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'Noto Color Emoji';">Chicago has been voted <strong><a href="https://www.choosechicago.com/meet-best-big-city/">Best Big City in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler</a></strong> readers for a record-breaking eighth consecutive year. Learn more about Chicago and start planning your meeting in the country’s Best Big City.</span></p><p class="text-center lead"><span style="font-size: 1.25rem; font-family: 'Gotham A', 'Gotham B', Gotham, Roboto, 'Open Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';"><a class="btn btn-outline-primary" href="https://www.choosechicago.com/meet-best-big-city/"" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Learn more</a></span></p></div></div><h3>Make your meeting eventful</h3><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Voted the <strong><a href="https://www.choosechicago.com/blog/special-events/chicago-voted-best-big-city/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Best Big City in the U.S.</a></strong> for the eighth year in a row by Conde Nast Traveler readers, Chicago is ready to welcome you!</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We have one-of-a-kind </span><strong><a href="https://www.choosechicago.com/meeting-planners/search/">hotels, venues, and services</a></strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> that can adapt perfectly to today’s needs. The city boasts one of the best food scenes in the world with a multitude of Michelin-rated and James Beard Award-winning restaurants, unbeatable arts and attractions, exciting nightlife, and miles of public green spaces as well as a sparkling lakefront and lively Riverwalk for your attendees to enjoy.</span></p><p>Chicago was also named “Top Metro for Corporate Relocation & Expansion” for the 11th year in a row by <strong><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__siteselection.com_hungry-2Dfor-2Dmore-2Dchicagoland-2Dclaims-2Dno-2D1-2Dspot-2Dfor-2D11th-2Dyear-2Din-2Da-2Drow_-23-3A-7E-3Atext-3DProjects-2520from-2520fellow-2520food-2520-2526-2520beverage-2Cannual-2520Top-2520Metros-2520ranking-2520of&d=DwMF-g&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=kwHSqO9gXgA8ZciXkh9mi-RDmMKuZXg9ntBneV0YxXU&m=N6PzmaNY2JJcUcCQwg7rGJxuQiYwGFUZKG6v_427V5L6cfUc23hBVlO_PMOuYCEz&s=c2CUz71tRwvoeMeTE0mbKHybD3cKGtrooq9kBFMdz94&e=" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u%3Dhttps-3A__siteselection.com_hungry-2Dfor-2Dmore-2Dchicagoland-2Dclaims-2Dno-2D1-2Dspot-2Dfor-2D11th-2Dyear-2Din-2Da-2Drow_-23-3A-7E-3Atext-3DProjects-2520from-2520fellow-2520food-2520-2526-2520beverage-2Cannual-2520Top-2520Metros-2520ranking-2520of%26d%3DDwMF-g%26c%3DeuGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM%26r%3DkwHSqO9gXgA8ZciXkh9mi-RDmMKuZXg9ntBneV0YxXU%26m%3DN6PzmaNY2JJcUcCQwg7rGJxuQiYwGFUZKG6v_427V5L6cfUc23hBVlO_PMOuYCEz%26s%3Dc2CUz71tRwvoeMeTE0mbKHybD3cKGtrooq9kBFMdz94%26e%3D&source=gmail&ust=1737136888458000&usg=AOvVaw2wuK_QRwBoLRpdAAY7ID5R">Site Selection Magazine</a></strong>. According to the magazine, the Chicagoland metro area’s status as an industrial market and international trade hub for the Midwest is reinforced by historic low vacancies, growing rents, and strong leasing demand, driven by our competitive advantages, including excellent transportation infrastructure.</p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Whether you’re planning a large or small meeting, Chicago has the space, culture, and people to make it eventful.</span></p><p>All ready to start planning? <a href="https://www.choosechicago.com/about-us/staff/meeting-and-convention-sales-team/"><b>Contact us</b></a> today, or submit your request for proposal.</p><p><a class="btn btn-outline-primary" href="https://www.choosechicago.com/meeting-planners/rfp/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Submit an RFP</a></p><h3>Meeting Professionals Guide</h3><p><a href="https://digital.milespartnership.com/publication/?m=61929&l=1&p=&pn="><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-725654 size-full" src="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2024/12/MPG25-Banner_eNews-600x300-1.png" alt="Meet in Chicago guide" width="600" height="300"></a></p><p><a class="btn btn-outline-primary" href="https://digital.milespartnership.com/publication/?m=61929&l=1&p=&pn=" target="_blank" rel="noopener">View the digital guide</a></p><p> </p></article></div></div></div><script> var preloaded = {}; </script><div class="bg-accent"><div class="section-cards bg-white py-4 py-md-5"><div class="container"><div class="card-deck deck-min-1 " data-uk-scrollspy="{cls:'anim-fade', delay:50, target:'.card'}"><div class="card card-big my-4 shadow bg-white"><div class="row"><div class="big-card-image col-lg-4 col-md-5"><a class="card-img-link h-100" href="https://www.flychicago.com"><img class="js-lazy lazy card-img img-cover" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%203%202'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2021/12/AbA_CDA_MDW_084-cropped-v2-600x400.jpg" alt="Chicago’s airports"></a></div><div class="big-card-content col-lg-8 col-md-7"><div class="card-body"><h6 class="card-title">Chicago’s airports</h6><p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Chicago is a gateway to the world boasting a central location and two first-class airports. </span><strong><a href="https://us-west-2.protection.sophos.com/?d=fireeye.com&u=aHR0cHM6Ly9wcm90ZWN0Mi5maXJlZXllLmNvbS92MS91cmw_az00MzFjMDE4Ni0xYzg3Mzg5ZS00MzFjZDVlZS04NjVmODQ5NDZkNGMtNjFiZGQwMTMwZmExZjQ5ZSZxPTEmZT04NmZmYTZlYy01NjM3LTRjODktOTE0YS0xZDRhYTc3NDc0MTYmdT1odHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5mbHljaGljYWdvLmNvbSUyRm9oYXJlJTJGaG9tZSUyRnBhZ2VzJTJGZGVmYXVsdC5hc3B4&i=NjBmMGFjMTAyNjY5MjEwZjZhYTVmNTk2&t=QUUxUU91ZFQ3WHhkQmZsNDIyMkt1NU91UGxTVXFQbVNRVVdYdU40dGtnND0=&h=8911ab861e0f4db8b95886d0eb69e65c">O’Hare International Airport (ORD)</a></strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is one of the country’s busiest and best connected airports, while </span><strong><a href="https://us-west-2.protection.sophos.com/?d=fireeye.com&u=aHR0cHM6Ly9wcm90ZWN0Mi5maXJlZXllLmNvbS92MS91cmw_az03MzUxZGQ4My0yY2NhZTQ5Yi03MzUxMDllYi04NjVmODQ5NDZkNGMtZDE0NWQyYTA5NTZmMTE2OCZxPTEmZT04NmZmYTZlYy01NjM3LTRjODktOTE0YS0xZDRhYTc3NDc0MTYmdT1odHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5mbHljaGljYWdvLmNvbSUyRm1pZHdheSUyRmhvbWUlMkZwYWdlcyUyRmRlZmF1bHQuYXNweA==&i=NjBmMGFjMTAyNjY5MjEwZjZhYTVmNTk2&t=c0pjSlR2RzJMNmNib0kvMEhQSXMyVzFTVE1uT3dvNnpyekpGeWcxdndEQT0=&h=8911ab861e0f4db8b95886d0eb69e65c">Midway International Airport (MDW)</a></strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is a premier point-to-point airport to nearly 80 destinations.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">From runway expansions and terminal modernizations, to plentiful amenities and streamlined services, learn more about </span><strong><a href="https://us-west-2.protection.sophos.com/?d=fireeye.com&u=aHR0cHM6Ly9wcm90ZWN0Mi5maXJlZXllLmNvbS92MS91cmw_az05NDIxMDUwNC1jYmJhM2MxYy05NDIxZDE2Yy04NjVmODQ5NDZkNGMtYzE2MmM0ZmYzYjc5MzBiMCZxPTEmZT04NmZmYTZlYy01NjM3LTRjODktOTE0YS0xZDRhYTc3NDc0MTYmdT1odHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5jaG9vc2VjaGljYWdvLmNvbSUyRnNwb25zb3JlZCUyRndoYXRzLW5ldy1hdC1jaGljYWdvcy1vaGFyZS1hbmQtbWlkd2F5LWludGVybmF0aW9uYWwtYWlycG9ydHMlMkY=&i=NjBmMGFjMTAyNjY5MjEwZjZhYTVmNTk2&t=T3dYOWpva3JvWmhRMUlNY3JYTS84eDh0N2tMdEdqVFhZSkVuQ2JxQWx5QT0=&h=8911ab861e0f4db8b95886d0eb69e65c">what’s new at Chicago O’Hare and Midway</a></strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">. Expanding Terminal 5 with 10 new gates beginning in 2022, and a brand new O’Hare Global Terminal, are among the </span><strong><a href="https://us-west-2.protection.sophos.com/?d=fireeye.com&u=aHR0cHM6Ly9wcm90ZWN0Mi5maXJlZXllLmNvbS92MS91cmw_az05NTlkYjkyYi1jYTA2ODAzMy05NTlkNmQ0My04NjVmODQ5NDZkNGMtZmJlN2E2YTU5YmFmNDkyOCZxPTEmZT04NmZmYTZlYy01NjM3LTRjODktOTE0YS0xZDRhYTc3NDc0MTYmdT1odHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5jaG9vc2VjaGljYWdvLmNvbSUyRnNwb25zb3JlZCUyRmNoaWNhZ28tb2hhcmUtYW5kLW1pZHdheS1pbnRlcm5hdGlvbmFsLWFpcnBvcnRzLWNvbnN0cnVjdGlvbi11cGRhdGVzJTJG&i=NjBmMGFjMTAyNjY5MjEwZjZhYTVmNTk2&t=K0c2V2g2Qy9mQ200NUdocVRCTHFnZzFSZ1d3b2gvUWh5MGNvME1qZTZRdz0=&h=8911ab861e0f4db8b95886d0eb69e65c">exciting future developments</a></strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Other airport highlights:</span></p><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Chicago is a hub to three of the largest U.S. carriers (American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines)</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Over 40 airlines provide nonstop service from Chicago to over 240 destinations worldwide</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">O’Hare and Midway offer over 1,100 daily flights</span></li></ul></p><a class="card-big-link btn btn-outline-primary mr-3" href="https://www.flychicago.com">Learn more</a></div></div></div></div><div class="card card-big my-4 shadow bg-white"><div class="row"><div class="big-card-image col-lg-4 col-md-5"><a class="card-img-link h-100" href="https://www.choosechicago.com/meeting-planners/contact-us/"><img class="js-lazy lazy card-img img-cover" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%203%202'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2019/05/general-contact-600x400.jpg" alt="Get in touch"></a></div><div class="big-card-content col-lg-8 col-md-7"><div class="card-body"><h6 class="card-title">Get in touch</h6><p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Chicago is a hub for world-class dining, attractions, culture, and more — making it the perfect destination for conferences, conventions, meetings, and special events. Our Choose Chicago professionals are experts on everything our city has to offer and can help you plan your meeting each step of the way.</span></p></p><a class="card-big-link btn btn-outline-primary mr-3" href="https://www.choosechicago.com/meeting-planners/contact-us/">Contact us</a><a class="card-big-link btn btn-primary" href="https://www.choosechicago.com/meeting-planners/rfp/">Submit an RFP</a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="bg-light"><section class="py-5 bg-white"><div class="container article-template"><div class="card-body border shadow bg-white"><h4 class="mb-3">Sign up for the Meet in Chicago newsletter</h4><div class="js-acton-form py-4 bg-accent px-4 border border-light" id="aoform-script-b8496d5a-ad02-4b18-a2a8-ba8c0d592462:d-0001"><div class="loading text-muted"><i class="fa fa-spinner fa-pulse"></i> Loading...</div><script>!function(o,t,e,a){o._aoForms=o._aoForms||[],o._aoForms.push(a);var n=function(){var o=t.createElement(e);o.src=("https:"==t.location.protocol?"https://":"http://")+"marketing.choosechicago.com/acton/content/form_embed.js",o.async=!0;for(var a=t.getElementsByTagName(e)[0],n=a.parentNode,c=document.getElementsByTagName("script"),r=!1,s=0;s<c.length;s++){if(c[s].getAttribute("src")==o.getAttribute("src"))r=!0;}r?typeof(_aoFormLoader)!="undefined"?_aoFormLoader.load({id:"b8496d5a-ad02-4b18-a2a8-ba8c0d592462:d-0001",accountId:"43354",domain:"marketing.choosechicago.com",isTemp:false,noStyle:false,prefill:false}):"":n.insertBefore(o,a)};window.attachEvent?window.attachEvent("onload",n):window.addEventListener("load",n,!1),n()}(window,document,"script",{id:"b8496d5a-ad02-4b18-a2a8-ba8c0d592462",accountId:"43354",domain:"marketing.choosechicago.com",isTemp:false,noStyle:false,prefill:false});</script><script>aoPostLoadCallback = function(){ document.querySelector(".js-acton-form").remove(); }</script></div></div></div></section></div><div class="bg-accent"><div class="section-cards bg-white py-4 py-md-5"><div class="container"><h2 class="section-title text-center">Resources</h2><p class="lead mb-3 mb-md-4 text-center ">We’ve compiled some key resources to assist you in planning your next event in Chicago.</p><div class="card-deck deck-min-1 " data-uk-scrollspy="{cls:'anim-fade', delay:50, target:'.card'}"><div class="card card-resource p-3 bg-white"><div class="d-flex flex-row justify-content-center"><div class="resource-card-image flex-column p-0"><a class="card-img-link" href="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/mp360/"><img class="js-lazy lazy card-img" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%203%202'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2019/05/371A3266-e1564165938599-600x400.jpg" alt="McCormick Place 360 virtual tour"></a></div><div class="resource-card-content col-lg-7 col-md-10"><div class="card-body"><h6 class="card-title">McCormick Place 360 virtual tour</h6><p class="mb-2"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Take a tour through McCormick Place.</span></p></p><a class="font-weight-bold" href="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/mp360/">Learn more</a></div></div></div></div><div class="card card-resource p-3 bg-white"><div class="d-flex flex-row justify-content-center"><div class="resource-card-image flex-column p-0"><a class="card-img-link" href="mailto:agallagher@choosechicago.com" target="_blank"><img class="js-lazy lazy card-img" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%203%202'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2020/01/RS_McCormickWintrust-44-600x400.jpg" alt="Airline discounts"></a></div><div class="resource-card-content col-lg-7 col-md-10"><div class="card-body"><h6 class="card-title">Airline discounts</h6><p class="mb-2"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Choose Chicago’s Strategic Partners, </span><strong><a href="https://www.aa.com/i18n/customer-service/programs-products/group-meeting-travel.jsp">American Airlines</a></strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and </span><strong><a href="https://united.business/meetings">United Airlines</a></strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> both offer compelling group and meeting incentive packages for our valued meeting planners. Contact Alexa Gallagher, Director of Strategic Partnership</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> to learn how you can partner with them on your Chicago meeting.</span></p></p><a class="font-weight-bold" href="mailto:agallagher@choosechicago.com" target="_blank">Learn more</a></div></div></div></div><div class="card card-resource p-3 bg-white"><div class="d-flex flex-row justify-content-center"><div class="resource-card-image flex-column p-0"><a class="card-img-link" href="https://www.choosechicago.com/meeting-planners/resources/meeting-toolkit/"><img class="js-lazy lazy card-img" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%203%202'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2019/06/hotel-guides-600x400.jpg" alt="Digital marketing toolkit"></a></div><div class="resource-card-content col-lg-7 col-md-10"><div class="card-body"><h6 class="card-title">Digital marketing toolkit</h6><p class="mb-2"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Leverage these tools to promote your meeting in Chicago.</span></p></p><a class="font-weight-bold" href="https://www.choosechicago.com/meeting-planners/resources/meeting-toolkit/">Learn more</a></div></div></div></div><div class="card card-resource p-3 bg-white"><div class="d-flex flex-row justify-content-center"><div class="resource-card-image flex-column p-0"><a class="card-img-link" href="https://www.choosechicago.com/plan-your-trip/special-offers/" target="_blank"><img class="js-lazy lazy card-img" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%203%202'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2019/09/mccormick-place-spotlight-bg-600x400.png" alt="Partner specials"></a></div><div class="resource-card-content col-lg-7 col-md-10"><div class="card-body"><h6 class="card-title">Partner specials</h6><p class="mb-2"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Enjoy special offers and discounts from our partners.</span></p></p><a 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