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Date: March 8, 2018
Location: Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile, Chicago, IL


Date: April 12, 2018
Location: Wintrust Arena


Date: May 21, 2018
Location: The Grove Golf Club


Date: June 2-5, 2018
Location: Indianapolis Conference Center, Indianapolis, IN


Date: June 14, 2018
Location: TBD


Volunteer Spotlight
  

By: Soraya Herbert, DAHLIA

The forecast of technology for 2018 is bright and shiny with a few interesting bumps we will welcome along the way.

2017 was the year of monumental technology breakthroughs. From 360° videos and pictures to AI technology and we can’t forget about AR, VR, and MR. With the amazing products and research we did in 2017, what does that mean for 2018?


  

By: David Epstein, HMR Designs

Incorporating logos, branding and marketing messages into event design creates interesting sponsorship opportunities and can elevate the aesthetic of your event. Whether keeping things subtle or “going big”, there are many decorative vehicles available that create impact, imagination and style.


   
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By: Kate Shea, Bankers Life

Meet our October Engaged Member of the Month, Lindsay Woike, co-chair of the Education Committee.


Choose Chicago is seeking volunteers to assist in welcoming and directing attendees at the airports, hotels, hosted major events and other activities.


Give and you shall receive! Refer a friend to MPI and help them waive the $50 application fee while YOU save $25 off your next membership renewal. Share an MPI Membership Voucher today!

Promo Code: MyFriendMPI


CMP candidates, you may review your eligibility status and register for the exam during one of the next CMP exam windows through your online account. As a reminder, once your application is approved you have one year of eligibility to take the CMP exam. The upcoming test dates are:

May 4-13, 2018 – CMP and CMP-HC


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 Scholarship Overview. 


   
Marriott Grand Hotel Resort & Golf Club
   
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


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New Members

MPI Chicago Area Chapter wants to welcome all of the new members who joined in December and January!