| In This Issue: November 7, 2012 |
- Letter from the Editor
- Ask the Expert: Sponsorship
- Touch Point Marketing: Why Sponsor?
- Beyond the Sponsorship Deck: A Few Tips for Effective Sponsor Engagement
- What to Expect at the MPI-CAC Knowledge Share
- MPI-CAC EdCon: A Great Day of Growing
- Mike Tarr, CMP, Vice President, Convention Sales at Choose Chicago on Sponsorships, MPI and More
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| Letter from the Editor |
| By: Ben Palmer - Expressive Structures |
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Business is built on relationships. And one of the great tools for building new relationships is sponsorship. This issue we take a look at sponsorship and the expanding role it is playing in helping our MPI-CAC member planners and suppliers connect with one another to maintain and build new relationships.
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| Featured Articles |
| Ask the Expert: Sponsorship |
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Question: What can I expect to get out of sponsorship opportunities?
Question: What is the value of sponsoring a planner to attend a chapter event?
Question: What is an example of how a sponsorship opportunity provided unique notoriety?
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| Touch Point Marketing: Why Sponsor? |
| By: Kristy Mendenhall - Hard Rock Cafe Chicago |
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Like many of you reading this, I need to justify the value of my MPI membership and that of my industry involvement. And with an alphabet soup of potential organizations to seek participation, it’s more important than ever to seek the opportunity to better connect in our community and make that value resonate.
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| Beyond the Sponsorship Deck: A Few Tips for Effective Sponsor Engagement |
| By: Shelley Brown - IML Worldwide |
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More than ever, planners and suppliers need to find creative ways to do more with less. Securing creative sponsorship opportunities that provide maximum value is priority one for decision makers. So how do you make sure your event stands out?
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| Chapter Events - Looking Forward & Back |
| What to Expect at the MPI-CAC Knowledge Share |
| By: Anne Zambrano - Total Event Resources |
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The more I learn about MPI-CAC’s Knowledge Shares the more I see the value in attending. With a subject matter expert moderator to guide the roundtable discussion about a set topic, attendees are able to learn from experts, share their experience and build long lasting relationships. But don’t take my word for it, let’s hear from numerous other members who have attended in the past.
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| MPI-CAC EdCon: A Great Day of Growing |
| By: Jennifer Spinozzi - JennSpinEvents |
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As a relatively new member of the Chicago Chapter I was fortunate enough to be given a Professional Education Grant to attend this year’s MPI-CAC EdCon. This year’s theme for EdCon was “Grow Your Career. Build Your Business.” and it was great to have the opportunity to attend this conference, learn new perspectives and meet new people in this wonderful events industry!
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| Members You Should Know |
| Mike Tarr, CMP, Vice President, Convention Sales at Choose Chicago on Sponsorships, MPI and More! |
| By: Jaime Paton, CMP - HIMSS |
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I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Mike Tarr, Vice President of Convention Sales at Choose Chicago to discuss his current role, his path to success, and how Choose Chicago selects the programs they decide to sponsor throughout the year.
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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.
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| Chapter News |
| Now Accepting MPI-CAC Board Nominations |
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Make a committment to yourself and your Chicago Chapter.
Nominate yourself or a colleague for the 2013-2014 Board of Directors! Our strong and vibrant MPI chapter relies upon the dedication and outstanding service of our volunteers to allow us to continuously address the changing needs of our members. During this economic recovery, you have a great opportunity to build your professional skill set, expand your network and contribute to the long-term success of the Chicago meeting industry. The Nominating Committee is seeking candidates to serve as officers and directors on the 2013-2014 Board of Directors for our chapter, taking office on July 1, 2013.
Nominate yourself or a colleague by January 4, 2013
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| 2013 MPI RISE Awards Nominations Now Open |
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The RISE Awards-Recognizing Industry Success and Excellence-feature seven annual awards in three categories: organizational achievement, individual achievement and community achievement. Recipients are recognized for innovation, global transferability, impact and influence. Individual winners join the MPI Community of Honorees, a group composed of past award winners and distinguished MPI leaders. 2013 RISE Award nominations are now open through December 14, 2012.
Learn more and nominate a peer for a MPI RISE Award
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UPCOMING EVENTS
MPI-CAC Knowledge Share
What Do You Know About Sustainability?
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Freeman Chicago Office &
The Meadows Club - Rolling Meadows, IL
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BizBash IdeaFest
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Merchandise Mart - Chicago, IL
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25% Off with Discount Code BBMPI
MPI-CAC Holiday Party
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Hard Rock Cafe - Chicago, IL
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Association Forum
Holiday Showcase 2012
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Hyatt Regency Chicago - Chicago, IL
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MPI-CAC Lunch & Learn Webinar
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Your Computer
Registration Coming Soon!
MPI-CAC TechCon Chicago 2013
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Illinois Institute of Technology - Chicago, IL
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View All Upcoming Events
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NEW MEMBERS
OCTOBER 2012
Natalie Ambroziak
Kelsey Angsten
Rancho Las Palmas
Katti Broecker
Benchmark Hospitality - World of Whirlpool
Kelsey Cairo
White Lodging Services Corp
Julie Carani
Aces Abroad LLC
Chelsea Crowe
Marriott
Bridget Gatzke
Carla Gerts
Windy City Connection, Inc.
Tom Haselberger
Hotel Sax Chicago
Dawn Herbst
UnitedHealthcare
Kenna Hewitt
The Westin Michigan Avenue
Diane Hren
Chicago Park District
Jeanette Koeller
Latitude 42
Aurieann LaPata
Ignite Glass Studios
Tammy Mulcahy
POPAI
Janet Pearson
AAA Rental System
Adrianna Rak
Hilton Chicago Indian Lakes Resort
David Rogers
Isaac Alan Transport
Lauren Romanowski
ECD Corporation
Traci Samalis
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa
Diane Sanker
Omni Hotels Global Sales
Cathy Sorenson
Maxvantage
Vicky Thoene
Jennifer Welch
MileNorth, A Chicago Hotel
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HOT DATES
December 14, 2012
RISE Award Nomination Deadline
January 4, 2013
MPI-CAC Board Nomination Deadline
January 15, 2013
MPI-CAC TechCon Professional Education Grant Application Deadline
February 12, 2013
CMP Application Deadline
February 15, 2013
MPI-CAC Membership Grant Application Deadline |
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