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Founded in 2001, Vivid Seats is a leading online ticket marketplace committed to becoming the ultimate partner for connecting fans to the live events, artists, and teams they love. Based on the belief that “Life Happens Live”, the Chicago-based company provides exceptional value by providing one of the widest selections of events and tickets in North America and an industry leading Vivid Seats Rewards program where all fans earn on every purchase. Through its proprietary software and unique technology, Vivid Seats drives the consumer and business ecosystem for live event ticketing and enables the power of shared experiences to unite people.
PartySlate is a website that inspires people planning events and connects them with the leading event professionals and venues across the country and the world. Brides, grooms, corporate planners, and others use PartySlate to browse thousands of curated photos to find ideas and trends for their next events.
Tock is the all-in-one system for reservations, takeout, delivery, and events. We are changing the way restaurants, wineries, and culinary event organizers run their business and how guests explore, discover, and book at these places all around the globe.
The United Center is on a state-of-the-art arena campus, including a 960,000 square-foot multi-use entertainment facility and over four additional buildings, that has welcomed more than 65 million fans since opening in 1994. Home of the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association and the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League, the United Center hosts more than 200 events each year, including the best sporting events, musical performers, family shows and special events in the industry. An iconic legacy and commitment to superior service makes the United Center one of the premiere venues in the world.
SpotMe is the event management platform for B2B marketers. With over 2 million users and 400+ customers, G2 and Forrester say we are one of the key contenders in the space. Brands like SAP, Pfizer, and KPMG use SpotMe to drive demand, build connections and grow revenue. Our software powers virtual events, webinars, and hybrid meetings with apps, video, attendee engagement, and analytics. Behind the magic stands a curious, diligent, and humble team with over 30 nationalities. A team that feels a deep pride in the work they do, a team that cares for each other, and a team that always chooses to play the next game.
KemperLesnik is a leading public relations, activation and event management agency serving Fortune 500 clients. Ranked by Crain's Chicago Business among Chicago's top PR agencies, KemperLesnik produces award-winning communications programs for B2B firms, global consumer products companies and leading sports brands in addition to constructing acclaimed sports marketing sponsorship platforms and activations. KemperLesnik manages national and international events, including the Maui Jim Maui Invitational, and numerous PGA TOUR affiliated events, for more than 30 years. For more information, visit www.kemperlesnik.com; Follow us on Twitter: @KemperLesnik
Guild Row is a new type of social club located along the Rockwell Corridor in Avondale, Chicago. Our 12,000 SF indoor/outdoor facility was designed as a place to meet new people and try new things. Guild Row opened its doors into the global pandemic this past August believing that togetherness is an essential good. Our growing community is currently comprised of approximately 220 active members with varied interests, diverse expertise, and assorted passions. Hailing from many different Chicago neighborhoods our members share a common respect of craft, desire for community, and love of a good time.
Freeman is the global leader in events. Whether virtual, in-person, or hybrid, we are on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the world's largest network of experts, our insights are shaping exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. Our integrated full-service solutions leverage a 100-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.
What’s the X for Y? (e.g. Kickstarter for Film) – The TED for local in-person experiences- What’s the elevator pitch of your idea? – A platform where people can expose, navigate & address world changing issues via in-person experiences in their local communities. - What's the problem you're trying to solve? - We wish to make it easier to connect people that care with local advocates that support world changing ideas. issh will give local folk an opportunity to address issues without having to dedicate a bunch of their free time or money, while providing advocates with a free platform to reach our network of users that care.
Aging Media Network is a boutique media company covering the $7.6 trillion business of senior housing and care.
The Paramount Group is a hospitality and lifestyle group focused on creating exceptional customer experiences through food, service, and surroundings, and comprised of a collection of eight brands; Paramount Events, Eden, The Lakewood, Lake Street Staffing, HighGround, Spaces at 1756, West Lake Market and Paramount Fresh.
We develop interactive applications that focus on the concert and live performance experience for fans and artists. Our flagship app, Connect launches this January 2013. “Connect users believe human interaction will enhance the concert experience to create unforgettable events. Connect will create a stimulating experience of performer - audience interaction by exploring connections in sound, images, lighting, and messaging.”
Asrai Garden is a flower shop and retail space, founded in the heart of Chicago’s Wicker Park in 1999. We’re a retail outpost known for stunning floral arrangements, fine jewelry, and a highly curated selection of home goods and apothecary. We have two locations in Chicago and an ever-growing online shop, as well as a full-service floral event business.
HappyFanTickets is an online secondary ticket exchange based out of Chicago, Illinois. Started in June 2011, our goal is to provide a local community for fans to search for or sell tickets, connect to one another, and enjoy the best sporting and entertainment venues Chicago has to offer. As fans ourselves, we found the process of ticket buying and selling to be tedious, uncertain, and expensive. We're solving that problem. Join us by listing or searching for tickets today on HappyFanTickets.com! Follow our blog Happy Fan Chat for updates on Chicago concerts, games, and events.
UPlanMe is an online, social calendar that automatically fills itself with everything going on from your favorite bands, sports teams, TV shows, stores, restaurants and bars so that you always have something to do. For Users UPlanMe simplifies your life by providing you with everything that's going on that you're interested in, while allowing you to see which of your friends are also attending. For Brands & Businesses UPlanMe provides a suite of tools to engage and promote your specials, events, updates and activities with existing and potential customers. For Publishers UPlanMe allows you to tap into the over 50,000+ UPlanMe events to easily curate and embed a customizable calendar seamlessy onto your website, blog, dating site or travel app to engage with your visitors.
Social Q&A is a mobile audience response tool that changes how question-and-answer is conducted in almost any environment. Accessible from any Internet-enabled device, Social Q&A allows participants to submit questions, which can then be up-voted by other audience members, giving the event host or moderator insight into which questions are most important to the entire group. Social Q&A is intended for mid-size meetings, events and panel discussions, as well as corporate town halls and sales presentations. With Social Q&A, hand raising and microphone passing are a thing of the past. The emcee or moderator no longer needs to field off-topic or duplicate questions, since the most popular and highest quality questions will rise to the top. The Social Q&A team is based out of 1871 in Chicago.
Racemetric allows race organizers to offer online race registration, accept online credit card payments, and post race results instantly for running, swimming, cycling, triathlons, rowing, sailing, and walking races and regattas.
Buoy helps create workplaces that don’t suck. By providing employers an easy way to offer their employees meaningful perks and experiences, we are able to boost their reputation to job candidates, improve office culture, and retain top talent. Buoy’s services are rooted in the premise that an improved workplace culture will translate into a more successful business. By leveraging our expansive Perk-Partner network, we deliver unique events and experiences that move the needle, and that don't cost a zillion bucks.
AerialSpaces is a full-service virtual event SaaS platform.
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