South Branch is one of Chicago’s newest and boldest riverside event venues; ideal for weddings and private weekend events. Envision a lavish outdoor wedding in the warm summer sun on our Pavilion Patio; an oasis in the heart of the city. In colder months, imagine sprawling views of snow falling on the Chicago River to accentuate your occasion.

Pavilion Bar and Patio
Limited reservations are accepted on South Branch’s patio for groups of 20 or more with start times between the hours of 1:30 and 4pm, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. South Branch does not accept patio reservations on Thursdays or Fridays. Patio reservations do not guarantee inside space in the event of inclement weather and minimums do apply.

Main Dining Room
Our main dining room can accommodate seated groups from 20 to 50 guests or provide cocktail reception space for groups ranging from 20 to 100. Happy hour events can be booked Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday with start times from 1:30 to 5:00pm and Thursdays and Fridays from 1:30 to 4:30pm. Minimums to reserve this space do apply.

Private Dining Room
Our private dining room can accommodate seated groups for 10 to 20 guests and a standing cocktail for 15 to 25 guests. Dinner and happy hour reservations are accepted from 1:30 to 7:30pm. A food and beverage minimum of $175 per hour applies to book this space.

The Monroe Bar
The Monroe Bar can accommodate seated groups for 10 to 20 guests or provide cocktail reception space for 50-60 guests. Happy hour events can be booked Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday with start times from 1:30 to 4:30pm and Thursdays and Fridays from 1:30 to 3:30pm. Minimums to reserve this space do apply.

Private Group Events
South Branch’s unique space is perfect for private weekday and weekend events. Whether you are hosting a company outing, planning a wedding, organizing a charity event, or just celebrating with friends, South Branch is the perfect place to host large group gatherings. With our riverside patio and pavilion bar, spacious Main Dining Room, and chic Monroe Bar areas to choose from, South Branch has everything you need to execute any type of event. 100 guests are required to book a private weekday or weekend event. Minimums do apply.

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The Merchandise Mart, Chicago’s epicenter for high design and luxury goods, provides the ideal setting for your next exhibition or event. The Mart’s Events+Spaces adds together the elements of versatility, reputation, expertise and location, while offering an impressive collection of adaptable venues and an unmatched array of services.

Located in the heart of Chicago’s River North and Loop districts, The Merchandise Mart welcomes more than three million visitors each year to its retail shops, LuxeHome luxury kitchen and bath showrooms, 11 floors of permanent showrooms for gift, home, outdoor and commercial furnishings, 10 floors of office space for leading creative agencies, technology start-ups, educational groups and other leading organizations, dozens of trade shows and a variety of special educational, community and consumer events.

EVENTS+SPACES availabilities include:

Trade shows and expos
Special events
Corporate and association meetings
Corporate dinners
Fundraisers
Product launches
Cocktail parties
Fashion shows
Art shows
Filming
Photography studio
Showcases and installations

Total Capacity of Venue:

We offer a dozen different venues plus 200+ showrooms at The Mart. Please contact us to learn more.

Private or Semi Private Space Available:

Yes

F&B minimum to reserve / use the room (s):

No

Our most Important Target Market is?

Corporate, Civic, and Charity special events, presentations, meetings or exhibitions

We are most proud of our ability to?

Offer an impressive collection of adaptable venues and unmatched array of services

We are famous with customers for our ability to?

Provide excellent comprehensive event setup labor (union) and

Unlike our competition, we offer customers?

Unrivaled venues including luxury inspired showrooms, high-tech meeting spaces and expansive trade show floors

We would like our customers to tell their friends that we provide the best?

Celebrated art deco lobby, breathtaking city and river views from our South River Drive, show floors and meeting spaces

Our company enhances customer lives by offering?

The Merchandise Mart is the world’s largest commercial building, wholesale design center and one of Chicago’s premier international business locations. Encompassing 4.2 million gross square feet, The Mart spans two city blocks and rises 25 stories.

We offer our customers the best?

35 years of knowledge related to planning events in Chicago and throughout the country, with experience managing over 300 events per year, including dozens of trade shows, and educational, community and consumer events.

Recent Clients:

University of Illinois, Young Presidents’ Organization, POWER 2011: Opening Doors For Women, Friends of The Chicago River, Koenig & Strey

Awards/Achievements:

The world’s largest LEED-EB Building – LEED Silver, Awarded 2007

Perfect for the following events:

Company Meetings
Conventions/Conferences
Corporate Events
Fund Raiser
Non Profit Events
Private Party

Located in the heart of Chicago’s River North and Loop districts, The Merchandise Mart is easily accessible from all downtown hotels. The Mart boasts an elevated “L” train stop and a taxi stand at its front door.

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Total Event Resources Named PepsiCo Supplier of the Year 2011

After three years of bold, successful and award-winning meetings for the National Fleet and Other Goods and Service Group at PepsiCo, Total Event Resources has been named PepsiCo’s Supplier of the Year. Nominated by several stakeholders within the PepsiCo organization, Total Event Resources has been credited as a “strategic partner” for the giant refreshment company.

“What makes Total Event Resources so different and special,” says Dennis Selle of the PepsiCo Global Fleet Procurement Team, “is their pioneering implementation of a truly out-of-the-box approach to planning our meetings. It has been a key to our operational success in the past three years.” 

Every year, PepsiCo brings together 150 suppliers and 450 attendees for networking, learning and fun at their National Training Summit and Annual Tradeshow. The goal is to actively engage attendees while giving suppliers the opportunity to relay key points about their latest products, techniques and offerings. Total Event Resources has consistently developed a new theme and strategically aligned an “experiential engagement” activity that not only meets the client’s goals but thrills attendees as well. Both suppliers and attendees rave about the innovative interactive experiences, citing “greatest attendee participation ever,” “incredible energy” and “huge motivation.”

·        In 2009, Total Event Resources developed a baseball-themed event, “PepsiCo & Our Partners: Thinking, Working, Winning as One!” which included a “Batter Up!” game to engage attendees and encourage networking. Twelve client teams “walked off the field” with a solid understanding of the suppliers’ three key points that strategically supported that year’s marketing and sales efforts.

·        In 2010, Total Event Resources delivered a NASCAR-inspired program, “CRANK IT UP! Driven to Win with Leadership, Productivity and Determination,” which included the “PepsiCo Piston Cup” in which attendee teams raced to visit booths, earn miles for their team, and retain the most information about each supplier.

·        In 2011, Total Event Resources found a new way to “gamify” this national vendor expo by creating an electronic networking game, “Pepsiopoly!” modeled after a well-known family board game. The use of mobile networking devices that attendees could use to exchange business cards, download supplier literature and keep track of their scores was a new and exciting twist. At each booth, a simple swipe of the device over an RF tag registered the visitor and uploaded key information onto his or her device. After the show, attendees’ virtual briefcases were downloaded and an email link sent to each attendee. 

“We are really excited and honored to be PepsiCo’s Supplier of the Year,” said Kathy Miller, president and owner of Total Event Resources. “Much of the credit goes back to PepsiCo – they gave us the freedom to stretch the boundaries and get creative, and working together, we’ve achieved something really special each year.”

In addition to being named PepsiCo Supplier of the Year for 2011, Total Event Resources was also awarded a N.I.C.E. Chicago Excellence Award for Best Corporate Event over $75K for the 2010 PepsiCo “CRANK IT UP!” event from the International Special Events Society (ISES).

About Total Event Resources

Total Event Resources was founded in 1995 to provide discerning clients with the tools and talent they need to create exceptional live events. As Strategic Event Specialists, we know how to make everything in an event reinforce your strategic goals, creating an immersive experience that reaches your audience on multiple levels. Our global resources position us as a valuable partner for some of the world’s largest companies and organizations including Fortune 1000 companies, major trade associations and not-for-profit organizations. Consequently, our client base consists of industry leaders in pharmaceutical, trucking, insurance, manufacturing, healthcare and financial, to name a few. Our services are as diverse as our clients’ needs, and our staff of experienced professionals brings a passion and commitment to their work that is second to none.

Discover how Total Event Resources can help bring your vision to life. Click here for more information on Total Event Resources.

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Find Chicago restaurants with private dining rooms downtown Chicago for receptions, office outings, social gatherings, holiday parties and more.

Visit our directory of Chicago’s Planner Preferred restaurants with private dining rooms

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American Coach & Car Service
Chicago, IL

Whether you’re attending a business conference, celebrating a graduation, heading off on a much needed vacation or just spending a special night in the city, we will promptly attend to your travel needs and become transparent to the experience, other than enhancing them with every nuance of travel service that can be extended.

Try us once and you’ll never use anyone else!

Our Award winning services include the followings:

•Chicago Limousine Services: O’Hare Airport limo To & From Chicago Downtown
•Chicago Corporate Limo Accounts
•Chicago Town Car Service
•Chicago Airport Sedan Service
•Chicago Champagne Wedding limo
•Chicago Bachelor Party limos
•Concert limo / Sporting Events limo
•Chicago Night Clubs Limo Service
•Birthday Party limousine
•Chicago Prom limos & Dances
•Chicago Convention Transportation
•Newborn Baby Limo Pick Ups
•Anniversary Party Limousine
•Chicago Limousine

Please click here to email us directly about your upcoming event or airport transfer

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TopGolf is the premier golf entertainment complex perfect for any occasion, event or private party.

Our innovative and addicting point scoring golf games, combined with our new menu and refreshing cocktails, make this a far cry from your average event venue. TopGolf is also a great alternative as opposed to reserving private space at a restaurant or bar. The fun is free, and trust us, there will be plenty of it.

Worried about the weather? No need. Rain or shine, each bay is covered so that only the good elements from Mother Nature make it in.

TopGolf Holiday Parties

Choose the party venue that is sure to hit the mark and make the holidays more than happy! And since no golfing experience is necessary, absolutely everyone can join in.

We cater for small groups of 10 looking for a lunchtime gathering all the way up to corporate events for 400 people, including a gourmet meal, open bar and live entertainment. With a tasty selection of festive menus to choose from, we have Holiday Party packages to suit every budget.

TopGolf Social Parties

The atmosphere at TopGolf is always one big party, so why not create your own and plan your next group outing at this hotspot. Adults, children, friends and family will be glad you chose TopGolf for your next:

Birthday Party
Happy Hour
Bachelor Party
Rehearsal Dinner
Family Reunion
Golf Outing
Game Watch

TopGolf Corporate Events

You could have your event at a boring meeting facility, but we know you’ll make the right decision. Our fun and relaxed atmosphere puts everyone at ease and naturally encourages team bonding and creativity!

Client Entertainment
Employee Entertainment
Team Building
Meetings
Retreats
Seminars
Training

Click here to ontact TopGolf for your next client outing, party, special or corporate event

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Wrigleyville Holiday Party Rooms

Holiday Season is just around the corner, and we’ve got your bases covered!  With three convenient Wrigleyville locations, we’ve got something for every group size!

Vines on Clark is an upscale wine and sports bar located in the heart of Wrigley.  In addition to our delicious Italian American cuisine, amazing daily specials and extensive wine list, Vines has the largest outdoor patio in Wrigleyville! It’s THE place to be during the warm summer months.  We now offer off-site catering!

Mention Hereschicago.com and receive 10% off your party package if you book your event by December 1st!  Call 773-327-1662 or email us for details!

Sports Corner’s new renovations transformed this neighborhood classic into a three story sports and entertainment complex!  With over 50 plasma TVs and rooftop dining, there is something for everyone. 

Mention Hereschicago.com and receive 10% off your party package if you book your event by December 1st!  Call 773-327-1662 or email us for details!

Cubby Bear has three private party rooms that can accommodate groups of all sizes. Our rooms overlook the Wrigley Field marquee and offer a great atmosphere for all events, from a cocktail reception followed by a private concert to a dinner meeting! Cubby Bear is your ideal location for private parties!

Mention Hereschicago.com and receive 10% off your party package if you book your event by December 1st!  Call 773-327-1662 or email us for details!

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Chicago History Museum Event Space

Hotel ballrooms and restaurant banquet rooms are fine venues for just about any special event, from weddings and bar mitzvahs to the company holiday gathering. But to make an event truly special – even historic – consider a different type of room.

Consider one that by day houses masterworks of art and rare antiquities, the fossilized remains of a dinosaur or great volumes of research documents.  Or look into a room that’s normally a hub of transportation.  Or, reserve a gallery that once was the residence of a titan from Chicago’s past.

In a metropolitan area as large and diverse as Chicago, meeting planners can choose from a myriad of historic halls and rooms that surely will add a sense of drama that can make the event more exciting, memorable and unique.  In most instances, events must be booked at times when the venue is not open to the public, like evening hours and possibly weekends.  Most, however, are very flexible in terms of opening the space up to an intimate dinner for 30, or a grand reception for 3,000.

Here are some of Chicago’s most well-known, and perhaps not-so-well-known, historic event locations.

As the city’s oldest cultural institution, the Chicago History Museum is uniquely Chicago. The Museum creatively tells the story of the city’s vast and colorful past, creating a distinctive venue that you and your guests will remember. Spaces include reception, conference, and breakout rooms, as well as an auditorium and outdoor plaza.

Part of the lakefront museum campus, the Field Museum is home to Sue, the remains of a Tyrannosaurus Rex dinosaur that last walked the earth 67 million years ago.  The museum offers more than 35 world-renowned exhibition halls, ranging from Native American Halls and Inside Ancient Egypt to the great hall that houses Sue. 

The Art Institute of Chicago and the Field Museum are decades-old, world-renowned cultural institutions and Chicago icons, visited by locals and out-of-towners.  Both offer tremendous venues, options and resources for special events at jut about any time of the year.   The Art Institute, for example, has four indoor locations that can accommodate from 150 to more than 900 attendees, and the outdoor McKinlock Court is open in the warm weather months.

Thousands of commuters think of Chicago’s Union Station in the West Loop as just a terminal where they can catch trains to and from the city.  Think again, because the 84-year-old behemoth structure (originally designed by legendary architect Daniel Burnham) is open for private events.  The 20,000 foot Great Hall, known for its dramatic ceiling and columns, is appropriate for large functions, while the smaller Union Gallery is ideal for more intimate receptions and meetings.

Navy Pier’s historical Grand Ballroom, Lakeview Terrace and Rooftop offer a unique backdrop for events up to 3,000 people. Navy Pier’s 170,000 square feet of flexible exhibit space along with 36 meeting rooms offer plenty of options for all types of events. All of this located on the lake front and minutes from downtown Chicago. Navy Pier is a Chicago Convention Center and Conference Center perfect for meetings, conferences, exhibitions, and special events.

Click here to visit Chicago’s event planning directory of Chicago historical event venues

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Roy’s restaurant Chicago Private & Group Dining
720 North State Street
Chicago, IL 60654

In Hawaii, there are two things of equal importance—food and the “aloha” spirit. The blending of these two dynamic principles is how Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion® Cuisine was born. European techniques and Asian cuisine meet Hawaiian hospitality to create a fine dining experience unlike any other–where the “aloha” style of service comes straight from the heart, and where any occasion becomes an unforgettable evening.

Roy’s Chicago offers a unique dining experience through spacious dining rooms, an inviting lounge and Roy’s signature exhibition kitchen in full view. Our private dining rooms feature contemporary Asian furnishings and original Hawaiian artwork.

Roy’s Group Dining offers:

• Customizable menus for lunch, dinner and cocktail receptions
• Daytime meeting packages available
• Four private dining rooms that can accommodate 10-70 guests
• Entire restaurant available for private lunch or dinner events for up to 200 guests
• State-of-the-art audio/visual capabilities
• An extensive wine and specialty drink list to complement your meal exquisitely
• Aloha-style service to take care of all of your group’s needs

Roy’s Chicago has a full complement of Audio Visual equipment that is available for use during meetings and events at no additional charge. Our private dining rooms feature wired internet access and phone jacks for conference calls.

Let Roy’s pick your group up! We have a 12-passenger van that can pick up your group from all of the major hotels and most of the downtown Chicago area, at no additional cost.

Whether you are celebrating a special occasion or hosting a business meeting, Roy’s is the perfect choice for a personalized experience that will amaze your guests.

Total Capacity of Venue and all spaces for private event:

Full Venue – 200 for a seated dinner
Full Venue – 300 for a reception

1. Wine Room – Capacity of 30 (Seated or Reception)
2. Bird of Paradise Room – Capacity of 30 (Seated) – 22 (seated with A/V) – 35 (reception)
3. Hula Room – Capacity of 46 (seated) – 32 (Seated with A/V) – 50 (reception)
4. Aloha Room – Capacity of 70 (seated) – 45 (Seated with A/V) – 100 (reception)

Total Capacity and Names of Group Rooms:
SAME ROOMS AND INFO AS ABOVE!

1. Wine Room – Capacity of 30 (Seated or Reception)
2. Bird of Paradise Room – Capacity of 30 (Seated) – 22 (seated with A/V) – 35 (reception)
3. Hula Room – Capacity of 46 (seated) – 32 (Seated with A/V) – 50 (reception)
4. Aloha Room – Capacity of 70 (seated) – 45 (Seated with A/V) – 100 (reception)

How is the room set at capacity:

Rooms are typically set with long tables of 8-16 per table. We do have round tables that an seat up to 8 guests. We can work with you to rent or secure tables for your desired setup, as none of our furniture is nailed down or affixed to any walls or floors.

Do you offer any unique views?

We are street-level and offer views of Holy Name Cathedral and Chicago’s famed Gold Coast!

Is there an F&B minimum to reserve / use the room (s)?

Food and Beverage minimums are required to reserve a private space and vary depending on day of week, date and time of event

Is there a rental fee to reserve / use the room? If so, how much is the rental fee?

Roy’s Chicago does not charge any rental fees or require any deposits for private events, with the exception of restaurant buyouts.

Our most Important Target Market is?

Corporate and Association Groups of 10-200 people who are looking for an elegant space for meetings, lunches, dinners and receptions.

We are most proud of our ability to?

Deliver our signature “Aloha” style of service to each and every one of our guests

We are famous with customers for our ability to?

Be completely accommodating of all of our guests’ and clients’ needs.

Unlike our competition, we offer customers?

Flexible and customizable menus, competitive food and beverage minimums and complementary A/V equipment and setup.

We would like our customers to tell their friends that we provide the best?

Service, food and value

Our company enhances customer lives by offering?

A dedicated event planner who will work alongside of you to plan your event from start to finish

We offer our customers the best?

Fine-dining experience in the City of Chicago!

Recent Clients:

1. Boeing 2. United Airlines/Continental Airlines 3. American Dental Association 4. Gas Technology Institute 5. McGladrey

Awards/Achievements:

Michelin Guide 2011 Recommended Restaurant–Open Table 2010 Diner’s Choice Award-Wine Spectator Award of Excellence – 2010

Click here to contact our Private Dining Manager at Roy’s Restaurant Chicago

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Clients and Employees Escape the Vegetable Crudité in the Conference Room
for Fun, Team Holiday Outings

“Less is more” has definitely been the small business mantra this year. In a time when smaller staff sizes make for harder working employees and tight budgets make splurging on holiday parties difficult for employers to embrace, Chicago Trolley answers with an affordable “outside the cube” idea.

“We are seeing some small companies break tradition with creative new approaches to the holiday gatherings.” says John Curran, vice president of Chicago Trolley & Double Decker Co. “The private function space at a restaurant or hotel can be expensive. Small businesses, for only a few hundred dollars, are renting a 36-seat Chicago Trolley with plans to take their office party to fun places like Christkindlmarket, Navy Pier, or their favorite restaurants and taverns. They see the shared adventure of exploring Chicago as a unique team-building opportunity.”

The arrival of a holiday-wreathed red and green Chicago Trolley sets the jovial tone and the itineraries are as unique as the businesses themselves. “We see companies looking to visit restaurants and taverns with holiday decor, or Irish pubs or even chase up to the top of the Hancock for a quick cocktail and a view of the city” says Curran. “Taking a ride among the tiny lights along the Magnificent Mile or sipping champagne while enjoying the city skyline from Lake Shore Drive creates great ambiance for conversation and bonding.”

Unlike a bus, Chicago Trolleys have a very open feel to the solid oak and brass cabins, which encourages interaction among all riders. Glass-enclosed and heated in the winter months, these trolleys reflect a simpler time in Chicago’s early 20th century history.

Overall, Chicago Trolley’s flexible travel options can include dinner shuttles, team building outings, stadium shuttles to the ballparks, real estate tours of developments, convention & tradeshow hospitality and city tours to recruit new associates. Employees and clients are sure to go home with unforgettable memories and a genuine Chicago experience. Chicago Trolley’s team of dependable drivers, dispatchers, and support staff combined with careful planning of your logistics will ensure for smooth and professional transportation. Event transportation with Chicago Trolley Co. can be cost effective without sacrificing quality or reputation.

Chicago Trolley also offers an entertaining and lightly narrated “Holiday Lights Tour.” Chicago’s version of a caroling sleigh ride will whisk passengers amongst the festive lights and enchanting sights of wintertime in Chicago, including the beautiful lights of the Magnificent Mile, State Street & Macy’s Holiday Windows, Daley Plaza’s 40-foot tree, Navy Pier’s Winter Wonderfest, Christkindlmarket and more.

For more information or to request a quote for private rentals, email Chicago Trolley. The “Holiday Lights Tour” has a fixed rate of $23 per person, with a 25 person group minimum (32 person group maximum Trolley capacity).

About Chicago Trolley & Double Decker Company

Chicago Trolley & Double Decker Co. offers a unique and professional transportation service to entertain clients or guests that seek insider’s tips on the best of Chicago, or for interesting travel options to transport business and social groups. The affiliated Coach USA companies also provide deluxe motor coach charter service to destinations throughout North America if that is required.  The popular tour company has earned two Chicago Visitor’s Choice Awards, including honors for Chicago’s Best Tours/Transportation and for Best Service.

Founded in 1994, this unique transportation company has entertained and informed millions of locals and visitors on their all-day sightseeing tours and private charters. Today, the 75 vehicle fleet includes 32-passenger San Francisco-style Trolleys, 70-passenger open-top Double Decker buses and three 24-passenger Land Yachts. Recognized as part of the fabric of Chicago, Chicago Trolleys evoke warm, positive emotions at first sight. Each vehicle has unique qualities: trolleys offer an open feel to the seating area, which encourages conversation and networking; the double deckers offer a wind-through-your-hair experience; The Land Yacht offers your associates a comfortable experience while riding in style for a longer excursion.

Email Chicago Trolley & Double Decker Bus Company to inquire about your upcoming group holiday party

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