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– A DV ERTORIA L – Who'sWho IN CONVENTION BUREAUS NOTES: Rosemont Convention & Tourism Bureau 5555 N. River Road Rosemont, IL 60018 (847) 692-2220 Fax: (847) 696-9700 www.TheCanDoAttitude.com Christopher R. Stephens EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (847) 692-2220 cstephens@rosemont.com William C. Anderson GENERAL MANAGER (847) 993-4622 banderson@rosemont.com Grant Bailey ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER (847) 993-4608 gbailey@rosemont.com Highlights of Rosemont Rosemont is a town built for tradeshows with exceptional convention facilities, a convenient location, abundant accommodations, exciting entertainment options and a comfortable relaxed atmosphere. Just a 5-minute drive from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Rosemont is one of the most convenient destinations in the nation with 2,400 flights arriving daily. The small footprint of the town makes getting around easy. There's no shortage of networking and entertainment opportunities in Rosemont. In addition to music venues, top-notch restaurants and the Muvico movie theater, we're home to the MB Financial Park at Rosemont. Chicagoland's hottest new entertainment district features dynamic bars and restaurants with live music, casual dining, bowling and outdoor patios. Located just blocks away from the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, it's the perfect place for after-show events or just a place to relax and unwind after a long day on the show floor. Rosemont is a worldclass destination that offers something for everyone with convenient access, exciting options and a hospitality community committed to your success. Financial Park have the flexibility to host parties and events from 15 to 600, so they are a great option for alternative meeting spaces. Exhibit Facilities The Donald E. Stephens Convention Center makes exhibiting easy with a friendly staff, great labor rates and 840,000 square feet of flexible exhibition space that can be configured to create the show space you need — from 100 booths up to 3,566 booths. There are also 50 easily accessible, fully functional meeting rooms available and exceptional catering services for groups from 80 to 8,000. All the restaurants at MB On the Horizon With the addition of MB Financial Park and the new casino up the road, Rosemont is growing every day. We are looking forward to the August 2013 opening of the Fashion Outlets of Chicago-Rosemont, which will offer 550,000 square feet of high-end premium outlet shopping from some of the nation's most popular retailers. Hotel Inventory With more than 10,000 hotel rooms within 3.5 miles and 6,000 within the village limits, guests will find plenty of places to stay in Rosemont. Visitors can choose from 15 quality hotels — many within walking distance of the Convention Center, dining and nightlife. Taxes Room tax is 13% Sales tax is 9.50% Support Services Our team knows that planning a show is hard work, so we offer a helping hand and a Can-Do attitude to get the job done. Every member of the Rosemont hospitality community is empowered to make decisions so guests can count on the highest level of service while in town. Whether it's afterhours deliveries, last-minute menu changes or reservations to the hottest restaurants, the Rosemont team will make it happen — and do it with a smile. www.TradeShowExecutive.com | February 2013 71