Conversations
Events
Fall Education Program

Date: Sept. 13
Location: River Roast, Chicago

Signature Luncheon

Date: Nov. 20
Location: Marriott Marquis, Chicago

Holiday Party

Date: Dec. 12
Location: Hyatt Regency Chicago, Chicago

Winter Knowledge Share

Date: Jan. 16, 2019
Location: TBD

Volunteer Spotlight
  
Everything’s Going Wrong. GOOD!

By: Matt Getz, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association

No matter if it’s on-site, off-site, pre-event, post-event or any other time frame you can imagine, whatever happens, your immediate reaction should be: GOOD! And then follow that up with how it’s an opportunity you can use to your advantage.

  
A Q&A on Cybersecurity

By: Jeanne Hahn, Q CENTER

Everyone lives on their phones today. Cybersecurity is top of mind for meeting planners, venues and attendees. Sitting down with Brian Mann, director of property technology of the Q Center, provided a unique view of cybersecurity and great information for planners to help manage the ever-changing world of data.

  
The Know-How On Rooming Lists - Tips and Tricks

By: Kristina Tarantino, CMP, American Express GBT Meetings & Events

Putting together, maintaining and managing a rooming list can be a time-consuming and often overwhelming process. Here are a few key considerations to ensure successful management of the rooming list process from start to finish.

   
Detroit Metro CVB
      
MEET Chicago Northwest
   
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MPI Foundation Scholarships

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. 

Message from the President
Trivia Night

MPI-CAC would like to thank the members of the Trivia Night Committee.

Kim Funk, Co-Chair
Radisson Blu Aqua

Erika Johnson, Co-Chair
Chicago History Museum 

Jeanette Kilrea, Director
Grant Thornton

Heather Brown, VP of Special Events
AlliedPRA

Melissa Baez
Roosevelt University

Lori Cajimat
Charles Schwab

Tyler Glombowski
Loews Chicago

Allison Hines
NHS Global Events

Rebecca Hinsdale
Orange Photography

Jamie Janeczko
Corporate Concierge Services

Julie Knowles
AFR

Katrina Lynn
Reel Impact

Julie Ullrich
Windy City Limo

Tom Weber
ITA Group

   
Marriott Grand Hotel Resort & Golf Club
      
Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa
   
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're providing cash or in-kind products/services for a chapter event, we've designed a dynamic mix of baseline and 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