Few places in Chicago captivate as many imaginations as Navy Pier.
With 9 million annual guests—six million from greater Chicagoland— partnership with this historic civic landmark connects your organization to the Midwest’s premier leisure destination, an engaging arts and cultural venue, and a mission-based vision true to our nonprofit status.
Impactful engagement opportunities are tailored to provide meaningful benefits and recognition opportunities, including year-round brand visibility, high-traffic areas for brand activation, bespoke program sponsorships, and so much more.
Proposal & Bid Requests
Navy Pier Inc. (NPI) is soliciting responses to this Request for Proposals (“RFP”) for the Landscaping Maintenance Services at Navy Pier Inc.
All questions regarding the RFP must be submitted in writing via email to: John Hannah, Navy Pier Director of Operations.
Questions must be submitted by 12:00 p.m. (CST) on July 29th,2024.
Written answers to questions will be provided to the pre‐qualified participants via email to all participants on July 31st, 2024.
July 17, 2024 – RFP Document Issued to Prospective Bidders
July 25, 2024 – Mandatory site tour
July 29, 2024 – Written Questions Due
Jully 31, 2024 – Answers to Questions (no later than)
August 9, 2024 – Proposals Due
August 21, 2024 – Oral Interviews by Short‐listed Bidders
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Corporate Partnerships
With free public programming all year long, Navy Pier provides a one-of-a-kind platform for artists, performers, and cultural organizations from throughout Chicago’s neighborhoods and from countries around the world.
What you can expect from a partnership with Navy Pier:
- Increased Visibility and Brand Awareness—Navy Pier welcomes nearly 9 million guests each year. Many of these will encounter and engage with Navy Pier’s free programming.
- Community Impact—Every year, Navy Pier partners with hundreds of artists and organizations to elevate their talents onto an iconic and world-class stage with international reach.
- Individually Tailored Partnerships—Navy Pier’s team works with your team to identify the programs that will develop mutually beneficial partnerships. With over 250 free programs, there’s sure to be a fit for your company’s priorities.
To learn how you can support Navy Pier, please contact Linda Crouchelli at lcrouchelli@navypier.org.
Brand Activations At Navy Pier
Extend your brand’s reach at Navy Pier!
With an average daily attendance of nearly 25,000 and peak daily attendance of nearly 100,000, Navy Pier welcomes Chicagoans and worldwide guests 363 days a year.
We can identify spaces where you can promote your brands, products and services with maximum impact in a high-traffic location. Previous activations have included vehicle displays, food sampling, make-up and hair styling, TV show launches and promotions, new product launches, art installations and more. We can accommodate all types and sizes of mobile marketing displays. We can also complement your experiential marketing efforts with customized packages that can include Navy Pier’s digital assets.
To see how we can help you best achieve your initiatives, please contact Marisa Diaz-Arce at mdiaz-arce@navypier.org.
Perform At Navy Pier
Interested in performing at one of the Navy Pier’s free public programs and events? Please send an email with your group’s bio along with any prior performance web links and contact information to entertainment@navypier.org.
Leasing Opportunities
Navy Pier is currently home to more than 70 businesses, ranging from small to large and local to internationally-recognized brands.
Businesses at Navy Pier are typically exposed to nearly 9 million annual guests who visit Chicago’s iconic lakefront destination. Leasing considerations are open and welcome based on availability.
If you’re interested in kiosk space at Navy Pier, please submit the form below.
Artisan Markets
If you’re interested in being notified about any upcoming artisan market vending opportunities, please submit the form below.