24
May
2013
by Michael Pattullo
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Summer is here, Chicago! How do we know? The weather is warming up, which means it’s time to pull out the sunscreen and your swimsuit and hit the beach (maybe not for swimming, but definitely for sunbathing), rent a bike and explore the city, and most important of all, head to the Pier for cold…
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22
May
2013
by A.J. Phommalee
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An acrobatic spectacle of unmatched athleticism has descended upon the Pier! Meet Cirque Shanghai: Dragon’s Thunder, the amazing show featuring the talents of Chinese tumblers, jugglers, and all sorts of other acrobatic magicians. While Cirque Shanghai may look like fun and games to the audience (and it mostly is), there’s no discounting the years of…
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21
May
2013
by A.J. Phommalee
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Have you ever wondered what kind of capital and resources your business needs in order to succeed? Join us at Navy Pier for Access to Capital: Money to Mainstreet this Wednesday, May 22, and find out the answer to this question and more! During this one-day conference, you’ll learn what banks are really looking for,…
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20
May
2013
by Cecilia Ehlenbach
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We had an incredible weekend celebrating Armed Forces Day and the brand new World Record set by our very own Pier Park Operations Manager (and Superman), Clinton Shepherd! Congrats to Clinton on making it all 48 hours 8 minutes and 25 seconds on the Ferris wheel; you’ve made us at Navy Pier, and the entire…
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15
May
2013
by A.J. Phommalee
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There’s just a few days left until Navy Pier welcomes the 2013 Chicago Green Festival! Join us this Saturday and Sunday for one of the city’s largest events celebrating a commitment to green, sustainable living! And what better setting for an event like this than Navy Pier? Enjoy a scenic walk through Gateway Park or…
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13
May
2013
by Cecilia Ehlenbach
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Navy Pier is going big this weekend when we celebrate not one, but two major events here at Navy Pier! Beginning this Friday, May 17, we’ll be honoring our military for Armed Forces Weekend and cheering on our Pier Park Operations Manager, Clinton, as he attempts to break the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® feat for longest Ferris wheel…
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10
May
2013
by Curtis Jackson
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After the success of last year, the Green Festival is headed back to Chicago! Put May 18-19 on your calendar and get ready to head to Navy Pier for an amazing weekend full of networking, shopping, learning, and, most important of all, lots of fun with a diverse community of passionate participants. The Green Festival…
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06
May
2013
by A.J. Phommalee
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We here at Navy Pier would like to extend our warmest welcome to the Print Services & Distribution Association (PSDA) who will be hosting their 2013 PSDA Distributor Solutions Expo on May 8-9 (yes that is a bit of a mouthful). This two-day show will feature and showcase more than 150 exhibiting companies and their…
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03
May
2013
by A.J. Phommalee
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Chicago loves a good party and ever since St. Patty’s Day we’ve been looking forward to the next big bash. All we’ve got to say is thank goodness for Cinco de Mayo! This annual celebration commemorates Mexican heritage and pride, and just like St. Patty’s Day, no one is excluded from the festivities! Like any…
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01
May
2013
by Michael Pattullo
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At Navy Pier, we’re always sharing our space with great conferences and conventions. The next big one to come through our doors is the annual Life Services Network Annual Convention from May 1-3. For over 75 years, LSN has represented the leading providers of services for older adults, including nursing care, supportive and assisted living,…
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