About MMPI

MMPI (Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc.) is the world's leading owner and operator of showroom buildings and trade show facilities, bringing buyers and sellers together in more than 300 market events, trade and consumer shows and conferences each year. We have three primary areas of focus:

Property Development and Management

As one of North America’s preeminent property managers, we specialize in ownership and management of design centers and market buildings. Our buildings – including The Merchandise Mart in Chicago, 7W New York® and the A&D Building in New York – are home to approximately 2,000 showrooms. Each showroom is maintained by manufacturers or distributors seeking a key target audience. As market makers, our experienced and knowledgeable staff attracts the desired audience to the building by producing trade shows, conventions, educational programs and special events.

Trade and Consumer Show Management

MMPI is one of the largest trade and consumer show producers in North America. Each year, we produce more than 300 trade and consumer shows, conventions, conferences, educational programs and special events that bring buyers and sellers together.

Industry Expertise

We specialize in 11 key industries with a focus on high design: Home Furnishings; Kitchen, Bath and Building Products; Contract Furnishings; Casual Furnishings and Accessories; Gift and Home; Apparel; Contemporary Art; International Antiques; Fine Crafts; Office and Retail; and Construction/Real Estate. As a result, we’ve developed an invaluable brain trust built on years of experience, carefully cultivated contacts and specialized knowledge, all of which work to elevate our showroom acumen, marketing communications and trade show operations in these industries.

For more information about MMPI, its shows and properties, visit merchandisemartproperties.com

About Vornado Realty Trust

Vornado Realty Trust (VNO) is a fully integrated, publicly owned, real estate investment trust. Headquartered in New York City, Vornado is one of the largest owners and managers of real estate in the United States with a portfolio of approximately 60 million square feet in its major platforms, primarily located in the New York and Washington, D.C. metro areas.

In addition to substantial holdings in Washington D.C., various retail properties and ownership of Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc., Vornado has a strong presence in the New York Office real estate market. With 27 office properties aggregating 14.6 million square feet, Vornado is one of the largest landlords in Manhattan. Vornado’s New York Office Division controls some of the most important buildings in the city including the United Nations Plaza and the New York Stock Exchange.

For more information about Vornado Realty Trust, visit vno.com