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8 Things to Look for in Custom Exhibit Companies in 2026

Karin Roberts: Tue, Oct 13, 2026

Your next island booth at McCormick Place or the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center deserves more than a cookie-cutter setup shipped from across...

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Why Chicago Exhibitors Choose The Tradeshow Network for their Exhibits

Karin Roberts: Tue, Feb 24, 2026

Chicago is one of the busiest trade show cities in the country. With major events taking place at McCormick Place and the Donald E. Stephens...

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McCormick Place Chicago Labor Costs

Karin Roberts: Tue, Nov 26, 2024

In an effort to show the various categories of expenses that are the foundation in establishing the labor rate please find below the current costs...

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Contract Tips for Working With Convention Centers During the Pandemic

Karin Roberts: Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Thanks to positive vaccination news and its subsequent rollout, meeting professionals are cautiously optimistic about the return of meetings and...

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Who’s ready for a trade show? Poll shows there’s hope for McCormick Place and other halls.

Karin Roberts: Thu, Oct 15, 2020

Since the pandemic struck Chicago six months ago, McCormick Place — the largest convention center in North America and an enormous economic engine...

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