WINDY is available for private charters, for weddings, parties, corporate functions, planning committees, reunions, church outings and Worship Sails, tour groups, team building, and educational experiences. Windy may be chartered for a maximum of 150 guests. YOUR EXPERIENCE aboard WINDY is meant to be an outdoors one. However, we also have a grand interior “salon”, which can hold 50-70 standing guests, available for dining and for getting out of the sun or weather. It is adjacent to our kitchen, or “galley”. The caterer usually sets up buffet style inside the salon, or and guests are free to move in and out.

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Tall Ship Sailing Adventures

These 60 or 75 min. Skyline Cruises are the family favorites! Each day of our daily and weekly sailing schedule is unique, with every trip dependent on the direction of the wind. No two tours are alike. Each sail also has a tour theme led by our enthusiastic crew-educators! Our tall ship crew are multi-talented individuals, many of whom have experience in the study of history, maritime lore, the arts, music, and theatre- ready to bring their experience to enhance your enjoyment aboard Windy! You can simply relax on deck in quiet, or gather around for storytelling and hands-on fun!

Tall Ship Educational Sail Training Programs

Educational cruises are offered to school, church, scouts, corporations, and other groups. This program provides a variety of hands-on activities and several talks on topics including maritime history, sailing, maritime arts, physics, navigation, marlinespike, seamanship, marine wildlife, group dynamics and the like. Call to discuss your desires, as we can design an event for your students.

We already have a great program for badge work for Girl Scouts! Programs are designed for each group. Much more details are located on the Education page on the web site. In 2008, over 8,000 students sailed with us!

Tall Ship Private Charters

The WINDY is available for private charters, weddings, parties, corporate functions, planning committees (no phones to distract members), team building, reunions, church outings, tours, fun getaways, and educational experiences. Groups as large as 150 can be accommodated. A full range of menu options can be provided by the ship’s caterers. Call early to confirm availability and to make plans. Reservation dates are guaranteed with payment. Also consider a Pirate Themed Charters for something truly extraordinary!

Corporate team building activities are also offered.

Unique views?
Chicago’s Skyline from Lake Michigan, Navy Pier

Our most Important Target Market is?

Private charters, for weddings, parties, corporate functions, planning committees, reunions, church outings and Worship Sails, tour groups, team building, and educational experiences.

Chicago’s alternative to conventions, meetings and conferences, The Odeum Expo Center, Villa Park, Il – Recently renovated in 2010

Conveniently located 30 minutes west of Chicago, near O’hare airport and 10,000 hotel rooms!

Building Specifications

15 acre site
Capacity 2000 Cars
130,000 square foot facility
Direct drive access to exhibit
floor from parking facility
212′ clear span building
Concrete floors – 400 psi
Ceiling clearance:
North & South Halls:
- 26′ lowest point
- 50′ highest point
Insulated Pitched Roof Mezzanine:
- 18′ lowest point
- 40′ highest point
Heated and air-conditioned
Telephone, ISDN, gas, water and compressed air

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Freight Access

Two drive-in, overhead doors
- North Hall – 10′ wide x 14′ high
- South Hall – 14′ wide x 14′ high
18 additional 6′ wide doors
2 additional 8′ wide doors
Elevator 8′ x 5′

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Food and Beverage

Catered Meals
Cocktail Lounge
Concessions

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Electrical Services

In-House electrician
120 volt, single phase,
60 cycle
208 volt, single phase,
60 cycle
208 volt, three phase,
four wire, 60 cycle
480 volt, three phase,
four wire, 60 cycle
Total amps available 3,000 plus;
3 phase

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Lifts

2 fork lifts, 5,000 lb. capacity ~ 13′ high
Scissors lift, 400 lb. capacity ~ 30′ high
Aerial lift, 800 lb. capacity, ~ 46′ high

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Exhibit Space / Meeting Rooms

Over 85,000 square feet with minimum pillars
South Hall – 22,000 sq. ft.
North Hall – 22,000 sq. ft.
Upper Mezzanine – 14,000 sq. ft.
Banquet Hall – 9,000 sq. ft.
Lower Mezzanine – 6,000 sq. ft.
Other Areas – 12,000 sq. ft.
Can accommodate 600; 8′ x 8′ booths
All exhibit services and equipment available “in house”, including piping, draping, tables, chairs, staging, carpeting, electric
Audio/Visual equipment
Telephones, floral pieces, hostesses
A variety of meeting space is available accommodating from 10 to 5,500 people
9,000 square feet Banquet Hall that breaks out into 4 meeting rooms, approximately 1,800 sq. ft.

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Additional Areas in Facility

North Conference Room
Lounge
Promoter’s Office
Box Office
Security Office
First Aid Room
Referee Room
Pro Shop

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In House Convention Services

Pipe & Drape
Tables
Staging (16′ – 7′)
Audio Visual
Compressed air
Floral
Water
Chairs
Carpet
Signs
Telephone
Sport Court
Right to work facility, security, ushers, stagehands, and other labor can be made available through the ODEUM as requested.

Click here for more information or to contact Brad or Jamie at the Odeum Expo Center for your next business meeting, conference, sporting event, wedding or convention

Hospitality One has specialized in providing quality staff for the hospitality industry since 2003. We have been delivering superior and professional staff to over 9,000 events ranging from 5 to 6,000 attendees in the greater Chicago land area, to locations as diverse as street festivals and museum campuses to corporate offices and private homes. Hospitality One has had the privilege of serving with some of Chicago’s premier hotels, catering companies, event planning services, and private clients.

Hospitality One provides staffing services in the food service end of the hospitality industry, some of the positions H1 provides staff for are:

• Greeters, Hosts/Hostesses
• Function Directors
• Servers
• Bartenders
• Culinary Staff
• Event Attendants
• Steward/Utility Staff

Click here for more information or to contact Christine Ronan of Hospitality one Event Staffing Services.  Please mention Hereschicago.com when contacting me

Il Mulino Chicago
1150 N. Dearborn
Chicago, IL

With its Chicago presence, the restaurant serves that famous food in the sumptuous Second Empire style Biggs Mansion.

The Small Private Dining Room:
Located on the second floor of the Mansion with four east-facing windows offering tree-top views of our 100 year old elm trees, this room offers seating for up to 30 Guests for a sit down event, or cocktail space for up to 50. It is especially popular for corporate board meetings, but the carved marble fireplace, crystal chandelier and ornate mahogany wainscoting make it perfect for lavish social events as well.

The Large Private Dining Room:
Also located on the second floor of the Mansion, the large private dining room boasts two working marble fireplaces, three crystal chandeliers and five foot tall mahogany wainscoting. Windows offering views both east and south make this the perfect space for a daytime office meeting or bridal shower. As many as 70 guests can sit down for lunch or dinner in this lovely room, 100 for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. There is also a petite bar adjacent to this room with crystal sconces and a beautiful silk Italian tapestry.

The Outdoor Patio:
The front yard of our property, built by renowned Chicago architect Edward Burling in 1874, is home to one of Chicago’s most serene outdoor gardens. Wrapped in a period appropriate black wrought iron fence and home to flower boxes over-flowing with ivy, Guests enjoying our outdoor space feel as if they’ve stepped back in time. Depending on the season, we can serve pre-event cocktails and hors d’oeuvres outside beneath the twinkling Italian lights, or you may entertain a group as large as 50 for a sit-down dinner in your own “secret garden.”

The Entire Facility:
For a truly “over the top” event, the entire Il Mulino Chicago Mansion can be rented out. In addition to second floor rooms described above, the first floor offers three working fireplaces original to the home, as well as a large bar and three dining rooms outfitted with bookcases and five gorgeous vintage chandeliers. The entry hall is dominated by a grand, two-story carved staircase topped with a magnificent 18 branch chandelier. Due to the popularity of our restaurant dining rooms, restrictions and minimums for buyouts do apply.

For more information, details or to contact Nicole Boston of Il Mulino Chicago, click here to visit our listing and mention Hereschicago.com

For corporate meetings you get a New York style white space that can be transformed into any type of design. We have a collection of colorful and comfortable mid-century style furniture that can be mixed, matched and arranged as you would like.

New York style white
space ideal for creative
thinking and entertaining
4,000 square foot loft with great daylight
Original hardwood floors
Wireless internet
Mid-century furniture collection available at
no extra cost
Convenient location in Chicago’s booming West Loop
LCD projector, easles and in studio sound system
In house event coordinator and photo services

Corporate Functions -Focus groups, Strategic marketing meetings, Cocktail parties,
Tech Suites, Team Building, Employee orientations, Recruitment, Customer appreciation,
Annual celebrations, Product launches

West Loop Studio Chicago Weddings:

For weddings West Loop Studio is a little unconventional and completely sensational.

This historic top-floor loft is easily transformed to any theme or design style. From an intimate sit down dinner of 100 to a cocktail reception of 200 our event staff can assist you with all the resources you need to create the events of your dreams!

West Loop Studio Unique Features

4,000 square-foot floorplan
17 foot ceilings with bowstring trusses
9 foot windows with city views
Original restored maple floors
Remodeled bathrooms
Spacious dressing room and prep areas
Freight elevator for easy logistics
Professional Photography Package
Our most exciting and talked about feature!

Contact Jamie Kelter of West Loop Studio and mention Hereschicago.com

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Chosen as one of the Open Table 2009 Diners Choice Top 50 US restaurants that have “Vibrant Bar Scenes” 33 Club offers a selection of cutting-edge versions of classic American fare with an extensive variety of upscale bar snacks and a uniquely affordable array of wines. Surrounded by the energy of diverse neighborhoods, the restaurant provides a luxurious, private club feel in the heart of Old Town. At 33 Club patrons can enjoy the ambiance of the grand old clubs of yesterday. Whether it’s a dinner with friends or a gala cocktail reception, 33 Club’s dramatic elegance and lively atmosphere make it the ideal location for any gathering. Great place for your corporate events, wedding rehearsal dinners, birthday party, client event, holiday party and more!

Contact Nina Madonia, Private Dining Manager of 33 Club Chicago and mention Hereschicago.com

 AAA Rental System

Since 1927 the AAA family has been in the customer service business. We rent equipment that is used for both large and small parties, events and festivals throughout the Chicago area and on occasion, nationally. Our inventory is rented by the pro’s! Major concert events, film production crews, presidents, diplomats and even royalty have enlisted our services for their special event rental needs. You too can rent directly from the most complete event equipment inventory in the midwest. We have been a part of mini and mega events for generations.

M&M, The Special Events Company

M&M is essentially an extension of your event team, providing: Tenting, Tables & Chairs, Linen, Table Settings, Décor, Floral and more! With more than 150,000 square feet of event equipment and over 150 event professionals, fleet drivers and installers, M&M works closely with you making your events a spectacular success!

Classic Party Rentals

Classic Chicago Party Rental is the Midwest’s largest event rental company and among the largest in the country. Our 35 plus years of experience combined with our wide selection of event and food service equipment along with our extensive inventory of tents and clearspan structures can accommodate all types of events. Classic Party Rentals has many target markets which include corporate functions, weddings, outdoor celebrations, catered affairs, fundraising galas, home entertaining and large scale national events. Since we are one of the largest special event rental companies in the country, we have the ability to offer the latest inventory of tents, structures, lighting, climate control, power capabilities, tables, chairs, glassware, flatware, dinnerware, etc

 
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Chicago’s Featured Planner Preferred Charter Transportation Companies – Bus Charters, Trolley Rentals, Ground Transportation Coordination/Services, Limousine/Sedans
 
Chicago Bus Charter Services/Rentals/Companies

Chicago Trolley & Double Decker Company

Chicago Trolley & Double Decker Company – Chicago’s Planner Preferred charter bus rental company. We provide transportation for Chicago’s corporate groups, company parties, shuttle service to conventions, city tours for new hires & visitors, group specialty tours, golf outings, one day tours, bachelor/bachelorette parties, convention shuttles, proms, graduations, tradeshows, senior outings, weddings, sporting events and team building outings.

Coach USA Chicago
 
Coach USA Chicago is Chicago’s Premier Motor Coach and Bus Company providing Airport Transfers, Charter, City Packages, Convention/Meeting Services, Custom Group Tours, Incentive Tours, Meet & Greet, Mini Bus, Motorcoach, Multi-Lingual Guides, Multi-Lingual Tours, Receptive Services, Sightseeing, Groups, Step On Guides, Transit, Van Rentals and gound transportation services in Chicago and the Chicago Suburbs.

Riteway Bus Service
 
Riteway’s Charter Bus division offers Chicago charter bus rentals for all of Illinois. Riteway works with a wide variety of groups within the Chicago area to accommodate your Chicago charter bus rental needs. Groups include but are not limited to: universities, K-12 school groups, church organizations, corporate functions and conventions in the greater Chicagoland area. Riteway is your one stop Chicago charter bus provider for almost any city in Illinois. Some of the cities that we service are: Northern Illinois, Buffalo Grove, Waukegan, Gurnee, Lake forest, Skokie, Evanston, Highland Park, Schaumburg, Downers Grove, and Oak Brook, IL. Our Chicago charter bus associates can help you organize your charter bus rental no matter what the occasion or destination.

Colonial Coach Lines Chicago
 
Colonial Coach is one of the most established charter companies in Chicago, Illinois. Our modern fleet of over 80 motor coaches and transit buses can accommodate from 21 to 72 passengers. With over 100 years of charter management experience and the DOT’s highest safety rating, you will always feel safe traveling with Colonial Coach Lines.

 
Chicago Ground Transportation Staffing/Coordination Services
 

Ariel Airport Services Inc
 
Ariel Airport Services Inc. is a unique supplier of multilingual travel services at major U.S. airports and cities. We cater to the corporate and leisure group needs of Meeting and Event planners, Corporations and Destination Management Companies, Receptive Tour Operators & Travel Agents. Our experienced staff is in charge of every detail, none are too large or small. Your clients are guaranteed a stress free and pleasant trip from start to finish and you can have peace of mind. We understand the importance of high standards and quality of service, and our professionalism and attention to detail leave nothing to chance.

Chicagoland Transportation Solutions, Inc.
 
Chicagoland Transportation Solutions, Inc. is a full service ground transportation company. We offer charters, meet & greet services, small to city-wide shuttles, scheduled service, tour services, and group activities. Our customers enjoy the fact that we focus on a few core services and perfect them to excellence instead of trying to do everything average.

 
Chicago Limousines Services/Sedan Companies

 
Executive Chauffeuring Limousine and Sedan Service
 
Call Executive Chauffeuring for all your business and personal ground transportation needs, such as: Airport Transfers (O’Hare, Midway & Mitchell), Chicago Corporate Travel, Chicago Conventions, Chicago Weddings, Sporting Events, Concerts, or just a “Night on the Town”. We have a perfect vehicle for any occasion.

O’Hare-Midway Limousine Service®
 
O’Hare-Midway Limousine Service®, a unique, service oriented, dependable, professional transportation company serving the Chicagoland area and beyond. Specializing in a fleet of Limousines, Sedans and Deluxe Mini Coaches. We realize that our success is the result of customer satisfaction – satisfaction that must be renewed every day.

 
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Blue Plate opened its kitchen in 1983 with a commitment to provide customers innovative cuisine and personalized service. This commitment has continued to evolve over the past 25 years in order to meet our client’s individual needs and expectations.

Our experienced culinary team provides a unique and creative focus offering a range of culinary styles including international and eco-conscious menu options.

Blue Plate has earned national recognition for its standards of service and creativity, and retains preferred status at more than 85 venues.

Blue Plate also owns and operates two highly acclaimed restaurants: Rhapsody located at the Symphony Center and Park Grill in Millennium Park.

Our most Important Target Market is?

Chicago’s top corporate, nonprofit, social and cultural institutions. Anyone looking for a business lunch for 10 to a Gala for 10,000.

We are most proud of our ability to?

Provide a successful, passionate team of more than 500 employees committed to providing the best products, services and experiences to our diverse clientele.

We are famous with customers for our ability to?

Provide impeccable service, multi-faceted food service options, customized and creative theme and menu development and hands-on event services.

Pinstripes features a distinctive entertainment and dining venue. Celebrate ‘sophisticated fun’ in our warm and inviting 45,000 square foot indoor/outdoor facility complete with eighteen bowling lanes, six bocce courts, exceptional Italian-American bistro and wine cellar, outdoor patio and fireplace and beautifully appointed event and party rooms that can accommodate groups from 20-600.

We are now open and having fun! If you would like to make a reservation for dining, bowling and/or bocce, or would like to book a private event/party, please contact us.

Pinstripes can accommodate groups from 20 – 600, and offers a unique venue that can be tailored to your specific needs. Whether your passion is bowling, bocce or terrific Italian/American cuisine, we offer a memorable and winning combination for any social or corporate event. Let us assist you in crafting your next special event in one of our private or semi-private spaces. We can also assist with additional services such as entertainment, audio visual equipment, table favors, and specialty cakes/linens.