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In This Issue: November 16, 2016
  • Fatigue at Events and 4 Tips on How to Beat It
  • Ask The Expert - Ethics and Reputation
  • Why You Should Add Walking to Your Next Meeting or Event
Features/Tips and Tricks
Fatigue at Events and 4 Tips on How to Beat It
By: Katie Price, courtesy of TSNN

Fatigue
Here’s some top tips for keeping those eyes open at your next event.

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Ask the Expert - Ethics and Reputation
By: Ted Miller, HMCC, CHME, CHSP, CGTP, CGMP

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Question: I understand reputation but I think sometimes ethics gets a bit overblown when it comes to business. Do you agree with me? Answer: Absolutely NOT!

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From the Industry
Why You Should Add Walking to your next Meeting or Event?
By: Mitra Sorrells, courtesy of Biz Bash

Walking
Looking for an intern or a
well-trained new employee? There’s a new pool of candidates at the University of Iowa eager to connect with Chicago-area opportunities.

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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!

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 Chapter News
MPI-CAC Call for Speaker Proposals - NEXT 2017
The MPI-CAC NEXT 2017 call for proposals submission is open until November 30th. We invite you to submit a Speaker Submission Form for our consideration. To review the speaker benefits and requirements, click the Call for Speaker Proposal link.

Professional Speaking (Development) Opportunities - Kendall College
Kendall College’s School for Hospitality Management (ranked #29 in the world) is soliciting speakers for its various classes on meetings and events, hospitality sales and marketing, sustainability, and related topics. If you are an industry professional looking for opportunities to contribute to the professional development of the next generation of hospitality professionals, please contact Sue Tinnish, Dean of the Hospitality School of Management. Please include a list of topics you would be interested in presenting.

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 Monthly Renewal Drawing
Thanksgiving Incentive: Are you up for renewal this month? Renew your MPI membership before the end of November 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 2017 or EMEC 2017
  • MPI Store shopping Spree: Pick any five items in the MPI Store at no cost. CMP Study Guide excluded from offer.
  • Complimentary CMP Study Kit (valued at $312)




 UPCOMING EVENTS

Signature Luncheon
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
InterContinental - Chicago, IL

Holiday Party
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
Odyssey Cruise Ship - Chicago, IL

Trivia Night
Thursday, April 27, 2016
Hyatt Regency Chicago - Chicago, IL

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NEW MEMBERS
October 2016


Chris Brown
Kapow Events


Laura Dimitrijevic
American Academy of Sleep Medicine

Sarah Erker
DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau

Phil Hamstra
Meeting Tomorrow

Jennifer Leone
Access Chicago Destination Services

Jordana Money
American Academy of Sleep Medicine

Maurese Nelson
Kinzie Hotel

Christopher Payne
Resolution Productions Group


Elena Salvi
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa


Leisa Schlichting
Northwestern University

Kate Shea

Bankers Life and Casualty Company

Greg Stephen

Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor

Lori Stimac

Envestnet, Inc.

Pechha Wallach
Maritz Travel Company



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