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Date: Nov. 26
Time: 11 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. CST
Location: Marriott Marquis Chicago

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

Holiday Party

Date: Dec. 16

Time: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. CST
Location: Hyatt Regency Chicago

Visit https://www.mpi.org/chapters/chicago-area/education-events/event/2019/12/16/default-calendar/holiday-party to view the full article online.

NEXT 2020

Date: Feb. 12, 2020
Time: 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. CST
Location: Convene, 16 W. Adams St., Chicago

Visit https://www.mpi.org/chapters/chicago-area/education-events/event/2020/02/12/default-calendar/next-2020 to view the full article online.

Book Your Holiday Party in Lakeview East

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

Volunteer Spotlight

Ask the Expert – Inclement Weather

Ted Miller, HMCC, CHME, CHSP, CGTP. CGMP

Our expert offers a few tips to be prepared and handle staff and business operations during inclement weather.

Visit https://www.mpi.org/chapters/chicago-area/chapter-news/single-blog/c-c-articles/2019/11/26/ask-the-expert-inclement-weather to view the full article online.

Get ready to be bubbly at MPI-CAC Holiday Party

Heather Warthen, 22nd Century Media

With a promise that this year’s party is one for the books, the MPI-CAC Holiday Party Committee is busy wrapping up last-minute details for the annual celebration.

Visit https://www.mpi.org/chapters/chicago-area/chapter-news/single-blog/c-c-articles/2019/11/26/get-ready-to-be-bubbly-at-mpi-cac-holiday-party to view the full article online.

Holiday markets, festivals pop up in Chicago

Heather Warthen, 22nd Century Media

With only four weeks left until Christmas, holiday markets and festivals are popping up all over the city. Check out some Chicago Christmas favorites to celebrate the season.

Visit https://www.mpi.org/chapters/chicago-area/chapter-news/single-blog/c-c-articles/2019/11/26/holiday-markets-festivals-pop-up-in-chicago to view the full article online.

Q&A: Mindful mentoring is in, says Sharon Collins of MPI's Georgia Chapter

Source: MPI Blog

Sharon Collins of MPI’s Georgia Chapter shares her insights about what's missing in the meeting and event planning industry as well as resolutions to fill the gaps.

Visit https://www.mpi.org/blog/article/q-a-mindful-mentoring-is-in-says-sharon-collins-of-mpi's-georgia-chapter to view the full article online.

In-flight events are starting to slowly lift off

Source: Skift

As currently constructed, these "flying meetings" are mostly exclusive, invite-only affairs, where sought-after executives network with one another while trapped on a plane.

Visit https://skift.com/2019/11/13/in-flight-events-are-starting-to-slowly-lift-off/ to view the full article online.

Navigating the event safety and security landscape

Source: Northstar Meeting Group

A new wave of threats has attacked and will continue to threaten event venues. Event security is no longer a nuisance addendum for meeting planners; it is now at the forefront of every planner's agenda.

Visit https://www.northstarmeetingsgroup.com/Planning-Tips-and-Trends/Event-Planning/Event-Programming/Event-Safety-Security-Evolution-Meetings-Measures to view the full article online.

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