Come Celebrate Venetian Night on Saturday, July 25th!

Venetian Night is the longest running event produced by the City of Chicago.  This year’s theme, “Hollywood on the Lake” will be brought to life as boats decorated with lights and props will sail along beautiful Lake Michigan, between the Shedd Aquarium at Roosevelt Road and the Chicago Yacht Club at Monroe Street. 
 
The Boat Parade begins at 8:15pm with fireworks to follow, but spectators will begin arriving as early at 9:00am in order to secure a good view of the event.  Admission is free and spectators are encouraged to take public transportation, walk or bike to this event.  There will be heavy traffic in Grant Park near the lakefront and some street closures may occur as needed.  For more information, please visit the Mayor’s Office of Special Events website.

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Magellan Realty Receives 2009 Best of Chicago Award

U.S. Local Business Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement

WASHINGTON D.C., March 20, 2009 — For the second consecutive year, Magellan Realty has been selected for the 2009 Best of Chicago Award in the Condominiums category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA).

The USLBA “Best of Local Business” Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USLBA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

Nationwide, only 1 in 70 (1.4%) 2008 Award recipients qualified as 2009 Award Winners. Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2009 USLBA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USLBA and data provided by third parties.

About U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA)

U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA) is a Washington D.C. based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USLBA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising.

The USLBA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.

SOURCE: U.S. Local Business Association

CONTACT:
U.S. Local Business Association
Email: PublicRelations@USLocalBusinessAssociation.com
URL: http://www.USLocalBusinessAssociation.com

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Magellan Development Group would like to update the Lakeshore East community, regarding the hotel at Aqua.  Last week it was reported that the Aqua had finalized a deal with Kimpton Hotels. While Kimpton Hotels would be a welcome additional to the Lakeshore East community, this report was premature. The Aqua does not have an agreement with any hotel at this time. In fact, Aqua is in active discussions with a number of hotel entities and is hopeful a deal can be announced shortly. We will continue to keep the community updated and look forward to announcing a transaction when it is appropriate.