| In This Issue: October 23, 2013 |
- Own It
- An Interview with Deborah Gardner, MPI-CAC EdCon 2013 Morning Keynote
- Ask the Expert: Succeeding Through Competition
- Chapter News
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Looking Forward to EdCon 2013
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Own It
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By: Simon T. Bailey - Brilliance Institute, Inc.
The Gallup Organization states that there are approximately 100 million full-time workers in the United States. 28% of this workforce is engaged, 53% is not engaged, and 19% is actively disengaged. Jim Clifton, author of The Coming Jobs War and Chairman of Gallup, says, “The 53% of not engaged workers are just there, killing time with little or no concern about customers, productivity, profitability, waste, safety, mission and purpose of teams, or developing customers. They’re essentially checked out.”
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An Interview with Deborah Gardner, MPI-CAC EdCon 2013 Morning Keynote
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By: MPI Chicago Area Chapter
Question: What would you like meeting planners and suppliers to know about your topic on Competition? Why should meeting planners and suppliers attend your session?
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Tips & Tricks
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Ask the Expert: Succeeding Through Competition
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Question: How can we differentiate ourselves from our competitors?
Question: How should I deal with our competitors in a professional manner?
Question: Is there ever a situation when you consider a competitor an ally?
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Sponsorship Opportunities
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2013-14 Sponsorship Packages Offer Year-Long Exposure
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Do you want to build brand awareness for your company? Would you like a marketing partner that can guarantee a full-year of exposure? Then search no further. The 2013-14 MPI-CAC cash sponsorship program provides 20 organizations a marketing partnership opportunity. The generous benefits include Event Recognition, Event Registration, MPI Membership and Advertising throughout the 2013-14 program year. The benefits are offered on a first come, first served basis.
Explore the Completely Redesigned Sponsorship Packages for 2013-14 Program Year
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Event-Specific Sponsorship Opportunities
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Would you like to showcase your Chicago area venue to MPI-CAC members and guests? Please consider hosting an upcoming chapter educational and/or networking event and enjoy sponsorship benefits in addition to the opportunity to demonstrate your venue's capabilities first-hand. We invite you to view and respond to the following RFP's for upcoming chapter events.
Event-Specific Cash & In-Kind Opportunities
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| Chapter News |
Now Accepting Board Nominations
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Make a commitment to yourself and your Chicago Chapter - Nominate yourself or a colleague for the 2014-2015 Board of Directors! The MPI Chicago Area Chapter is searching for experienced and connected members of our Chicago meetings industry to contribute their expertise, skill and leadership to ensure a successful and thriving Chapter and Chicago meetings community. If you know someone who would make a great volunteer leader or if you're interested in joining the Board of Directors, submit a nomination form. Once a nomination is submitted, the nominee will receive an email with a link to the board application.
Nominate Yourself or a Colleague for the 2014-15 Board of Directors
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UPCOMING EVENTS
MPI-CAC EdCon 2013:
Engage to Excel
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Chicago Marriott Naperville - Naperville, IL
Register Now!
MPI-CAC Holiday Party
Monday, December 16, 2013
Hard Rock Cafe - Chicago, IL
Registration Coming Soon!
BizBash IdeaFest Chicago
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
The Merchandise Mart - Chicago, IL
Register Now!
MPI Members save 20% off your pass with code BBMPI
View All Upcoming Events
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HOT DATES
February 15, 2013
Hinton Membership Grant Application
Winter Deadline
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MPI-CAC CAREER CENTER
The MPI-CAC Career Center is a free resource to help you grow your career and build your business by connecting industry job posters with job seekers.
View Job Postings | View Resumes
MPI-CAC members can simply log in to the website to post jobs and/or resumes. Not a member of MPI-CAC? Create a free Registered User account to post.
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ON THE MOVE?
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ENGAGED MEMBERS
OF THE MONTH
SEPTEMBER 2013
Cesar Barradas
American Dental Association
Leadership Development Committee
Vice Chair
Melissa Swakow
NHS Global Events
Sponsorship Committee Co-Chair
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MPI MEMBER CARE
Renew Your Membership
Member Referral Rewards Program
Unemployment Assistance Program
Planner Quarterly Installment Form
Supplier Quarterly Installment Form
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ARTICLE SUBMISSIONS
Submit an article to CONVERSATIONS + Connections
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