Conversations

Date: April 4
Time: 3 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. CST
Location: Alhambra Palace Restaurant, Chicago

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.

Date: May 9
Time: 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. CST
Location: Delta Hotels by Marriott, Glenview, Illinois

Visit https://www.mpiweb.org/chapters/chicago-area/education-events/event/2019/05/09/mpi-global-calendar/spring-education-program to view the full article online.

Date: May 20
Time: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. CST
Location: The Grove Country Club, Long Grove, Illinois

Visit https://www.mpiweb.org/chapters/chicago-area/education-events/event/2019/05/20/mpi-global-calendar/golf-classic-2019 to view the full article online.

Visit https://www.mpiweb.org/chapters/chicago-area/education-events/event/2019/06/06/mpi-global-calendar/annual-awards-recognition-celebration to view the full article online.

Visit https://www.mpiweb.org/chapters/chicago-area/education-events/event/2019/08/08/mpi-global-calendar/trivia-night-2019 to view the full article online.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/chm-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=552528&issueID=65298 to view the full article online.

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.

Source: TSNN
The need for trade shows to differentiate themselves and clearly communicate their value to participants through a distinctive brand has never been greater. You must go beyond promoting a show's destination or theme by creating a clear picture of value to attendees, exhibitors, influencers and the media.

Visit https://www.tsnn.com/news/how-3-trade-shows-created-distinctive-event-brands-%E2%80%94-and-what-you-can-learn-them to view the full article online.

Source: International Meetings Review
Meetings have gone to the dogs at the Renaissance Reno Downtown Hotel. The 214-room riverfront hotel has launched a Puppy Meetings Package that offers groups a 30-minute play date with a bevy of fun-loving dogs.

Visit http://www.internationalmeetingsreview.com/nevada/puppy-meetings-package-renaissance-reno-downtown-hotel-104981 to view the full article online.

Source: Associations Now
Recognizing an imminent labor shortage in its industry, the National Kitchen and Bath Association launched a conference program for local high school students to build awareness about careers in residential construction and design. The model can apply to many other industries.

Visit https://associationsnow.com/2019/03/an-event-focused-solution-to-closing-the-skills-gap/ to view the full article online.

Visit https://www.mpiweb.org/chapters/chicago-area/advertising/sponsorship to view the full article online.

Grant Application Deadline:

Spring - April 15
Summer - July 15
Fall - Oct. 15

Visit https://www.mpiweb.org/chapters/chicago-area/about-our-chapter/membership-grants to view the full article online.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/chm-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=552750&issueID=65298 to view the full article online.