How To Do Business With McCormick Place #DoBusiness!

Alexander Buckles, Supplier Diversity Analyst from McCormick Place Chicago will provide information on how to become a qualified vendor with McCormick Place. This presentation will be especially helpful if you offer goods, and are a distributor of products, supplies, equipment, etc.

Topics will include:

• Vendor Registration

• Certification Importance

• Prime Contractors vs Subcontractors

• Relationship Building

MAKE SURE TO BRING BUSINESS CARDS TO CONNECT AND NETWORK!!!! #DoBusiness!

As you know McCormick Place is a mainstay of the Chicago marketplace and convention/meeting landscape:

By The Numbers

The size and versatility of McCormick Place are impressive:

• 2.6 million sq. ft. of exhibit halls
• 1.3 million square feet all on one level
• 170 meeting rooms
• 600,000 square feet of meeting room space
• 6 ballrooms, 2 of which are the largest in the city
• Assembly seating for 18,000 people
• 4,249 seat theater (Arie Crown)
• 3 theaters seating 300 each
• Ceiling heights up to 50 feet
• Easy access to 5,800 parking spaces

FAQs

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

GECDC IS LOCATED ON THE 4TH FLOOR OF THE US BANK BUILDING AT 63RD ST. AND HALSTED. THERE IS ON-STREET PARKING AND A PARKING LOT.

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

YOU MAY CONTACT DONNA WERNER AT (708) 317-9233 OR YVONNE SPEAR AT (773) 733-9274 WITH QUESTIONS.

Is my registration/ticket transferrable?

YES; YOU MAY TRANSFER YOUR TICKET TO WHOMEVER YOU WISH.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

NO; YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BRING YOUR TICKET WITH YOU.

The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay?

YES; SINCE YOUR TICKET IS TRANSFERABLE, WE UNDERSTAND THAT THE NAME MIGHT NOT MATCH THE PERSON WHO WILL ATTEND.