Entourage
1301 American Lane
Schaumburg, IL 60173

ENTOURAGE, Schaumburg’s Premiere Restaurant is the ultimate place for all of your events. We specialize in business seminars, group luncheons, dinners, board meetings, birthday celebrations, retirement parties, anniversaries, weddings, baby showers and much much more!

With our teams expertise and our state of the art private dining areas, we can specifically create any type of event that best suits your needs. Our exceptional service combined with our eclectic, exhilarating ambiance will be the perfect location for your next event!

Our most Important Target Market is at Entourage?

Business seminars, corporate events, family reunions and gatherings, company holiday parties, group luncheons, dinners, board meetings, birthday celebrations, retirement parties, anniversaries, weddings, baby showers and much much more!

Entourage on American Lane is also perfect for:

Anniversary
Bachelor/Bachelorette
Bar/Bat Mitzvahs
Birthday Party
Bridal Shower
Company Meetings
Conventions/Conferences
Corporate Events
Fund Raiser
Graduation Party
Group Travel
High Schools
Non Profit Events
Private Party
Retirement Party
Reunions
Weddings

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Hereschicago.com features all of Chicago’s best Chicago restaurants for your upcoming holiday party. Whether you are seeking Chicago restaurants with indoor and outdoor rooftops venues and spaces for your next friends gathering, bachelor/bachelorette party, birthday party, anniversary, company party, corporate event, wedding reception, rehearsal dinner, wedding, corporate holiday party and more. Great for groups, business meetings, client entertaining, private events and private dining.

theWit Hotel
201 N. State Street
Chicago, IL 60611

Lose yourself in the vibrant epicenter of the Windy City at theWit, a Doubletree Hotel, the newest downtown Chicago boutique hotel. Located on historic State Street — in the heart of the revitalized theater and Loop business districts –, this all-new destination pulls the chair from underneath pomposity and seriousness … igniting the neighborhood with a new energy and spirit of fun. Relax in plush accommodations with breathtaking views of the Chicago River, the skyline, and Millennium Park. Take a short stroll and marvel at the city’s premier museums, cultural landmarks, and entertainment. Experience the allure and style of the Chicago Loop. Make theWit, a Doubletree Hotel, your shining star among downtown Chicago hotels.

Blending the amenities of a resort with the flair of a boutique hotel, theWit, a Doubletree Hotel, has brought a new energy and vitality to the downtown Chicago Loop. Striking design, unparalleled comfort, and remarkable services create a dramatic sensory experience.

Total Capacity of Venue:
300

Private or Semi Private Space Available:
Yes

Room Set at Capacity:
350 Theater Style

Contact theWit Hotel Chicago for your next meeting or event

Fascinating design, soaring 27 stories up, with panoramic views of the City, lake, Chicago River and Millennium Park

Exceptional comfort, showcased in our 298 chic guest rooms and stunning suites

Business savvy, with 7,000 square feet of flexible meeting, banquet, and entertainment space
In tune with your tastes, with three dazzling restaurants and two unique bars ROOF, our 27th floor indoor/outdoor lounge, featuring soaring panoramic views, roaring fire pits, live music, telescopes, and unparalleled ambiance The Library, enjoy an area of colorful relaxation with interestingly humorous pieces of “Witerature” from our available collection.

SCREEN, our luxurious multimedia theater, ideal for a film screening or media presentations, major broadcasts of athletic events or a product launch.

Eco-conscious, employing responsible green practices. Technologically and service driven, providing the highest level of support and service for sophisticated, discerning, and tech-savvy guests

Profoundly different, offering a warm welcome and premier spa and technology services, a playful, boutique-inspired oasis surrounded by downtown attractions, businesses, and theaters
Experience the difference of our Chicago boutique hotel

For a comlete guide to Chicago meeting space, visit Hereschicago.com, Chicago’s meeting planner resource.

Certainly any hotel claiming a Magnificent Mile address should live up to its name. And after a $36 million total renovation, the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile achieves exactly that. Drawing from the context of the city itself – hustle and bustle balanced by the calming effects of natural elements – this newly transformed hotel offers a stunningly stylish, energetic and contemporary vibe. Here, business and entertainment intersect in a multidimensional setting that inspires guests to engage, relax, retreat, work and play.

Recently transformed public space introduces a spectacular multifunctional lobby that reinvents the way guests socialize, work and relax. All of our meeting space, located on the 5th, 6th and 7th floors has been masterfully redefined to accommodate 21st century meeting needs. Additional multifunctional meeting space has also been added to the 4th floor, giving this premier Chicago meeting site a total of 65,000 square feet of event space. New dining concepts include a signature restaurant offering a contemporary décor and menu and a new lobby bar that surrounds a torch-like illuminated sculpture – the new iconic symbol of the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile.

The Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile is a Planner Preferred Meeting Space on Hereschicago.com, Chicago’s Meetings and Events Resource Guide.

Threats of federal regulation and sensational coverage are creating a paralyzing environment where companies across the country are canceling meetings and events for legitimate business purposes.

After three strong years, Chicago’s downtown hotels are facing tougher times as businesses cut travel budgets and tourists stay home. Because more businesses and groups are canceling meetings at hotels or spending less on food and drink, hotel owners are looking for ways to cut costs.

Business-related travel – including meetings, events and incentives – is a vital part of our national economy and essential to sustaining well-paying American jobs, the health of large and small businesses and the solvency of public services supported by federal, state and local tax-revenue. Broadly, business travel creates 2.4 million jobs, injects more than $240 billion into the national economy annually and generates $39 billion in federal, state and local tax revenue.

Specifically, meetings and events:

Create 1 million jobs to the American workforce in local communities – from big cities to small towns – across the United States.

Many of these jobs support working families in the hospitality and food service industries.

Generate $27 billion in wages for hardworking Americans that are critical to local economies across
the United States, and can play a critical role in our nation’s economic recovery.

Provide $16 billion in tax revenue at the federal, state and local level.

Contribute $101 billion in spending to the U.S. economy.

Support over 200 local convention centers around the county

Are responsible for nearly 15 percent of all travel in the United States.

When businesses cancel productive meetings and events, the American worker and local communities from coast-to-coast are the unintended victims.

Without the jobs generated by meetings, events and incentive travel, the current unemployment rate of 7.6 percent would rise to 8.2 percent and cost the average American household an additional $136 in annual taxes.

Critics have mislabeled many meetings and events as unnecessary and frivolous – causing companies that have received federal government support and many that have not – to cancel planned and future activities.
Whether a company has received emergency government lending or not, its inclination is to avoid the prospect of being ridiculed like AIG, Wells Fargo and others.

No region of the country is immune to the economic impact of canceled meetings, events and incentive programs. American workers and local communities pay the price as meetings, events and incentives decline.

The U.S. Labor Department reported a loss of nearly 200,000 travel related jobs in 2008 and Department of Commerce data predicts a loss of an additional 247,000 travel-generated jobs in 2009.

The meetings and events component of business travel is responsible for nearly 15 percent of all travel in the United States, drives $101 billion in spending, generates one million jobs and creates $16 billion in tax revenue at the federal, state and local levels.

Without the one million jobs generated by meeting and event travel, the unemployment rate in the United States would jump from 7.6 percent to 8.2 percent.

As meetings and events decline, local communities – nearly all of whom are dependent on visitor taxes – struggle to pay for essential services such as education, public safety and social services.

Business travel and events are a smart and cost effective way to retain and develop employee talent, generate ideas and share knowledge that drives future business growth.

Meetings, events and incentives are essential tools for companies to strengthen business relationships; align and educate employees and customers; and reward business performance. Members of Congress share this practice when convening their annual retreats at resorts outside Washington, DC

Incentive programs are two to three times more effective than cash at motivating employee performance. Companies can spend less on incentive travel than on cash compensation to achieve exceptional productivity from employees.

The recipients of incentive travel programs are typically hardworking middle class Americans who have earned trips for their exceptional performance.

According to a recent survey of Fortune 1000 Chief Marketing Officers, meetings and events provide the highest return on investment of any marketing channel.

Companies using taxpayer dollars must abide by best practices for meetings, events and incentives.

Companies that have received emergency government lending have an obligation to operate in a transparent and accountable fashion.

The travel community has addressed an urgent public need by developing clear, workable guidelines designed to ensure responsible business travel practices within companies that have received emergency government lending.

Additional punitive policies to limit meetings, events and incentive travel will unite business, labor and local government leaders in opposition.

The demand for face to face meetings is strong and the importance of having them is greater than ever in our history.  For example, within one week of sending the invitation for our Here’s Chicago Meetings and Hospitality St. Pat’s BASH event taking place on March 2, 2009 we are at capacity with the most meeting and event professionals registered in the history of this event with over 400 registered attendees and another 100 on the waiting list. 

“Business, Meetings and Incentive Programs are what built this economy” and “Our industry is being punished for the mistakes of a few”

“In Obama’s defense, I don’t believe he knows that the meetings industry contributes to “mainstreet”, the exact market he is trying to help. Bus boys, waiters, bellman, sedan drivers, etc.” says Jim Grillo, CMP of Hereschicago.com. 

Meetings, conventions, exhibitions, and incentive travel generated $122.3 billion in direct spending in the United States last year, according to the Convention Industry Council’s Economic Impact Study, released in September. Corporate meetings and events comprised one-third of that, or $40.3 billion; association events accounted for the rest.”

The industry employs 1.7 million people on a full-time basis, and is the 29th-largest contributor to the country’s gross national product.

Looking at types of meetings, conventions and exhibitions account for $67.9 billion, or 55.5 percent, of the total direct spending pie. Corporate and association meetings generated $48.1 billion in spending, or 39.4 percent of the total, while incentive travel made up the remaining 5.1 percent, generating $6.2 billion in spending. (Conventions and exhibitions are defined as events where exhibitions make up the largest component of the meeting, while meetings have a larger meetings component.)

The largest share of the convention and exhibition dollar, 35 percent, is spent in hotels. The rest is widely distributed throughout local economies, with 24 percent spent on air transportation, 14 percent in restaurants, and 12 percent on business services.
 
It is our responsibility today to communicate the positive messages from our industry and how we all directly contribute to the future growth of our economy.
 
Let’s make history together,
 
Jim Grillo, CMP
President
Hereschicago.com
Chicago’s Meetings and Events Resource Directory
 
Emmy Award Winner, Alternate Media/News 2008
Hall of Fame Supplier, Illinois Meetings & Events 2008
President, Meeting Professionals Internatio, nal Chicago 2003-2004
President, Hospitality, Sales & Marketing Assn of Ill. 2001-2004
Committee, Meeting Professionals International 2004-2008
Mentor/Ambassador, Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau, 2000-2002
Member, MPI International Student Advisory Council 2008-2009
 
For a P.R. Toolkit, visit the U.S. Travel Association (USTOA)

The awards honor the dedication and creativity of event professionals who have earned the respect and admiration of their clients and peers. The award winners were selected through an online reader poll. The winner are:

Best Attraction – Navy Pier
Best Audio-Visual – The Meetinghouse Companies, Inc.
Best Banquet/Reception Venue – Tie between Galleria Marchetti and River East Art Center
Best Boats/Cruises/Charters - Kanan Cruises
Best Caterer – Blue Plate Catering
Best Conference Venue – Gleacher Center
Best Convention & Visitors Bureau – Chicago Convention & Visitors Bureau
Best Destination Management Company – On the Scene
Best Eco-Friendly Supplier – Greg Christian Catering and Events
Best Entertainment – Just for Fun Entertainment and Events, Inc.
Best Décor – Kehoe Designs
Best Florist – The Meetinghouse Companies, Inc.
Best Golf Resort – Lincolnshire Marriott Resort
Best Historic Venue – Chicago History Museum
Best Hotel with Meeting Space (less than 440 rooms) – The Blackstone Hotel
Best Hotel with Meeting Space (more than 440 rooms) – Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile
Best Photography/Videography – Tie between Promax Productions and Studio T Photography
Best Rental Service – Classic Party Rentals
Best Teambuilding Facility/Organizer – Corporate Event Interactive
Best Transportation – Windy City Limousine
Best Unique Venue – Chicago Illuminating Company
Best Venue Outside Chicagoland – Pheasant Run Resort
Editor’s Pick Best Event Décor – Ivan Carlson & Associates
Editor’s Pick Best New Intimate Event Space – Vertigo Sky Lounge
Editor’s Pick Best Casino – Horseshoe Casino Hotel
Editor’s Pick Best Experimental Event Expert – Minding Your Business

New this year, Illinois Meetings + Events magazine recognized its first-ever Hall of Fame, chosen by the magazine’s editorial advisory board.

Lifetime Achievement – Bill Pry, Partner – BBJ Linen
Best Special Events Planner – Andrew Schorr, President and Principal – In the Loop
Best Meeting Professional – Kimberly LaBounty, President – Apex Management & Special Events Inc.
Best Up-and-Coming Meeting Professional – Justin Rhodes, Associate – Corporate Events for Jones Lang LaSalle, Chicago
Best Supplier – Jim Grillo, President – hereschicago.com
Best Up-and-Coming Supplier – Renee Barricklow, Event Producer – Kehoe Designs, Chicago

“We are pleased to recognize the outstanding contributions of these organizations and individuals to the meetings and events industry, which plays an important role in Illinois’s vitality and economy,” says Lauren Hurley, editor of Illinois Meetings + Events magazine.

Thank you to our event partners; Underground, The Meetinghouse Companies, Inc. and Classic Party Rentals.

Illinois Meetings + Events magazine is one of eight regional meetings and events magazines published by Tiger Oak Publications, headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn.  The idea-driven magazine focuses on the issues facing today’s meeting and event professionals in Illinois and beyond and looks to address all aspects of the industry through in-depth feature stories, insightful departments and helpful news and updates on tips and trends. For more information and to view photos from the event, visit www.ilmeetingsmag.com.

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Gleacher Center Chicago Conference Center
450 North Cityfront Plaza Drive
Chicago, IL 60611
312-464-8787

The Gleacher Center was designed in collaboration with the Chicago Graduate School of Businesses world-class faculty to provide the best learning environment available.

Marriott Hotels & Resorts: Chicago Marriott Downtown Conference Center
540 N Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
312-836-0100

Certainly any hotel claiming a Magnificent Mile address should live up to its name. And after a $36 million total renovation, the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile achieves exactly that. Drawing from the context of the city itself – hustle and bustle balanced by the calming effects of natural elements – this newly transformed hotel offers a stunningly stylish, energetic and contemporary vibe. Here, business and entertainment intersect in a multidimensional setting that inspires guests to engage, relax, retreat, work and play.

The Meadows Club Conference Center
2950 W. Golf Road
Rolling Mdws, IL 60008
847 640 3200

The Meadows Club is fast gaining critical acclaim and recognition as North-west Chicago’s premier full service Convention and Banquet facility. Since its opening in May 2007, the facility has hosted several quality events- cultural, corporate, weddings and fundraisers. The state of the art technology, elegant décor, outstanding food and impeccable service has made it one of the most sought after venues in the Chicagoland area.

The Stonegate Conference & Banquet Centre
2401 West Higgins Road
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
847 884 7000

Located just minutes west of Woodfield Mall and in very close proximity to I90 at the Barrington Road exits, The Stonegate is the NW Suburbs premier conference and banquet facility featuring 17,000 sf of flexible function space highlighted by an 8,200 sf ballroom with 20 foot ceiling and a 3,600sf Lakeside Pavilion (tent). The availability of an in-house A/V company with on-site technician is a unique feature and provides a tremendous benefit to meeting/event planners.

Pheasant Run Resort & Spa
4051 East Main St.
St Charles, IL 60174
800 474 3272

Located at Chicago’s doorstep and within easy reach of O’Hare International and Midway Airports, the resort is set on 250 beautiful rolling acres in historic St. Charles. With 473 spacious guest rooms, fantastic entertainment options and more than 100,000 square feet of meeting and conference facilities, the resort is the perfect setting for corporate retreats, distinctive tradeshows, training sessions and conventions. With luxurious guest rooms, extensive meeting and conference facilities, exceptional entertainment and cuisine, two outstanding golf courses and a renowned spa, the resort is the perfect setting for a family vacation, weekend getaway, corporate retreat or exquisite wedding.

Catalyst Ranch Chicago Conference Center
656 W. Randolph
Ste. 3W
Chicago, IL 60661
312 207 1710
 
Catalyst Ranch is Chicago’s most inspiring and green venue for sparking creativity and innovation! We’re located in a vintage loft with high ceilings, lots of natural light and comfy furnishings. The 5 extra large rooms and 2 mini conference rooms delight and inspire meeting goers for corporate teams seeking innovative solutions to solve today’s business challenges. Escape from the everyday without leaving the city - take a retreat from your usual routine! One trip & you’ll be hooked. Voted “Best Unique Venue” by Illinois Meetings and Events.

Navy Pier Chicago Convention & Conference Center
600 E. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
312 595 5053

The historical Grand Ballroom, Lakeview Terrace and Rooftop offer a unique backdrop for events up to 3,000 people. Navy Pier’s 170,000 square feet of flexible exhibit space along with 36 meeting rooms offer plenty of options for all types of events. All of this located on the lake front and minutes from downtown Chicago. A Chicago Convention Center and Conference Center.

DuPage Expo Center
4050 East Main St
St Charles, IL 60174
866 239 3976

Welcome to DuPage County’s Newest Exposition Center. Now Open for Trade Shows and Events in St. Charles, Illinois. Trade shows and events have found a spacious new home at the DuPage Expo Center.  With more than 23,000 sq. ft. of column-free carpeted space and acres of professionally maintained grounds, DuPage Expo is the perfect venue for trade shows, product launches, large meetings and special events.
                              
Located in St. Charles, Illinois, the expo center is less than an hour from Chicago, near all major airports and is located on the beautiful 300-acre campus of luxurious Pheasant Run Resort and Spa.  DuPage Expo is conveniently located on a major thoroughfare (Main Street/Route 64/North Avenue) with easy entry and exit.

Visit Here’s Chicago’s Directory of all Chicago Conference Centers & Chicago Meeting Facilities

Here’s Chicago’s Planner Preferred Full-Service Set Design and Staging Companies in Chicago including Event Production/Audiovisual Services (A/V), Set and Stage Designers/Construction, Full-Service Set Design and Staging Companies and Chicago’s best meeting and event planners.

The Meetinghouse Companies Inc.  Planner Preferred!
781 North Church Road
Elmhurst, IL 60126
630.941.0600

The Meetinghouse Companies is a full-service event design and production company with in-house capabilities including scenic decor, event technology, business theater, and floral design. Based in Chicago, the Meetinghouse Companies serve Fortune 1000 clients around the world. Combining innovative design and creative messaging with the utmost attention to detail, the Meetinghouse Companies produce fully integrated, cost-effective events that deliver exceptional results. Click here to view more details and contact information

Ivan Carlson & Associates Planner Preferred!
2224 West Fulton
Chicago, IL 60612
312.829.4616

Ivan Carlson & Associates specializes in scenic design, themed decor, stage sets and creative event design for corporate special events. We operate a 40,000 square foot facility on Chicago’s west side that is home to dynamic props, intriguing themed decor, unusual set pieces and an array of scenic design elements. ade shows and meetings. Click here to view more details and contact information

M&M, The Special Events Company Planner Preferred!
493 Mission Street
Carol Stream, IL 60188
630.871.9999

M&M is essentially an extension of your event team, providing: Tenting, Tables & Chairs, Linen, Table Settings, Décor, Floral and more! With more than 150,000 square feet of event equipment and over 150 event professionals, fleet drivers and installers, M&M works closely with you making your events a spectacular success! Click here to view more details and contact information

Absolute Production Services Planner Preferred!
9827 W. Farragut Street
Rosemont, IL 60018

Absolute Production Services is a full service event, meeting, seminar, and exhibit production company. Since our inception over 13 years ago, APS has established itself as a leader in the production industry. Our services range from a straightforward corporate meeting to a remote concert in the Blue Ridge Mountains with an attendance of 30,000 people and include the single largest simulcast in promotional marketing history, managing over 200 industry professionals simultaneously in 45 markets. Our success has been possible due to our relentless focus on the three cornerstones that define our company: Our People, Our Process, and Our Relationships. Click here to view more details and contact information

Total Event Resources Planner Preferred!
1920 Thoreau Drive
Suite 105
Schaumburg, IL 60173
847.397.2200

Under the leadership of President Kathy Miller, Total Event Resources has worked with Fortune 500 companies and associations nationwide in the management and production of their major events, trade shows and meetings. Known for our creativity, attention to detail, vast resources and commitment to success, we’ve built our business on staying at the forefront of innovation within the meetings and events industry. Click here to view more details and contact information

Below are some additional options for Full-Service Set Design/Staging Companies in Chicago including Event Production/Audiovisual Services, Set and Stage Design/Construction, Full-Service Set Design/Staging Companies for company meetings, corporate events, large outdoor events, in house hotel events, Chicago conference centers, Chicago convention centers and more.

Event Architects
311 West Walton St.
Chicago, IL 60610

Event Creative
311 West Walton St.
Chicago, IL 60610

Five-Star Audio Visual
550 North Commons Drive, Suite 101
Aurora, IL 60504

Freeman Company Chicago
5040 West Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL 60644

Kobotech Inc.
8 South Michigan Ave., Suite 810
Chicago, IL 60603

Plexus Productions LLC
821 Sivert Drive
Wood Dale, IL 60191
630.860.2948

Redline Event Services Inc.
4932 West Cullom Ave.
Chicago, IL 60641

Ronsley Special Events
1200 North North Branch St.
Chicago, IL 60622

SCS Productions
28 Congress Circle West
Roselle, IL 60172

Stage Right Inc.
13610 Boulton Blvd.
Mettawa, IL 60045

Stellar Productions Inc.
1201 Laura Lane
Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Williams/Gerard Productions
420 North Wabash, Suite 500
Chicago, IL 60611

Visit Hereschicago.com for all of Chicago’s Planner Preferred Full-Service Set Design/Staging Companies in Chicago including Chicago’s Top Event Production/Audiovisual Services, best Set and Stage Design/Construction, Full-Service Set Design/Staging Companies for company meetings, corporate events, large outdoor events, in house hotel events, Chicago conference centers, Chicago convention centers and more.

Working side by side on a mission of kindness inspires employees and cultivates a sense of camaraderie that enhances morale long after returning to the office.

The following is an interview with David Goldstein, Director of Business and Concept Development for Teambonding Chicago .  We discussed Philanthropic team building events and their positive impact on corporate meetings, employee development, camaraderie, moral building among groups and your community.

Press the link below to Listen to the Interview (It’s simple, no downloading neccessary):  
Click Play to Listen to the Interview with David Goldstein 

Some of the philanthropic team building events we discussed in detail are as follows:

Charity Bike Build - Together We Care
Armed with wrenches and enthusiasm, your teams race to construct the ultimate human-powered, no-gasoline-needed rocket – children’s bicycles. Meanwhile, other teammates.

Team Teddy Rescue Bear
Team Teddy Rescue Bear is a unique way to bring your own team together while providing priceless comfort to children who experience a car accident, house fire or injury.

Operation Military Care
Teambonding is the first to create a philanthropic team building program that gives back to our soldiers abroad. This repeat client requested program has already been a huge success!

Beehive Building
What if a corporate team building activity could stimulate employee teamwork while helping stimulate income generation for people in a developing country? Leave it to teambonding to find a way.

“Fare” to Share
Another Teambonding original combining the best of our culinary team building with a community give back and a delicious team builder for you and your team to tie it all together.

Go GREEN Racing
This team building activity showcases the importance of recycling, alternative energy and green transportation while making a contribution to the local community.

Habitat For Humanity
Teambonding offers an innovative and exciting activity that allows corporate groups to give back to Habitat for Humanity and its new home beneficiaries.

Philanthropic teambuilding is perfect for groups of all sizes no matter if your group size is 12, 50, 300, 500, 1000 or 2000, Teambonding has a program suited to your needs in Chicago or any city your meeting is taking place.

For over 20 years, TeamBonding has been developing, refining, and delivering fun, affordable, high-quality team building programs to an impressive list of clients throughout the United States and beyond. We offer you the ideal combination of experience, a wide range of programs and price points, and outstanding service. With over 70+ customized programs, TeamBonding is one of the world’s leading corporate team building specialists with popular divisions that include Scaventures, Game Show Nation, Recipe for Success and TrainingPath.

Contact David Goldstein of Teambonding Chicago for more information on Philanthropic team building events in Chicago or the city your next meeting is taking place.

Chicago’s Event Planning Resource Directory

Goose Island-Wrigleyville <-Visit our ad on Hereschicago.com for more details
3535 N. Clark St.
Malt Room
45-75 pp
Sandra Duncan
773-832-9040x. 231
s.duncan@gooseisland.com
Back Dining Room 110-250 pp
Beer Garden 50-75 pp
Entire Venue 300-500 pp

Goose Island-Clybourne
1800 N. Clybourn Ave.
Siebel Hall
60-75 pp
Siebel Hall/Loft 60-95 pp
Siebel Hall/Cellar 75-120 pp
Loft 10-20 pp
Cellar 20-40 pp
Patio 60-80 pp
Bier Stube 25-30 pp

Hard Rock Café <-Visit our ad on Hereschicago.com for more details and watch our video
63 W. Ontario
Mezzanine 160 pp
Tara Hippensteel
(312) 943-5572
chicago_sales@hardrock.com
Stage 40 pp
Tiffany Scott
312-943-5572
Chicago_sales1@hardrock.com
Backstage Patio
100 pp
Kristy Mendenhall
312-943-5572
Chicago_sales2@hardrock.com
Main Floor 200 pp
Full Café Buyout 250 pp

House of Blues <-Visit our ad on Hereschicago.com for more details
329 N. Dearborn St.
Music Hall 1100 pp
Kristen Jeffe
312-923-2044
kjeffe@hob.com
Restaurant 250-400 pp
Kim Runner
312-923-2012
krunner@hob.com
Chicago Room 75-85 pp
Heather Renkar
312-923-2036
heather.renkar@hob.com
Chicago + Bourbon Street 130-140 pp
Bridget Brassil
312-923-2027
bridget.brassil@hob.com
Delta Room 50-65 pp
Stacy Huszczo
312-923-7060
stacy.huszczo@hob.com
Foundation Dining Room 55-100pp

Zed451
739 N Clark St
The Clark Street Room 30 pp, 45 reception
Gina Cresap
312-266-6236
chevents@zed451.com
The Crescent Room 25 pp, 75 reception
The Mezzanine 45 pp, 75 reception
The Fireside Room 70 pp, 125 reception
The Main Dining Room 225 pp, 300 reception
Buy-out 400 pp, 300 reception
451 Rooftop, 100 reception

Dave And Buster’s <-Visit our ad on Hereschicago.com for more details and watch our video
1030 N. Clark St.
Showroom 60-200 pp
Kristen Banks
312.821.8606
kristen_banks@daveandbusters.com
Oak Room 30-150 pp
Dayneil Westbrook
312.821.8607
dayneil_westbrook@daveandbusters.com
Midway Party Room 15-35 pp
Executive Billards 20-45 pp
Executive Lounge 15-40 pp
Viewpoint 1 20-45 pp
Viewpoint 2 40-100 pp
Viewpoint 3 30-65 pp
BBL 10-20 pp
Lower Level 500 pp
Buy Out 2000 pp

Howl At The Moon <-Visit our ad on Hereschicago.com for more details
26 W. Hubbard St.
Semi-Private 20-400 pp Sun-Thursday
April Wolcott 312-863-7427
april@howlatthemoon.com
Buy Out 100-400 pp
Piano Show to go Fri & Sat

Bortz Group
Kristen Ihnatiuk
312-850-8170
Kristen@bortzgroup.com
Sangria 901 W. Weed St.
Main Dining Room 200 pp
Loft 40 pp
Bar & West Lounge 100 pp
Tokyo 21 901 W. Weed St. Tatami 30 pp
Main Dining Room 200 pp
Boutique 809 W. Evergreen Garden Level 130 pp
VIP Level 125 pp
Main Level 200 pp
Republic 1520 N. Freemont Rotunda 50 pp
Lounge 200 pp
Ballroom 1000 pp
Soundstage 600 pp
Radiostar 1524 N. Freemont Entire Venue 300 pp
Cabaret 15 W. Hubbard Entire Venue 300 pp

Lucky Strike Lanes
322 E Illinois St. 6 Lane Room 120 pp
Kathy Zaleska
312 464 0133
kzaleska@bowlluckystrike.com
Billards Room 80 pp
Andrea Bonds
312 464 0133
abonds@bowlluckystrike.com
Wine Room 150 pp
Michelle Johnson
312 464 0133
michelle.johnson@bowlluckystrike.com

Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant <-Visit our ad on Hereschicago.com for more details and watch our video
100 W. Grand Ave.
Whole Shabang 10-400 pp No Thur, Fri, Sat Nights
Cassie Carroll
312-836-0066
ccarroll@fadoirishpub.com
Gaelic No Thur, Fri, Sat Nights
Cottage No Thur, Fri, Sat Nights
Purty Loft No Thur, Fri, Sat Nights

Elephant & Castle
111 W. Adams St.
Buckingham 100 pp
Brian Halm
312-236-6656
cateringchicago@elephantcastle.com
Adams 100 pp
Clark 200 pp
Rookery 20 pp

Grand Lux Café
600 N. Michigan Ave.
Rush Room 75pp, 100 reception
Jamie Couzens
312-276-2507
jcouzens@grandluxcafe.com

Spare Time Group
2747 N. Lincoln Ave.
Allison McCarthy
773-472-1601
amccarthy@sparetimechicago.com
Seven Ten Lounge
2747 N. Lincoln Ave. Buy Out 400 pp
Colleen Rooney 773-472-1601 crooney@sparetimechicago.com
Bowling Room 120 pp
Billard Room 100 pp
Southport Lanes
3325 N. Southport Buy Out 350 pp
Bowling Room 70 pp
Billard Room 80 pp
Riverview Tavern
1958 W. Roscoe Buy Out 300 pp
Party Room 65 pp
Daily Bar & Grill
4560 N. Lincoln Buy Out 225 pp
Party Room 55 pp
Firehouse Grill
750 Chicago Ave. Buy Out 300 pp
Party Room 100 pp

Three Headed Productions
Kathy Lindner
773-276-7582
Kathy@threeheaded.com
Cans Bar and Canteen
1640 N Damen Private Room 30-100 pp
Erica Drogoszewski
773-276-7582
erica@threeheaded.com
Buy Out 300 pp
Salud Tequila Lounge
1471 N Milwaukee
Private Room 35-100 pp
Buy Out 100 pp
Evil Olive
1551 W Division
Private Room 20-80 pp
Buy Out 400 pp
Junior’s Sports Lounge
724 W Maxwell Red Room 30-100 pp
Blue Room 15-40 pp
Buy Out 400 pp

Le Passage
937 N Rush Wristband Parties 20-100 pp
Erica Drogoszewski
Private Events 30-350 pp

Melting Pot
609 N. Dearborn
Tuscany Room 35 pp
Kelly Lynch
312-573-0011
mpbanquets@sbcglobal.net
Loire Room 65 pp
Kristen Hysler
mltgpotrivernorth@sbcglobal.net

Rockit Bar & Grill <-Visit our ad on Hereschicago.com for more details
22 W. Hubbard St.
Upstairs Lounge 300 pp
Jena Cherry
312-943-7600 x13
jena@rockitranch.com
1/2 Pool Hall 30 pp
Front & Side Lounge 125 pp
Front Lounge 45 pp
Side Lounge 55 pp
Buy Out 500 pp
Underground 56 W. Illinois St. Semi-Private 20-300 pp

Bubba Gumps Shrimp Co.
700 E. Grand, Suite 131
Semi-Private 150 pp No Sat/No Sun. in summer
Maggie Bleau
312-229-1433
mbleau@BubbaGump.com
Patio 250 pp
Capi’s Italian Kitchen
700 E. Grand, Suite 136
Semi-Private 120 pp No Sat/No Sun. in summer
Patio 80 pp

The Gage
24 S. Michigan
First Floor - Edson Keith 40 pp
Julie Funke
312.933.2077
jfunke@raincommunications.com
Theodore Ascher Room 20-150 pp
Theodore Ascher Bar 50 pp
Buy Out 200 pp

Emerald Loop Bar & Grill
216 N. Wabash Raised Dining Room 45-65 pp
Back Lounge 30 pp
Buy Out case by case
 
Lizzie McNeil’s Irish Pub
400 N. McClurg Court Semi-Private 20-100 pp
Buy Out 150 pp

Paddy Long’s Irish Pub
1028 W. Diversy Semi-Private 20-100 pp

Weber Grill
539 N. State St.
Summit Room 25 pp
Bari Rice 312-467-0574
weber_chicagocatering@weberstephen.com
Grill Room 70 pp
Ranch Room 92 pp
Back Half 117 pp

ESPN Zone Chicago <-Visit our ad on Hereschicago.com for more details and watch our video
43 E. Ohio St.
Sammy Sosa Skybox 6-10 pp
Randy Hajduk
312-620-5065
randy.hajduk@disney.com
Ernie Banks Skybox 16-20 pp
Mary Sweeney
mary.shanly.sweeney@disney.com
Sports Center Set 20-25 pp
Lauren Higbee
312-670-5067
lauren.higbee@disney.com
19th Hole Bar 15-30 pp
Baseball Tonight Bar 30-50 pp
Bristol Suite 50-75 pp

Pops for Champagne
601 N. State Street
Front Tasting Room 30 pp
Jennifer Roche
312-266-7677
jen@popsforchampagne.com
Back Tasting Room 30 pp
Entire Tasting Room 60 pp
Jazz Club 75 pp
Champagne Bar 250 pp
Buyout 300 pp

10 Pin Bowling Lounge
330 N. State St. Martini Lounge 20-60 pp
Patti Maher
312-494-1068
patti@10pinchicago.com
Cosmopolitan Lounge 60-150 pp
Erin Ellison
312.494.1069
erin@10pinchicago.com
Lanes 5-20 6-90 pp
Buyout 150-350pp

DOC Wine Bar
1804 W Division St, Suite 2F
Red Room 20 pp, 30-50 reception
Mindy Shafer
773-480-3708
Mindy@docwinebarchicago.com
Entire Wine Bar 65 pp, 100 reception
DOC Wine Bar
Lombard Tasting Room 50 pp, 75 reception
Entire Wine Bar 100 pp, 175 reception
Frasca 80 pp, 150 reception
Smoke Daddy 100 reception
Dunlay’s on Clark 60 pp, 100 reception
Dunlay’s on the Square 60 pp, 100 reception

Reggies
2105 S State St
Rock Club
350 pp
Jody Zagger
773-818-3610
jodyzagger@gmail.com
(Bus Rental also)
Music Joint
111 pp, 200 reception

Buddy Guy’s Legends
754 S Wabash Ave
Entire venue
108 max Sit Down
400 max Reception
Isabelle Libmann
312-427-1190
isabelle@bglegends.com
Chicago (No private rooms but can accommodate semi-private groups)

One Financial Place
440 S. LaSalle, 2nd floor
Conference Room
75pp Classroom
Nicki Scheidhauer
312-663-7345
Nicki.scheidhauer@gmail.com

Cubby Bear Chicago <-Visit our ad on Hereschicago.com for more details
1059 W Addison
Main Floor
500 reception
Becky Mormann
773-327-1662 X 246
becky@cubbybear.com
Dugout 20-200 pp
Upper Deck 20-200 pp
Wrigley Room 20-200 pp

Vines on Clark <-Visit our ad on Hereschicago.com for more details
3554 N. Clark St.
Main Dining Room
80 Sit Down
150 Reception
Addie Lernihan
773-327-1662
addie@cubbybear.com
Atrium 40 pp
Roof Deck 60 pp
Outdoor Patio 344 pp

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