Gleacher Center at the University of Chicago, Booth School of Business
450 N. Cityfront Plaza Dr
Chicago, Illinois 60611 View Map
Chicago, Illinois 60611 View Map
OVERVIEW
An extraordinary event demands an extraordinary setting. Designed with special events in mind, Chicago’s Gleacher Center streamlined architecture, versatile room formats and state-of-the-art technology, sets the stage for virtually any type of gathering. Coupled with stunning views of the Chicago River and Lake Michigan and with Wolfgang Puck Catering’s superlative catering services, the result is the perfect setting for events in Chicago. Located in the heart of Chicago’s business community, just blocks away from the Loop and steps away from the Magnificent Mile, the Gleacher Center offers the perfect atmosphere to conduct impressive meeting and events in prestigious surroundings.
Reception Dining Lounge Event. Gleacher Center
Midway Club. Gleacher Center
Tiered Amphitheater. Gleacher Center
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Classroom. Gleacher Center
Wolfgang Puck Catering Chicago
EVENT SPACES
6 BOARDROOMS
Make the most of your corporate meeting with the Gleacher Center’s boardrooms. Leather executive chairs, built-in whiteboards and screens will make any meeting a productive and enjoyable one.
CAPACITY: Up to 18 Conference
9 CLASSROOMS
Seating arrangements can be perfectly tailored to your next meeting or conference. An intimate yet executive space the Classrooms come equipped with chalkboards, armchairs, flipcharts and screens.
CAPACITY: 40 Seated; 15 Conference; 50 Theater
LARGE DINING ROOM
The top floor view of the city from the Gleacher Center’s Dining Room will delight guests as they gaze off into the beautiful Chicago skyline. Let the Dining Room play host to your next corporate dinner party, reception or meeting. This room is also equipped with state-of the-art technology to assist in any presentations.
CAPACITY: 350 Reception; 220 Seated; 350 Theater
4 EXECUTIVE MEETING ROOMS
Cherry wood tables and armchairs welcome you to engage in any meeting, conference or symposium. Equipped with built-in whiteboards, flipcharts, and screens, the Executive Meeting Rooms are the ideal setting for Chicago executives.
CAPACITY: Up to 70 Theater
MIDWAY CLUB
The elegant surroundings and flawless service at the Midway Club provide the perfect setting for your special events. Located on the 5th floor, the Midway Club features gorgeous views of the Chicago River and Lake Michigan. Equipped with a full bar, leather couches and chairs, fire place and billiard room, you and your guests will love the Midway Club.
CAPACITY: 120 Reception; 120 Seated
8 RECEPTION DINING LOUNGES
The Gleacher Center’s Reception and Dining Lounges serve as the perfect spot for a cocktail reception. With floor to ceiling windows, these spaces can provide you with expansive views of the downtown Chicago skyline or the beautiful Chicago River and Lake Michigan. Whether you are entertaining an intimate crowd of 40, or a group of 100, Gleacher Center’s lounges will give your guests a unique vantage point and memorable “Chicago-Style” event.
CAPACITY: 40-100 Seated
13 TIERED AMPHITHEATRES
With the state-of-the-art technology to equip a Top Ten MBA program, the Gleacher Center’s tiered amphitheatres are both functional and aesthetic. Furnished with LCD projectors, screens, whiteboards and ergonomic armchairs, the modern classroom environment coupled with the downtown proximity is the ideal presentation location. The multimedia capacities of the amphitheatres are sure to meet all your presentation needs.
CAPACITY: 70-134 Theater
CAPACITIES
| Square Footage | Reception | Seated | Conference | Theater | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 BOARDROOMS | 585 | Up to 18 | |||
| 9 CLASSROOMS | 702-808 | 40 | 15 | 50 | |
| LARGE DINING ROOM | 3,070 | 350 | 220 | 350 | |
| 4 EXECUTIVE MEETING ROOMS | 748 - 1,710 | Up to 70 | |||
| MIDWAY CLUB | 2,000 | 120 | 120 | ||
| 8 RECEPTION DINING LOUNGES | 1,022-1,189 | 40-100 | |||
| 13 TIERED AMPHITHEATRES | 1,406 - 2,244 | 70-134 |
RAVES & REVIEWS
PHARMED INTERNATIONAL
“Everyone we dealt with did their job with nothing but great concern and consideration for our needs. We can confidently say that it was all the effort that the above-mentioned individual put forth that truly contributed to the success of our meeting and our experience with the Gleacher center.”
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WORLDATWORK
"We have been holding sessions at the Gleacher Center for a number of years with amazing results! Our instructors love teaching at your facility because of the excellent service provided and the modern classroom environment. Our event attendees love your facility because of the food catered by Wolfgang Puck, its proximity to downtown Chicago and the overall learning experience. And as the planner for the events, it makes my job a breeze!"
Training Session
NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
“The facility was functional and aesthetically pleasing, and convention services staff simply top-notch. On a scale of 1-10, the Gleacher Center was awarded the top score and we are a tough group to please – with over 100 meetings and events per annum, only a handful of facilities are rated this high.”
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO COMPUTATION INSTITUTE
“I want to thank you for making our meeting very successful at the Gleacher Center last week. Everyone was very pleased about the location and what it offered to our group. The food was great, as always, and the service was excellent!”
October 22, 2008
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US EQUITIES
“Thank you for everything. Our event went very smoothly and we received numerous compliments on both the conference setting and the food.”
September 08, 2008
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BOOTH EVENING & WEEKEND, ENERGY CLUB MEETING
“Thanks for your help in getting the catering sorted out for our event. The setup was timely, very well organized and the food was great!”
August 09, 2008
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BOOTH EVENING & WEEKEND, CHICAGO CONSULTING CLUB SYMPOSIUM
“On behalf of CCC, I would like to thank you for helping us out for the 7th Annual CCC Symposium and making it a big success. Without your meticulous planning and execution of the food order this wouldn't have been possible. The food was amazing and the staff were real nice to the firms and students. The setup in Room 620/621 was amazing and the firms really had a nice time on that day. Also, our special thanks for changing the menu at the last minute, after Kerri/Holly's request.
Thanks again for making this a bigger success than last year.”
July 25, 2008
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