We would like to thank everyone who attended the Chicago Propeller Club Maritime Day luncheon cruise with City Cruises On what was a terrific day, we were delighted to be able to offer a very special welcome a Port of Antwerp-Bruges delegation and Wim Dillen who presented a proclamation marking 40 years of trading with …
We are delighted to share that on May 22 we will be hosting an exclusive Maritime Day Networking Cruise in partnership with event sponsor City Cruises. The two-hour cruise will commence following a Blessing of the Fleet ceremony at Navy Pier, with attendees then embarking onto the Chicago Elite for an afternoon of fine company, …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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