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MPI Chicago Area Chapter

Events
  
Industry Xchange
Date: April 14
Time: 3:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Location: City Winery, 1200 W Randolph Street, Chicago

Visit https://www.mpi.org/chapters/chicago-area/education-events/event/2020/04/14/default-calendar/industry-xchange to view the full article online.

Book Your Holiday Party in Lakeview East
Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce
With one of the best entertainment districts in the country, Lakeview East and Wrigleyville are a no-brainer when it comes to picking a location for your holiday party. The hard part? Choosing from the dozens of exceptional spaces that could house your next big event. But don’t fret, we’ve got you covered with our 2019-2020 Event Space Guide!
Click Here to Find Your Next Event Space
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Volunteer Spotlight
  
Ask the Expert – Rebuilding from within
Ted Miller, HMCC, CHME, CHSP, CGTP, CGMP

 

From eliminating positions to restructuring staff, our expert offers his insight on how to work with those from within the company during changes in staffing and reorganization.

Visit https://www.mpi.org/chapters/chicago-area/chapter-news/single-blog/c-c-articles/2020/02/18/ask-the-expert-rebuilding-from-within to view the full article online.

  
More than 200 attend revamped NEXT Conference
Heather Warthen, 22nd Century Media

 

The conference, which was revamped to be a half-day educational event, featured a variety of speakers covering topics including nonverbal and crisis communication, transportation and how to better position yourself for career growth and success.

Visit https://www.mpi.org/chapters/chicago-area/chapter-news/single-blog/c-c-articles/2020/02/18/more-than-200-attend-revamped-next-conference to view the full article online.

  
How planning an event measures up to your favorite song
James C. Grillo, CMP, Hereschicago.com

 

Just like your favorite song, we want to create an emotion for our event attendees and make our events memorable. We also want to be unique and different than others all while respecting them. If you are producing an event, you are the conductor who wants to produce a beautiful event.

Visit https://www.mpi.org/chapters/chicago-area/chapter-news/single-blog/c-c-articles/2020/02/18/how-planning-an-event-measures-up-to-your-favorite-song to view the full article online.

MEET Chicago Northwest
House introduces bill that would buy time for REAL ID adoption
Source: Meetings & Conventions

In an attempt to head off travel disruption caused by the Oct. 1 REAL ID deadline, a bipartisan bill introduced last week would allow PreCheck membership to be a temporary alternative to having a REAL ID at domestic airports. 

Visit http://www.meetings-conventions.com/News/Breaking-News/house-introduces-real-ID-adoption/ to view the full article online.

12 components of sales excellence for event pros
Source: Special Events


Most creatives pursue their career in special events out of a passion for their craft, not sales. Fortunately, sales is a skill that anyone can learn with the right effort. This article reveals 12 traits that exemplify a great salesperson — and how you can hone these qualities to improve your sales game.

Visit https://www.specialevents.com/catering/12-components-sales-excellence-event-pros to view the full article online.

5 #Expochat moderators reveal their favorite podcasts for inspiration
Source: Trade Show News Network (TSNN)

Podcasts have become an increasingly valuable resource of ideas. Check out this list of the most popular trade show-focused podcasts as compiled by several #Expochat moderators.

Visit https://www.tsnn.com/news/event-industry-leaders-collaborate-establish-common-exhibitor-data-standards to view the full article online.