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Date: February 12
Time: 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. CST
Location: Convene, 16 W. Adams St., Chicago

Book Your Holiday Party in Lakeview East
Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce
With one of the best entertainment districts in the country, Lakeview East and Wrigleyville are a no-brainer when it comes to picking a location for your holiday party. The hard part? Choosing from the dozens of exceptional spaces that could house your next big event. But don’t fret, we’ve got you covered with our 2019-2020 Event Space Guide!
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Ted Miller, HMCC, CHME, CHSP, CGTP, CGMP
 
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More than 300 MPI-CAC members and guests attended the annual party at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. The theme was "Be Bubbly" and featured several interactive elements tied to champagne, including a Make Your Own Champagne Cocktail Bar.

  
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Chapter president takes a look back on what MPI-CAC has accomplished in 2019 and what’s ahead for 2020

   
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