THE GUIDEHoliday Edition

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Business Services

Big League Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4M13 Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5M3 Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Nexdigm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6social-eats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Studio Brunstrum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7United Service Companies . . . . . 7

Consumer Services

Catalyst Golf Performance, powered by miha Bodytec . . . . . 8

Education/Non-Profit

Barley’s Biscuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Dorothy’s Sweet Shoppe . . . . . . . 9Empower Illinois . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Lakeview Pantry . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Employment Services

AtWork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Workplace Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Entertainment/Cultural

10Pin Bowling Lounge . . . . . . . . 14Broadway in Chicago . . . . . . . . . 14Chicago Blackhawks . . . . . . . . . 15The Chicago Theatre . . . . . . . . . 12House of Blues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Kehoe Designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15WCF Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Hospitality/Travel

21C Museum Hotel Chicago . . . 16Best Western River North . . . . . 17Renaissance Hotel Downtown Chicago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Sheraton Grand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Wendella . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Insurance

SkyTower Insurance . . . . . . . . . . 19

Marketing/Media

Logical Media Group . . . . . . . . . 19Overture Promotions . . . . . . . . .20

Other

U .S . Army . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Restaurants/Clubs

Exchequer Restaurant & Pub . .23Hubbard Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Joy District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24KFire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Lou Malnati’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25The Metropolitan . . . . . . . . . . . . .25The Mid-America Club . . . . . . . .26Pinstripes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Raised | An Urban Rooftop Bar . . 27Roti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Smith & Wollensky . . . . . . . . . . . 27Vanille Patisserie . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Retail

Garrett Popcorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28LYC Products Co . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

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Holiday 2021 is filled with gratitude as we make our way back to celebrating together . We have never been happier to look ahead . As we step into the holidays, decorations are top of mind . Some have everything needed to create captivating designs from past collections of holiday décor, and some require a refresh .

Tradition mixed with a little bit of newness is sometimes all we need .

NOSTALGIC ALPINE

Our first theme is about the great outdoors . Nostalgic Alpine — with its pine trees, ice skates, skis, open skies — red, green, white, and a touch of black plaid along with brown leather accents makes for a cozy setting .

Cottage Life, with soft creamy whites and flocked trees, takes on the look of snow-capped mountains . The feeling is a simple, handmade, natural aesthetic — traditional color palettes of red, green, and creamy white shades with natural woods accents complete this holiday look .

ALL COLORS IN PLAY

Let the joy of the holidays be expressed in a brilliant monochromatic palette . Favorites include all red, all green, or all blue . Yes! Blue is a prevalent color for the 2021 holiday . It works best to choose 3 or 4 shades of the same color and layer them into the décor . Choose a metallic gold, silver, or copper — these become accents, translating the cool avant-garde feel .

The other way color works for the holiday is, rainbow hues . When styled correctly, adding all colors to your festive setup can be beautifully done . KEHOE DESIGNS’ suggests an all-white flocked tree . Make all colors pop! And, sometimes you have to have fun with this theme . The combination of a luminous playful palette creates a festive mood in your space .

What are other holiday decorations on trend for this year? Reports are back! Elves are this year’s favorite mischievous motif — in their candy cane striped costumes amongst the decorations . We see acid greens, bright reds, and pure whites kicking off a series of parties . Prepare for some mischief all month long!

Whether you’re decorating for your home, a restaurant, hotel — the team at KEHOE DESIGNS can elevate the JOY into your space for the holidays .

Family of Brands: KEHOE DESIGNS, The Geraghty, BlackOak Technical Productions, Floral Exhibitskehoedesigns .com | 312 .421 .0030 | info@kehoedesigns .com Contributed by Bridget Frizzie, Chief Creative Officer of KEHOE DESIGNS

LOOKING AHEAD: 2021 HOLIDAY TRENDS BY CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER OF KEHOE DESIGNS

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bigleaguepins.com | bigleaguepins

BIG LEAGUE PINSGive the gift of custom! Looking for that special gift item for your clients, employees or gift shop? Look no further! We sell inspired, personality-driven ornaments in both stock and custom designs . And they’ve been a big hit! All items available for bulk purchase . Minimum is 50 on custom orders . Check out all our stock pins on our Etsy shop: bigleaguepins .etsy .com We’d love to design something custom for you! Get in touch at hello@bigleaguepins .com

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847-528-2738 | btbfoundation.org | beattomandbill

BTB FOUNDATIONBuy one book– Give one book to a child fighting cancer! In 20 years, the BTB Foundation has given $1 .5 million to 110 local families fighting cancer . To support the cause, Co-Founder Tom Latourette has published 4 Children’s books and 100% of the proceeds go to the foundation . Great for Gifts!

877-M13-1913 | m13.com | m13graphics

M13 GRAPHICSM13 Graphics is a printing and graphic design company started in the Chicago area 20 years ago . We primarily do marketing materials for small businesses nationwide but we also have expanded our services to include consumer print products . Our strengths include low prices, reliability, and speed .

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socialeatsapp.com | socialeatsapp socialeats_app

630-818-1830 | nexdigm.com Nexdigm (SKP) nexdigm_ nexdigm

SOCIAL-EATSSkip all the cooking, cleaning, and Grandma’s infamous dry stuffing this year, and find a restaurant the whole family will love with social-eats . The hardest part of getting together with friends and family is deciding where to go . Social-eats makes that decision as easy as invite, vote, and reserve . So save time and headaches with social-eats .

NEXDIGM INCORPORATEDNexdigm is an employee-owned, independent, global business advisory organization serving clients from more than 50 countries . Harnessing our multifunctional and digital capabilities across Business Services, and Professional Services, we serve a diverse range of multinationals, listed companies, privately-owned companies, and family-owned businesses through direct operations in the USA, India, and the UAE .

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UNITED SERVICE COMPANIES, INC.United Services Companies delivers nationwide janitorial, staffing and security services with care . Headquartered in Chicago, USC lets you flex and grow your workforce for events, seasonal demand, and everyday solutions . USC moves quickly with suitable, trained workers at the ready . Contact us today for all your holiday season janitorial, staffing, and security needs .

312-572-9090 | studiobrunstrum.com | studiobrunstrum

800-248-8558 | unitedhq.com | unitedhq unitedservicecompanies United Service Companies

STUDIO BRUNSTRUMStudio Brunstrum is an interior design firm that creates residential home environments individually tailored to each client . We believe that home is where your life happens . Looking to make a lifestyle change? Consider us for your next interior endeavor . To possibilities and a conversation!

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314-952-5119 | catalystgolfperformance.com

CATALYST GOLF PERFORMANCEPowered by miha bodytec

Take control of your game with our personalized practice programs . Sessions incorporate electro muscle stimulation (EMS) training using miha bodytec, a complete whole body training solution to build dynamic strength and improve your golf game .Contact Marty Evans, Director of Golf to schedule your free EMS session .

EDUCATION/NON-PROFITTOP

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dorothyssweets.com | dorothyssweetshoppe dorothys_sweets

DOROTHY’S SWEET SHOPPEThe perfect holiday gifts are sweets from Dorothy’s Sweet Shoppe . Order in advance in November for our Holiday Cookie Bazaar on Dec . 4th . All products are made by adults with intellectual challenges and developmental disabilities learning job and life skills at Gateway to Learning .

barleysbiscuits.com | barleysbiscuits

BARLEY’S BISCUITSBarley’s Biscuits are handmade using 100% natural ingredients including locally sourced spent grains from a local Chicago brewery . Barley’s is made by adults with intellectual challenges and developmental disabilities learning job and life skills at Gateway to Learning .

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give.lakeviewpantry.org/turkeyfund lakeviewpantry lakeview-pantry

LAKEVIEW PANTRYWhile the holiday season is a happy time for most, our neighbors struggling with food insecurity face a difficult choice: A Thanksgiving meal is a luxury that many cannot afford . Lakeview Pantry aims to provide all of our clients with a turkey over the holidays, but we need your help! By donating to our special turkey fund, all of our clients will have something to be thankful for .

800-616-7606 | empowerillinois.com empowerillinois empoweril empower-illinois

EMPOWER ILLINOISEmpower Illinois grants scholarships to kids from low-income and working-class families to access their best-fit school . Through the Invest in Kids Tax Credit Scholarship Program, you can give a scholarship to a child in need and earn a 75% state tax credit on your gift .

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wseap.com | wseap workplace_solutions_eap workplace-solutions-llc

WORKPLACE SOLUTIONSGive the gift that keeps on giving . The gift of work-life balance and mental health for your employees! An Employee Assistance Program provides a wealth of resources available 24/7/365 to employees and their families . Contact us today to learn how this gift can boost productivity!

312-216-5105 | atwork.com/chicago

ATWORKYou can’t afford to spend all day hiring . We can!We are one of the nation’s most respected and fastest growing recruiting companies, having facilitated 50,000 hires last year . From temporary to direct-hire placement solutions, including executive search, we fill a wide variety of accounting, finance, administrative, and light industrial positions .

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chicagotheatre.com/cirque | chicagotheatre

THE CHICAGO THEATRE‘Twas the Night Before . . . is an exhilarating spin on the beloved Christmas classic as only Cirque du Soleil could imagine . This festive show about the wonder of sharing and friendship promises to spark lasting memories in the hearts of families this holiday season . Cirque du Soleil’s first-ever Christmas show, ‘Twas the Night Before . . . is a flurry of love, Christmas cheer, rip-roaring fun and hugely lovable characters that will become a new tradition for families to cherish . Tickets start at $40!

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312-923-7061 | specialevents.livenation.com/hobchicago | livenationspecialevents

HOUSE OF BLUES CHICAGORock out the holidays with House of Blues Chicago! We specialize in elegant holiday parties like company and corporate holiday parties, intimate cocktail parties, charity events and galas, dinner parties, New Year celebrations and much more! Whatever is on your wish list this season, celebrate in style with world-class live entertainment, festive food and cocktails, full-service staff and this incredible venue accommodates up to 1,800 guests and is perfect for your next holiday event .

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BROADWAY IN CHICAGOThe curtain rises again at Broadway In Chicago! Back on stage this holiday season are: What The Constitution Means to Me, Paradise Square, Beautiful- The Carole King Musical, Disney’s Frozen, The Play That Goes Wrong, and Pretty Woman . For dates, theatre information, and to buy tickets, visit BroadwayInChicago .com today . Memories of a lifetime await!

broadwayinchicago.com | broadwayinchicago broadwaychicago

312-644-0100 | 10pinchicago.com | 10pinchicago

10PIN BOWLING LOUNGEFrom a company party to a social get-together, 10pin Bowling Lounge is the best event space in downtown Chicago! Whether you’re a team of 12 or group of 400, we present a unique and extremely fun experience . Enjoy gourmet dishes, crafted cocktails, tons of bowling all in historic Marina City!

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312-421-0030 | kehoedesigns.com | kehoedesigns

KEHOE DESIGNSKEHOE DESIGNS is a nationally recognized décor and production company based in Chicago . As a company full of craftsmen and creatives with projects both in special events & interiors—our purpose is to inspire, personalize, and elevate meaningful celebrations for our clients .

312-455-7090 | blackhawks.com/access

CHICAGO BLACKHAWKSBlackhawks Access is a simple, no-cost program designed to offer Blackhawks hockey to organizations in Illinois!Blackhawks Access is ideal for companies that want to provide additional benefits to their employees and their families as well as their customers . It also works great for associations, clubs, social networks, civic groups, non-profits and organizations with large membership bases . Visit www .Blackhawks .com/Access to enroll your company today!Enter Promo Code CHAMBER to access the Chicago Chamber of Commerce’s exclusive ticket rates .

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E v e n t s

wcfevents.com | wcfevents

WCF EVENTSWCF Events has been helping clients plan holiday cheer since 1997 . With a combination of both in-person and virtual offerings, we have something to fit every group’s needs . Some of the most popular programs include:Virtual Holiday PartiesVirtual Experiences (Wine Tasting – Safari – Mentalist – Improv) Virtual Scavenger Hunts - Virtual Pub Trivia - Virtual Team ChallengeIn-Person Holiday PartiesTraditional Receptions - Secret Santa Scavenger Hunt - Ice SculptingCasino Nights - Charitable Events - Holiday Entertainment And More!

21cmuseumhotels.com/chicago/ | 21cchicago

21C MUSEUM HOTEL CHICAGOExpect the unexpected in the Windy City . Located just steps from the famous Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park, and renowned museums in downtown Chicago, contemporary art surrounds and inspires you at 21c Museum Hotel Chicago . Discover a new kind of cultural and travel experience with this multi-venue museum and 297 room boutique hotel featuring 106 suites . Stay with us and the iconic Evergreen Penguin .

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312-467-0800 | rivernorthhotel.com chicagobestwestern best-western-river-north-hotel

BEST WESTERN RIVER NORTH HOTELCelebrate the holidays best with Best Western River North! Book your comfortable and convenient stay in the heart of downtown Chicago, near all the holiday attractions! Best Western River North Hotel is an award-winning Best Western located at Ohio and LaSalle . Catering to both business and leisure travelers, Best Western River North offers unique amenities such as Free WiFi and $25 daily parking . Best Western River North features 150 guest rooms and suites, an indoor pool, sundeck, fitness center and full service restaurant and lounge . Reserve soon to secure your room for this holiday season!

312-372-7200 | renaissancechicagodowntown.com renaissancechicagodowntownhotel renchicagodowntown

RENAISSANCE CHICAGO DOWNTOWN HOTELDiscover the vibrant Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel for your upcoming holiday party and choose from 40,000+ square feet of flexible event space . Enjoy unparalleled service, an unbeatable location with impressive Chicago River views and special room / holiday catering packages to delight guests . Contact us to plan your next event .

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312-464-1000 | sheratonchicago.com sheratongrandchicago sheratonchicago

SHERATON GRANDWhere the Chicago River meets Lake Michigan, you’ll find Sheraton Grand, Chicago . An urban sanctuary amid iconic attractions, guests are only steps away from holiday shopping on Michigan Avenue . With stunning views of the riverfront, the hotel is the ideal location for a long holiday weekend with the family .

312-337-1446 | wendellaboats.com | wendellaboats

WENDELLA TOURS & CRUISESBe the office hero! Book your next corporate event aboard Chicago’s most exclusive venue .Book your event by March 1, 2022 and receive $500 off .*For Chicagoland Chamber members only

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logicalmediagroup.com | logicalmediagroup

LOGICAL MEDIA GROUPPresents from grandma can be disappointing . Working with Logical Media Group is not . Our digital marketing agency offers best-in-class services including Paid Media, SEO, eCommerce, Web, and Creative . Come see what we’re all about (and feel free to bring your new knitted socks) .

877-823-5421 | skytowerinsurance.com SkyTowerInsuranceUSA SkyTowerIns SkyTower Insurance

SKYTOWER INSURANCEThank you for supporting small business . We stand together facing a future that remains hopeful . Your protection needs are important and a review of your plans maybe a place for us to work together . We are ready to be of service . Let’s build into a bright future together .

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armychicago.com | armychicago

U.S. ARMYHappy Holidays from all of us to all of you!

888-456-9564 | overturepromotions.com

OVERTURE PROMOTIONSAlmost fir-got about the holidays? With Overture, custom, branded gift giving is tree-mendously easy! From holiday kits to branded client gifts to year-round marketing campaigns, we’re ready to spruce up your promotional marketing game . So don’t leave us pining after you and get in touch today!

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877-OMG-ROTI | roti.com | roti

RŌTIWhen it comes to holiday catering, no one can offer you the options and flavors that Rōti can! Whether you are feeding 15 of your closest friends or 100 of your favorite co-workers, we’ve got everything from buffets to individually-packaged meals . Give us a call at 877-OMG-ROTI or place your order on Roti .com today!

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773-868-4574 | vanillepatisserie.com | vanillechicago vanillepatisserie

VANILLE PATISSERIEVanille Patisserie specializes in authentic French pastries, desserts, and cakes . Owned and operated by chef Sophie Evanoff, Vanille is noted for its premier quality, taste, and dedication to its craft — artisanal desserts and pastries, including delicious entremets (mousse cakes), luscious tarts, handmade chocolates and candies, the ever-popular French Macarons and freshly baked croissants . Packaged in design as elegant as the French pastries nestled inside, a gift from Vanille is an instantly recognizable statement of premier quality and good taste .

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hubbardinn.com | hubbardinn

HUBBARD INNHubbbard Inn creates a unique dining experience with delicious options for brunch, dinner, late night and everything in between . Multiple event spaces for private and semi-private events for 8 to 600 cherished guests .

312-939-5633 | exchequerpub.com | exchequerpub

EXCHEQUER RESTAURANT & PUBCome see us at the Exchequer Restaurant & Pub for a classic Chicago dining experience . Try our famous Chicago-style pizza, ribs, burgers, salads and more! We’ve been serving this city since 1969, we know a thing or two . Available for dine-in, take-out, or delivery, we’ve got a little something for everyone .

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joychicago.com | joychicagochi

JOY DISTRICTJoy District’s multi-level dining and drinking experience makes it the perfect place to throw an unforgettable party . With a series of mezzanines and semi-private rooms, event space rental is simple and your party is totally customizable for up to 700 guests .

773-572-0323 | kfire.com/catering | kfirebbq

KFIRELocated in Logan Square, KFire specializes in authentic Korean BBQ plates featuring deliciously grilled proteins and freshly prepared sides . Our individually packaged meals work great for corporate lunches and our family style format is popular for the small format parties .

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THE METROPOLITANLocated in the iconic Willis Tower, The Metropolitan is Chicago’s preeminent destination for business professionals and community leaders . Members enjoy full access to The Metropolitan’s facilities, including dining, coworking, golf swing suites, and fantastic business and social events . Exclusively for Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Members, enroll between now and 12-31-21 to enjoy a reduced enrollment fee and a 2 hour golf swing suite booking for a party of 6 . Contact the Membership Team for details at 312-876-3200 or Metropolitan@Clubcorp .com .

312-876-3200 | themetropolitanchicago.com themetropolitanchicago

loumalnatis.com | loumalnatis

LOU MALNATI’S PIZZERIALou Malnati’s Pizzeria is the perfect gift for the holidays . Whether it’s for catering, carryout, delivery, dine in, private events or gift cards – we’ve got you covered! Considered the oldest family name in Chicago pizza, Lou Malnati’s is as rich in history as its pizza is in flavor . Famous for their legendary deep dish pizza and staying true to the original Chicago-style pizza recipe since 1971 . The passion runs deep .

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312-527-3010 | pinstripes.com | pinstripes_cater.events

PINSTRIPESPinstripes private events for the holiday’sWhether you’re hosting a birthday party, an office meeting, or celebrating a special occasionwith friends, our spacious private event spaces provide an ideal place to gather . We specialize in tailoring dining, bowling and bocce packages to create the perfect holiday celebration . Contact us today to get started planning your special event!

Where magic strikes

312-861-1100 | midamclub.com | midamericaclub

THE MID-AMERICA CLUBThis holiday season, warm up with us at The Mid-America Club! Enjoy panoramic views of the Chicago skyline, craft cocktails, elevated service & seasonal fare .We cannot wait to wine, dine & dazzle you & your guests!

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312-670-9900 | smithandwollensky.com smithandwollenskychicago smithwollensky

SMITH & WOLLENSKY Book your holiday dinner or private event overlooking the Chicago River, with the city skyline as your backdrop . Ideal for gatherings of all sizes – business or pleasure . Add some S&W style to the occasion with our signature Prime steaks and seafood, award-winning wines, and warm hospitality . Stunning views guaranteed .

312-795-3444 | raisedbarchicago.com | raisedbarchicago

RAISED | AN URBAN ROOFTOP BARVisit our cozy cocktail bar this winter season with firepits and covered greenhouses to help you experience Chicago’s best views . Enjoy warm seasonal cocktails, shareable bites and weekly local musicians . Perfect for holiday parties, intimate events or a night out with friends . Contact us to book a private event at Raised .

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LYC PRODUCTS COThe LYC Pledge App is designed to inspire you to be your best self and Love Your Community . By pledging to follow the 8 wellness goals users support each other in living the LYC lifestyle . Supplement company and group DEI and health initiatives by creating health activities that create social impact .

lycpledge.com | lycpledge lyc-pledge

garrettpopcorn.com | garrettpopcorn

GARRETT POPCORNSend the gift of Garrett to your clients and employees . We have a dedicated team standing by to assist you with orders for larger gift lists . We help you understand all the options available and make this the easiest item on your “to do” list . A Chicago tradition since 1949, Garrett Popcorn is made fresh daily with quality ingredients . Contact Misty@GarrettBrands .com to assist you with your holiday gifting .

Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce410 North Michigan AvenueChicago, IL 60611