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Karin Roberts: Thu, Jan 27, 2022
For your most important trade shows, a rental booth can help you make the biggest impact without busting your budget. If you go to one or two shows a...
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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, 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: Tue, Jan 12, 2021
Looking for way to keep your exhibit spaces inviting and warm, yet safely designed? With innovative designs, you can still create a beautiful space...
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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, Feb 25, 2020
The Tradeshow Network Marketing Group announced that it will provide complimentary design renderings for trade show exhibits to qualified businesses...
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Karin Roberts: Tue, Dec 24, 2019
When you come to Chicago to help manage that trade show booth or to just attend one of our many trade show events, you don't need to reach for your...
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Karin Roberts: Thu, Jun 27, 2019
The crown jewel of the Windy City's expo and event scene, McCormick Place is just minutes from downtown Chicago and welcomes nearly 3 million...
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Karin Roberts: Tue, Jun 11, 2019
It is a wrap for the 2019 NRA show - and it was a good one! The National Restaurant Association Show is the place to explore everything that’s...