The popular A Taste of Rosemont welcome reception will get this year's Healthcare Building Expo off to a food-filled start.

On Tuesday evening, May 15, more than two dozen Rosemont-area restaurants will provide complimentary food to attendees and exhibitors from 6-8 p.m. at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, the site of Healthcare Building Expo and the Commercial Construction Show.

The event will showcase a range of foods including steak, seafood, Italian food, sports-bar fare and more. In addition, the event will feature complimentary cocktails and live music.

Complimentary lunch for all attendees

All attendees and exhibitors at Healthcare Building Expo in May will receive a complimentary lunch on the show floor each day.

“Providing lunch for everyone will make the event more productive,” said David Corson, president of D&D Communications Group LLC, which owns and produces the event. “By taking advantage of the free lunch, attendees and exhibitors can have a more productive show.”

Casino Night event set for Wednesday night

Casino Night will be the main attraction on Wednesday evening, May 16. This complimentary event features a full, multi-course dinner, an open bar and gaming for thousands of dollars in prizes.

The Casino Night is scheduled from 6-9 p.m. at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.

Play Certificate to Success and win $2,000 gift card

Healthcare Building Expo attendees will have the opportunity to win a $2,000 gift card by taking parting in the Certificate to Success program.

To take part, attendees need to have the Certificate to Success cards that come with the registration packages and have them stamped during exhibition hall hours by participating exhibitors.

Completed cards need to be dropped in the bin at the D&D Communications Group, LLC booth for the Thursday afternoon drawing.

Special area will display new products and services

Healthcare Building Expo attendees will be able to see a collection of the newest products on the market at the New Product Pavilion.

More than two-dozen exhibitors will display new products. Attendees will also help select their favorite products for special recognition.

The New Product Pavilion will be located in the main exhibition hall.

Green Centerpiece to highlight green products

A unique feature of this year's Healthcare Building Expo is a Green Centerpiece that will focus on the use of green products in the design and construction of a healthcare environment.

The display will feature an actual healthcare setting along with explanations of how the various products are environmentally sensitive.

The healthcare display will be coordinated by Corporate Realty, Design & Management Institute.