Events
It’s all about making connections — connections to local businesses, connections to readers and connections to community.
22nd Century Media - Events, or 22CMEvents, is a product of 22nd Century Media, publisher of 15 weekly hyperlocal community newspapers: The Frankfort Station, The Homer Horizon, The Lockport Legend, The Mokena Messenger, The New Lenox Patriot, The Orland Park Prairie and The Tinley Junction in Chicago’s southwest suburbs; and The Glencoe Anchor, The Glenview Lantern, The Highland Park Landmark, The Lake Forest Leader, The Northbrook Tower, The Wilmette Beacon and The Winnetka Current on Chicago’s North Shore, as well as Malibu Surfside News in Malibu, Calif.
In 2014, we decided to enter into the events business, creating community-focused events that not only served our readers and communities but also local businesses. Our publications do unparalleled work connecting with readers through newsprint, but with events, we can offer a face-to-face connection.
We hold several events throughout the year including:
North Shore: Camp Expo (February), North Shore Choice Awards (February-March) and Women In Business Awards Luncheon (September)
Southwest: Healthy Living Expo (January), Southwest Choice Awards (January-February), Lady - A Women’s Expo (June) and Ladies Night Out Series (July, October and December)
Malibu: Malibu Choice Awards (August-October)
To become a vendor or sponsor at our events, contact Heather Warthen at (708) 326-9170 ext. 16 or email h.warthen@22ndcenturymedia.com.
How can you become a part of 22CM Events?
Vendor and Sponsor Opportunities available for 2020:
- Lady Expo NEW TIME & DATE: (6-10 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, Tinley Park Convention Center) - Vendor and Sponsorship opportunities available now. Click here for more info and to RSVP!
- Christmas in July (5-9 p.m. Thursday, July 23, Orland Park Crossing) - Vendor and Sponsorship opportunities available April 1. Tickets on sale April 1.
- North Shore Women in Business Awards (11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe) - Sponsorship opportunities available now. Tickets on sale June 1.
- Ghouls Night Out (5-10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, Konow's Corn Maze) - Vendor and Sponsorship opportunities available April 1. Tickets on sale April 1.
- North Shore Winter Market (6-9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, TBD) - Vendor and Sponsorship opportunities available June 1.
- Mistletoe Market (4-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, Orland Park Crossing) - Vendor and Sponsorship opportunities available June 1.
To become a sponsor or vendor for any of the above events, contact Chief Events Officer Heather Warthen at (708) 326-9170 ext. 16 or email h.warthen@22ndcenturymedia.com. Customized sponsorship packages are available.
If you are looking for coverage of your events, please contact our editorial team.
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