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Industry Xchange 2022

Thursday, April 7

2:30 – 7:30 p.m.

The Old Post Office

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2022 Spring Education Program

Thursday, April 28

Registration coming soon!

 

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Volunteer Spotlight

Keishia Jones

Co-Chair, Industry XChange

Illinois Association of School Business Officials

1.  How long have you been with MPI-CAC?

One year

2.  What do you do in your Co-Chair role?

Everything!! As Co-Chair, I oversee all logistics, lead meetings, offer insight on industry education trends and lead a team of amazing event professionals.

3.  What is your favorite part about volunteering with MPI-CAC?

I love the networking!! I get a chance to meet so many people and share so many ideas and best practices across the industry.

4.  What do you like to do when you’re not working?

Binge-watch Netflix

5.  What advice would you give to someone considering taking a volunteer position with MPI-CAC?

I would say you should totally do it! You will have become educated on more industry aspects that fall outside of your day-to-day role.

   

Nicole Price

Co-Chair, Industry Xchange

Around Chicago Events, LLC

1.  How long have you been with MPI-CAC?

I’ve been a member since 2009

2.  What do you do in your Co-Chair role?

As Co-Chairs, Keishia and I work closely with the MPI-CAC Board of Directors and our amazing committee to bring Industry Xchange to life! One of my favorite parts of IX is the collaboration among so many of Chicago's great hospitality industry organizations. Shout out to our partners PCMA, GMC, SITE Chicago, Destination Reps, IAEE Midwest, NACE, EDPA Midwest and ILEA.

3. What is your favorite part about volunteering with MPI-CAC?

I love working with all the different industry pros - many of whom I’ve known for years and others who quickly become new friends.

4.  What do you like to do when you’re not working?

Outside of work, I like to spend time learning about wellness initiatives, practicing Breathwork, creating amazing plant-based foods, hanging out with my husband and our cat, Artemis, and going out with family/friends.

5.  What advice would you give to someone considering taking a volunteer position with MPI-CAC?

Volunteering with MPI-CAC leads to great experiences learning and doing with the best in our industry. It keeps our knowledge at the forefront plus creates invaluable connections and friendships.

 


   
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March Holidays:

March is Women’s History Month. Started in 1987, Women’s History Month recognizes all women for their valuable contributions to history and society.

March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, which was established to increase awareness and understanding of issues affecting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

March is National Multiple Sclerosis Education and Awareness Month. It was established to raise public awareness of the autoimmune disease that affects the brain and spinal cord and assist those with multiple sclerosis in making informed decisions about their health care.

March 1: St. David’s Day

March 7: Meatfare Sunday (The Sunday of the Last Judgment)

March 11: Maha Shivarati

March 11: Lailat al Miraj

March 13-April 15: Deaf History Month

March 14: Cheesefare Sunday or Forgiveness Sunday

March 15-May 1: Beginning of Great Lent in the Orthodox Christian faith.

March 15, the day Great Lent begins this year, is also known as Clean Monday.

March 17: St. Patrick’s Day

March 19: St. Joseph’s Day

March 19-20: Naw-Rúz, the Bahá’í New Year

March 20: Ostara

 March 21-22: Nowruz/Norooz, Persian New Year

March 21: International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

March 21: Orthodox Sunday

March 25: International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade

March 25: Annunciation of the Virgin Mary

March 26: Khordad Sal

March 27-April 4: Passover

March 27: Lord’s Evening Meal

March 28: Palm Sunday

March 28-29 (sundown to sundown): Holi

March 28-29: Lailat al Bara’a

March 29-31: Hola Mohalla

March 31: Cesar Chavez

March 31: International Transgender Day of Visibility

 

To find out more about these holidays, click here 


The best way to get the most out of your MPI-CAC membership is by joining a committee. It’s a great way to network, utilize your skills or challenge yourself to try something new! We know everyone has busy schedules, but many of our committees have a variety of tasks that can be done in just one hour a month!
 
Committees are always looking for members with leadership skills, creative mindsets and the drive to collaborate with fellow industry professionals. Click here to see the full list of committees and to fill out the committee interest form. 

   
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