In This Issue: February 8, 2017
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- Two Factors You're Forgetting When You Plan Your Event
- Trends with Benefits: Acronyms
- Chapter News
- Sponsorship Opportunities
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From the Industry
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Two Factors You’re Forgetting When You Plan Your Event
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By: Julia-Kaye Rohlf, RGB Lights
Whether you are new to event planning or have executed your fair share of galas, concerts, and corporate events, you could be overlooking two key factors that can make your next event even better, a pair of eyes.
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| Trends with Benefits: Acronyms |
JFK (Just For Kicks), I wanted to write an article for MPI (Meeting Professionals International) about popular slang words and acronyms. AFAIK (As Far As I know) many people don’t know what a lot of these words mean. I also included some industry terms in case the slang terms are not of interest. I am hoping you at least understand the Millennials in your office and don’t open the articles that say NSFW (Not Safe For Work). LOL (Laughed Out Loud)
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Chapter News
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2017 Membership & Chapter Survey
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You should have received the annual MPI Membership & Chapter survey by now. Please take a moment to complete the individualized email survey that was sent to you on or around February 1st.
If you have not received the email please contact us at info@mpicac.org.
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Attend NEXT for Free!
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Want to attend MPI’s March 2nd NEXT conference for free? MPI CAC has four educational grants available for our members to attend NEXT, a $179 value.
Take advantage of this amazing networking and educational opportunity. All you need to do is apply and tell us why you should receive this grant. The application deadline is February 15th.
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WEC - June 19-22, 2017
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Join MPI-CAC at WEC 2017 as we meet with other members from around the world. All MPI Members can apply for a scholarship to pay for your registration and travel expenses through the MPI Foundation. Deadline to apply is Feb 28.
Non-members purchase a #WEC17 bundle for 1 yr membership and conference registration. Enter code LVCMBR17 at checkout.
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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!
Venue Sponsorship Opportunities
Event Sponsorship Opportunities
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Refer a Friend to Join MPI
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Help a colleague, friend, or young professional experience the benefits of MPI membership.
Share this voucher with a future MPI member, which will 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
Winter Knowledge Share
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
Second City - Chicago Mainstage - Chicago, IL
NEXT
Thursday, March 2, 2017
Holiday Inn Mart Plaza - Chicago, IL
Trivia Night
Thursday, April 27, 2017
Hyatt Regency Chicago - Chicago, IL
Golf Classic
Monday, June 12, 2017
The Odyssey Country Club - Tinley Park, IL
View All Upcoming Events
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HOT DATES
Membership Grant Application
Due: April 15, 2017
Professional Development Grants Deadlines
NEXT 2016
February 15, 2017
CMP Certification
March 15, 2017
CMP Recertification
March 15, 2017
MPI WEC 2017
April 5, 2017
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MPI-CAC CAREER CENTER
CHECK OUT NEW JOB POSTINGS HERE!
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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NEW MEMBERS
December 2016
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The Crystal Gardens
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Radisson Hotel O'Hare
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Preferred Hotels & Resorts
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Radisson Hotel Schaumberg
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Radisson on John Deere Commons-Moline
Kelsey Kottkamp
McDermott Will & Emery LLP
Stacy Mulligan
Maritz Travel
Michael Muzzarelli
Radisson Hotel & Conference Center Rockford
Sara Schmidt
Silicon Valley Bank
John Simonson
Chicago Trolley & Double Decker Company
Erica Smotrycz
SwervePoint, LLC
Michelle Strunk
Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop
Pamela Swentek
L'Auberge Del Mar
Heather Warthen
22nd Century Media
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MPI MEMBER CARE
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Unemployment Assistance Program
Membership Payment Options
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