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Head of McCormick Place Hopes for a 2021 Convention Rebound

Chicago’s convention industry took a huge financial hit when COVID-19 shut down the city.

Aired 02/03/2021 | Rating NR

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Head of McCormick Place Hopes for a 2021 Convention Rebound

Clip: 2/3/2021 | 6m 22sVideo has Closed Captions

Chicago’s convention industry took a huge financial hit when COVID-19 shut down the city.

McCormick Place, North America’s largest convention center, is looking to rebound this summer with dozens of events scheduled through the end of the year. Larita Clark, CEO of the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, tells us more.

Aired 02/03/2021 | Rating NR

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