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Welcome to Chicago, home of some of the top keynote speakers and sports celebrity entertainers in the country. All American Speakers Bureau would like to help you find the right speaker for your corporate event or other function in Chicago, IL.

Don’t want to deal with the hassle and expense of complicated travel arrangements? Looking to replace a last minute cancellation or speaker who got stuck in the snow?

With the cost of top speakers on the rise, there are many benefits to booking a local speaker. Many speakers will have different fees for local events (some speakers will discount their fee), or may have different requirements for events located on the east coast vs. the west coast. Generally, the less travel that is required and the easier the event is, the more likely a speaker will consider discounting their fee.

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Booking Info for Adam Baldwin
Adam Baldwin
Baldwin was born in Chicago, Illinois. He studied at New Trier Township High School East in Winnetka, Illinois, and once worked as a truck driver.
 
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Booking Info for Alexandra R. Levit
Alexandra R. Levit
Business and Workplace Speaker, Author of "They Don't Teach Corporate in College", "How'd You Score That Gig?", and "Success for Hire"
 
Fee Range: $5,001 - $10,000 ( About Fees )

Travels From: Chicago - IL
 
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Booking Info for Andrew Razeghi
Andrew Razeghi
Writer, Educator and Expert of Change and New Ideas
 
Fee Range: $20,001 - $30,000 ( About Fees )

Travels From: Chicago - IL
 
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Booking Info for Angel Gomez
Angel Gomez
Angel G. Gomez has a compelling way with people. Through his speeches, workshops, consulting and coaching sessions.
 
Fee Range: $5,001 - $10,000 ( About Fees )

Travels From: Chicago - IL
 
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Booking Info for Art Smith
Art Smith
Art Smith, chef, author, and television personality has brought back meaning and symbolism to the word "table" and has united families and friends through the sharing of a meal.
 
Fee Range: $30,001 - $50,000 ( About Fees )

Travels From: Chicago - IL
 
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Booking Info for C.J. Good
C.J. Good
C. J. Good is a Life and Wellness Coach, Keynote Speaker and Author who has contributed as a marketing executive and global meeting planner for organizations.
 
Fee Range: $5,001 - $10,000 ( About Fees )

Travels From: Chicago - IL
 
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Booking Info for Cat Osterman
Cat Osterman
Member of the 2004 Olympic Gold Medal Softball Team
 
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Booking Info for Charlie Trotter
Charlie Trotter
Charlie Trotter opened Charlie Trotter's (Chicago) in 1987 with his father, Bob Trotter as his partner. The restaurant has been open for 21 years.
 
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Booking Info for Comedy Sportz
Comedy Sportz
The Interactive Improv Experience
 
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Booking Info for Courtney Shelton Hunt
Courtney Shelton Hunt
Courtney is the Principal of Renaissance Strategic Solutions and the Founder of the Social Media in Organizations (SMinOrgs) Community.
 
Fee Range: $5,001 - $10,000 ( About Fees )

Travels From: Chicago - IL
 
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Booking Info for Dan Hampton
Dan Hampton
Member of the NFL Hall of Fame; Former Defensive End for the Chicago Bears
 
Fee Range: $5,001 - $10,000 ( About Fees )

Travels From: Chicago - IL
 
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Booking Info for Dan Smith and Steve McDonagh
Dan Smith and Steve McDonagh
"Party Line with the Hearty Boys", Food Network, Chicago caterers who won The Next Food Network Star competition in 2005
 
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Booking Info for David Thornburg
David Thornburg
The Future of Education and Education Technology
 
Fee Range: $10,001 - $20,000 ( About Fees )

Travels From: Chicago - IL
 
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Booking Info for Debbie Lessin
Debbie Lessin
Facilitates Interactive Workshops on Life Balance
 
Fee Range: $5,001 - $10,000 ( About Fees )

Travels From: Chicago - IL
 
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Booking Info for Dirk Beveridge
Dirk Beveridge
America's Most Outstanding Business Speaker
 
Fee Range: $10,001 - $20,000 ( About Fees )

Travels From: Chicago - IL
 
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Booking Info for Felicia Slattery
Felicia Slattery
A teacher and trainer for well over a decade at businesses, colleges, and universities, in the Chicagoland area, Felicia J.
 
Fee Range: $5,001 - $10,000 ( About Fees )

Travels From: Chicago - IL
 
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Booking Info for Frank Fontana
Frank Fontana
Lifestyle Expert & Designer, Host of "Design on a Dime" on HGTV
 
Fee Range: $5,001 - $10,000 ( About Fees )

Travels From: Chicago - IL
 
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Booking Info for Gale Gand
Gale Gand
Pastry Chef, Host of "Sweet Dreams" on Food Network
 
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Travels From: Chicago - IL
 
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Booking Info for Gary W. Moore
Gary W. Moore
Author of "Playing with the Enemy", Successful Entrepreneur and Motivational Speaker
 
Fee Range: $5,001 - $10,000 ( About Fees )

Travels From: Chicago - IL
 
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Booking Info for Greg Schwem
Greg Schwem
Comedian, Master of Ceremonies, "Comedy with a Byte"
 
Fee Range: $10,001 - $20,000 ( About Fees )

Travels From: Chicago - IL
 
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Booking Info for Gregg M. Fraley
Gregg M. Fraley
Gregg's diverse background includes everything from founding and managing high-flying technology companies to working as a television producer.
 
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Travels From: Chicago - IL
 
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Booking Info for Harry Balzer
Harry Balzer
Leading Researcher on Food and Beverage Trends Expert in Food Consulting and Eating Behaviors
 
Fee Range: $20,001 - $30,000 ( About Fees )

Travels From: Chicago - IL
 
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Booking Info for Haydn Shaw
Haydn Shaw
Expert in Generations (Baby Boomers, GenXers, and Millennials), Turning Around Negative Work Atmospheres, and Productivity
 
Fee Range: $5,001 - $10,000 ( About Fees )

Travels From: Chicago - IL
 
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Booking Info for Jack McBrayer
Jack McBrayer
Jack McBrayer (born May 27, 1973) is an American comedian who in 2006 gained national exposure in a role in the film Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby.
 
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Booking Info for Jason Fried
Jason Fried
Jason Fried is the co-founder and President of 37signals, a Chicago-based company committed to building the best web-based tools possible with the least number of features necessary.
 
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Booking Info for Jay Mariotti
Jay Mariotti
Columnist for the Chicago Sun Times, Appears on ESPN's "Around The Horn"
 
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Booking Info for Jeff Bauer, PhD
Jeff Bauer, PhD
Leading Health Futurist, Author and Medical Economist
 
Fee Range: $10,001 - $20,000 ( About Fees )

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Booking Info for Jeff Gee
Jeff Gee
Customer Service and Employee Performance Expert
 
Fee Range: $5,001 - $10,000 ( About Fees )

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Booking Info for Jerry Markbreit
Jerry Markbreit
Former NFL Referee Providing Motivational Messages on Teamwork, Increased Performance and Managing Change
 
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Travels From: Chicago - IL
 
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Booking Info for Jim Gilmartin
Jim Gilmartin
Expert on Marketing and Sales to Baby Boomer and Older Consumers
 
Fee Range: $5,001 - $10,000 ( About Fees )

Travels From: Chicago - IL
 
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Booking Info for Jim Karas
Jim Karas
Jim Karas is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, The Business Plan for the Body and Flip The Switch: Discover the Weight Loss Solution and the Secret to Getting Started.
 
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Travels From: Chicago - IL
 
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Booking Info for Jim Parks
Jim Parks
Host of "New Spaces" on HGTV
 
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Booking Info for Jodee Blanco
Jodee Blanco
The voice of America's bullied students, author of The New York Times bestseller Please Stop Laughing at Me.
 
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Travels From: Chicago - IL
 
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Booking Info for Joe Brennan
Joe Brennan
Before retiring after 33 years in education as the Visual Literacy Facilitator for the Niles Township High Schools in Illinois.
 
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Booking Info for Joe Mantegna
Joe Mantegna
Joseph Anthony Mantegna, Jr. (born November 13, 1947) is an American actor.
 
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Booking Info for Jordan Ayan
Jordan Ayan
When global business leaders need a strategic understanding of the evolving technological landscape, they turn to Jordan Ayan.
 
Fee Range: $10,001 - $20,000 ( About Fees )

Travels From: Chicago - IL
 
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Booking Info for Judith Wright
Judith Wright
Inspirational Speaker; Trainer; Life Coach; Best-Selling Author of "The Soft Addiction Solution" and most recently "The One Decision"
 
Fee Range: $5,001 - $10,000 ( About Fees )

Travels From: Chicago - IL
 
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Booking Info for Judy Marcus
Judy Marcus
Memory Expert and Author of "Where Are My Keys?"; Judy teaches people of all ages how to remember in a way they never forget!
 
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Booking Info for Karlin Sloan
Karlin Sloan
CEO Karlin Sloan has committed herself to finding out what makes great leaders tick, and to supporting leaders to be the change they wish to see in the world.
 
Fee Range: $10,001 - $20,000 ( About Fees )

Travels From: Chicago - IL
 
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Booking Info for Katrina Markoff
Katrina Markoff
Founder and CEO, Vosges Haut-Chocolat
 
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Booking Info for Kine Corder
Kine Corder
Kine Corder is a lifestyle consultant that addresses the keys to discovering what is missing in your lifestyle
 
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Booking Info for La'Shaun  Brown-Glenn
La'Shaun Brown-Glenn
From Saginaw to Singapore LaShaun Brown-Glenn is leaving her imprint around the world-- literally! Whether the topic is customer service, business consulting, or training and development Brown-Glenn is unmistakably "on point".
 
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Booking Info for Laura Caldwell
Laura Caldwell
Laura Caldwell is a Lawyer-turned-Author-turned-Life-Saver. She is a former civil trial lawyer.
 
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Booking Info for Meg Caswell
Meg Caswell
Meg Caswell from "Design Star 2011" is one of the contestants in Season 6 of the interior design reality competition series on HGTV.
 
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Booking Info for Pat McGann
Pat McGann
Pat McGann is a stand up comedian and television host living in Chicago.
 
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Booking Info for Paul Virant
Paul Virant
Award-winning Executive Chef of "Vie" in Western Springs, IL
 
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Booking Info for Rebecca Sive
Rebecca Sive
Public Affairs Strategist; Nationally Recognized Expert on Women's Issues
 
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Booking Info for Reggie Wells
Reggie Wells
Emmy-Award Winning Makeup Artist for Oprah Winfrey
 
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Booking Info for Rick Tramonto
Rick Tramonto
Recognized in 1994 as one of Food & Wine's Top Ten Best New Chefs and in 2002 as Best Chef: Midwest Region by The James Beard Foundation, has garnered international attention and a host of prestigious awards for his work at Trio, Brasserie T and his renowned four-star, Relais-Gourmand restaurant Tru in Chicago.
 
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Booking Info for Shani Davis
Shani Davis
American Shani Davis heads to Vancouver as the overwhelming favorite in the 1000m and 1500m. During the 2009-10 World Cup season, Davis won all four 1000m races.
 
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Booking Info for Stedman Graham
Stedman Graham
Chairman and CEO of S. Graham & Associates (SGA), and New York Times Best Selling Author
 
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Booking Info for Stephanie Izard
Stephanie Izard
First Female Winner of Bravo's "Top Chef", Season 4
 
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Booking Info for Ted Fishman
Ted Fishman
Ted C. Fishman's bestselling book, China, Inc.: How the Rise of the Next Superpower Challenges America and the World has helped describe for the world the effects of China's momentous change on the lives and businesses of people everywhere.
 
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Booking Info for Tim Clue
Tim Clue
Custom Corporate Humorist
 
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Booking Info for Tony Mantuano
Tony Mantuano
Executive Chef of the award-winning "Spiaggia" in Chicago, Author of "The Spiaggia Cookbook: Eleganza Italiana in Cucina", Winner of the James Beard Award for "Best Chef Midwest" in 2005
 
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Booking Info for Zaahir Hendricks
Zaahir Hendricks
Dr. Zaahir Hendricks, "Dr. Z" has been helping empower students, individuals and corporate teams since 1996.
 
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