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CHICAGO, IL – Today, the Chicago 2024 Host Committee announced the launch of its official internship program. The application period opens today, February 20, 2024. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the application period closes on March 31, 2024.

CHICAGO, IL – Today, the Chicago 2024 Host Committee is launching its DNC Vendor Directory and Venue Map, which includes more than 1,700 businesses and venues available for this summer’s Democratic National Convention.

Chicago, IL – Today, following a virtual outreach summit, the Chicago 2024 Host Committee and the Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) released new requests for proposal (RFP) for transportation services for the upcoming Democratic National Convention. During Convention week, the DNCC will set up a transportation system that transports credentialed guests between the United Center, McCormick Place, and contracted hotels.

Chicago, IL – Today, following a virtual outreach summit, the Chicago 2024 Host Committee and the Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) released new requests for proposal (RFP) for credentialing services for the upcoming Democratic National Convention. The DNCC will issue credentials to grant access to convention activities for attendees, including delegates, alternates, vendors, media, staff, volunteers, and program participants.

CHICAGO, IL –– Today, the Chicago 2024 Host Committee announced the opening of applications for its Neighborhood Ambassadors program, which invites residents from across Chicago’s 77 community areas and several surrounding suburbs to assist with volunteer recruitment and community engagement efforts. The application is live on the Host Committee’s website and will close on Friday, February 9, 2024.

CHICAGO, IL –– Following the selection of vendors to serve as Event Architect, Event Manager, Exposition Services, and Construction Manager for the 2024 Democratic National Convention, industry leaders across Chicago and the nation are voicing their confidence in the qualified and diverse venue operations team being assembled.

CHICAGO, IL – Today, the Chicago 2024 Host Committee and Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) announced the selection of four major vendors who play a critical role in executing the convention at the United Center: Construction Manager, Event Architect, Event Manager, and Exposition Services. Following an intense procurement process, the Host Committee and DNCC received many competitive bids and evaluated them based on numerous criteria, including but not limited to: experience, reliability, costs, ability to meet timeline, relationships to Chicago and the surrounding region, participation of union labor, women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

Chicago, IL – Today, the Chicago 2024 Host Committee announced the launch of the Host Committee Business Diversity Advisory Council. The Council will make recommendations on best practices for diverse business enterprise involvement and participation in the activities during and surrounding the Democratic National Convention.

Chicago, IL – The Chicago 2024 Host Committee and the Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) today released new requests for proposal (RFP) for hospitality event planning services for the three major events surrounding the Convention: the Delegate Welcoming Event, Media Welcoming Event, and Volunteer Appreciation Event.

Chicago, IL – Today, the Chicago 2024 Host Committee announced the hires of key senior staff members that will support the Host Committee’s goals of fundraising and ensuring individuals and businesses across Illinois have the opportunity to experience the benefits of hosting the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

CHICAGO, IL — Today, the Chicago 2024 Host Committee and Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) announced the selection of K + P Advisory, LLC to serve as owner’s representative for the Democratic National Convention.

Chicago, IL – Following a second successful outreach summit that engaged local, diverse vendors from the Chicagoland area, the Chicago 2024 Host Committee and the Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) have released a new request for proposal (RFP) for Construction Manager for the 2024 Democratic National Convention.