In This Issue: December 17, 2014
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- From the Office of the President
- Ask the Expert - What Changed in 2014
- Take Control in 2015
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| Voice of the Board |
From the Office of the President
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By: Judi Holler, President-Elect - St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission
Oh what a year it’s been! I guess time certainly does fly when you are having FUN. We have an exciting year to look forward to and are already making big plans!
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Features/Tips and Tricks
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Ask the Expert
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By: Ted Miller, CHME CHSP CGTP CGMP - Starwood Hotels and Resorts
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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Take Control in 2015
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By: Rebecca DeLuca, CMP - Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority
As we head into the bright and shining beginning of a new year, this is the time to set some goals, make some changes, use your resources and take control. Here are a few ways MPI-CAC can play a part in your career goals in 2015.
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Sponsorship Opportunities
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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.
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| Chapter Events |
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MPI-CAC TechCon 2015 - Call for Topics & Speakers
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Have an idea?
Want to speak at TechCon?
Submit Your Ideas here
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Chapter News
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Refer a Friend to Join MPI
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UPCOMING EVENTS
TechCon
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Holiday Inn Mart Plaza - Chicago, IL
Registration Coming Soon!
Golf Clinic
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Top Golf - Wood Dale, IL
Save the Date
View All Upcoming Events
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HOT DATES
Membership Grants Application Due Date
January 15, 2015
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MPI-CAC CAREER CENTER
The MPI-CAC Career Center is a free resource to help you grow your career and build your business by connecting industry job posters with job seekers.
View Job Postings | View Resumes
MPI-CAC members can simply log in to the website to post jobs and/or resumes. Not a member of MPI-CAC? Create a free Registered User account to post.
Post a Job | Post a Resume |
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ON THE MOVE?
TELL US ABOUT IT!
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ENGAGED MEMBERS
OF THE MONTH
December 2014
Craig Rehak
ConferenceDirect
Special Events Committee
Blake Wilke
The Wit Hotel Chicago
Educational Programs Committee
A special thanks to the entire Holiday Committee for coordinating an amazing Holiday Soirée on Monday night!
Carolyn Paradowski
CNA
Melissa Swakow
NHS Global Events
Christie Springer
Hard Rock Café Chicago
Jessica Jehorek
Windy City Limousine & Bus World Wide
Andrea Angellotti
Homewood Suites by
Hilton Downtown Chicago
Anna Saavedra
The Palm
Anne Stephens
HTC Intl
Anne Dignan
Million Dollar Round Table
Antoinette Gonzales
Aries Charter
Emily Yao
Berghoff Catering & Retaurant Group
Gail Orfanos
Hilary Saurer
River Roast
Kathlyn Ferdinand
American Bar Association
Kelly McGrath
Mastro’s Restaurants, LLC
Kelsey Cairo
Hyatt Chicago Magnificent Mile
Kristin Atlas
House of Blues Chicago
Lindsay Woike
American College of
Healthcare Executives
Lisa Kirk
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Rebecca Hinterlong
Maggiano’s Little Italy
Rachel Stackman
Maggiano’s Little Italy
Timmie Cortina
Absolutely Chicago Segway Tours
Tina Bruenning
Roosevelt University
Todd Mrowice
MDM Entertainment/Photo Booth Express
Whitney Taylor
Drape Kings
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MPI MEMBER CARE
Renew Your Membership
Member Referral Rewards Program
Unemployment Assistance Program
Planner Quarterly Installment Form
Supplier Quarterly Installment Form
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