Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority
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| Type | Private |
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| Industry | Expo center Tourism |
| Founded | Chicago, Illinois (1989) |
| Headquarters | Chicago, Illinois |
| Revenue |  US$323,719,000 (2010) |
| Operating income | US$-118,998,000 (2010) |
| Net income | US$-696,497,000 (2010) |
| Total assets | US$2,494,445,000 (2010) |
| Website | http://mpea.com |
| References: [1][2] | |
The Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, commonly known as McPier or MPEA, is a corporation that was created by the Illinois General Assembly in 1989[1] from the Metropolitan Fair and Exposition Authority by the "Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority Act".[3] It owns and manages several properties in the Chicago area, including McCormick Place and Navy Pier.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ a b "McCormick Place History". http://www.mccormickplace.com/about_us/history.html. Retrieved 2011-09-15.
- ^ "Independent Auditors' Report" (PDF). Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority 2010 Annual Report. KPMG. 2010-11-22. pp. 7–16. http://mpea.com/pdf/AnnualReport_10_pt2.pdf. Retrieved 2011-09-15.
- ^ 70 ILCS 210/1 et seq.
- ^ "MPEA official website". http://www.mpea.com/. Retrieved 2008-07-17.
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