Public show from February 12 to 21, 2022

CHICAGO, February 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — With annual renewals from key partners State Farm and Wintrust, sponsors continue to show their support for the 2022 Chicago Auto Show. New for 2022, Food Chicago signs on as the exclusive indoor EV track sponsor, allowing show attendees to experience a variety of brand new EVs in a row.

“All top-tier partners benefit from category exclusivity, custom brand packages, social media integration and more to help position these brands positively in front of consumers,” said the chief marketing officer. of the Chicago Auto Show. Jim Obrill. “Additionally, major sponsors typically have high recall in their category as well as millions of impressions of the show. This is an opportunity for brands to engage with their target audience while showcasing new products and services.”

As longest-serving premier partner, State Farm returns with an exhibit space featuring safe driving simulators bringing virtual reality to life. Spectators will be encouraged to jump into the driver’s seat and experience the unexpected while earning points for their safe driving ability and free loot. The State Farm Help Center also returns to the Grand Concourse where State Farm representatives are on hand throughout the duration of the public exhibit to answer entrants’ questions.

Wintrust also returns as the exclusive banking sponsor and presenting partner of the Supercar Gallery, a popular area of ​​the show showcasing rare, exotic and high-performance sports cars. Prior to the show, Wintrust held a contest on its website for people to enter and win VIP access to the gallery. During the public show, Wintrust will also be offering a social media contest on the Chicago Auto Show social media channels to give attendees the chance to go behind the glass and see vehicles from premium manufacturers like Aston Martin, Bentley, Lamborghini, Rolls-Royce and more. They can simply post a photo of their dream car with #SupercarSweeps for a chance to win when they visit. Current Wintrust customers will also benefit from discounted entry on weekdays and ATMs will be placed throughout the show.

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“The Chicago Auto Show is a premier event showcasing the newest vehicles and concept cars in the great Windy City,” said Ed Wehmer, founder and CEO of Wintrust. “As Chicago’s bank, Wintrust is proud to support such an iconic experience that represents the best that our city has to offer.”

Electrifying the consumer experience at the 2022 show, the Chicago Auto Show and Powering Chicago are launching an all-new indoor electric vehicle track featuring a variety of electric vehicles ranging from the BMW i4 M50 to the Kia EV6, among others. Food Chicago is the union-management partnership between Local 134 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) and the Electrical Contractors Association of Chicago and Cook County.

Food Chicago will have a 73-foot interactive truck and trailer on site to educate consumers about the capabilities of union electricians and signatory contractors installing Chicagoland’s electric vehicle infrastructure. Their goal is to educate consumers on what to consider for their home before purchasing an electric vehicle as well as the specific electrical components needed to power a home charger. Installation experts will be on hand to answer questions throughout the show and explain the capabilities of the truck, which is designed as a mobile field excursion unit to be a resource for Chicago schools to educate children about STEM activities and careers in electrical construction.

“Powering Chicago is thrilled to be the premier sponsor of the 2022 Chicago Auto Show’s first-ever electric vehicle track,” said Powering Chicago’s Executive Director. Elbert WaltersIII. “Electric vehicles are the future of automobiles and the expertly trained union electricians of IBEW Local 134 and their signatory contractors are ready to lead the charge towards that future. Chicago and its partners are more than prepared to install the necessary infrastructure and components that power these vehicles. Food Chicago Our commitment to investing in our members ensures that the men and women hired to power this next generation of vehicles do so safely, on time and on budget.”

Tickets for the 2022 Chicago Auto Show are currently on sale at ChicagoAutoShow.com. The 2022 show is happening February 12-21 at McCormick Place and is open to the public 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day except the last day (Presidents Day) when the show ends at 8 p.m. Adult ticket prices are $15; people aged 62 and over are $10; children from 4 to 12 years old are $10; children 3 and under are free. The Chicago Auto Show will operate in full compliance with health and safety protocols required by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Check the website for the latest updates.

About the Chicago Auto Show

First held in 1901, the Chicago Auto Show is the nation’s oldest auto show. North America. The show is produced by Chicagoland’s new car dealer association, the Chicago Automobile Trade Association, which has held the show since 1935. The 2022 public show is February 12-21 at McCormick Place. For more information and the latest updates, visit ChicagoAutoShow.com or Facebook.com/ChicagoAutoShow.com.

About the Chicago Auto Trade Association

Founded in 1904 and located in Oakbrook Terrace, the Chicago Automobile Trade Association is made up of more than 400 franchised new car dealerships and 150 other allied members. The group’s member dealers employ approximately 19,000 people in the metropolitan area. The association has produced the famous Chicago Auto Show since 1935. For more information, please visit www.CATA.info.

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