Northwest of Chicago, the Sears Centre Arena is a prime example of design that keeps everyone in mind. The multi-use facility hosts over 140 events every year, ranging from boxing matches and concerts to basketball and hockey games. Designed and built by Ryan Companies, and completed in November 2006, it is the first arena to be built in the region since the late 70s. And it has earned its welcome by treating each of its 750,000 annual visitors right.