CHICAGO - Stratosphere Networks has announced it will sponsor the 2019 Great Blue Benefit, an annual charity event hosted by the Alliance for the Great Lakes. The fundraiser will take place on Thursday, June 20 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Columbia Yacht Club at 111 North Lake Shore Drive in Chicago.

All proceeds from the event will fund the Alliance's programs, which keep the beaches and coastlines clean, protect drinking water, and teach children about the Great Lakes and the importance of preserving them. Attendees will learn about how they can protect the Great Lakes while enjoying cocktails and sustainably-sourced cuisine.

This is the fourth year in a row that Stratosphere has sponsored the Alliance's fundraiser, which was previously named the Taste of the Great Lakes.

"We're happy to once again sponsor the Great Blue Benefit," said Steve Melchiorre, CEO of Stratosphere Networks. "The Stratosphere team is committed to contributing to the greater good and giving back to the community as much as we can, and we're completely in support of the Alliance's vision of protecting and restoring the Great Lakes."

Stratosphere Networks is a Chicago IT managed services provider focused on delivering comprehensive technology services and solutions to businesses across all industries. The company offers managed cybersecurity solutions and cloud consulting services, in addition to managed IT services.

To learn more about the 2019 Great Blue Benefit and to purchase tickets, please visit the Alliance's website.