Combined boating and outdoors show

The National Marine Manufacturers Association is combining the Chicago Boat, Sports & RV Show with Strictly Sail Chicago to create one boating and outdoors event: the Progressive Insurance Chicago Boat, RV & Strictly Sail Show. Scheduled for Jan. 14–18, 2015, the combined show is a result of market demand for a one-stop shop for all things boating and outdoors and significant support from the boating, RV and sailing industries. With a combined attendee base of more than 50,000 people, the show, which will be held in the South Hall of McCormick Place, will deliver more opportunities for exhibitors to reach new buyers.