"As a member of SITE Chicago since 2012 the most important aspect for me are the relationships I have built within our community of incentive professionals. SITE’s educational events are tailored to our specific industry and bring tremendous value to everyone in attendance whether you are a hotelier, DMC, 3rd party or gifting company.  The events hosted by SITE offer amazing networking opportunities all while gaining valuable knowledge and in most cases are giving back to the community in some way." - Karen Suttle, Manager, Corporate Gifts Central, Maui Jim Sunglasses & Zeal Optics  

“At the beginning of 2020, I was lucky enough to take back the Midwest market after a few years away from it.  SITE Chicago was one of the first places I turned to help me get reintegrated into this market,  and they did not let me down.  Whether it was at the Holly Trolley event or at the Annual General Meeting (AGM), it just felt like a ‘soft landing’ with a terrific network of people…people who were there to both enjoy each other’s company and to build a successful network for all.  I was especially touched by SITE Chicago when I was furloughed for 8 months of 2020.  No less than three times did someone reach out to me just to make sure I was doing okay, and that is something I will not forget.  That felt like a true community to me that I wanted to be a part of.  So when I was lucky enough to go back to work in January, and with very tight budgets, the renewal fee to SITE was one of the first things I fought for.  With limited ways to engage with our clients and partners these days, I knew SITE would be an invaluable resource…not just for the connections and potential engagement channels, but also for the supportive network they provide in this wild world we are all living in." Nicole Trottier, Director of Group Sales, Leading Hotels of the World

"When joining SDI Meetings & Incentives, one of my first priorities was becoming a member of SITE and the Chicago chapter to quickly immerse myself in the heart of our industry and connect to a network of professionals who are committed to excellence in the work we do.  Whether new to the conversation or a veteran taking a victory lap, there is space and opportunity in this organization for ever incentive professional, and I value the resources, time and energy that each member contributes.  

Especially over the last year, the camaraderie and support through educational events, networking opportunities and some fun experiences make the challenges of the job that much easier and the successes that muck sweeter, to be able to share along the way with friends and peers who get it.  We cheer for each other while competing, and we support each other when it matters most – that’s what membership in SITE Chicago means.

Looking back, I’m grateful to be part of this community, and looking forward, I’m eager to see how we collectively adapt and take incentive travel to the next level, ensuing it remains a valuable and powerful tool for our clients." - Craig Dooley, President, SDI Travel

"SITE Chicago has been an open and inviting forum for incentive professionals in the Midwest. They have hosted fun and engaging networking events along with providing the resources of SITE global. During the pandemic they have continued to deliver. The virtual Holly Trolley proved to be a fun and engaging event even though we could not do it in person. They have deomonstrated that we can still derive benefit from meeting and developing relationships during the most difficult of times for our industry. I look forward to future events and opportunities to connect with this vibrant chapter, whether it is in person or over Zoom!" - Sandi Daniel, President & CEO, FIRE Light Group