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Associated Agencies Inc. is a 136 year old, family owned and run commercial insurance brokerage writing all lines of insurance coverage throughout the United States. The Race and Special Event Practice Group educates, develops and writes insurance programs for race organizers from world class race events to the local 5K. Our programs can be written on a stand-alone basis or written to work with those available through USATF. In addition we have markets to provide coverage for event managers, and vendors that provide support to races. Michael Iser has worked for Associated Agencies, Inc. for 36 years, he been a licensed insurance broker since 1976. In addition to heading up the Race and Special Event Practice Group, he specializes in providing insurance and risk management expertise to the retail and wholesale jewelry market, as well as religious institutions and nonprofits. Michael is a member of Running USA, The National Center for Spectator Security and Safety (NCS4), and the International Institute for Race Medicine. assocagencies.com.
Associated Agencies Inc. is a 136 year old, family owned and run commercial insurance brokerage
writing all lines of insurance coverage throughout the United States. The Race and Special Event Practice
Group educates, develops and writes insurance programs for race organizers from world class race
events to the local 5K. Our programs can be written on a stand-alone basis or written to work with those
available through USATF. In addition we have markets to provide coverage for event managers, and
vendors that provide support to races. Michael Iser has worked for Associated Agencies, Inc. for 36
years, he been a licensed insurance broker since 1976. In addition to heading up the Race and Special
Event Practice Group, he specializes in providing insurance and risk management expertise to the retail
and wholesale jewelry market, as well as religious institutions and nonprofits. Michael is a member of
Running USA, The National Center for Spectator Security and Safety (NCS4), and the International
Institute for Race Medicine. assocagencies.com
writing all lines of insurance coverage throughout the United States. The Race and Special Event Practice
Group educates, develops and writes insurance programs for race organizers from world class race
events to the local 5K. Our programs can be written on a stand-alone basis or written to work with those
available through USATF. In addition we have markets to provide coverage for event managers, and
vendors that provide support to races. Michael Iser has worked for Associated Agencies, Inc. for 36
years, he been a licensed insurance broker since 1976. In addition to heading up the Race and Special
Event Practice Group, he specializes in providing insurance and risk management expertise to the retail
and wholesale jewelry market, as well as religious institutions and nonprofits. Michael is a member of
Running USA, The National Center for Spectator Security and Safety (NCS4), and the International
Institute for Race Medicine. assocagencies.com
Bag Tags, Inc. was incorporated in January 1998 with the specific purpose of providing our customers
with the highest quality event credentials, luggage tags and lanyards available in the market. We have
been true to that mission for the past 19 years. bagtagsinc.com
with the highest quality event credentials, luggage tags and lanyards available in the market. We have
been true to that mission for the past 19 years. bagtagsinc.com
Blooming Color has remained Chicago’s leading commercial printer for over 30 years, because we
believe the secret to printing is possibility. Blooming Color doesn’t see obstacles: only opportunities. If
you can name it, we can print it. No matter the challenge, we keep rolling, advancing on advancements.
We’ve got the cutting-edge techniques that leave the competition in the margins, the forwardthinking
commitment that makes us partners for life, and the innovative ingenuity that turns dreams into
realities. Don’t just dream the future. Innovate it with print. Because with ink, ingenuity and innovation,
anything is possible. Blooming Color. Ink the Impossible. bloomingcolor.com
believe the secret to printing is possibility. Blooming Color doesn’t see obstacles: only opportunities. If
you can name it, we can print it. No matter the challenge, we keep rolling, advancing on advancements.
We’ve got the cutting-edge techniques that leave the competition in the margins, the forwardthinking
commitment that makes us partners for life, and the innovative ingenuity that turns dreams into
realities. Don’t just dream the future. Innovate it with print. Because with ink, ingenuity and innovation,
anything is possible. Blooming Color. Ink the Impossible. bloomingcolor.com
You’re planning an event & there are hundreds of different things you have to consider. Consider this: We
print running & biking bibs of all sizes and with many add-ons. Some races just need a bib with a number,
others a full color design with a number & runner data to go with. No worries. We can handle all of that.
We print millions each year. This is what we do. Need more materials? Finish Line banners, mile markers,
street graphics, etc? We can do this too. I’s our mission to offer more than just satisfactory media -- we
also provide advice, tips, thoughts & tactics drawn from our industry experience & knowledge. We're
emediagroup - the ONE place for all your event media. emediagrp.com
print running & biking bibs of all sizes and with many add-ons. Some races just need a bib with a number,
others a full color design with a number & runner data to go with. No worries. We can handle all of that.
We print millions each year. This is what we do. Need more materials? Finish Line banners, mile markers,
street graphics, etc? We can do this too. I’s our mission to offer more than just satisfactory media -- we
also provide advice, tips, thoughts & tactics drawn from our industry experience & knowledge. We're
emediagroup - the ONE place for all your event media. emediagrp.com
EMOS1 stands for Event Management Operations System and is a fully integrated, dynamically configurable, real time event management tool.
The challenge to capture and maintain guest attention has never been greater. Your events must be
meaningful, motivational and remarkable. At Experient, A Maritz Global Events Company, we combine
people-centered insights and science-based principles to help you design transformational experiences for
your guests. By unifying tactical services such as planning, sourcing, housing, lead retrieval, and beacons,
we gather their demographic and behavioral data. This data is interpreted and insights are applied, leading
to unforgettable guest experiences that improve attendance, foster loyalty and grow revenue. Together we
are Perfecting the Event Experience®. experient-inc.com
meaningful, motivational and remarkable. At Experient, A Maritz Global Events Company, we combine
people-centered insights and science-based principles to help you design transformational experiences for
your guests. By unifying tactical services such as planning, sourcing, housing, lead retrieval, and beacons,
we gather their demographic and behavioral data. This data is interpreted and insights are applied, leading
to unforgettable guest experiences that improve attendance, foster loyalty and grow revenue. Together we
are Perfecting the Event Experience®. experient-inc.com
haku is the technology platform empowering forward-thinking event organizers to more easily manage
events, boost revenue, and increase retention. Unlike with traditional platforms, haku users reap the benefits
of a comprehensive, intuitive, and scalable workflow. Forget disjointed tools—everything your team needs is
built right in, customized to meet your specifications. The best part? haku is a company obsessed with
experiences. We know that providing the absolute best customer experience throughout the entire journey,
for everyone, is the only way to achieve real success. So we work to ensure haku is unparalleled - for you,
your participants, your entire community. hakuapp.com
events, boost revenue, and increase retention. Unlike with traditional platforms, haku users reap the benefits
of a comprehensive, intuitive, and scalable workflow. Forget disjointed tools—everything your team needs is
built right in, customized to meet your specifications. The best part? haku is a company obsessed with
experiences. We know that providing the absolute best customer experience throughout the entire journey,
for everyone, is the only way to achieve real success. So we work to ensure haku is unparalleled - for you,
your participants, your entire community. hakuapp.com
iTAB is a simple, yet innovative, product which transforms a conventional finishers medal in to your finishers
medal. With the simple addition of your name and finish time, a time-honored race memento becomes the
essence of your race day experience. itab.us.com
medal. With the simple addition of your name and finish time, a time-honored race memento becomes the
essence of your race day experience. itab.us.com
Lakeshore Athletic Services provide race management, equipment, logistics and timing services to road races
and multisport events throughout the United States. At the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, LAS assists
with road closures, barricade placement and truss, tables and tents throughout 26.2 miles of race course.
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and multisport events throughout the United States. At the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, LAS assists
with road closures, barricade placement and truss, tables and tents throughout 26.2 miles of race course.
lakeshoreathleticservices.com
Marathon Sportswear is a long-time apparel partner of Chicago Event Management/Bank of America
Chicago Marathon and Shamrock Shuffle. We are a family owned business on the south side of Chicago and
proud printer to thousands of races and special events throughout the Chicagoland area and Midwest for
nearly 40 years. Marathon Sportswear is your one stop shop for all your custom printed and embroidered
apparel needs. We pride ourselves on extremely competitive pricing, fast turnaround time, excellent
in-house customer service, and industry leading quality all from our 55,000-square foot facility in Blue Island.
No order is too big or too small. marathonsportswear.net
Chicago Marathon and Shamrock Shuffle. We are a family owned business on the south side of Chicago and
proud printer to thousands of races and special events throughout the Chicagoland area and Midwest for
nearly 40 years. Marathon Sportswear is your one stop shop for all your custom printed and embroidered
apparel needs. We pride ourselves on extremely competitive pricing, fast turnaround time, excellent
in-house customer service, and industry leading quality all from our 55,000-square foot facility in Blue Island.
No order is too big or too small. marathonsportswear.net
Mika Timing is an international company specializing in timing technology for events of all size, scope and
type. Mika Timing provides various timing and scoring services, multiple results systems and a custom
designed iPad system for the Abbott Health & Fitness Expo Packet Pick-Up and T-Shirt Distribution system for
the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. mikatiming.de
type. Mika Timing provides various timing and scoring services, multiple results systems and a custom
designed iPad system for the Abbott Health & Fitness Expo Packet Pick-Up and T-Shirt Distribution system for
the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. mikatiming.de
MYLAPS helps athletes, timers and events to create the ultimate sports experience for participants, followers
and sponsors. Every year, MYLAPS captures the performance of over 20 million people all over the world.
And turns their data into insights, progress and fun. We offer them a better understanding of their
performance and help them with their best next steps. Founded in 1982, we have revolutionized the world of
sports timing with groundbreaking innovations and set the standard ever since. Our products and platforms
are used at professional events like the Olympics and NASCAR to countless local events around the corner.
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and sponsors. Every year, MYLAPS captures the performance of over 20 million people all over the world.
And turns their data into insights, progress and fun. We offer them a better understanding of their
performance and help them with their best next steps. Founded in 1982, we have revolutionized the world of
sports timing with groundbreaking innovations and set the standard ever since. Our products and platforms
are used at professional events like the Olympics and NASCAR to countless local events around the corner.
mylaps.com
MarathonFoto is the leader in endurance sport photography, capturing images at the largest races around
the world. We have over 2,000 nationwide employees and select only our finest photographers for your
races. Our job is to capture the highest quality images runners can't get themselves. We're Here to Capture
Your Victory. marathonfoto.com
the world. We have over 2,000 nationwide employees and select only our finest photographers for your
races. Our job is to capture the highest quality images runners can't get themselves. We're Here to Capture
Your Victory. marathonfoto.com