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In This Issue: March 11, 2015
  • Top 10 Power Couples: Prepare to Be Amazed
  • The Destination Experts
  • Getting the Most Out of Your Icebreakers
  • Special Guest Contributor: How Important is Accessibility for Venue Selection?
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Top 10 Power Couples: Prepare to Be Amazed
By: Sasha Sook - Summit Executive Centre

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Did we really think C and A could be together and it wouldn’t be noticed? Was it only last year C and A couldn’t stand each other? And just as suddenly they’re together. Don’t believe me? See for yourself.

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The Destination Experts
By: Heather Larson, CMP - Meet Chicago Northwest
 
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Do you know who the destination expert is for your next event city?  Read on to learn more about what a CVB has to offer.

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Getting the Most Out of Your Icebreakers
By: Greg Werstler - ComedySportz Chicago
 
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I sat down with Matt Elwell to discuss a presentation he recently delivered for the Association for Talent Development and learn how meeting professionals can build better icebreakers.

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Special Guest Contributor: How Important is Accessibility for Venue Selection?
By: David Gabri, CEO - Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI)

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Whether you are planning a large convention or a smaller meeting, one of the first decisions you will need to make is where to best host your program.  A key component of that decision is addressing just how important "accessibility: is to that venue selection.

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Chapter Events
Ask the Expert: Top Golf
By: Ted Miller, CHME CHSP CGTP CGMP - Starwood Hotels and Resorts

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MPI-CAC's Expert answers some of our membership's most asked questions in "Ask the Expert." If you have questions or topics you would like answered in future articles, send them to Ted.Miller@starwoodhotels.com.

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Sponsorship Opportunities
Event-Specific Sponsorship Opportunities

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Would you like to showcase your Chicago area venue to MPI-CAC members and guests? Please consider hosting an upcoming chapter educational and/or networking event and enjoy sponsorship benefits in addition to the opportunity to demonstrate your venue's capabilities first-hand. We invite you to view and respond to the following RFP's for upcoming chapter events. 

Trivia Night Sponsorship Opportunities

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Chapter News
Renew Your Membership Today!
Is your MPI membership about to expire?  We value all members and want you to continue your membership into 2015.  All members who renew this month are entered into a drawing for one of two gr. One lucky winner will choose between a 6 month membership extension or 6 complimentary tickets to a chapter event.

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We are pleased to offer you an opportunity to help a colleague, friend, or young professional experience the benefits of MPI membership. By giving this voucher to a future MPI member, you will allow them to waive the $50 application fee. Also, for each new member who uses this referral voucher, you will receive $25 off your next membership renewal. Be sure to add your name and member ID to each voucher prior to giving it to a new member. After all, what are friends for? Click here to download the form.

 


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 UPCOMING EVENTS

MPI-CAC Golf Clinic
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Top Golf - Wood Dale, IL
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MPI-CAC Trivia Night
Thursday, April 2, 2015
Hyatt Regency - Chicago, IL 
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