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Are you still feeling the excitement from (WE)Con 2023?

The MPI Southern California Chapter Annual Installation & Awards Celebration is just around the corner!

        

Join us for an evening in Pasadena to install the incoming Board of Directors, honor our award-winning volunteers and celebrate MPI Southern California’s 45th birthday.

When: Wednesday, June 21, 2023, 6:00-9:00 p.m. 

Where: Hilton Pasadena | 168 S Los Robles Ave, Pasadena, CA

Don't miss the opportunity to commemorate 45 years of MPISCC Looking back on our history and envisioning our future.

REGISTER HERE TODAY

      

 

Celebrating 100 Years of the Greatest Stadium in the World

  • Only venue in the world to hold two Summer Olympics Games, and soon a third in 2028
  • Host to monumental events: First Super Bowl, NASCAR Clash on the West Coast and Evel Knievel’s 50-car jump
  • $315 million renovation completed in 2019, adding luxury suites and the rooftop 1923 Club
  • Two miles from the LA Convention Center and heart of DTLA
  • Flexible space from 10 - 76,000 capacity
  • Wow experiences: Lighting the Torch, branding on jumbotron, fireworks

Want to learn more? Visit our website or book an event. Follow us on InstagramFacebookTwitter and TikTok.

Grow

Each year, MPISCC is proud to offer incredible scholarships opportunities to support our members. Read on to learn about each of the opportunities. Recipients will be announced during the Annual Installation & Awards Celebration on June 21st at the Hilton Pasadena.

The You Belong Diversity Scholarship

Our newest scholarship aims to recognize event industry professionals of diverse backgrounds who, through sharing their varied cultural perspectives, enhance our membership. Funds may be used for a one-year new membership or Inclusive Event Strategist Certification.

Beverly Laing Student Scholarship

This scholarship recognizes the importance of the organization to mentor, train and recruit younger members currently studying toward an ultimate goal of a career in the meetings industry. It supports students in their journey by providing complimentary membership and attendance for chapter events.

Gary J. Rosenberg Scholarship

This important scholarship promotes educational excellence to members by assisting with expenses for recipients — supporting them with conference participating, earning their CMP or taking advantage of other educational opportunities — awarding scholarships of up to $1,500.

 

Winners will be recognized during Installation on June 21st.

Click here to nominate or apply by June 1st.

   
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Each month, MPISCC is turning the spotlight on our members. This month, we connected with Amanda Ma, Founder & CEO of Innovate Marketing Group. Read on to learn more about Amanda's experience and how to connect with her.
 
Amanda Ma's entrepreneurial journey started from humble beginnings, born in Taiwan and raised in the vibrant city of Los Angeles, California. She pursued her business studies at Boston University in Boston, Massachusetts, and even had the opportunity to study abroad in London, England, gaining a diverse perspective on global business.
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