In This Issue:February 10, 2016
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- Ask the Expert: Beware of the Dark Side
- 60 Tips in 60 Minutes: (or in our case, 29 really good tips in 60 minutes!)
- What's NEXT for You and Your Business? Put Your Best Digital Foot Forward
- All Work and No Play? No Way at NEXT!
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Industry Features / Tips and Tricks
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Ask the Expert: Beware of the Dark Side
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By: Ted Miller, CHME, CHSP, CGTP, CGMP - The Drake Chicago - Hilton Worldwide
Q: We have been pushed very hard to achieve a high average rate but because of it our occupancy is suffering. How do we solve this problem?
A: The first point to remember is that you take revenue to the bank and not average rate.
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60 Tips in 60 Minutes: (or in our case, 29 really good tips in 60 minutes!)
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By: Brooke Weidman - W Hotels of Chicago
On January 26th, MPI-CAC hosted a brainstorming open forum to discuss tips and tricks to help us be more efficient and productive in the workplace. Don’t worry if you missed this event, we took notes! Click here to view these helpful tips!
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Events: Looking Forward and Back
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What's NEXT for You and Your Business? Put Your Best Digital Foot Forward
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By: Meghan Palm, CMP, HMCC
In our ever busy industry where first impressions are frequently made virtually instead of in person, the importance of how you are perceived and how you conduct business digitally is paramount to your future success.
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| All Work and No Play? No Way at NEXT! |
By: Meghan Palm, CMP, HMCC
On February 22nd, MPI CAC NEXT 2016 is sure to eliminate any potential case of the Mondays. A lively line up of speakers and exhibit floor surprises is on the docket.
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Sponsorship Opportunities
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Event-Specific Sponsorship Opportunities
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Showcase your Chicago area venue to MPI-CAC members and guests? Consider hosting an upcoming event.
We are also looking for Annual Cash Partners too, so consider aligning yourself with MPI's biggest and largest chapter today!
- NEXT - February 22, 2016
- Trivia Night - April 21, 2016
- Golf Classic - June 20, 2016
- 2016 Awards And Recognition Gala Venue
- 2017 Trivia Night Venue
- 2017 Spring Board Retreat
- 2017 Winter Board Retreat
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