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Airport Safety: 5 Things to Know Before You Go

O’Hare and Midway International Airports are ready to reconnect the world to Chicago and Chicago to the world! Whether you are traveling for leisure...

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These 4 event trends were on the rise pre-pandemic - Here is how they'll impact future events

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

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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New Survey Finds 88 Percent of Attendees Are Open to In-Person Events

GES surveyed 1,330 attendees in June and July to understand their willingness to return to physical events, and their concerns around safety and...

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Why Trade Shows Are Still Important

If someone tells you trade shows are yesterday’s news, they are making a gross miscalculation. There are no bad marketing strategies. Everyone is...

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Upcoming trade show in Chicago?  FREE & BUDGET-FRIENDLY CHICAGO TIPS!

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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Sales Prospecting in 2017: 12 Tips for Effective Warm Calling

In 2017, salespeople need to change the way they approach prospecting. - even within their booth at a trade show event. First, work your inbound...

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