In This Issue: March 9, 2016
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- Ask the Expert: Back to School
- Now Now, but When Will a Disaster or an Emergency Occur? Are You Prepared?
- From BizBash: Steal These 6 Trends From 2016 Award Season Events
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Industry Features / Tips and Tricks
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Ask the Expert: Back to School
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By: Ted Miller, CHME, CHSP, CGTP, CGMP - The Drake Chicago - Hilton Worldwide
Q: During the Summer months we allowed people to work additional hours during the week giving them the option to leave at 1PM on Friday. Should we extend that?
A: This practice does not need to limited to selected months. As long as your staff coordinates their schedules there is no reason you cannot continue that practice year round.
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Not Now, but When Will a Disaster or an Emergency Occur? Are You Prepared?
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By: Melissa Hahn, CMP, HMCC - Meetings & Incentives Worldwide
Every planner’s dream is to have a flawless meeting. Sometimes this dream becomes a nightmare when the unexpected happens. It is all in how well you are prepared that makes your event a success when an emergency occurs.
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| From BizBash: Steal These 6 Trends From 2016 Award Season Events |
By: Alesandra Dubin for BizBash
An array of design and decor motifs emerged from parties surrounding the Oscars, Golden Globes, SAG awards, Grammys, and Critics' Choice Awards. Photo: Gabor Ekecs
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Event-Specific Sponsorship Opportunities
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- 2016-2017 Charity Selection
- Trivia Night - April 21, 2016
- Golf Classic - June 20, 2016
- 2016 MPI-CAC Leadership Day
- 2017 Trivia Night Venue
- 2017 Spring Board Retreat
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UPCOMING EVENTS
March New Member Mixer
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
WhirlyBall - Chicago, IL
Invitation Only
MPI-CAC Trivia Night
Thursday, April 21, 2016
Hyatt Regency Chicago - Chicago, IL
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Due: April 15, 2016
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NEW MEMBERS
December 2015 & January 2016
Stephanie Altepeter
MedAssets, Inc.
Marie Altizer
MGM Grand Detroit
Benjamin Barnes
Barnes Magic
LeeAnn Benavidez
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts Corporation
Nichole Beran
Visit Omaha
George Berlin
Katie Cameron
Chicago Helicopter Experience
Ryan Campbell
AFR Event Furnishings
Joel Contor
Lorelei Crabb
American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians
Sally Crump
AbbVie
Jeffrey DeVine
The Hybrid Group
Lindsay Ford
Aon
Mark Freemott
KemperSports
Justin Frick
AV Chicago, Inc.
Kelly Fuller
Creative Group, Inc.
Candice Garcia
Creative Group, Inc.
Joe Gardi
Signature Transportation Group
Jeanne Hahn
Q Center
Sarah Hallstrom
Embassy Suites & Hilton Garden Inn
Christianna Klangides
Imperial Lamian Chicago, LLC
Jo-El Lacy
360 Chicago
Morgan Mallory
Jennifer Mayhugh
Creative Group, Inc.
Jeff Michael
The Crystal Ballroom & Lounge
Tanya Mishigian
Entertainment Cruises
Colleen Morgan
Spencer Stuart
Lindsay Nation
CVS Health
Marianela Pina
Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic
Annarita Pipino
Thompson Chicago
Paola Quintero
Meeting Incentive Experts
Dana Rinaldi
Del Frisco's
Julia Roberts
ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
Michal Skalski
Creative Group, Inc.
David Sukala
Sheraton Atlanta Hotel
Samantha Whaley
Tinley Park Convention Center
Bethany Woelfel
Mii Meetings International
Mary Zych
Mii Meetings International
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