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In This Issue: June 29, 2016
  • A Message from the President - Annual Business Meeting
  • Ask the Expert - Event Marketing
  • The Top 15 Things You Missed at #WEC16
Chapter Information
A Message from the President - Annual Business Meeting
By: Judi Holler, President, MPI-CAC, Holla! Productions, LLC

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Click here for a message from our MPI-CAC President recapping our past year!

 Industry Features / Tips and Tricks
Ask the Expert - Event Marketing
By: Ted Miller, HMCC, CHME, CHSP, CGTP, CGMP, Hiltons of Chicago

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Q: How do I get potential meeting attendees to see the value of my conference?

A: Flashy graphics can grab someone’s attention for a moment, but unless there is something relevant to them they will not look at the piece very long.

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The Top 15 Things You Missed at #WEC16
By: Kristi Casey Sanders

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We had a blast in Atlantic City  at MPI’s 2016 World Education Congress (WEC) last week. If you weren’t able to be there, here’s what you missed.

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Sponsorship Opportunities
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!
  • Industry Xchange - July 6, 2016
  • Awards Gala 2016
  • 2017 Spring Board Retreat (Venue)
  • Next 2017 (Venue)
  • Trivia Night 2017 (Venue)

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Chapter News / Upcoming Events
MPI-CAC Community Outreach Program Committee 2016/2017 Charity Selection
RFPAs a member of MPI-CAC, we encourage your participation in the effort to help select a new charity for a one-year term. We also encourage the MPI-CAC member recommending the chosen charity to play somewhat of an active role with the Community Outreach Program Committee. Take a look at the RFP and send in a questionnaire.

Click here to learn more.

Refer a Friend to Join MPI
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.

Monthly Renewal Drawing

Summer Has Begun Renewal Incentive: Are you up for renewal this month? Renew your MPI membership in June 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

 

 UPCOMING EVENTS

Industry Xchanage (IX)
Wednesday, July 6, 2016
Navy Pier - Chicago, IL
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Awards Recognition Gala

Monday, July 11, 2016
W City Centre - Chicago, IL
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 MPI-CAC CAREER CENTER
CHECK OUT NEW JOB POSTINGS HERE!


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 THANK YOU!
Leadership Day Committee


Caroyln Paradowski, Vice President
CNA

Aine O'Brien, Director
LYFE Kitchen

Ryan Campbell, Co-Chair
AFR Event Furnishings

Liz Olson, Co-Chair
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Valerie Braun
Arena Americas

Andy Kalchik
Abbvie

Liz Klostermann
Meeting Expectations

Kimberly Scherr
American Bar Association

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