Conversations

Events

2017 Signature Luncheon

Date: November 21, 2017
Location: Intercontinental Chicago, Chicago, IL

Visit https://www.mpicac.org/index.php?src=events&submenu=Events&srctype=detail&category=Educational%20Events&refno=327 to view the full article online.

Holiday Party

Date: December 13, 2017
Location: TBD

Visit https://www.mpicac.org/index.php?src=events&submenu=Events&srctype=detail&category=Educational%20Events&refno=327 to view the full article online.

Industry Xchange

Date: April 12, 2018
Location: TBD

Visit https://www.mpicac.org/index.php?src=events&submenu=Events&srctype=detail&category=Industry%20Events&refno=329 to view the full article online.

Rediscover the Legend – Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa

Perfectly positioned on the #1 beach in America, Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa is the ideal location to meet and play. A spectacular multi-million dollar renovation with a new spa and gym as well as multiple dining options, provide guests with an exclusive feel. Groups enjoy flexible meeting space including a 9,800-square-foot Grand Ballroom, and four beachside decks overlooking the Gulf of Mexico’s picture-perfect sunsets.

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Volunteer Spotlight

Ask the Expert - The Value of Convention Bureaus

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

Question: I am a corporate planner and book meetings of 50 to 250 people. What value does a convention bureau give me?

Answer: Booking meetings of your size can be very time consuming if you do not know which properties will best fit your needs. A convention bureau represents all of the hotels in the city and can send your meeting requirements only to the hotels that can meet your needs.

Visit https://www.mpicac.org/index.php?src=blog&category=CONVERSATIONS%20%2B%20Connections&submenu=eNewsletter&srctype=detail&blogid=124 to view the full article online.

5 Tools to Transform Social Media from a Sinkhole to a Generator

By Barbara Rozgonyi, CoryWest Media LLC

True or False: Social media is a bottomless sinkhole where time disappears and nothing productive ever happens.

Answer: Depending on the day, the answer could be true or false.

Visit https://www.mpicac.org/index.php?src=blog&category=CONVERSATIONS%20%2B%20Connections&submenu=eNewsletter&srctype=detail&blogid=125 to view the full article online.

Trends with Benefits: Security in Hospitality

By Sasha Sook, CMP, Summit Executive Centre

Safety and security has become important now more than ever with the recent terrorist attacks. According to MPI meetings outlook, 28 percent of meeting professionals said they are making changes in how they run meetings in response to the recent terrorist incidents. The times are changing rapidly and as a planner or venue you are responsible for the safety of your attendees. Here are a few tips to plan for your future programs.

Visit https://www.mpicac.org/index.php?src=blog&category=CONVERSATIONS%20%2B%20Connections&submenu=eNewsletter&srctype=detail&blogid=126 to view the full article online.

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Affiliate Members

Did you know that for $99 a year you can become an affiliate member of MPI-CAC? Click on the link below for more information.

Visit https://www.mpicac.org/index.php?submenu=Affiliate_Membership&src=gendocs&ref=membership_affiliatemembership&category=Membership&link=membership_affiliatemembership to view the full article online.

What to Consider With a Warehouse Venue

Social Tables
Warehouse spaces are a top trend in specialty venues. Here's everything you need to know to make sure your warehouse space looks its best and wows your guests.

Visit https://www.socialtables.com/blog/meeting-event-design/event-trends-warehouse-venues/ to view the full article online.

9 Simple Steps to Master Social Media for Events

Eventbrite
Everyone knows the right social media event marketing strategy is essential to your event's success. Check out this guide that will walk you through how to develop and improve your marketing strategy across different networks.

Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/blog/academy/social-media-for-events-marketing-buffer-9-step-guide/ to view the full article online.

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

Visit https://www.mpicac.org/index.php?submenu=Sponsor_Opportunites&src=gendocs&ref=NewSponsorOpps&category=Marketplace&link=NewSponsorOpps to view the full article online.

New Members

May New Members

MPI-CAC would like to welcome all of the new members who joined in May.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/chm-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=459959&issueID=59186 to view the full article online.

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