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In This Issue: May 20, 2015
  • Four Keys to Networking
  • Ask the Expert: Making Your Events Pop with Great Speakers
  • Online Education Opportunities Available!
Features/Tips and Tricks
Four Keys to Networking
By: Greg Werstler - ComedySportz Chicago

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If you're going to a networking event only to get business, I'm not saying you're doing it wrong, but you are missing an opportunity.

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Ask the Expert: Making Your Events Pop with Great Speakers
By: Ted Miller, CHME CHSP CGTP CGMP - Starwood Hotels and Resorts
 
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Question: In the past we have always used our senior executives to be the speakers at our conferences. How can we use their skills and put them into an environment where they can feel comfortable?

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 Chapter Events - Looking Forward and Back
Online Education Opportunities Available!

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Are you a current CMP or CMP-in-training and looking for webinar opportunities that are eligible for CE credits?

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Sponsorship Opportunities
2014-15 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 2014-15 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 2014-15 program year. The benefits are offered on a first come, first served basis.

Explore the Completely Redesigned Sponsorship Packages for 2014-15 Program Year

Chapter News
Refer a Friend to Join MPI
We are pleased to offer you an opportunity to help a colleague, friend, or young professional experience the benefits of MPI membership. By giving this voucher to a future MPI member, you will allow them to 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.
 
Make Sure to Renew!
MPI Suppliers & Planners: Are you up for renewal this month? Renew your MPI membership in May and you will be entered into a drawing for one of THREE great prizes. The winner will pick one! Renew today!

- ½ off registration to WEC 2015 in San Francisco (Aug 1-4)
- EMEC 2016 in Copenhagen (Feb 7-9)
2 complimentary tickets to RENDEZVOUS 2015 (Aug 3) at WEC
- Complimentary CMP Study Kit (valued at $312)

 
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Saturday, June 20, 2015
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 UPCOMING EVENTS

MPI-CAC Golf Classic
Monday, July 22, 2015
Klein Creek - Winfield, IL
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Industry Xchange
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Navy Pier - Chicago, IL
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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. 

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 New Members
April 2015


Bill Cummings
Personal Trainer Network

Nikki Del Rio
Holiday Inn

Courtney A. Erhardt
National Marine Manufacturers Association

Nicole Fitzpatrick
Berghoff Catering & Restaurant Group

Allison L. Gallese
Nacional 27

Jennifer Hohenberg
Access Destination Services

Lisa Iacozza
BCD M&I

Chantel Karnes
Starwood Hotels & Resorts/The Luxury Collection

Heather Lindquist
AVQuote.com

Gerry Manuel
YMCA of the USA

Rachel Mecca
Denihan Hospitality Group

Jennifer Needham
Starwood Hotels & Resorts/The Luxury Collection

Justine Radies
The Council of Residential Specialists

Michele Scheel
Smith & Wollensky

Susan Tinnish
Kendall College

Mary Wysopal
Creative Group, Inc.

              


 

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