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Funny Business in Chicago
Mixing Business Travel with Leisure Time in Chicago
By Suzy Feine
For the business traveler, Chicago is a hub of activity – a virtual metropolis of business transactions, meetings and conferences – and for good reason. Chicago is home to more than 30 Fortune 500 company headquarters, plus it boasts the second largest workforce – more than four million – next to New York. It's no wonder thousands of business travelers flock to the city of Chicago each year.
If your next out-of-town meeting is destined for Chicago, transform that business trip into a family mini-vacation. Not only is Chicago business savvy, it's also packed with great places to stay, play and eat, all geared toward the business traveler with family in tow.
Your next business meeting could take place at one of these popular Chicago hotels, renowned for providing excellent meeting facilities in addition to a few extra-added bonuses for family travelers.
Hotel Inter-Continental, 505 N. Michigan Avenue
Originally built as the Medinah Athletic Club for men back in 1929, this completely renovated hotel still features many of the architectural wonders from that era. With 807 guest rooms and more than 30 meeting facilities, the Hotel Inter-Continental is ideal for both large and small events.
The hotel's 26 meeting rooms and six ballrooms encompass more than 40,000 square feet of meeting space. Manned by a full-time staff, including an on-site audio/visual team and catering service, this hotel is poised to respond to every meeting need. Their Executive Express Business Center is fully equipped to assist business travelers and event planners with all business requirements.
The Hotel Inter-Continental is in tune with today's business traveler. The profile of the businessperson has changed from men traveling alone to more women traveling for business, many bringing family along. This hotel responds with their "Kids in Tow" package featuring evening delivery of milk and cookies, free movie coupon and a child's backpack filled with activities to occupy their time on the road.
