3rd Annual Midwest Regional Forum 

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

We are so excited to have you join us for the 2017 ADRP Midwest Regional Forum on Wednesday, May 10th at the offices of YMCA of the USA. Here is some information to help you plan your day. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email Eliza McNulty ([email protected]).

Event Details

2017 ADRP Midwest Regional Forum
YMCA of the USA
101 N. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL

Registration Opens: 7:45 a.m.
Program Begins: 8:15 a.m.
Program Ends: 4:00 p.m.
Breakfast and Lunch provided. 

Getting Here

YMCA of the USA is located at 101 N. (upper) Wacker Drive on the western edge of the Chicago Loop. The building is situated on the east side of Wacker, between Randolph (one way going west) and Washington (one way going east). It is across and just north of the Civic Opera House/Chicago Lyric Opera.

  • Parking (two nearby options):
    • 319 W. Randolph is an outdoor lot located on the south side of Randolph, between Franklin and Wacker. Daily parking is available for a fee. 
    • 230 W. Washington is an enclosed parking garage located on the north side of Washington between Wells and Franklin. Daily parking is available for a fee.
  • From La Quinta Inn & Suites:
    • YMCA of the USA is a 5-minute walk from the La Quinta Inn & Suites. Walk north on S. Franklin St (1 block) toward W. Washington St. Turn left (west) onto W. Washington St. Walk one block, turn right (north) on N. Wacker Drive and you will be standing in front of 101 N. Wacker.

Building Access

Upon entering the building, you will need to check in at the lobby desk. A greeter will help you access the northern-most elevator bank, which you will take to the 16th floor. When you exit the elevators, please proceed to the reception area, which will be immediately visible when you exit the elevator.

Registration

Registration begins at 7:45 am. Registration will be set up in YMCA of the USA’s reception area. You will receive a welcome packet along with a name badge when you check in. On your name badge, you’ll see a number which indicates your table for breakfast. Tables will be clearly numbered.

Meals & Other Stuff

Breakfast and lunch will be served. We also will have free Wi-Fi access. YMCA of the USA is also pleased to offer a mother’s room for those who need it. For lunch, we will offer table topic seating. Each table will have a topic displayed, to facilitate targeted conversations among professionals from various institutions.

Networking Reception

We encourage you to join us post-Forum from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. for a networking reception at Tradition, 160 N. Franklin St. Tradition is just two blocks from the Forum location. Guides will be present to lead attendees to the Reception. 

We can’t wait to spend the day with you and nearly 100 more nonprofit professionals to network, share, and learn about new ways to steward, engage, and retain our donors. Again, please feel free to contact Eliza McNulty [email protected] with any questions.

See you on May 10th!