Catering
We only use Gibsons & Think Food Group Catering. No outside Food & Beverage or Caterers are approved within the space.
Alcohol
Alcoholic beverages may be served within the 110 Conference Center. Approved caterers must handle the service and sale of alcohol for all functions within the 110 Conference Center, as we are subject to the State of Illinois Liquor Commissioner regulations and the City of Chicago. BYOB (Bring Your Own Bottle) functions are not permitted in the 110 Conference Center. This includes alcohol for personal consumption by exhibitors. All caterers servicing and selling alcohol must submit an approved certificate of insurance with liquor liability insurance listing all entities as additional insureds per the vendor insurance certificate requirements. See 110 N. Wacker Certificate of Insurance Policies or contact CBRE Inc. for additional details. The service or sale of alcohol to minors is prohibited by law.
American Disabilities Act
The 110 Conference Center makes every effort to accommodate guests with disabilities and adhere to all requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Our staff will happily work with you to assist patrons and address any questions or issues that arise.
Animals
Service animals aiding disabled persons are welcome. Pets or show animals are not permitted in the 110 Conference Center.
Audio/Visual
Each conference room is equipped with our house sound system including microphones in each room having the capacity to use microphones. All audio/visual equipment must be coordinated through the Conference Center Manager , AT AN ADDITIONAL COST. Clients may use their own projectors, screens, flip charts, and easels.
All audio/visual equipment must be contained in rented space. Additional access to ports, outlets, and jacks outside of rented space is prohibited. All cords and cables wishing to be concealed and secured must be placed in cord panels/covers and may be secured on the floor with minimal tape. The appropriate covers, tape, and materials are supplied by and are at the cost of the client. Any damage or residue left from adhesives is at the cost of the client.
For advanced setup, equipment testing, advanced technology questions, or WIFI/direct internet access please schedule an appointment with the Conference Center Manager.
Attendance Capacities
110 Conference Center room capacities are determined by Federal, State, and Municipal fire and safety regulations and are enforced by the 110 Conference Center. The 110 Conference Center will not book your event into an unfit room size. Please see 110 Conference Center Room Specifications or check with your Conference Center Manager to confirm room capacities.
All outside vendors, contractors, etc. are required to submit a certificate of insurance before servicing the 110 Conference Center. All certificates of insurance may be submitted to your CBRE management team stating date of event and event name. See 110 North Wacker Insurance Policies (see page 9).
Cleaning/Housekeeping
The 110 Conference Center will refresh rooms each day during breaks and at the conclusion of a meeting. This refresh includes:
- Trash removal
- Maintenance of restrooms
- Other minor maintenance
Please notify your Conference Center Manager of planned breaks to receive a room refresh. All decorations, signage, materials, etc. must be removed by client at the conclusion of the event.
Extensive cleaning such as vacuuming, carpet stain removal, and other tasks determined by Property Management will result in overtime labor at the expense of client renting facility space. The Housekeeping staff’s regular hours are Monday-Friday 7:00 am-11:59 pm, anything after regular hours is considered overtime at client’s cost.
Conference Center Storage
The 110 Conference Center is not responsible for storing any personal or corporate belongings. The Conference Center Manager workstation and office area are not for client/event storage or use.
Clients may leave materials and equipment setup throughout the contracted time, in the same conference room scheduled for consecutive days. Items may not be stored in 110 Conference Center closets. The 110 Conference Center is NOT responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged items, or for providing security for these items.
Decorations
For the safety and convenience of all guests, permanent signage (emergency exits, restrooms, etc.) is found throughout the facility and may not be visibly blocked at any time.
In order to maintain a consistent appearance for all 110 Conference Center events- no additional signage may be added to the outside of conference rooms, in the pre-function area, river level, or main lobby, unless approved by the CBRE management team.
Handwritten signs are prohibited unless within the leased room. Signs and banners left unclaimed 24 hours after conclusion of event will be discarded.
Nails, staples, tape, screws, 3M hooks, sticky tack, duct tape, glue, stickers, decals, and other adhesives are PROHIBITED in the 110 Conference Center. Items may only be displayed with the use of blue painter’s tape and must be approved by the CBRE management team.
Confetti, glitter, uncooked rice, birdseed, sand, dirt, moss, and mulch are PROHIBITED. The client will be billed for the labor and materials required for clean-up resulting from non-adherence to this policy.
Damages
Pre-event and post-event walk throughs with Conference Center Manager, 110 North Wacker Security, or House Porters are required. Please notify your Conference Center Manager of any damage that occurs during the course of your event. All repair materials and labor costs are the responsibility of the client. The 110 Conference Center designated contractors will make all repairs.
Deliveries
All deliveries to the 110 Conference Center must follow the procedures below:
All deliveries must be handled through the building’s loading dock located on Lower Wacker Drive.
All vendors will access the conference area by way of the loading dock located on Lower Wacker Drive . No access is allowed through the lobby for anyone.
No access is allowed from any passenger elevators to The Conference Center.
No parking is available anywhere at any time on the project site.
No trailers, temporary offices, or storage are allowed on-site
All contractors must abide by all legal City of Chicago codes, OSHA, NFPA, and EPA guidelines.
Emergency Situations
In the event of a serious medical emergency, call 911 to report it immediately, and then contact security at (312)900-0110.
Entrances/Exits/Fire Doors
The 110 Conference Center reserves the right to relocate obstructions or remove them completely if in violation of Fire Safety Codes.
Food and Beverage
*** We only use Gibsons & Think Food Group for Catering. No outside Food & Beverage or Caterers are approved within the space. ** Solid alcohol (Sterno®) heating of food is allowed in the Conference Center but must be attended at all times. For additional assistance in booking a caterer please feel free to contact your Conference Center Manager for recommendations. It is the responsibility of the client to submit certificates of insurance. Please see 110 Conference Center Certificate of Insurance Policies. All catered food items must be placed within rented space.
Furniture Rental
Additional furniture needed for a conference must be coordinated through your Conference Center Manager at client’s cost.
General Services
The 110 Conference Center will provide you with a standard room set, WIFI, and access to the house sound system with various microphone capabilities.
Additional Requests
Each client is allowed one room set. Added room sets and last-minute requests will result in additional labor fees. If an event exceeds its contracted event time, additional fees and facility rental will be billed.
Heating and Cooling
All heating and cooling is provided by 110 N. Wacker in all rented space Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. Additional overtime HVAC fees may apply to events scheduled before/after operational hours. Please see 110 Conference Center Pricing Guide for rates.
Linens
The 110 Conference Center can provide linens in a variety of colors and styles available for rental through a third-party partner. Please ask your Conference Center Manager for pricing and information.
Lost and Found
All lost and found articles should be turned into the Conference Center Manager and will be turned into the 110 N. Wacker Office of the Building. Every effort will be made to identify the owner and return all articles. Articles left beyond 7 days will be disposed of.
Maintenance/Engineering/IT Requests
Any requests for maintenance/engineering/IT must be communicated/coordinated by the Conference Center Manager. Clients, contractors, and vendors will make all requests through the Conference Center Manager.
Moveable Airwalls
The airwalls are to be moved by the 110 Conference Center staff only. Unscheduled installation of airwalls and multiple moves on the same day will be an additional cost to the client at the prevailing labor rate.
Noise
It is the responsibility of the client to control noise levels within their respective rented space as to not disturb or disrupt other meetings or to create a nuisance. The 110 N. Wacker security has the right to monitor all noise levels and impose limitations as needed to prevent disruption or nuisance to other events.
On-Site Parking
Due to limited space, parking on-site is not recommended. Please contact your Conference Center Manager for locations and rates of nearby partner parking lots.
Photography
Event photography is permitted in the event space and pre-function area. Unless otherwise specified at the time of booking, photography outside of these areas is not permitted. Photographers engaged for a booking must supply a certificate of insurance prior to arrival on site in line with the requirements listed above. Images from the event space may not be used for marketing or commercial purposes unless you have the written consent of the building owners.
Security
Security is a high priority at 110 N. Wacker. The 110 N. Wacker security staff reserves the right to deny access of any persons to any facility space and at sole discretion may require additional security to be provided for your event. For more details please contact the building’s Director of Security at (312) 900-0110.
Smoking
In compliance with state and local laws, the 110 Conference Center is a non-smoking facility. We restrict smoking in outdoor areas and are grateful for cooperation and prevention of litter and inconvenience of others.
Weapons
Any object or device designed or intended to be used to inflict injury upon persons or property is PROHIBITED.
Wifi
The entire 110 Conference Center is WIFI accessible. Please see your Conference Center Manager for access.