| In This Issue - August 1, 2012 | - Networking Newbie: You're a Pro Even If You Don't Know It
- Networking Relationships: Making Things Happen
- MPI-CAC Experience: Big League Networking at Wrigley Field
- Event Rewind: WEC Recap
- Meet Your New Board Member - Sonal Sullivan, CMP
- Chapter News
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| | Feature Articles | | Networking Newbie: You're a Pro Even If You Don't Know It | | By: Mandy Peace - Palomar Chicago |  | | Your network can be made up of almost anyone you’ve ever met. Each person you know has the potential to introduce you to another person who can eventually become part of your personal and professional network. If you know people, you are already networking.
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| | Networking Relationships: Making Things Happen | | By: Ted Miller, CHME, CHSP, CGTP, CGMP - Starwood Hotels and Resorts |  | | Managing the relationships you build by networking is the next step in creating a working relationship. Whether you are a buyer or seller, utilizing the relationships you have established via networking allows you to conduct your business in a more productive way.
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| | | | Events: Looking Ahead & Back | | MPI-CAC Experience: Big League Networking at Wrigley Field | | By: Kari Messenger - SmithBucklin |  | | This summer MPI-CAC is heading to Wrigley Field to take part in our favorite pastime (networking) at a venue known for its iconic role in a favorite American pastime...baseball! I sat down with Julian Green, from Wrigley Field to learn more about what members can experience on August 22nd.
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| | WEC 2012 Recap: Networking at Busch Stadium | | By: Dennis Mezik - Fairmont Chicago |  | | Hats off to St. Louis as they welcomed 2,500+ MPI WEC attendees Saturday, July 28th at Busch Stadium, home of the 2011 World Series Champions, the St. Louis Cardinals.
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| | | | Members You Should Know | | Meet Your New Board Member - Sonal Sullivan, CMP | | By: James Sanden - Comedy Magician |  | | Sonal Sullivan, CMP, MPI-CAC Board Member and VP of Finance, shares ways to increase your results from volunteering, outside the box networking tips and how to make sure your next event is a wild success!
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| | | | | Chapter News | | Win 1 of 200 Pairs of Maui Jim Sunglasses | Receive a COMPLIMENTARY pair of your very own Maui Jim Sunglasses! To be automatically included in our quarterly drawing, all you have to do is attend an MPI-CAC event as a member, sign up to become a member or renew your membership. We’ll be giving away 50 pairs of brand new sunglasses per quarter! Don’t miss out.
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| | 2013 Annual Awards Recognition Gala Seeks Home | The Annual Awards Recognition Gala Committee has issued a Request for Proposal to host the 2013 Gala which celebrates and honors the volunteers who devote their time and talents to the chapter. Join the esteemed list of previous host venues such as the Museum of Broadcast Communications, Chicago History Museum, Sheraton Hotel & Towers, The Drake and The Knickerbocker Hotel and take the opportunity to showcase your property to Chicago's finest industry professionals.
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| | EdCon 2012 Sponsorship Opportunities | MPI-CAC is partnering with The Motivation Show to showcase the latest trends on meeting and event management for the 2012 EdCon. This one-day program is filled with sessions covering a wide range of topics that will help meeting professionals “Grow Your Career. Build Your Business.” Be a part of this upcoming event through a variety of sponsorship opportunities.
View the 2012 EdCon Sponsorship Opportunities |
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| | Your Target Market is Just a Click Away | MPI-CAC planner members have on average an annual meeting budget ranging from $1M to $10M and collectively, they plan more than 125,000 meetings per year. What are you waiting for? Advertise with MPI-CAC today to reach the members that Buy MPI.
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| | | UPCOMING EVENTS
MPI-CAC Experience:
Big League Networking at Wrigley Field
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Wrigley Field - Chicago, IL
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Monday, August 27, 2012
House of Blues - Chicago, IL
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MPI-CAC Lunch & Learn Webinar
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Your Computer
Registration Coming Soon!
MPI-CAC EdCon 2012
Grow Your Career. Build Your Business.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
8:00am - 6:00pm
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August 7, 2012
CMP Application Deadline
August 31, 2012
Annual Awards Recognition Gala
Venue Proposal Deadline
September 1, 2012
September Education Program Grant Application Deadline
October 1, 2012
EdCon 2012 Grant Application Deadline
October 15, 2012
Membership Grant Application Deadline |
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