Conversations

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!
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Volunteer Spotlight
  
Ask the Expert - Professional friendships
Ted Miller, HMCC, CHME, CHSP, CGTP, CGMP, Enterprise Holdings

 

Friendship through mentoring is an important part of the meeting and events industry. Our expert explains how a professional friendship works and can be beneficial in your career.

Visit https://www.mpi.org/chapters/chicago-area/chapter-news/single-blog/c-c-articles/2020/03/17/ask-the-expert---professional-friendships to view the full article online.

  
Dancing and wings and bacon, oh my!
Heather Warthen, 22nd Century Media

 

With all-you-can-eat chicken wings and bacon cupcakes to an all-out dance party and an ongoing festival bringing a powerful lineup for its spring session, April is filled with do-not-miss events in Chicago.

Visit https://www.mpi.org/chapters/chicago-area/chapter-news/single-blog/c-c-articles/2020/03/17/dancing-and-wings-and-bacon-oh-my! to view the full article online.

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No, it's not fine to keep hosting live events
Source: Skift

Mixed messages are still coming from the industry about the safety of meetings and traveling despite travel bans and national emergencies that have led to lockdowns. It’s time to take responsibility for our industry and cancel your meeting.

Visit https://skift.com/2020/03/16/no-its-not-fine-to-keep-hosting-live-events/ to view the full article online.

Think partnerships, not sponsors for your events
Source: MPI Blog

The EVENT is an innovative movement and collaboration project put on by three Canadian MPI chapters (Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal/Quebec) that kicked off its inaugural program in 2018. Without our partners’ buy-in, the EVENT wouldn’t have had the funds to pull off its unique and engaging format.

Visit https://www.mpi.org/blog/article/think-partnerships-not-sponsorships-for-your-events to view the full article online.

Women who inspire women for International Women's Day 2020
Source: Smart Meetings

Smart Meetings is celebrating International Women's Day all month. This week the spotlight is on inspiring female event professionals!

Visit https://www.smartmeetings.com/tips-tools/124826/women-inspire-women-international-womens-day-2020 to view the full article online.

The show must go on: Rethinking event risk assessment
Source: EventMB

Event associations are aligned to offer planners support and resources to handle the ramifications of the coronavirus outbreak. But can the show really go on? It’s hard to say yes.

Visit https://www.eventmanagerblog.com/coronavirus-associations to view the full article online.