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In This Issue - February 1, 2012
  • MPI-CAC Board Interview:  An Interview with Conor Cunneen
  • Ask the Expert:  How Technology Originated and Has Evolved
  • Tips & Tricks:  An Interview with Carol Roth - 3 Big Mistakes Most Social Media Planners Make (and How to Avoid Them)
  • Chapter News
MPI-CAC Board Interview
An Interview with Conor Cunneen
By: Anne Zambrano - Eved
 Recently I caught up with Conor Cunneen, MPI-CAC Board Liaison for TechCon. Conor has been very busy preparing for this “rockin event” coming up on February 8th, so I was lucky enough to chat with him briefly to discuss his MPI involvement and of course, technology.

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Ask the Expert
How Technology Originated and Has Evolved
By:  The Expert
 Question: An employee recently left who worked for us almost 30 years. As we went through the area where she kept her records we found several plastic rectangles with a metal circle in the middle. What can these be?

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Tips & Tricks
An Interview with Carol Roth: 3 Big Mistakes Most Social Media Planners Make (and How to Avoid Them)
By: Mark J. Carter - ONE80, LLC.
 Recently I spoke with NY Times Bestselling Author Carol Roth, about the meetings profession and social media – the good, the bad and otherwise.  She had some great advice to share about common mistakes most meeting planners make with social media and how to utilize social media to successfully promote your next event AND she was kind enough to be in a special video interview for MPI!

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Chapter News
Take This Opportunity to Pat a Colleague (or Yourself) on the Back
Each year, we have the opportunity to nominate our peers for eight prestigious chapter awards, which then get presented at the Annual Awards Recognition Gala to be held in early summer.  The nominations process is quick and easy with our online nomination tool available on the chapter website – just fill in the form and you’re done!

Nominate Yourself or a Peer Now

MPI WEC 2012 Hosted Buyer Program - Applications Now Being Accepted

Get the one-to-one time you need with the right company and the right contact. The WEC hosted buyer program saves both money and time, allowing you to source the suppliers you need to create events that exceed your clients’ expectations. Refer your colleagues to participate in the MPI WEC 2012 Hosted Buyer Program. You do not need to be a member to participate!

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UPCOMING EVENTS

MPI-CAC TechCon Chicago 2012
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Holiday Inn Mart Plaza - Chicago, IL
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Hereschicago.com
5th Annual St. Pat’s BASH
Monday, March 5, 2012
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
FADO Irish Pub - Chicago, IL
Register Now!

MPI-CAC Education Program & Networking Lunch
Thursday, March 8, 2012
The University of Chicago Gleacher Center - Chicago, IL
Registration Coming Soon!

MPI-CAC Golf Clinic & Networking Event
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
TopGolf - Wood Dale, IL
Registration Coming Soon!

MPI-CACSpring Soiree:
Networking from A to ZED,
An International Affair

Tuesday, April 3, 2012
ZED451 - Chicago, IL
Stay Tuned for More Details!

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