Conversations

Events

NEXT 2018

Date: March 8, 2018
Location: Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile, Chicago, IL

Visit https://www.mpicac.org/index.php?src=events&submenu=Events&srctype=detail&category=Educational%20Events&refno=344 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.

Golf Classic

Date: May 21, 2018
Location: The Grove Golf Club

Visit https://www.mpicac.org/index.php?src=events&submenu=Events&srctype=detail&category=Networking%20Events&refno=347 to view the full article online.

WEC18

Date: June 2-5, 2018
Location: Indianapolis Conference Center, Indianapolis, IN

Visit https://www.mpicac.org/index.php?src=events&submenu=Events&srctype=detail&category=Partner%20Events&refno=346 to view the full article online.

Volunteer Spotlight

Work Wellness: Educating Yourself on Yourself

By: Tara Gray, CMP, CIS, Maritz Travel Company

In 2018, the C&C is going to take on some conversation on taking care of you. As meeting professionals, we tend to consider the attendee, our boss, the meeting owners and others over our health, but studies show we are actually more productive when we reduce our own stress.

Visit https://www.mpicac.org/index.php?src=blog&category=CONVERSATIONS%20%2B%20Connections&submenu=eNewsletter&srctype=detail&blogid=153 to view the full article online.

Transportation – Tips and Tricks to Getting Around

By: Ted Miller, HMCC, CHME, CHSP, CGTP, CGMP, Enterprise Holdings & Antoinette Gonzales, Aries Charter Transportation

Contracting transportation requires detailed tasks. It also requires an expert to know what equipment is required and what restrictions a planner may face. Some of the top questions transportation companies will ask are how people will be dressed, what they may be carrying and their budget. These are all key factors in decisions regarding transportation needs.

Visit https://www.mpicac.org/index.php?src=blog&category=CONVERSATIONS%20%2B%20Connections&submenu=eNewsletter&srctype=detail&blogid=154 to view the full article online.

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Engaged Member of the Month

By: Kate Shea, Bankers Life

"The educational events it offers have been wonderful for my career as well – networking with other planners and suppliers who understand my work and deal with similar issues is super helpful." Learn more about Engaged Member of the Month Kate Shea and why she joined MPI.

Visit https://www.mpicac.org/index.php?src=blog&category=CONVERSATIONS%20%2B%20Connections&submenu=eNewsletter&srctype=detail&blogid=152 to view the full article online.

Upcoming CMP Test Dates

CMP candidates, you may review your eligibility status and register for the exam during one of the next CMP exam windows through your online account. As a reminder, once your application is approved you have one year of eligibility to take the CMP exam. The upcoming test dates are:

May 4-13, 2018 – CMP and CMP-HC

Visit https://myaccount.eventscouncil.org to view the full article online.

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.

Visit https://www.mpiweb.org/foundation/scholarships 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.

Engaged Members

Engaged Members of the Month: August-October 2017

August:
Mary Sprow, Topgolf Naperville
Jessica Lindberg, Edward Fox Photography & Video

September:
Brooke Heinz, W Hotels of Chicago
Kate Shea, Bankers Life and Casualty Company

October:
Lindsay Woike, American College of Healthcare Executives
Jessica Defraties, AceBounce

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