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In This Issue:September 23, 2015
  • Ask the Expert: Taking the Initiative
  • MPI-CAC Member Kim Sky Honored
  • MPI-CAC Summer Networking Event Recap
  • PREVIEW: IMEX America Smart Monday Powered by MPI
Industry Features/Tips and Tricks
Ask the Expert: Taking the Initiative
By: Ted Miller, CHME CHSP CGTP CGMP - Miller Hotel Group
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Q: I find myself in a situation where the senior management in my department recently left the organization. How do you suggest I operate until the new senior managers are hired?

A: Depending on the amount of time you have been with the organization I assume you know what needs to be accomplished.

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 Chicago Chatter
MPI-CAC Member Kim Sky Honored

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Longtime and active MPI-CAC member, Kim Sky, CMP of CNA Insurance was honored as one of the 33 worldwide 2015 CNA Chairman’s Award Winners.

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Events - Looking Forward and Back
MPI-CAC Summer Networking Event Recap
By: Jenna Byrne - Food for Thought Delivered

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Find out about the success of the MPI-CAC Summer Knowledge Share & Major League Networking events!

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PREVIEW: IMEX America Smart Monday Powered by MPI
By: Barbara Rozgonyi, CoryWest Media

Smart Monday
One of the top industry conferences, IMEX America runs from October 12-15 in Las Vegas. Smart Monday, powered by MPI, is an exciting opening day and a prelude to three days of meeting time and educational opportunities.

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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. 

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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.
 
Fall Renewal Incentive
Are you up for renewal this month? Renew your MPI membership before the end of September and you will be entered into a drawing for one of THREE great prizes. The winner will pick one! Renew today!

- 6 month extended membership
- Complimentary CMP Study Kit (valued at $312)
- MPI Store shopping Spree: Pick any five items in the MPI Store at no cost. CMP Study Guide excluded from offer.









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