Kick Off 2025 with Our First Networking Event – February 27th

Join us for our first networking event of the year as we stage a reception at the Double Tree Hilton in Alsip in partnership with Chicago Shipmasters Industry Day on 27 February between 3pm-5.30pm This event is hosted in partnership with the Chicago Shipmasters Industry Day, and we’re excited to bring the maritime community together …

Chicago Propeller Club celebrates winning International Chapter of Year

Chicago Propeller Club celebrated being named International Propeller Club of the Year at its latest event – much to the delight of all in attendance. Guests from across the Great Lakes and Mid-West maritime industry gathered for the reception, a Chicago River cruise aboard  CPC club sponsor Wendella Cruises vessel the Iris. Club President Chris …

Chicago Propeller Club named International Club of the Year

A year ago, the Chicago Propeller Club held its first event since 2008, now we are delighted to report the club has been named International Club of the Year at the International Propeller Club convention in Tampa! 🍾 Our President Chris Carr and club VP Ben Pinnington accepted the award from Joel Whitehead from the …

Chicago Propeller Club welcomes JD Fields as bronze sponsor

We’re excited to welcome JD Fields & Company as the Chicago Propeller Club’s newest bronze sponsor and look forward to working with Dru Kocina and the rest of the team. A key player in the region’s manufacturing sector with a special focus on the maritime industry, JD Fields provides essential steel products that support key …

Chicago Propeller Club expands operations with new committee members

The newly reformed Chicago Propeller Club is strengthening its organizing committee with two senior appointments. The new board members are Chad Cailteux owner of 5R Enterprises, LLC of Morris, Illinois and Jason Brown operations manager of Lakes and Rivers Contracting of Lemont, Illinois.  Chicago Propeller Club President Chris Carr welcomed the Chad and Jason to …

Chicago Propeller Club welcomes Cassiday Schade law firm as silver sponsor

We are delighted to report growth in our membership with one of Chicago’s top law firms Cassiday Schade LLP joining us as a Silver sponsor. A very warm welcome to John O’Donnell John O’Donnell Jr. Adam McCabe Luke Sawicki to our membership. Cassiday Schade LLP is a litigation law firm headquartered in Chicago, with a …

Chicago Propeller Club devastated by Aaron Bensinger’s passing

We are devastated to learn of the passing of Central Marine Logistics Vice President Aaron Bensinger, a true expert on all matters maritime, a wonderful friend and proud family man and supporter of the Chicago Propeller Club. Aaron has been described as “a fine culinarian, an excellent leader, a talented businessman, a trusting friend, a …

Chicago Propeller Club announces exclusive VIP cruise

Following the success of the club’s biggest event with American Great Lakes Ports Association in August, the Chicago Propeller Club is delighted to announce our next event will be a VIP networking cruise on the Chicago River on October 30 2024.  The cruise will bring together senior professionals from across the maritime industry including Great Lakes, ocean, inland waterways and leisure …

Chicago Propeller Club stages biggest event yet with Great Lakes Port Directors

News release from Chicago Propeller Club, a chapter of the International Propeller Club, the world’s biggest maritime networking organization. Visit: www.ChicagoPropellerClub.com  LinkedIn Chicago Propeller Club Date: AUGUST 12 2024 Chicago Propeller Club stages biggest event yet with Great Lakes Port Directors Chicago Propeller Club has staged its biggest event since rechartering in March this year,  a VIP …

Chicago Propeller Club VIP reception

Chicago Propeller Club VIP reception with Great Lakes Ports Directors Chicago Propeller Club stages VIP reception with Great Lakes Ports Directors The Chicago Propeller Club is proud to announce details of its third event this year since rechartering in March. We are holding the reception on August 7 between 1730-1930 at the fabulous City Winery …