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Date: Nov. 20
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. CST*
Location: Marriott Marquis, Chicago
*Times are subject to change
Visit http://www.cvent.com/events/4th-annual-signature-luncheon/event-summary-827f5b91c22a436e9e5c33d1a8c555d9.aspx to view the full article online.
Date: Dec. 12
Time: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. CST*
Location: Hyatt Regency Chicago, Chicago
*Times are subject to change
Visit http://www.cvent.com/d/7gqcbd to view the full article online.
Date: Jan. 16, 2019
Time: 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. CST*
Location: Shirley Ryan Ability Lab, Chicago
*Times are subject to change
Visit https://www.mpiweb.org/chapters/chicago-area/education-events/event/2019/01/16/mpi-global-calendar/winter-knowledge-share to view the full article online.
Date: March 6, 2019*
Time: 7:45 a.m - 4:00 p.m.*
Location: TBD
*Date and time are subject to change
Visit https://www.mpiweb.org/chapters/chicago-area/education-events/event/2019/03/06/mpi-global-calendar/2019-next---draft to view the full article online.
Date: April 4, 2019
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Visit https://www.mpiweb.org/chapters/chicago-area/education-events/event/2019/04/04/mpi-global-calendar/industry-xchange to view the full article online.
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By: John Nawn, The Perfect Meeting Inc. Measurement is the first step in improving meeting and event outcomes.
Visit https://www.mpiweb.org/chapters/chicago-area/chapter-news/single-blog/c-c-articles/2018/10/16/measuring-what-matters-to-improve-meetings to view the full article online.
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By: Barbara Rozgonyi, CoryWest Media Show of hands: Would you rather go to an event or a festival? What if you could have both at once?
Visit https://www.mpiweb.org/chapters/chicago-area/chapter-news/single-blog/c-c-articles/2018/10/16/boats-moats-and-goats-how-to-bring-a-festival-atmosphere-to-your-event to view the full article online.
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By: Mallory Mondloch, Pinstripes Customizing for the masses seems like a nearly impossible task for groups large and small, but consider everything and make accommodations to fit as many preferences and personalities as possible. It is a crucial piece in promoting increased meeting attendance and participation.
Visit https://www.mpiweb.org/chapters/chicago-area/chapter-news/single-blog/c-c-articles/2018/10/16/customization-for-the-masses-how-to to view the full article online.
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By: Kevin Dana, CORT Events It’s finally fall! As the leaves outside change, so should the inspiration for your events and gatherings. Impress your guests by planning festivities that incorporate these fun, fresh trends for fall. Art Deco: Go Golden Age with metallic finishes and dramatic deep hues and accent with pieces that glint and sparkle. Geometric patterns lend a feeling of luxury and sophistication. Mix marbles and metals and add faux fur for fun. Mixed Minimalism: Mixing rustic with industrial is another top trend this fall, creating a look that is modern yet accessible. Refine outdoorsy vibes of rustic décor for a more eclectic look that feels comfortable for your guests yet is still modern and updated. Pair wood laminates with gold accents for a warm, organic ambiance. Event planners can transition through the decades by playing with iconic shag rugs and color pallets that feel retro and radical. Warm metallics like gold, bronze and rose gold will pop with the fun, funky patterns and colors. To learn more about how CORT Events can help you make these themes your fall event reality, visit www.CORTevents.com. Visit https://www.mpiweb.org/chapters/chicago-area/chapter-news/single-blog/c-c-articles/2018/10/16/cort-events-makes-fall-events-fun-and-fresh to view the full article online.
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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.
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Source: Successful Meetings
Successful Meetings conducted a readership survey to find out how planners are using social media at their events. Here's what they learned.
Visit http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Infographic/Meeting-Planner-Usage-of-Social-Media/ to view the full article online.
Source: Special Events
The social media stars known as “influencers” are playing a greater role in special events, according to a white paper just released by VOK DAMS Worldwide. These influencers not only bring attention to brands, they report on events via their own social media channels.
Visit https://www.specialevents.com/corporate-events/influencers-are-new-celebrities-special-events-study-says to view the full article online.
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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
Visit https://www.mpiweb.org/chapters/chicago-area/education-events/sponsorship to view the full article online.
Due: Jan. 15, 2019
Visit https://www.mpiweb.org/chapters/chicago-area/education-events/education-grants to view the full article online.
Visit https://www.mpiweb.org/chapters/chicago-area/education-events/education-grants to view the full article online.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/chm-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=527002&issueID=61596 to view the full article online.
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