Out of Sight, Out of Mind.

Being IN the marketplace in the middle of the selling season has always been important, but today it is simply a must.

The Chicago Collective is a cost effective, upscale trade show that will get your brand and your product in front of some of the finest independent specialty stores in North America.

When you exhibit in the Chicago Collective, we work with you one-on-one to help you maximize your effectiveness at the show and help you get the most from your show investment.

Chicago Collective Highlights

With booths starting at under $2000, we offer:

• Extremely affordable booth packages which include tables, chairs, racks, hardwalls, carpet, wastepaper basket and electrical outlets
• Free wireless internet access throughout the show floor
• A buyer show attendance list (Upon receipt of contract and payment)
• A very effective Buyer Travel Reimbursement Program which rebates buyers $50 per hotel night stayed
• Full time, year-round buyer outreach program.  Our staff travels to almost all US territories to personally invite buyers to the show. 
• Extensive email and direct mail outreach program to over 3,000 buyers
• All exhibitors are located on the same floor in one location in the renowned Merchandise Mart, located in the heart of Chicago.
• Low cost show directory advertising opportunities
• Low cost on-floor product display opportunities
• Affordable hotel accommodations within walking distance of the show
• Free daily light breakfast and lunch plus opening night party

The Chicago Collective is a national show with buyers attending from 40 states and Canada.  Also we are pleased to have the BATA big & tall group affiliated with our show, occupying their own section on the show floor, as well as the STYLEMAX women’s show which also runs concurrently and in the same building as the Chicago Collective.