Conversations
Events
Fall Education Program

Date: September 13, 2018
Location: River Roast, Chicago

Signature Luncheon

Date: November 20, 2018
Location: Marriott Marquis, Chicago

Holiday Party

Date: December 12, 2018
Location: Hyatt Regency Chicago, Chicago

Winter Knowledge Share

Date: January 16, 2019
Location: TBD

Industry Xchange

Date: April 4, 2019

Location: TBD

Volunteer Spotlight
  
Ask the Expert – Ethics and Reputation

By: Ted Miller, HMCC, CHME, CHSP, CGTP, CGMP, Enterprise Holdings

Question: I understand reputation, but I think sometimes ethics gets a bit overblown when it comes to business. Do you agree with me?

Answer: Absolutely NOT! Ethics is what inspires trust.

  
Healthy Meeting Design

By: Rachael Riggs, Tourism Vancouver

Three ideas to help design an experience with attendee health in mind is the conference schedule, the attendee’s time during the conference and thoughtfully fueled food.

  
Holiday party planning begins in the summer

By: Mallory Mondloch, Pinstripes

Waiting until November is a rookie move. Do yourself a favor and book the party before the end of September. An awesome holiday celebration will only contribute to a refreshed group of employees ready to hit big numbers and show big results in January.

   
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. 

   
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

Hot Dates
Membership Grant Application

Due: October 15, 2018

New Members
Welcome New MPI-CAC Members!

MPI-CAC would like to welcome all of the July new members!