GEE installation crews, project managers, and logistics allies deployed at McCormick Place and throughout Chicago. Specialists in IMTS, NRA Show, RSNA, Pack Expo, and every major event at North America's largest convention center.
McCormick Place is the largest convention center in North America at 2.6 million sq ft across four connected buildings. Chicago hosts some of the world's most attended industry events every year, drawing global decision-makers from manufacturing, food service, healthcare, and technology.
2.6M sq ft
McCormick Place — largest convention center in North America
#2
Top US trade show city by total show floor space
3M+
Convention attendees visiting Chicago annually
130K+
Attendees at IMTS — the manufacturing industry's mega-show
GEE teams know every McCormick hall, loading dock, and union jurisdiction. We've executed hundreds of builds in Chicago without a single missed deadline.
International Manufacturing Technology Show — McCormick Place (130,000+ attendees, biennial)
Year-round major exhibitions at North America's largest convention center
World's largest foodservice event — McCormick Place (60,000+ attendees)
World's largest radiology meeting — McCormick Place (40,000+ attendees)
Largest auto show in North America — McCormick Place
Packaging & processing — McCormick Place (40,000+ attendees)
GEE specialist workers and logistics allies deliver end-to-end exhibition solutions — concept to teardown — for every Chicago and McCormick Place show.
GEE design specialists craft booths built for McCormick Place's massive halls — engineered for impact in the most competitive convention market in North America.
GEE fabrication crews deliver island booths, two-story structures, and turnkey displays sized for IMTS, NRA Show, RSNA, and all McCormick Place mega-shows.
GEE install teams deployed directly at McCormick Place. We coordinate all IATSE, Teamster, and IBEW union labor requirements — no surprises.
Chicago-area secure storage managed by GEE logistics allies. Booth inventory, pre-show prep, and coordinated delivery directly to McCormick docks.
Flexible rental booth program with custom branding for IMTS, NRA Show, Pack Expo, and every Chicago exhibition. GEE handles it all.
Dedicated GEE project managers, technicians, and local labor allies stationed in Chicago — on the floor before, during, and after every show.
"IMTS is the most complex show we exhibit at. GEE's Chicago team handled our 40x60 island booth with zero issues — union coordination, freight, graphics, all perfect."
— Trade Show Manager, Industrial Equipment Manufacturer, IMTS Chicago
Tell us about your Chicago show — GEE responds within 24 hours.
Exhibiting at a specific Chicago show? Explore our dedicated pages for McCormick Place's biggest events.
Custom booths in Chicago range from $8,500–$15,000 for a 10x10, up to $100,000+ for large two-story builds at IMTS or NRA Show. Rental booths start around $3,500. McCormick union rates are a significant factor to budget for.
Yes — GEE install crews have extensive experience at all four McCormick Place buildings. We coordinate IATSE, Teamster, and IBEW union labor requirements — Chicago has the most complex union environment in the US and we navigate it flawlessly.
For IMTS (130,000+ attendees, biennial) we recommend 6–12 months in advance. For NRA Show (60,000+ attendees), 4–6 months. Both shows have extremely tight move-in windows at McCormick.
McCormick Place has one of the most complex union jurisdictions in North America — IATSE, Teamsters, and IBEW all have specific rules about what work each can perform. GEE's Chicago team knows every rule and manages it all for you.
Yes — our Chicago logistics allies maintain secure storage near McCormick Place with direct dock delivery. We handle inventory management, pre-show prep, and coordination with the show's official contractor.