The Chicago Market: Living and Giving^® Offers Buyers Support With Amtrak Reimbursement Program

CHICAGO (May 3, 2010) –The Chicago Market: Living and Giving^® will continue its popular buyer amenity, the Amtrak Reimbursement Program, during the July Market. Qualified buyers can participate in the Amtrak Reimbursement Program, which reimburses half of their Amtrak train ticket (up to $50).

As the Independent and specialty gift and home store’s preferred buying venue, The Chicago Market makes it even more affordable to shop this Market. With low hotel rates, free hotel shuttles and $10 daily parking vouchers, the Amtrak Reimbursement Program is one more reason for buyers to take advantage of the comprehensive resources, abundant product lines, varied price points and good value The Chicago Market has to offer.

Extend your stay and take advantage of Chicago’s Vibrant City and its many cultural amenities this summer during your Market stay. Visit us at www.shopchicagomarket.com.

Amtrak Reimbursement Program details:

• Attend and register on-site at The Chicago Market: Living and Giving
• Bring your ID/license
• Bring a copy of your Amtrak train ticket
• Register with the proper credentials and receive your buyer badge
• Bring your ID, copy of Amtrak train ticket and your buyer badge to Suite 137 between the hours of 9a.m. – 1p.m., Thursday, July 22 - Wednesday, July 28, 2010, for reimbursement.

*The Chicago Market will pay up to half of all qualified buyers Amtrak tickets, up to $50.
*This promotion does not apply to guest passes.
You must be a qualified buyer and have all the proper credentials to receive a buyer badge.

CHICAGO MARKET: LIVING AND GIVING SHOW HOURS
Thursday, July 22 – Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Showrooms:
Thursday – Tuesday 9 am – 6 PM | Floors 13,14 & 15
Saturday 9 am – 8 PM (Shop Late Night)
Wednesday 9 am – 5 PM
Temporaries & Beckman’s ™ Handcrafted Show:
Saturday, July 24 – Tuesday, July 27 | Floor 8
Saturday – Monday 9 am – 6 PM
Tuesday 9 am – 3 PM

Keynote Speaker: Jerry Greenfield, co-founder, Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream
Monday, July 25 | 4:30-5:50 PM | Ice cream reception to follow the presentation
*Don’t forget to register for the July Keynote Presentation, presented by Jerry Greenfield, co-founder, Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream. “An Afternoon of Social Responsibility, Radical Business Philosophy & Free Ice Cream”. RSVP Required: www.shopchicagomarket.com/events.
Visit www.shopchicagomarket.com for additional Retail / Business Power Seminars on Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.

Shop Late Night Charity Event
Saturday, July 24 | 9am – 8pm | Floors 13, 14, 15
Join us for The Chicago Market’s “Shop Late Night” charity event for an international wine and culinary “tasting” featuring 16 of Chicago’s best celebrity chefs serving up their signature dishes along side a presentation of international wines, in-showroom hospitality, music and late night shopping all in the name of charity. Proceeds will benefit GiftForLife/DIFFA a charitable organization that funds life-saving AIDS research and education.

Check the Web site to see which of your favorite chefs and restaurants’ will be feature this Market at www.shopchicagomarket.com/events.

For more information on The Chicago Market: Living and Giving, please visit www.shopchicagomarket.com or call 800.677.6278 (MART).