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Merchandise Mart

Chicago | USA

About Venue
The Merchandise Mart is known as largest commercial building in throughout the world. Situated in the heart of city, it is also known as largest wholesale design center and Chicago's highly eminent business locations. Vested on a gross area of 4.2 million square feet, it encompasses of 2 city blocks and rises on 25 stories. As per an estimate, every year over 3 million visitors visit its retail shops, boutiques, showrooms etc. Backed with years of expertise, it is a viable platform for organizing of various educational, community and consumer events. It offers short but enjoyable walk to the world famous Magnificent Mile. Nearby to it there is Millennium Park which is recognized as beautiful example of architecture.

Exhibition Centre Information

Location: It offers easy accessibility with different transportation means. There are 2 taxi stands near the mart. Express shuttle bus service is also available for making your journey to mark comfortable. There is a CTA bus stop within the mart. The Ogilvy and Union Stations are just walking distance away. It provides fast access to major expressways.

Facilities
It offer proven amenities and every year welcomes approximately 3 million visitors. Here you will boutiques and 11 floors of permanent showrooms which are dedicated for gift, residential, casual and contract furnishings. 10 floors of office space is available for organizing of various different types of events. Here conference center can be used for accommodating 300 people or can be divided into smaller rooms. The club room is designed in such a manner to adjust 80 people. There are 2 conference rooms which can be used successfully for organizing of various events. Delicious food is also served during events, meetings etc. Parking lot is available for 2000 vehicles.

Major Exhibitions
Merchandise Mart hosts a variety of exhibitions, trade shows and trade fairs each year. Some of the major events organized at the venue are:

National Bridal Market Chicago	Chicago Market-Living & Giving	Merchandise Mart International Antiques Fair
Neocon World Trade Fair	Fine Design-Residential Furnishing Show	Beckmans Handcrafted Gift Show - Chicago
National Prom Market Chicago	International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market

+ Upcoming events in this convention centre

Nearby Tourist Attraction
Brookfield Zoo is home to more than 2000 animals and is a place your kids will surely love to explore. Learning is always fun at Kohl Children's Museum which is a favorite tourist attraction among kids. It is really a wonderful place to entertain and spend some enjoyable time with your family. There is a Millennium Park which is situated on Michigan Avenue and gives a mirage of Chicago's beautiful skyline. You can visit Shedd Aquarium which was known as first inland aquarium and have an amazing saltwater collection. Some of the popular tourist spots are Lincoln Park Zoo, Oak Park, Notebaert Nature Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art, Museum of Science and Industry etc.

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Venue Address
222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 470, IL
Chicago, USA - 60654

http://www.mmart.com

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Upcoming Events in Merchandise Mart

National Bridal Market Chicago

Date: 25-Mar-2012 to 27-Mar-2012

Exhibit Profile: Wedding Wear, Wedding Lehenga, Mens Wedding Wear, Wedding Gown By Sleeves, Western Bridal Wear

Chicago Market-Living & Giving

Date: 25-Mar-2012 to 27-Mar-2012

Exhibit Profile: Bronze Handicraft, Artificial Beaded Jewelry, Leather Handicrafts, Silver Handicrafts, Craft Kit

Merchandise Mart International Antiques Fair

Date: 27-Apr-2012 to 30-Apr-2012

Exhibit Profile: Craft Brushes, Handmade Candies, Handmade Printed Paper, Handmade Gift Box, Craft Fabric

Neocon World Trade Fair

Date: 11-Jun-2012 to 13-Jun-2012

Exhibit Profile: Fabrics, Stone Furniture, Floorings, Design Services, Home Furnishings

No. of Exhibitors: 700+	Visitors: 40000+
Area: 1,000000. Square Feet

Fine Design-Residential Furnishing Show

Date: 11-Jun-2012 to 13-Jun-2012

Exhibit Profile: Embroidered Home Furnishings, Cleanroom Furnishings, Furnished Rooms, Home Security, Home Furnishings Accessories

Beckmans Handcrafted Gift Show - Chicago

Date: 21-Jul-2012 to 24-Jul-2012

Exhibit Profile: Corporate Gifts, Kids Gift Items, Handcrafted Pendants, Handcrafted Bracelets, Gift Box

Other Events in Merchandise Mart

National Prom Market Chicago

International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market