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North Shore Showcase 2026

Friday, April 10, 2026

Thank you for your interest in attending our annual Meeting Planners Familiarization Trip. Please fill out the prequalification form below and we will get back to you soon. If you have any questions please contact Kimberly Wright, CMP, at 847-763-0011 ext. 123 or email her at [email protected]

Name:

Title:

Company Name:

Address:

City:

State:

Zip/Postal Code:

Country if other than USA:

Phone:

Fax:

E-mail Address:

Website:

Briefly describe the nature and/or mission of your company / organization


How many meetings do you plan in a year?

1-5 6-10 11-20 over 20


What is the average number
of attendees at each meeting?


1-50 people 51-100 people 101-200 people
201-300 people over 300 people


What is the average number
of days for each meeting?


1 day 2 days 3 days or more


What is the average budget
for each meeting?


under $1,000 $1,000-5000 $5001-10,000
$10,001-20,000 over $20,000


Do the attendees require hotel
sleeping rooms?


Yes No

Have you planned meetings
in the Chicagoland area?


Yes No

If yes - in what location(s)
- please check all that apply:


Chicago(downtown) Chicago(south) Rosemont/O'Hare
Deerfield/Lincolnshire Lincolnwood Schaumburg/Woodfield
Evanston/Skokie/Northbrook/Glenview Naperville/Lisle Oakbrook/DuPage
Other (please specify)


If yes - how many per year?

1-5 6-10 11-20 over 20


Please list other cities where you plan meetings (if applicable):


What do you look for in a
meeting destination?


Would you consider booking a meeting in
Evanston, Lincolnwood, Skokie, Northbrook, Glenview, Wheeling,
Prospect Heights, Winnetka, Glencoe,
and/or Wilmette, IL
(i.e. the CNSCVB service region)?


Yes No

Are you the final decision maker on your meeting destination selection?

Yes No

If no - please explain:


Have you ever worked through a convention & visitors bureau (CVB) before?

Yes No

If yes - what do you primarily use the CVB for?


site selection collateral/marketing materials vendor sourcing
Other (please specify)


Human Validation:


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Thank you for your request. You will be contacted shortly in follow-up. Any questions call Kimberly Wright, CMP at 847.763.0011, x123 or e-mail her at [email protected].


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