Polaris is helping to stage the first Chicago Propeller Club event in 15 years later this month.
Writing on LinkedIn Polaris managing partner Ben Pinnington said:
Delighted to report the first Chicago-Great Lakes Propeller Club event in 15 years will take place on October 26 between 1600 and 2000 hrs at South Branch Tavern & Grille South Wacker Drive in the heart of downtown Chicago.
* Places are limited for this informal drinks event with guests attending from the US Coastguard and ILLINOIS INTERNATIONAL PORT DISTRICT so please register via Eventbrite: https://lnkd.in/g-9mtrJ5
* Sincere thanks to sponsors Chris Carr at Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea, BenMaier & Eastham PLLC Larry Wolf Magna Legal Services Chris Popjoy at QSL La réussite sur mesure / Tailor-Made Success and The American Equity Underwriters, Inc.
* The club aims to kickstart maritime networking in Chicago, the Mid West and Great Lakes region.
* We plan to hold regular events to encourage professionals with an interest in maritime to come along and grow their network.
* We welcome people from across the sector including from ports, equipment manufacturers, boat operators, repair yards, professional services, the media and Government.
* Established in 1927 The International Propeller Club is headquartered in the United States and is the biggest maritime networking organisation in the world.
* The club has more than 70 chapters globally and more than 5000 members giving members access to a large network. www.propellerclub.us
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