice president of development, Lincoln Park Zoo

GENERAL ATTENDEE SCHEDULE

GENERAL ATTENDEE SCHEDULE 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. Morning General Session (Open to all attendees) Location: Main Stage 2011 BizBash Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Honoring George Jewell, founder, Jewell Events Catering, and Michelle Mahoney, director of worklife, Leo Burnett-Chicago Keynote Presentation: The Essence of Strategy: Getting to the Heart of Getting Things Done Even when you have goals, the real challenge is to understand the true essence of speciﬁc strategies, and then to leverage those driving forces through strategic plans. Join Sherrin Ross Ingram as she shows you how to take a step back and get to the heart of getting things done. This presentation is motivated by planners’ need to maximize productivity, to provide an effective process in bridging the gap between strategies and tactics, and understanding the buy-in commitment to these components. Speaker: Sherrin Ross Ingram, C.E.O., the International Center for Strategic Planning Opening entertainment provided by FivePlay 11 a.m. Exhibit Floor opens (Open to all attendees) 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Lunch & Learn: The Network Effect—Systems and Tips to Speed New Levels of Success (Open to the ﬁrst 150 attendees: prepaid lunch ticket required; please inquire with the registration desk) Location: Exhibit Floor Sponsored by: BBJ Linen Enjoy a premium boxed lunch while nationally recognized face-to-face networking expert Lillian Bjorseth advises you on how you can reach new levels of success! Speaker: Lillian Bjorseth, president, DuoForce Enterprises Inc.

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12 – 4 p.m. #BizBash Social Media Lounge (Open to all attendees) Location: Exhibit Floor Social Media Lounge Join Kristin Horstman from WOMMA (the Word of Mouth Marketing Association) to learn how branding your events via Twitter, Facebook and other social networking opportunities can do wonders for you. For the full schedule refer to page 16.

11 – 4:15 p.m. Exhibit Floor Stage Schedule (Open to all attendees) Location: Exhibit Floor Stage Don’t miss these ﬂash-sessions that give you access to the latest tools and tips: 11 – 4 p.m. DJ MDM Entertainment Keep the energy going with toe-tapping musical entertainment throughout the expo. 12 – 12:15 p.m. “Boring Meetings Do Suck” Speaker: Jon Petz, motivational speaker and corporate magician 12:30 – 12:45 p.m. Industry Partnerships Speaker: Jack Scaﬁde, CORT Furnishings and ISESChicago vice president

1 – 1:15 p.m. Social Media Trends Speaker: Kristin Horstman, Word of Mouth Marketing Association 1:30 – 1:45 p.m. The Impact of Social Commerce in Promoting Your Event Speaker: Sara Altier, event evangelist 2 – 2:15 p.m. Color & Texture in Linen & Chargers in Tabletop Evolution Speakers: Brooke Marino and Lanie Hartman, BBJ Linen 2:30 - 2:45 p.m. Catering Trends Presented by The National Association of Catering Executives

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3 – 3:30 p.m. Parties That Cook Speaker and demonstration by Brandy Fernow

2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Afternoon General Session (Open to all attendees) Location: Main Stage Performance by special guest: 2010 American Idol winner Lee DeWyze Keynote presentation: “The Biggest Trends Affecting Corporate Events—And How to Exploit Them” BizBash editor in chief Chad Kaydo will lead a discussion of the major innovations affecting corporate events—including social media, new concepts in event design, decor, catering, and branding, and will share examples from events across the country. Moderator: Chad Kaydo, editor in chief, BizBash Media Speakers: Britt Whitfeld, C.E.O., Revel Global Events, and Chris Kapsalis, general manager, Legacy Marketing Partners

4:45 p.m. Exhibit Floor Closes 5 – 6 p.m. Event Style Awards and Readers’ Choice Awards Location: Main Stage Opening entertainment provided by Jon Petz, corporate magician and motivational speaker

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4 – 4:45 p.m. Industry Mash-Up (Open to all attendees) Location: Exhibit Floor So many contacts within one hour! Grab your business cards and interface with leading associations throughout the region during this industry networking opportunity. Join associations such as ISES, MPI, GMIC, HSMAI, NACE, PRSA, and other top industry groups for this power hour of networking, exchanging ideas, and keeping up with the latest trends.

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3:45 - 4 p.m. Art Beat Live

2011 BIZBASH HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

2011 BIZBASH HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES Join BizBash as we induct two event professionals into the BizBash Chicago Hall of Fame during the morning general session. The BizBash Hall of Fame was created to recognize and reward key event strategists who have made signiﬁcant contributions to furthering the event industry’s goals. BizBash proudly honors the following inductees:

George Jewell Founder, Jewell Events Catering Jewell Events Catering When George Jewell founded George L. Jewell Catering Services in 1967, he had already honed his exuberant and innovative style through years of experience in traditional dining service. He was schooled in hotel management at Acton University and Oxford, in his native England. He gained indispensable skills and knowledge while apprenticing at some of Europe’s finest hotels, including Brown’s and Grosvenor House in London, and George V in Paris. Working for elite London caterer Searcy heightened his interest in and knowledge of off-site catering. Working first out of a small florist shop, Jewell began serving afternoon tea sandwiches to clients who came to the shop to discuss their orders. The first event he ever “catered” was a tray of hors d’oeuvres he prepared and delivered himself. From that first hors d’oeuvre tray grew a multimillion-dollar company, now operating out of a 40,000-square-foot facility, with a fleet of vehicles and enough warehoused equipment to serve a formal sit-down dinner for 2,000 people. And after almost 50 years in the industry, George Jewell still engages in hands-on management and continues as the spokesman of his company. His impassioned enthusiasm for special events and his dedication to excellence set the tone for the entire company.

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Michelle Mahoney Director of Worklife, Leo Burnett-Chicago Leo Burnett

Michelle Mahoney puts passion and purpose into everything she does. This is clearly evident in the hundreds of events she has worked on. Her days are filled with interesting assignments, such as finding the perfect space for a world-famous artist to hosting a brainstorming session with people who can help bring cutting-edge ideas to the table. Small, reachable goals have lead to much success. She attributes this to the inspiring people she gets to work with and to keeping the overall objective in the forefront. She loves to see her ideas come to life, such as when she asked employees to give back to the community during an annual anniversary event, which has so far raised more than $50,000. Then there are the behind-the-scenes efforts she puts forth, such as using local farmers and biodegradable products, supplying leftover food to shelters, and bringing flower arrangements to nursing homes after an event. For Mahoney, this brings the success of those events to another level, one that allows her and Leo Burnett to be socially responsible.

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Tallest building in America. Best restaurant in America. Best theater in America. Best meeting space in America. Come experience Chicago, and ﬁnd out why it’s truly in a class by itself.

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READERS' CHOICE & EVENT STYLE AWARDS PRESENTATION

2011 BIZBASH READERS' CHOICE & EVENT STYLE AWARDS PRESENTATION Readers' Choice & Event Style Awards Presentation 5 – 6 p.m. Readers' Choice Awards All new for 2011, you nominated and voted for your favorites in the following 10 categories: Ã Ã Ã Ã Ã Ã Ã Ã Ã Ã

Association/Nonprofit Event Planner of the Year Caterer of the Year Corporate Event Planner of the Year DJ of the Year Event Designer of the Year Event Producer of the Year Lighting Designer of the Year Publicist/PR Executive of the Year Social Event Planner of the Year Venue Manager of the Year

Event Style Awards Winners will be announced in the following categories: Ã Ã Ã Ã Ã Ã Ã Ã Ã

Best PR Stunt or Guerrilla Marketing Campaign Best Nonprofit Event Concept Best Invitation Design Best New Product Best Catering at an Event Best Overall Event Decor (Budget Under $50,000) Best Overall Event Decor (Budget Over $50,000) Best New Venue Best Staging and Set Design

Honorable Recognition: Award winners will be recognized prior to the evening presentation Ã Best Corporate or Association Event Concept (Budget Over $50,000) Ã Best Corporate or Association Event Concept (Budget Under $50,000) Ã Best Green Initiative for an Event Ã Best Lighting Design Ã Best Use of Technology

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Event Style "B" Awards sponsored by:

Industry Mash-Up 4 – 4:45 p.m. Location: Exhibit Floor So many contacts within one hour! Interface with leading associations throughout the Midwest during this ﬂash networking opportunity. Join ISES, MPI, GMIC, HSMAI, NACE, PRSA and other top industry associations for this power hour of recruitment opportunities, exchanging ideas, and keeping up with the latest trends. (Open to all attendees)

INDUSTRY MASH-UP

Associations include (as of 8.1.11) International Special Events Society (ISES) Meeting Professionals International (MPI) Green Meeting Industry Council (GMIC) Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) National Association of Catering Executives (NACE) Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC)

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#BIZBASH SOCIAL MEDIA LOUNGE

#BIZBASH SOCIAL MEDIA LOUNGE People love to talk! Think about the last time you bought something, got a great deal, had a great experience and you shared it! It’s estimated a trillion with a "T". That's the number of consumer conversations about brands every year in the US alone. Fully 90% of them happen offline! Social media has become a powerful force and if you or your company are not engaged you’ll be left behind. Word of Mouth Marketing is the original social media and still the most effective use of marketing. Learn how you can incorporate WOM and Social Media into your personal and professional life that will drive leads, event traffic and opportunities to your business using Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and other social media. The Social Media Lounge interactive workshops and learning modules are being led by Kristin Horstman is Sr. Director of Strategic Development for the Word of Mouth Marketing Association. Join her for a fun and interactive afternoon! WOMMA is a non profit organization for a community of marketers shaping how businesses can effectively use Word of Mouth Marketing and Social Media.

Social Media Lounge Topics 12-4

12 p.m.

WOM 101 Understand the relationship between WOM and Social Media LinkTweetFace...I’m So Confused??? Get the lowdown on what social channels you and your company should be on and why

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1:30 p.m.

Buzzworthy Events Get tips and tricks on how to create that “Talkable” event that will keep your attendees, clients and sponsors talking well beyond the event Social Dollars…How to incorporate social into Your Sales Efforts Because you're taking time to be socially savvy, learn what it takes to turn your precious time into a solid return on investment.

3 p.m.

Give People Something to Talk About… Are you giving people something talk about? Ever wonder what all those ratings mean on Yelp, Trip Advisor or how to share the information with others. Social Chat Bring your questions about Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, blogs or any other social channel and the WOMMA team will try and answer them.

4 p.m.

Most “Talkable”Award Presentation Who had the most talked about buzzworthy promotion, booth, display on the showﬂoor? Social Media Lounge Closes

4 – 4:45 p.m. Location: Main Stage, Afternoon General Session 2010 American Idol winner : Lee DeWyze About Lee DeWyze:

DeWyze created his own musical memories growing up with three siblings in Mount Prospect, Illinois, where his mother worked at a local hospital and his father was a postal carrier. When DeWyze was 14, he hauled his dad’s old guitar out of the closet and begged him to get it restrung so he could learn how to play. Working with a book of Beatles chords his father gave him, DeWyze began to teach himself basic progressions. As time went on, DeWyze’s musicianship improved and he began writing his own songs. In January 2010, DeWyze found himself, at the urging of his bandmates, standing in line at Chicago’s United Center along with 12,000 aspiring singers waiting to try out for American Idol.

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In August 2010, DeWyze was back at Chicago’s United Center, this time to headline the “American Idol Live” tour — a far cry from that ﬁrst cattle call audition that sealed his future: putting out Live It Up on 19 Recordings/RCA Records. “Releasing an album on a major label is why I did the show,” DeWyze says. “American Idol didn’t teach me who I was as an artist. I already knew who I was. The hard part was learning how to be on the show, avoiding cameras ﬂying around, and surviving the judging panel. But my attitude was to go out there, sing the songs, have fun, and whatever happens, happens. Every week I was still there, I felt grateful. Even though I hadn’t won, this is what I would be doing. I just want to make music that I love and that other people will love.”

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With his rough-hewn voice and laid-back Midwestern charm, Lee DeWyze won over millions of viewers as a contestant and eventual winner of the ninth season of American Idol. An accomplished singer, guitarist, and songwriter who had already built a following on the Chicago club scene by the time he auditioned for Idol, DeWyze displays his true nature as an artist on his major-label debut Live It Up. The title track captures the easy-going sprit of the album — a breezy blend of rootsy pop, rock, and folk, anchored by DeWyze’s soulful, husky voice and bright-sounding acoustic guitar.

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EXHIBITOR LISTINGS Booth #7088 American Express Open 2287 Blue Island Ave. Chicago, IL 60608 T: 773.920.5081 open.com We’d like to introduce you to the business cards that say you’re a business owner. As an American Express OPENSM Cardmember you’ll have access to a wide selection of products, tools, and services that can help run your business. Track and manage spending online, earn valuable rewards on business purchases, get answers to your questions 24/7, and tap into exclusive resources and information. American Express OPEN can help take your business where you want to go. Booth #9080 Anita Dee Yacht Charters (CCTB Pavilion) 600 East Grand Ave. Chicago, IL 60611 T: 312.379.3191 F: 312.379.3198 aintadee.com Located at Navy Pier, Anita Dee Yacht Charters specializes in private cruises for 50-400 guests. Choose your date, time, and direction of sailing aboard one of two luxurious vessels. With so much ﬂexibility, your event is sure to be a success.

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Booth #6066 Backdrops Beautiful 7990 Dagget Street, Suite C San Diego, CA 92111 T: 858.300.2100 F: 858.300.2101 backdropsbeautiful.com Backdrops Beautiful has an extensive collection of themed backdrops for any size event. You can rent or buy any of our beautiful hand-painted backdrops. We are unique in that you rent custom-designed backdrops! Backdrops Beautiful provides worldwide shipping, over 1,500 backdrops, and a full backdrop inventory online.

Booth #8074 Backdrops Fantastic 552 Poplar Street Macon, GA 31201 T: 800.508.1916 backdropsfantastic.com Backdrops Fantastic is the backdrop choice for Event Planners. Innovative sectional Backdrops and amazing room sets were created especially for the event planner. The vibrant color and detailed design of each backdrop, guarantees a fantastic event. Booth #8094 BBJ Linen 7855 Gross Point Road Skokie, IL 60077 T: 847.329.8400 F: 847.329.1052 bbjlinen.com BBJ Linen, the event industry leader, transforms ordinary rooms into extraordinary events. With headquarters in Chicago, BBJ is always available to shape your vision into a brilliant reality. Talk with us at the BizBash Expo about what we’re planning next!

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Booth #7111 BidPal Network 8425 Woodﬁeld Crossing Blvd., Suite 501 Indianapolis, IN 46220 T: 317.469.0710 bidpalnetwork.com BidPal improves fundraising by wirelessly automating bidding, donations, and payments. Handheld devices eliminate paper bid sheets so guests can bid from anywhere at any time. BidPal offers increased bidding, real-time reporting, and hassle-free checkout. Booth #8064 BizBash Media 8 West 38th Street, 2nd Floor New York, NY 10018 T: 646.638.3600 Finance has the Wall Street Journal. Entertainment has Variety. Events has BizBash. We are the deﬁnitive source for the on-site event coverage, ground-breaking strategies, creative solutions, and technological evolution that drive our industry. Visit booth #8064 to subscribe to our regional print publications and online newsletters, and learn more about how BizBash seeks to inspire the world of events.

Booth #7061 Chicago Commercial Photography 909 West Washington Street, Suite 614 Chicago, IL 60607 847.502.1549 chicagocommercialphotography.com Chicago Commercial Photography—the company leading corporations call when in need of a commercial photographer. Services include events and tradeshows, green screens, prints on-the-spot, and video highlights for your events.

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Booth #9060 Celebration Authority 220 South Shaddle Ave. Mundelein, IL 60060 T: 847.566.3006. F: 847.566.1066 www.celebrationauthority.com Full-service entertainment specialists since 1991 providing inﬂatable fun, carnival games, rides, catering, green screen technology, event rental items, specialty performers, and over 1,000 various items of entertainment. Event planning professionals assist with company picnics, holiday events, grand openings, safety meetings, ribbon cuttings, sales events, and more! No event is too large or small for Celebration Authority!

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Booth # 9081 Bridgeport Arts Center/Skyline Loft (CCTB Pavilion) 1200 West 35th Street Chicago, IL 60609 T: 773.247.3000 Housed in the former Speigel Catalog Warehouse, the Bridgeport Art Center deﬁnes raw urban elegance. The architectural elements from this historic 1911 building include timber construction, exposed brick, soaring ceilings and an unparalleled view of the Chicago skyline. Whether planning a gathering for 50 or a gala for 800, the 18,000-square-feet open loft space on the top ﬂoor of the Bridgeport Art Center is a blank canvas that can be transformed for any occasion that demands an exceptional setting.

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Booth #9086B Chicago History Museum (CCTB Pavilion) 1601 North Clark Street Chicago, IL 60614 T: 312.799.2254 chicagohistory.org/hostevent Whether you’re planning a corporate celebration, daytime meeting, or annual gala, the Chicago History Museum will provide the quintessential Chicago experience with a sophistication and elegance you won’t find anywhere else. Booth #9079 Chicago Trolley & Double Decker Co. (CCTB Pavilion) 615 West 41st Street Chicago, IL 60609 T: 773.648.5000 chicagotrolley.com Voted Chicago’s Best Tour and Best Customer Service, Chicago Trolleys are perfect for corporate outings, galas, weddings, and other special events. 40 trolleys, 30 double decker buses, two land yachts, and five full-time account executives are ready to serve you. Booth #7062 Classic Party Rentals 9480 West 55th Street McCook, IL 60525 T: 708.485.8010 Classic Party Rentals is the nation’s leading full service event rental company. The classic network supports a wide range of events, including the most basic table and chair rental order to high profile Hollywood awards shows, premiers, celebrity weddings, charity events, intimate private affairs, and national events.

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Booth #7083 The Corporate Presence 134 North Lasalle Street, Suite 525 Chicago, IL 60602 T: 312.220.0202 cpresence.com We are the preferred premium corporate gift vendor specializing in custom lucite commemoratives used to celebrate any milestone. TCP designs and manufactures highly creative, one-of-a-kind pieces crafted to suit any occasion. Our clients work within the ﬁnancial, educational, pharmaceutical, sports, entertainment, and real estate industries. Stop by booth #7083 to discuss the lucite ordering process with a Chicago-based sales representative. Thank you for choosing TCP for your next event!

Booth #8112 CORT Event Furnishings 2725 Davey Road, Suite 200 Woodridge, IL 60517 T: 888.CORT.YES CORTevents.com CORT Event Furnishings is the leading nationwide provider of rental furnishings for the events industry. We guarantee style and service delivered with exclusive brands including, Lounge22 Powered by CORT, Luna Lighting, and the Endless Collection. Booth #9085 Creative Mobile Technologies creativemobiletech.com Be ﬁrst in the eyes and minds of convention attendees! For pennies a day, reach both convention exhibitors and attendees with CMT’s innovative In-Taxi digital screens. Messages can be location-based & day part speciﬁc to maximize your impact and budget. See it playing at booth #9085.

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Booth #9074 Crown Cars & Limousines (CCTB Pavilion) 2440 South Wolf Road Des Plaines, IL 60018 T: 847.803.0005 F: 847.803.2221 crowncoach.com Crown Cars and Limousines’ Special Events and Convention Services Division are recognized as one of the best in the chauffeured transportation industry offering services locally and nationally with 24-hour, full-service ground transportation. Booth #9056 Dana Hotel & Spa 660 North State Street Chicago, IL 60654 T: 312.202.6001 F: 312.202.6003 danahotelandspa.com “Dana” is the pleasure of giving and is the very foundation of Chicago’s newest 216-room boutique hotel and spa. The Dana Hotel & Spa is a space bathed in natural light, which is open and airy, as well as inviting. The Dana Hotel & Spa is a place where a passion for hospitality inspires the utmost in genuine service.

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Booth #8080 E-vents Registration 40 Tillman Street Westwood, NJ 07675 T: 201.722.9220 F: 201.722.9221 events-registration.com E-vents Registration offers comprehensive solutions for meeting planners and conference/tradeshow organizers. Services include customizable, secure, online registration, high-end fully customizable Evites, Charity Auction Check-in/out, dedicated call center, full-service event housing, web development, HTML email marketing and professionally staffed on-site registration management. We take the hassle out of registration. E-vents Registration is proud to have been chosen to provide the online and onsite registration services for the BizBash Event Style Shows.

Booth #8102 Edible Ink PR P.O. Box 618413 Chicago, IL 60661 T: 312.217.3578 edibleinkpr.com Edible Ink is an award-winning Chicago-based public relations and marketing boutique specializing in the restaurant and hospitality industry. Our diverse roster of clients offers event planners a one-stop shop for decadent dinners and perfect parties. Booth #9080B eSkape 350 McHenry Road Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 T: 847.821.9000 eskape.us Whether it’s date night for two, a family outing for ﬁve, or an event for 500, eSkape Entertainment has what you are looking for. eSkape boasts 24 traditional bowling lanes, twelve state-of-the-art high end lanes in an enclosed area, an action-packed laser tag arena, a full arcade, meeting rooms, and our new Arena Nightclub!

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Booth #7102 Event Creative 219 North Paulina Street Chicago, IL 60612-2514 T: 312.327.0111 eventcreative.com Event Creative is creativity in its purest form – imagination without boundaries, innovation that changes the way we think. Event Creative is truly full-service event production – one place for complete access to a variety of creative strengths. Booth #7064 Event Leadership Institute 4 Montgomery Road Scarsdale, NY 10583 T: 914.980.4044 eventleadershipinstitute.com ELI provides the most progressive education, training and insights within the event industry, both online and on-demand. Our goal is to empower and educate event professionals by giving them the tools and resources to create, plan, and execute better events. Booth #7081 Eventbrite 651 Brannan Street, Suite 110 San Francisco, CA 94107 T: 415.963.4348 eventbrite.com Eventbrite is an online ticketing platform that enables organizations to manage, promote, and sell out events. Organizers create a customizable event page, spread the word with social media, collect money, and gain visibility into attendees and sales.

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Booth #7095 Five-Diamond AudioVisual 550 North Commons Drive Suite Aurora, IL 60504 T: 630.236.8705 F: 630.236.8713 ﬁve-diamondav.com Five-Diamond AudioVisual has the staff, skills, and equipment needed to make your meeting or event extraordinary. From quick equipment rentals, to complex business events, Five-Diamond AudioVisual will leave your audience saying “WOW!”

Booth #6096 GMIC 222 North Columbus, #4508 Chicago, IL 60601 T: 312.938.0838 gmicchicago.org The Green Meeting Industry Council (GMIC) is the premier global community solely dedicated to sustainability in the meetings and events industry, not only through education but also by spearheading research, policy, and standards. Booth #8068 Gold Star Stages & Manufacturing 515 Fowler Street Faribault, MN 55021 T: 507.209.1940 goldstarstages.com

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Indulge the imagination of your guests in the Museum of Science and Industry’s inspiring event spaces. Our amazing, hands-on exhibits and live science experiences make us more than just a beautiful backdrop.

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Booth #9083 Hall’s Rental Service, Inc. (CCTB Pavilion) 6130 West Howard Street Niles, IL 60714 T: 847.929.2222 F: 847.929.2223 hallsrentalservice.com With more than ﬁve decades of experience and familyowned and operated since 1958, Hall’s is the premiere event rental service in the Midwest able to serve parties and events as intimate as ten or as large as 10,000. Booth #9085B Harry Caray’s Catering & Events (CCTB Pavilion) 33 West Kinzie Street Chicago, IL T: 312.222.9200 harrycarayscatering.com Booth #8096 Hospitality One 9854 Farragut Ave. Rosemont, IL 60018 T: 847.451.1040 F: 847.451.9690 hospitalityone.com “Servicing our Partnerships”—Hospitality One has specialized in providing quality staff to the hospitality industry since 2003. We have served with some of Chicago’s premier hotels, catering companies, event planning services, and private clients.

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Booth #6102 HSMAI T: 312.396.0001 F: 312.396.0005 ilhsmai.org Founded here in Chicago in 1927, HSMAI is an individual membership organization comprised of over 7,000 members from 35 countries and 60 chapters worldwide. The Illinois chapter of HSMAI represents all segments of the hospitality industry with hotel, restaurants, special event venues, tour operators, destination management companies, audio visual suppliers and many more represented.

Booth #8084 Hubbard Inn 110 West Hubbard Street Chicago, IL 60654 T: 312.221.1331 hubbardinn.com Hubbard Inn, a new restaurant with true Bohemian spirit, enlivens River North with European-inspired dishes and eccentric decor, and adds a unique new event space downtown. Booth #8108 Ibidmobile.net 377 5th Street Brooklyn, NY 11215 T: 877.824.4324 ibidmobile.net Take your charity auction to the next level and raise more money at your events with a fully staffed wireless auction from ibidmobile.net. Your guests will love our fun, fast-paced iPad and mobile phone bidding system. More fun, more bids, more money!

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Booth #8093 IML 2 North LaSalle Street Chicago, IL 60602 T: 312.768.5459 imleventtechnology.com IML is the market leader in interactive electronic voting and ARS. Its keypads enable your audience to send text messages, vote, and speak using the microphone. IML also provides electronic fundraising technology, which enables instant bids and pledges. Booth #7054 Inflate 154 Grand Street New York, NY 10013 T: 917.405.7918 inflate-design.com For over 15 years Inflate’s award-winning design, engineering, and precision manufacturing have made them the leading innovator in pneumatic architecture. Easy to transport, quick, and simple to install, Inflate’s structures combine innovation and elegance. With a wide range of standard sizes from 50-square-feet to 8,000-square-feet, and endless custom possibilities, Inflate structures are a great addition to any event. Inflate has design studios in London and New York as well as a global network of sales and rental offices. Booth #6094 Intelligent Lighting 2461 East Oakton Street Arlington Heights, IL 60005 T: 847.933.9792 F: 847.933.9794 intelligentlighting.com ILC creates unique events using the latest in lighting technology. Our design will bring your vision to life and the ILC production team guarantees a smooth event from start to finish. With ILC as your partner, every event is a special event.

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Booth #6120 ISES 401 North Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60611 T: 708.485.8554 F: 708.352.0909 ises.org The International Special Events Society (ISES) is the premier society for event professionals. A membership with ISES allows you to build relationships with other professionals worldwide within the special events industry. To learn more about ISES please visit ises.org.

Booth #9088 Jewell Events Catering (CCTB Pavilion) 424 North Wood Street Chicago, IL 60622 T: 312.829.3663 x204 F: 312.829.9791 jewelleventscatering.com A leader in Chicago Catering, Jewell Events Catering is proud to have served top business leaders, royalty, and U.S. Presidents for the last 30 years. From simply stated to extravagant, large or small, we handle every event with dedication, value, and adaptability to ensure your occasion is everything you envisioned. You can rest assured knowing that your event is being handled by the best.

Booth #7085 Lucky Strike 322 East Illinois Street Chicago, IL 60611 T: 312.245.8331 bowlluckystrike.com Lucky Strike Lanes blends state-of-the-art bowling lanes with a high-energy atmosphere featuring designer seating, party space, sophisticated menus, billiards, DJs and electronic art shows played over the lanes.

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Booth #7084 Karl’s Event Services karls.com

Booth #8066 Lygase RFID Solutions 1110B Larkin Drive Wheeling, IL 60090 T: 866.594.2731 lygase.com

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Booth #7063 M&M The Special Events Company 493 Mission Street Carol Stream, IL 60188 T: 630.871.9999 F: 630.871.8035 mmspecialevents.com M&M is a comprehensive provider of event rentals and décor, renting tenting, tables, chairs, linens and chair covers, dishware, kitchen equipment and more. M&M’s custom ﬂoral arrangements, lighting packages, and fabric treatments make any party glow.

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Booth #8078 Magniﬁcent Events 16110 Vintage Drive Plainﬁeld, IL 60586 T: 815.230.3770 magevents.com Booth #7117 MDM Entertainment/Photo Booth Express 1254 Remington Road, Suite B Schaumburg, IL 60173 T: 877.492.6684 F: 773.913.6513 photoboothexpress.com Booth #6062 Mel Ball & Colours melball.com Voted as the number one “Hottest Band Nationally” by Style, Crains, and MM Events magazines, Mel Ball & Colours have performed at President Obama’s Inaugural Ball, at three Super Bowls (including for the Indianapolis Colts in Miami), in concert with Stevie Wonder and Kid Rock, and at countless weddings and corporate events. Booth #7086 Metro Connections 1650 West 82nd Street Minneapolis, MN 55431 T: 952.767.2915 metroconnections.com Metro Connections is a full-service meeting and event management company. Services include transportation, meeting technology (online registration, electronic attendee tracking, mobile websites, and more), meeting planning services, event production, decor, and team building.

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Booth #8088 Metropolitan Club 233 South Walker Drive, Floor 62 Chicago, IL 60606 T: 312.993.2011 F: 312.876.3612 Metclubchicago.com Impress your guests with panoramic views of the lake and skyline from the nation’s tallest building. The Metropolitan Club is in the heart of the loop, near major city attractions, and boasts a recently renovated facility that accommodates groups between two and 400 guests. The club’s experienced event and culinary teams take care of every detail, creating ﬂawless corporate, and social events.

Booth #8118 MichaelAngelos "The Event Company" 4261 Ralph Jones Court South Bend, IN 46628 T: 800.787.8247 F: 574.271.7448 michaelangelosevents.com If you opt for an unforgettable touch, MichaelAngelos shares your vision. Our professional event and wedding specialists infuse creativity, art, and ingenuity into every occasion. Whether a grand corporate affair or intimate social occasion, we take pride in making the most delicate of details ﬁt to impress. Booth #8065 Minneapolis Northwest 6200 Shingle Creek Parkway, Suite 248 Minneapolis, MN 55430 T: 800.541.4364 F: 763.566.6526 mnwmeetings.com The Minneapolis Northwest Convention & Visitors Bureau area offers midsize conference centers, unique venues, hotel spaces, championship golf courses, free parking, superb area amenities, and a fantastic incentive program for planners.

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Booth #9064 MMPI Events & Space/MMPI Fashion Group 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 470 The Merchandise Mart Chicago, IL 60656 T: 312.527.7586 F: 312.527.7725 merchandisemartproperties.com MMPI Events & Spaces provides adaptable venues, including an array of services available for your next exhibition, meeting, or event. MMPI Mart Fashion Productions provides support services for fashion shows, events, consulting, and merchandising. Booth #6118 Meeting Professionals International (MPI) One Westbrook Corporate Center, Suite 300 Westchester, IL 60154 T: 888.721.8908 mpicac.org MPI’s vision to build a rich, global meetings industry community is shared by 23,000 members worldwide. We help our members thrive by providing human connections to knowledge, relationships, and marketplaces. Booth #8062 Museum of Contemporary Art 220 East Chicago Avenue Chicago, IL 60611 T: 312.397.3855 F: 312.397.4097 mcachicago.org Just steps from the Magniﬁcent Mile and Chicago’s historic Water Tower, the Museum of Contemporary Art is the ideal venue for corporate entertaining, dramatic cocktail receptions, elegant weddings, and multimedia presentations.

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Booth #8054 Museum of Science and Industry 57th and Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60637 T: 773.753.2583 F: 773.684.3510 msichicago.org/specialevents From fun to phenomenal, we plan events for every taste. Discover a world of possibilities for your next event. Indulge the imagination of your guests in the Museum of Science and Industry’s inspiring and hands-on event spaces, exhibits, and live science experiments. Our award-winning event specialists and culinary team will work with you to create an event experience that will blow your guests away. We are more than just a beautiful backdrop.

Booth #7066 National Event Services 4501 West 46th Street Chicago, IL 60632 T: 630.499.6848 rentnational.com You can rely on National Event Services, the leading provider of temporary fences, portable restrooms, and barricades for special events such as concerts, festivals, outdoor parties, sporting or fundraising events, etc. Booth #9058 NMR Staging & Events 28 Abeel Road Monroe Township, NJ 08831 T: 609.395.4115 www.nmrevents.com NMR Staging and Events is a prominent leader in the audiovisual industry for corporate meetings, special events, and tradeshows. From the smallest meeting or booth to a major production, NMR will organize, manage, and see your project to the end.

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Booth #8063 NSA – IL 625 North Court, Suite 300 Palatine, IL 60067 T: 630.208.0776 F: 847.963.9861 nsa-il.org The Illinois chapter of the National Speakers Association is the premiere organization for experts who speak professionally. NSA-IL provides resources and education to advance the skills, integrity, and value of members and the speaking profession. Booth #6088 Parties that Cook 1500 North Lake Shore Drive, Suite 7A Chicago, IL 60610 T: 888.907.2665 partiesthatcook.com Parties That Cook has mastered the recipe for unforgettable corporate team building. Our innovative hands-on cooking events build teamwork, improve communication, and inspire camaraderie and collaboration, all while whipping up fun in the kitchen!

Booth #6104 Platinum Events 1896 Techny Court Northbrook, IL 60062 T: 847.291.8400 enjoyplatinum.com

Booth #9082 PROSECCO 710 N. Wells St. T: 312.951.9500 F: 312.951.9507 prosecco.us.com PROSECCO, located at 710 N. Wells Street in the heart of Chicago’s River North Gallery District, is open Monday through Friday for lunch and dinner and Saturdays for dinner only. PROSECCO offers upscale comfort food from all 20 regions of Italy in an art-filled room reminiscent of the faded splendor of Venice. In addition, PROSECCO offers one of the largest selections of Italian sparkling wine in Chicago. PROSECCO is also available for spectacular social entertaining, flawless corporate lunch and dinner meetings and in-home or office catering. For a magnificent event, the entire facility can be bought out.. Please call our Special Events Office for more information.

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Booth #8087 Pritzker Military Library 104 South Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60603 T: 312.374.9333 pritzkermilitarylibrary.org Located in Chicago’s historic Monroe Building, the Pritzker Military Library is open to the public with live events and a collection of books, ﬁlms, and gallery exhibits that tell the story of the Citizen Soldier in American military history.

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Booth #8070 Pink Powered by Moss 588 Broadway, #1003 New York, NY 10012 T: 212.253.6666 F: 212.253.6646 pinkincdesign.com Where tension fabric meets design to stretch your imagination. Use our rental décor for events, exhibits, and shows, or custom build for event marketing, interiors, architectural environments, or retail. With unlimited design possibilities, tension fabric structures can create any shape imaginable. Pink has a long history of working creatively with clients to produce the highest quality tensioned fabric shapes and tensile fabric architecture.

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Booth #8081 Rose Brand P.O. Box 1536 Seacaucus, NJ 07096 T: 800.223.1624 rosebrand.com Rose Brand is the leading provider of rental drapery and custom made curtains for the event, meeting, and entertainment industries. We also provide drapery hardware, fabric by the yard, and numerous décor items. Booth #9084 Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse (CCTB Pavilion) 431 North Dearborn Chicago, IL 60654 T: 312.321.2725 ruthschris.com Ruth’s Chris Steak House specializes in USDA Prime steaks served Ruth’s Chris style-“sizzling”. Entertain your guests in one of our private dining rooms or bring Ruth’s expertise and ﬂavor to wherever you and your guests gather with Ruth’s Catering. Booth #9062 Signature Room at the 95th 875 North Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60610 T: 312.280.0461 F: 312.250.9448 signatureroom.com Located atop the John Hancock Center, The Signature Room at the 95th offers diners exquisite food, superb service, and a dazzling skyline view. The elegant wood designs and art deco interior create an inviting and intimate atmosphere, while the ﬂoor-to-ceiling windows exhibit the stunning Chicago skyline and 360° degree views of the entire city.

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Booth #8095 Sioux Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau 200 North Phillips Ave., #102 Sioux Falls, SD 57104 T: 605.336.1620 siouxfallscvb.com Sioux Falls is conveniently located at the intersection of I-29 and I-90 and is accessible by major airlines, and offers the space you need for conventions, presentations, and trade shows. Whether you are planning for 20 or 2,500, we can provide the most up-to-date facilities in the region, including the 100,000-square-foot Sioux Falls Convention Center and Arena.

Booth #9087 SkyDeck Chicago (CCTB Pavilion) 233 South Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 T: 877.759.3325 theskydeck.com The tallest building in the Western Hemisphere and a world famous architectural icon, Willis Tower stands 1,450 feet and 110 stories tall in the heart of downtown Chicago. No visit to Chicago is complete without a visit to the Skydeck. Take in one of the best views in the world. On a clear day you can see up to 50 miles and four states. Dare to step out and stand 1,353 feet above the city streets and experience The Ledge. The Ledge extends four feet outside the building’s 103 ﬂoor and offers you an experience you will never forget.

Booth #7096 South Branch Tavern & Grille 100 South Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 T: 312.546.6177 southbranchchicago.com South Branch Tavern & Grille is located at 100 South Wacker Drive. We are not only the hottest spot for a power business lunch and happy hour entertaining, but also Chicago’s newest and boldest event space. The crowned jewel of the restaurant is our magniﬁcent patio with the impressive full service Pavilion bar. We offer a unique indoor/outdoor element for groups ranging from 20-500 that few places in Chicago can claim. South Branch is conveniently located within two blocks of Union Station, Ogilvie Transportation Center, the Washington and Quincy “L” stops, the Chicago Water Taxi, and several of the best hotels in the city.

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Booth #7087 Smoque BBQ 3800 North Pulaski Road, #2 Chicago, IL 60641 T: 773.545.7427 smoquebbq.com

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Booth #7094 The Cubby Bear 1059 West Addison Chicago, IL 60613 T: 773.327.1662 F: 773.472.7736 cubbybear.com Located across the street from historic Wrigley Field, the Cubby Bear Wrigleyville is “the place” for corporate parties.

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Booth #7107 The Westin Chicago North Shore 6100 North River Road Rosemont, IL 60018 T: 847.698.6000 westinnorthshore.com

Booth #6112 theWit/Viper Alley 201 North State Street Chicago, IL 60601 T: 312.467.0200 F: 312.239.9422 thewithotel.com theWit/Viper Alley is a spectacular event venue where the central spotlight is focused on your unique creative vision. Marked by a sense of unconventional wisdom, theWit/Viper Alley is the place to be for corporate and social events. Booth #6082 University Center 525 South State Street Chicago, IL 60605 T: 312-924-8092 F: 312-924-8100 universitycenterconference.com University Center offers conferences at extremely competitive rates. Our conference center offers on-premise catering, state of the art presentation technology, and exceptional amenities. Summer housing is available for groups and individuals.

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Booth #6084 US Coachways 180 North Stetson Street Chicago, IL 60601 T: 312.268.5768 uscoachways.com US Coachways has over forty years of combined experience in ﬂawlessly executing trips of every nature, large or small— making us the leaders in ground transportation. Whether you’re headed cross-town or cross-country, travel there in style and comfort on our luxury, late-model vehicles. Take advantage of the “meet-or-beat” pricing strategy we employ at US Coachways, and let us cater to you on your next event with the impeccable planning and smooth coordination that’s earned us our elite reputation.

Booth #7101 Van Galder Bus/A Coach USA Company 715 South Pearl Street Janesville, WI 53548 T: 800.747.0994 F: 608.752.7120 vangalderbus.com Your event, our specialty—Van Galder Bus has been the leader in motor coach transportation for over 64 years. We will exceed your expectations in superior customer service and ﬁrst-class travel options. Travel anywhere, anytime, with any size group! Booth #8086 VeriFone verifone.com VeriFone’s Paymedia Solutions, the fusion of payment and media to form “payment-enabled media,” is an exciting new way to promote your message and expand your brand by blending sizzling new media, new technology and new concepts at the point of sale.

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Booth #7093 Vines on Clark 3354 North Clark Street Chicago, IL 60657 T: 773.327.1662 F: 773.472.7736 vineswrigley.com Located just steps from Wrigley Field, Chicagoans, visitors, and business professionals enjoy this year-round wine and sports grille. Booth #7082 Watson Adventures 330 West 38th Street, #407 New York, NY 10018 T: 877.946.4868 watsonadventures.com Specializing in team building scavenger hunts that offer a fun way to discover the secrets of museums and neighborhoods while solving tricky questions, Watson Adventures has staged events for more than 1,000 businesses since 1998.

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Booth #6086 Whirlyball 1880 West Fullerton Avenue Chicago, IL 60614 T: 773.486.7777 F: 773.486.7978 whirlyball.com WhirlyBall combines lacrosse, hockey, basketball, and supped-up bumper cars in a game of skill and chance. Along with Lasertag, a riverside beer garden, full-service bar, video arcade, Whirlyball offers a broad range of customizable catering options.

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BIZBASH STAFF Chief Executive Officer and Founder David Adler President Richard Aaron Chief Revenue Officer Robert Fitzgerald Chief Financial Officer David Levine EVENTS Director of Events & Trade Shows Sheryl Olaskowitz Events Marketing Manager Faye Rausch Events & Marketing Coordinator & On-site Exhibitor Communications Joanna Lenck CHICAGO Publisher Sue Babin MARKETING Director of Marketing Aram Fischer Community Manager/Marketing Manager Matthew Bologna Marketing Assistant Michael Marvin ART Art Director Joey Bouchard

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS BizBash would like to thank the following companies for their support in making the BizBash Chicago Expo & Awards a tremendous success: Company

Show Function

Backdrops Beautiful

Show Bag Insert

Backdrops Fantastic

Attendee Bag Sponsor

BBJ Linens

Design Lab Linen Sponsor

Brightroom

Photography

CCTB

Exhibit Floor Pavilion Sponsor

Classic Party Rentals

Main Stage Seating & Rentals for Education Catering & Cocktail Reception

Corporate Presence

Speaker Gifts

CORT Event Furnishings

Lounges and Main Stage Furniture & Attendee Lanyards

Event Creative

Executive Designer

E-vents Registration

Expo Website, On-line and On-Site Registration

GLOW Design Group

Main Stage Video Slide Designer

Holiday Inn

Hotel Sponsor

Hospitality One

Stafﬁng for Cocktail Reception

Hubbard Inn

Pre-Party Venue

Iml

Interactive Response Device – Education

Inﬂate

Inﬂatable Backdrop on the Tradeshow ﬂoor

Intelligent Lighting Creations

Lighting Designer

Lucky Strike

Main Stage name Sponsor

Magnum Events

Entertainment Sponsor

MDM

Rear Lounge DJ

MMPI – Merchandise Mart

Expo Venue

NMR

Registration Computers and Printers

National Speaker Association

Speaker Sponsorship

Paramount Events

Education AM / PM & Cocktail Reception Caterer

Platinum Events

Main Stage Event Production Management & Design

PDL

Postcard Printing and Mailing

Society Awards

Awards Sponsor

US Coachways

Transportation Provider

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ILC creates unique productions by providing the latest event technology to your shows.

Our designers will help you realize your vision and create a one-of-a-kind event at any size budget. On-site, the knowledgeable and courteous from start to finish.

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ABOUT BIZBASH MEDIA

ABOUT BIZBASH MEDIA BizBash Media is committed to creating a community for corporate event and meeting planners. Through our magazines, Web sites, and trade shows, we enable event planners to share ideas, choose venues, save time, and peek over the fence to ﬁnd inspiration. BizBash offers fresh ideas, creative people, and unique sources that connect buyers and sellers online, in print, and in person. BizBash covers the following markets: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, Orlando, Boston, Las Vegas, Toronto, and Washington, D.C. BizBash’s National Venue Guide lists venues nationwide in all major markets. The National Venue Guide, both in print and online, has quickly become the source for locating the best venues and learning about what has changed since last year. BizBash magazine delivers quality editorial content covering the event industry, with a lively approach that gives readers creative solutions and ideas they can use. BizBash reports on the behind-the-scenes planners who are the celebrities of the special event world. Who threw it, who produced it, who designed it, who lit it, and where it all happened are what matters, along with how well it all went down. The BizBash.com Web site complements BizBash magazine and is an essential online research tool. It provides users with event intelligence including: reports from the latest events and industry news; information about more than 7,000 vendors; access to archived pictures and coverage of past events; archived magazine issues; a job board dedicated to special-event-oriented employment opportunities; and the continuously updated BizBash Masterplanner Calendar, which enables users to list upcoming events for the current year and beyond.

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BizBash eNewsletters are weekly emails featuring the latest news and freshest ideas available on BizBash.com, for those who need to know now.

Through ﬁve annual trade shows, BizBash brings our community together for face-to-face interaction and inspiration. BizBash Expo & Awards shows attract thousands of corporate and independent event and meeting planners, as well as sales, marketing, advertising, and public relations professionals constantly on the hunt for new ideas and resources. Planners attend professional development seminars that feature the industry’s top speakers.

Marty Balogh Director of Meetings & Travel American Bar Association (ABA) David Almond Director of Sales and Marketing Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers

ADVISORY BOARD

BIZBASH CHICAGO ADVISORY BOARD

Tina Carlson President Ivan Carlson Maureen Dunphy Director of Global Events Motorola Nicole Fitzpatrick Venue and Event Account Rep Calihan Catering Katie Ellis Director of Marketing Event Architects

Sandy Sobczak Senior Sales Consultant Classic Party Rentals Sarah Finlayson Marketing Manager Museum of Science and Industry

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Sally Favia Director of Sales Apple Vacations

Susan Katz Director of Corporate Events & Value True Value Daniel Laubacher Program Manager in Evaluation, Professional Development Event Planner Chicago Teachers' Center, Northeastern Illinois University

Kristy Pozulp Events & Communication Manager Masterplan Char Shada Strategic Account. Manager Experient Gail Steffen Owner Peralta Garcia Solutions Jean Sheerin Director of Special Events Illinois Restaurant Association

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