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Date: Nov. 26

Time: 11 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. CDT

Location: Marriott Marquis Chicago, Chicago

Visit https://www.mpiweb.org/chapters/chicago-area/education-events/event/2019/11/26/default-calendar/signature-luncheon to view the full article online.

Volunteer Spotlight

Ask the Expert – Being a student as an adult

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

Discover tips on ways to further your education as an adult.

Visit https://www.mpi.org/chapters/chicago-area/chapter-news/single-blog/c-c-articles/2019/10/01/ask-the-expert-being-a-student-as-an-adult to view the full article online.

Part 1: Communication in a digital age: a quick guide for old timers

Mary Sprow, Top Golf

Today, we have all sorts of choices in communication: phone, email, text, Facebook, LinkedIn and video conferencing, to name just a few. For those not in tune, learn ways to stay up-to-date with digital communication.

Visit https://www.mpi.org/chapters/chicago-area/chapter-news/single-blog/c-c-articles/2019/10/01/part-1-communication-in-a-digital-age-a-quick-guide-for-old-timers to view the full article online.

Safety, security topics highlight MPI-CAC Fall Education Program

Heather Warthen, 22nd Century Media

From planning for emergencies and understanding types of risks to what’s covered by force majeure and communication plans, attendees of MPI-CAC’s Fall Education Program were treated to an informative safety and security panel discussion Tuesday, Sept. 17.

Visit https://www.mpi.org/chapters/chicago-area/chapter-news/single-blog/c-c-articles/2019/10/01/safety-security-topics-highlight-mpi-cac-fall-education-program to view the full article online.

Meet in Milwaukee

With a 300,000 square-foot convention center, 17,000 hotel rooms, and 10 miles of lakefront (not to mention the home base of Harley-Davidson, sausage races, a flying art museum, mountainous bloody marys, and everything from 5-star dining to scrumptious cheese curds), Milwaukee should be on your shortlist for your next meeting. Oh, and beer. We have beer too.

It's totally random, totally wonderful, and totally Milwaukee.

Events Industry Council launches sustainability resource hub, green standards revision at IMEX

Source: Trade Show News Network (TSNN)

The Events Industry Council launched the EIC Centre for Sustainable Events Sept. 10 at IMEX America in Las Vegas. The new centre will provide resources to increase industrywide sustainable practices adoption and support a stronger alignment to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

Visit https://www.tsnn.com/news/events-industry-council-launches-sustainability-resource-hub-green-standards-revision-imex to view the full article online.

Why business etiquette matters

Source: MPI Blog

Who cares about business etiquette? Your boss. Poor manners could cost you a job when it comes to navigating generationally diverse work climates.

Visit https://www.mpi.org/blog/article/why-business-etiquette-matters to view the full article online.

10 tips for getting more from event sponsorships

Source: Successful Meetings

When used to their full advantage, sponsorships can do wonders for your company, helping create brand visibility to potential customers and leading to expanded business revenue through a connection to your brand.

Visit https://www.successfulmeetings.com/Strategy/Meeting-Strategies/Get-More-Event-Sponsorships-Meetings/ to view the full article online.

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