Date: October 21, 2017
Location: Lincoln Park, South Fieldhouse

Date: November 21, 2017
Location: Intercontinental Chicago, Chicago, IL

Date: December 13, 2017
Location: Venue SIX 10, Chicago, IL

Date: April 12, 2018
Location: TBD

Our strong and vibrant MPI chapter relies upon the dedication and outstanding service of our volunteers! This is a great opportunity to build your professional skill set, expand your network and contribute to the long-term success of the Chicago meetings industry.

The Nominating Committee is seeking candidates to serve as officers and directors on the 2018-2019 Board of Directors taking office on July 1, 2018. 

By Kate Shea, Meeting Planner, Bankers Life
Meeting Professionals International is the largest meeting and event industry association worldwide. The organization provides innovative and relevant education, and acts as a prominent voice for the promotion and growth of the industry. From networking to professional development, it fuels the growth and advancement of career opportunities for members. MPI has a global community of 60,000 meeting and event professionals with more than 90 chapters and clubs in 24 countries.

Founded in 1977, MPI Chicago Area Chapter is one of the largest chapters with 800 members. It hosts 12 educational and networking events annually. Members are active and engaged with more than 25 percent of the chapter volunteering in chapter events and committees. Leaders in the hospitality industry have credited MPI for the wonderful opportunities and impact it has had on their career. Click Learn More... to read why our leaders got involved!

The MPI Foundation provides MPI members professional development and career opportunities through grants and scholarships. MPI Foundation scholarships are accepted on an ongoing basis. Applications received by the end of the month will receive notification by the end of the following month. Conference scholarships do not typically follow the normal application cycle but will be reviewed each month. 

For more information on the scholarship application cycle and specific deadlines, download the 2017 Scholarship Overview. 

Make crucial connections to people, ideas and marketplaces which can take your career to the next level through our online community and engaging with your local chapter.

Use code MPISMOCT17 before October 31 to receive 10 percent off.

Source: Eventsforce
Invitations are the best way to make a great first impression with your attendees. So getting them right is essential to planning a successful event.

Source: Social Tables
The leaves, they are a'changin. That means its time for pumpkin spice and everything nice for your upcoming fall events.

We want to be your partner! We invite you to consider partnership opportunities with MPI-CAC as a way to elevate your company's presence in the strong Chicagoland hospitality community.  

Annual Partnerships – Offer year-round exposure and benefits

Event Partnerships – Whether you are providing cash or in-kind products/services for a chapter event, we've designed a dynamic mix of baseline benefits event-specific benefits to maximize your ROI

Event Host Partnerships – Offer the ability to showcase your venue

Event Support Partnerships – Offer targeted exposure for cash or in-kind support

Due: January 15, 2018

June and July Engaged Members of the Month:

June
Kathy Kosminske

Kelly Such
The Four Seasons Chicago

July
Meghan Palm

Amy Hansen
DoubleTree O'Hare