Conversations
Events
Annual Awards Recognition Gala

Date: July 12, 2017
Location: Bridgeport Art Center, Chicago, IL

Summer Networking & Education

Date: August 8, 2017
Location: Kimpton Gray Hotel, Chicago, IL

Volunteer Spotlight
  
Trends with Benefits: Diversity in Hospitality

By Sasha Sook, CMP, Summits of Chicago

In today’s workforce, the demographic of employees is becoming much more diverse. People from all different cultures, ages, economic status and gender are coming together to create successful businesses. It is important for creativity and idea generation to have a diverse workforce.

  
Ask the Expert – Networking Through the Summer

By Ted Miller, HMCC, HME, CHSP, CGTP, CGMP, Enterprise Holdings

Question: During the summer, it seems there are not as many networking opportunities. How can I stay connected with my colleagues and expand my network?

Answer: With the weather being more conducive to be outside you need to pick activities that match with the weather.

  
AV Production Trends of 2017

By Soraya Herbert, DAHLIA

Planners want to make their events look amazing because people are realizing that spending a bit more money on AV production technology can be the element to make or break events.

   
Greater Green Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau
      
The Osthoff Resorts
   
Connect
Remember to Update Your Profile

The 2017-2018 Membership Directory will be mailed to members this fall. It is important that you receive this great member resource and that your information is correctly listed! 

Message from the President
Golf Classic

Thank you to the golf committee members for all their hard work on the 2017 Golf Classic.

   
MEET Chicago Northwest
      
The Cove of Lake Geneva
   
   
Chicago Marriott Naperville
      
Omaha CVB
   
Sponsorship Opportunities
Advertising Opportunities Available in MPI-CAC Membership Directory and Magazine

Don't miss your opportunity to get in front of Chicago's top meeting professionals. Advertising opportunities are currently available for the MPI Chicago Area Chapter 2017-2018 Membership Directory – the go-to resource for information about the chapter and its members.

This September, be on the lookout for the next issue of MPI-CAC's new biannual magazine – C C – available in print and digital formats. Each issue will feature articles and content tailored to meeting professionals in the Chicago area. Read the Spring/Summer issue online today!

For more information, check out the media kit or contact Jamie Williams at jwilliams@naylor.com.

Event-Specific Sponsorship Opportunities

Interested in showcasing your Chicago area venue to MPI-CAC members and guests? Consider hosting an upcoming event.

Want to gain exposure to the Chicago area's leading industry professionals? Consider sponsoring an upcoming event.

Looking to make a bigger impact throughout the year? Consider becoming a MPI-CAC Annual Partner.

Hot Dates
Membership Grant Application

Due: July 15, 2017