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Karin Roberts: Thu, Apr 14, 2022
Our extensive online tool which allows you to manage your exhibit inventory online, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This internet based system gives...
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Karin Roberts: Thu, Jul 29, 2021
When the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (MPEA) announced in early April it would resort to asking the State of Illinois for a bailout of...
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Karin Roberts: Tue, Jul 13, 2021
Maybe it’s because Soundings Founder Tracy Judge makes it her mission to match companies with relevant freelance event professionals that she could...
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Karin Roberts: Tue, Feb 16, 2021
As Illinois enters the next phase of COVID-19 vaccinations, Chicago’s convention industry is cautiously planning a full slate of shows at McCormick...
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Karin Roberts: Thu, Dec 10, 2020
Even before borders closed across the globe, event attendees’ time was hard-won — travel, meetings and digital content pulled their attention (and...
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Karin Roberts: Tue, Nov 17, 2020
The number one priority of the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition (MPEA) has always been, and continues to be, the health and safety of the employees...
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Karin Roberts: Tue, Oct 13, 2020
Times are tough, but convention centers are playing the long game, with many working on renovations, expansions, or new services that are helping...
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Karin Roberts: Thu, Oct 17, 2019
From top sights to star-studded events, Chicago has a very long list of free and wallet-friendly things to do and see. Chicago is an international...
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Karin Roberts: Thu, Sep 26, 2019
Every year we watch the culinary world expand and evolve and 2019 is no different. Benchmark®, a global hospitality company, observes their resort...
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Karin Roberts: Tue, Jul 16, 2019
All due respect to Benjamin Franklin, but I believe there are three certainties in this world: death, taxes, and material-handling (aka drayage)...