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In This Issue: February 13, 2013
  • What Do Cute Puppies, Holograms and Dancing Guinea Pigs Have in Common?
  • Meetings and Missing the Social Media Boat: An Interview with Scott Stratten
  • Concert to Corporate: An Event Professional's Backstage Pass to the Evolution of Emerging Technology
  • Breaking into the Chicago Tech Market
  • Something Old, Something New
  • In Memoriam: Remembering Bill O'Donnell
  • Chapter News
Voice from the Board
What Do Cute Puppies, Holograms and Dancing Guinea Pigs Have in Common?
By: Hali Cooper, CMP - Meeting Expectations

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Never before has there been an experience to match the exciting content and delivery for #MPITechCon 2013. From an industry first hospitality “Hackathon,” to an interactive show floor; the Chicago Area Chapter’s 2013 TechCon is not to be missed!

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 Countdown to TechCon
Meetings and Missing the Social Media Boat: An Interview with Scott Stratten
By: Mark J. Carter - ONE80, LLC 

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I had the pleasure of speaking with Scott Stratten; founder of Un-Marketing and keynote speaker for the MPI Chicago Area Chapter’s upcoming TechCon. With his wealth of knowledge I had to start out by asking about meeting planners and missing the boat with social media at meetings.

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Concert to Corporate: An Event Professional's Backstage Pass to the Evolution of Emerging Technology
By: Travis Reedy - TRAVIS Inc. Audio Visual 
 
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“Concert to Corporate” is the technological journey that the greatest Audio Visual innovations take. In the AV world, there are essentially two arenas in which we practice; entertainment and corporate. Entertainment may include music performances, theater, or television. Corporate refers to events that are for associations, incentive, and education. Sometimes, these two disciplines commingle depending on the type of event. For instance, you may be attending a managers meeting hosted by a Fortune 500 company and they’ve hired Elton John to perform at the Closing Gala.

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Breaking into the Chicago Tech Market
By: Kearstin Hurd - Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza

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Chicago is a hot bed for opportunity but sometimes it can be difficult to break in. Due to the city’s international recognition, it fosters a highly competitive environment. It is a place where many intelligent and capable people want to be, no matter the industry. With TechCon coming up next Tuesday, I capitalized on the opportunity to talk to one of the featured speakers, a local and highly successful entrepreneur and master networker, Andy Crestodina. Andy agreed to offer up steps that can lead to success in anyone’s personal and professional life. These four steps are universal.

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Featured Article
Something Old, Something New
By: Andrea Huntzicker - One Smooth Stone

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"It's old age Jim, but not as we know it." That reference may resonate with Baby Boomers, but this millennial was left scratching her head. So, I “Googled” it of course. Turns out, it is a Star Trek reference from the 1960's. The quote was taken from the MPI Foundation research on Future Trends, specifically the multigenerational workplace trend. The anecdote perfectly represents some communication barriers in today’s work place. For the first time in history four generations are working side-by-side and as you can imagine this is creating some interesting interaction.

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C+C Corner
In Memoriam: Remembering Bill O'Donnell
By: MPI Chicago Area Chapter 

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MPI-CAC is saddened to announce the passing of Bill O’Donnell on January 30, 2013. Bill served MPI-CAC in many roles and as the Chapter President in 2005-2006. His contributions were many and his gifts will have a legacy that will continue in perpetuity. MPI-CAC members reflect on their memories and experiences with Bill.

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Chapter News
MPI-CAC Bylaws Amendment Vote & 2013-14 Board of Directors Slate
A benefit of membership is approval of amendments to the chapter's bylaws and approval of the slate for each program year's Board of Directors. The MPI-CAC Nominating Committee is pleased to submit the following slate of officers and directors for the upcoming leadership year which begins July 1, 2013. Exercise your right to vote!

Vote Now!
 
MPI Membership & Chapter Satisfaction Survey
Every year, MPI launches a Membership and Chapter Satisfaction Survey. To add a little excitement and competition around the survey, imagine college basketball’s March Madness meets MPI-CAC. Prizes will be awarded!

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Support MPI-CAC's Mission
MPI-CAC’s mission to provide education and networking opportunities for our members would not be possible without the support of our sponsors. Sponsoring an MPI-CAC event allows your company to reach industry decision makers. We invite you to view these current opportunities and RFP's for venue, products and/or services needed for upcoming chapter events.
 
Have a Look at the MPI-CAC Members Who Just Won a FREE Pair of Maui Jim Sunglasses
The future is so bright for these MPI members. The MPI Chicago Area Chapter (MPI-CAC) has partnered with Maui Jim Sunglasses and will be giving away 200 brand new pairs of Maui Jim Sunglasses to our members in the 2012-2013 program year! We just notified the next round of winners for the second quarter of the promotion.

View the newest winners!

How do you win your pair of Maui Jim’s? 
View the details of the partnership


Presenting the 2013 MPI-CAC Media Kit
MPI members have tremendous buying power. MPI members 'Buy MPI." MPI members are YOUR target audience. This year, make plans to reach this influential group by taking advantage of one or more of the MPI Chicago Area Chapter's many advertising opportunities. In addition to several electronic opportunities such as dedicated e-blasts, website advertising and electronic newsletter advertising, you may also choose to place an ad in the chapter's annual printed membership directory which is mailed to the entire current membership in October. 

View the 2013 MPI-CAC Media Kit


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 UPCOMING EVENTS

MPI-CAC TechCon Chicago 2013
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Illinois Institute of Technology -
Chicago, IL
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MPI-CAC Education Program & Networking Event
Merging Events: Re-aligning Identity Through Collaboration & Streamlining
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Pritzker Military Library - Chicago, IL 
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MPI-CAC CMP Study Group
Saturday, March 9, 2013 &
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Westin O'Hare
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Friday, March 15, 2013
Hard Rock Cafe - Chicago, IL 
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MPI-CAC Golf Clinic
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Top Golf - Wood Dale, IL
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MPI-CAC Trivia Night
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Spirit of Chicago - Chicago, IL 
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February 15, 2013
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