Here you will find information, news releases and digital assets that will help keep your audience up to date on the latest legislation news released from Springfield, Illinois.
Brochures
Preview the "New Ways to Work at McCormick Place" brochure explaining the work rules and exhibitor rights. Download New Ways to Work at McCormick Place
Why choose Chicago? Chicago’s new exhibitor changes, convenient logistics and world-class hospitality make it an exciting destination for your meeting or event. Preview a one-page overview of why you should choose Chicago. Download Choose Chicago Hot Sheet
Public StatementsRead James R. Reilly's, Metropolitan Pier and Exhibition Authority Trustee, statement regarding the new convention reform. Download
News Releases
- Read the Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau (CCTB) news release about the historic legislation to cut costs and keep McCormick Place competitive becoming law. Download
- Read the Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau (CCTB) news release about the aggressive communication campaign
. Download
Q&A
Find answers to the most commonly asked questions to help your colleagues and customers understand the changes announced for the Chicago convention industry. Download
Web Buttons and Banners
Download web buttons and banners to show your support of the new legislation. Post them on your show/organization's website and in emails. Download ReadySetChicago300-250
Video & Audio
MPEA Trustee Jim Reilly explains how McCormick Place is changing to make it easier and less expensive for exhibitors to participate in Chicago trade shows.
Here is embeddable URL for Jim Reilly video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMli7vG_aTI
Dave Causton explains new rules about exhibiting at McCormick Place, now in effect for trade shows and exhibitors.
Here is embeddable URL for Dave Causton video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7smEmg-6E8