Convene offers meeting and event spaces, workspaces, premium amenities, and five-star hospitality services – all enabled by their proprietary technology platform. Read below to learn more about Convene.
Who are you?
Account Director for the 333 N Green property
How long have you been in the neighborhood?
We open in May 2020!
Why the West Loop?
It is the hottest neighborhood with amazing award-winning restaurants, new businesses growing there and so many things to do. It is in the center of the action and where we wanted to be!
What are your top challenges in growing your business?
Getting our name out there. Convene is a NYC-based company who only recently expanded into the Chicago market in early 2019. By the end of 2020 we will have 5 locations open, so we want to make sure businesses and clients know who we are and what we can provide.
Why did you join the West Central Association?
To introduce ourselves to the neighborhood since we are opening there shortly!
What makes your business unique?
1. Hospitality: Our team of passionate on-site service professionals come from the world’s best hotels, venues, and businesses —their bona fide expertise makes our Net Promoter Scores the best in the business (2018 = 91). 2. Technology: We build, service and support all our enterprise-grade IT/AV in-house. 3. Culinary: Our Executive Chefs work with local food suppliers and partner- farms to create inspired renditions of classic dishes for our clients. 4. Interior Design: We employ the world’s leading architects and interior designers to create cutting-edge meeting spaces and WorkPlaces that both celebrate and redefine the unique history and neighborhood of every location. And our in-house designers can work with you to bring your own unique vision to life in your WorkSuite. 5. Community Events: When you become part of Convene, you get access to a year-round calendar of events that are as educational as they are entertaining.
What gets you up in the morning?
Relentless motivation - one of our core values at Convene - to be 10% better every single day.
What’s your favorite part of the West Loop?
The amazing restaurants!
What does the future look like?
The future looks very bright! Convene will have 5 Chicago locations open by the end of the year, and also will be expanding and opening internationally.
Describe your business in 140 characters or less
Convene provides everything you need for a meeting or event —premium space, furniture, built-in technology, 5-star catering, and staffing—no additional vendors required. Our tech-enabled meeting rooms, conference rooms, and event spaces come in all shapes and sizes for over 600 seated guests.
Bonus Question: Tell us a fun fact about you or your business!
Convene just celebrated our 10th Anniversary!