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2017 Signature Luncheon

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

Holiday Party

Date: December 13, 2017
Location: TBD

Industry Xchange

Date: April 12, 2018
Location: TBD

Rediscover the Legend – Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa
Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort
Perfectly positioned on the #1 beach in America, Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa is the ideal location to meet and play. A spectacular multi-million dollar renovation with a new spa and gym as well as multiple dining options, provide guests with an exclusive feel. Groups enjoy flexible meeting space including a 9,800-square-foot Grand Ballroom, and four beachside decks overlooking the Gulf of Mexico’s picture-perfect sunsets.
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Take Care of Yourself

By Jeff Durocher, US Poker & Casino Parties

Stress is a real factor when you worry that the job will not get done or not done right.

  
Ask the Expert – Organization and Motivation

Question: Last year we had a number of people who committed to being on our committee but never were really engaged. How would you suggest I handle this situation?

Answer: It is not unusual to have people initially make a commitment to a committee and not engage with the rest of the members. This happens for one of two reasons, either the individual truly did not understand their responsibility as a committee member or the committee chair did not engage and motivate them.

   
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Did you know that for $99 a year you can become an affiliate member of MPI-CAC?  Click on the link below for more information.

  
MPI-CAC Paints the Picture at MPI-CAC Annuals Awards Recognition Gala

By Tara Gray, CMP, CIS, Maritz Travel Company

Amazing! That is the single word you could explain the MPI-CAC Annuals Awards Recognition Gala, from the transportation, to the venue, all the nominees, winners and the hospitality.

How to Sell Out Your Event Using Data

Selling out your event is not as easy as it used to be. You can get exciting videos like these online, why should you bother to attend an event? Yet some events systematically manage to sell out – I want to tell you about their secret weapon – data. (Event MB)

4 Ways to Market Your Event to Millennials

Move over, baby boomers, millennials have taken over as the largest demographic in the United States. They’re the 18-34-year-olds who are attending a great deal of your events and have an astounding amount of buying power. (Eventinterface)

Message from the President
Annual Awards Recognition Gala

Thank you to the AARG committee members for all their hard work on the Annual Awards Recognition Gala.

   
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Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship Opportunities

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

Hot Dates
Membership Grant Application

Due: October 15, 2017