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In This Issue: July 31, 2013
  • How to Use LinkedIn® to Locate Prospects and Promote Events
  • Ask the Expert: Business in Summertime
  • Celebrate the Summer and Experience MPI-CAC's Anticipated Zoofari Networking Event
  • Sponsorship Opportunities
  • Chapter News
Features/Tips & Tricks
How to Use LinkedIn® to Locate Prospects and Promote Events
By: Barbara Rozgonyi - CoryWest Media

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With over 200 million members, LinkedIn® is the perfect resource to reach out and invite everyone on your next event’s A-list. Here’s how.

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Ask the Expert: Business in Summertime
By:  The Expert
 
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Question:  Do you have suggestions of how to make sales calls fun for my clients?

Question:  How can I motivate my staff to deal with the extra work load while co-workers are on vacation?

Question:  Do you have suggestions for an industry outing that people will want to attend during the summer months?

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 Chapter Events: Looking Ahead
Celebrate the Summer and Experience MPI-CAC's Anticipated Zoofari Networking Event!
By: Kari Messenger - Academy of General Dentistry

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We were able to speak with Carrie D. Woods, sales manager of the Lincoln Park Zoo and the Great Hall of Café Brauer as we get ready to celebrate the summer and experience MPI-CAC's anticipated Zoofari Networking event. Let’s observe as she speaks to us about the ‘wild’ side of events and a sneak peak.

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Sponsorship Opportunities
2013-14 Sponsorship Packages Offer Year-Long Exposure

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Do you want to build brand awareness for your company? Would you like a marketing partner that can guarantee a full year of exposure? Then search no further. The 2013-14 MPI-CAC cash sponsorship program provides 20 organizations a marketing partnership opportunity. The generous benefits include Event Recognition, Event Registration, MPI Membership and Advertising throughout the 2013-14 program year. The benefits are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Explore the Completely Redesigned Sponsorship Packages for 2013-14 Program Year

Host an Upcoming MPI-CAC Event

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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.
Chapter News
Congratulations to Illinois' Newest CMPs
The Convention Industry Council (CIC) announced that 199 individuals passed the 1st and 2nd Quarter 2013 CMP examination.

View the list of Illinois' newest CMPs
 


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 UPCOMING EVENTS

MPI-CAC Zoofari:
Networking on the Wild Side

Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Lincoln Park Zoo
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End-of-Summer BASH

Thursday, August 22, 2013
Buddy Guy's Legends
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MPI-CAC Knowledge Share
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Mon Ami Gabi or Catalyst Ranch
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