In This Issue: June 5, 2013
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- Client Appreciation - Getting Back to the Basics
- 10 Tips & Tricks for Stellar Client Entertaining
- Do's and Don'ts of Client Entertaining - How to Wow!
- The Stars of MPI-CAC are Aligned
- MPI WEC 2013: Spark Your Transformation
- Sponsorship Opportunities
- Chapter News
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Client Appreciation/Entertaining
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Client Appreciation - Getting Back to the Basics
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By: Anne Weldon - Hilton Hotels & Resorts & Kris Marinelli - MGM Resorts International
When tasked with writing an article on Client Appreciation our first instinct was to ask our clients how they like to be appreciated. The results were very simple. The vast majority of our clients don’t care about material gifts, they just want to be acknowledged and thanked.
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Tips & Tricks
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10 Tips & Tricks for Stellar Client Entertaining
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By: Claire Hurwitz - Lillstreet Art Center
Longtime MPI members, Peggy Murray Hagaman and Shanon Villeneuve are the team behind the Midwest Regional Sales Office for the New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau. As seasoned professionals with more than 25 years of experience each, they’ve honed their entertaining skills and hosted tons of events from intimate one-on-one dinners to Mardi Gras size parties!
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Do's and Don'ts of Client Entertaining - How to Wow!
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By: Angela Baer - Caterpillar Inc.
It seems like such a simple thing to do, entertain your guests. We all want to plan the perfect event and some proactive thinking will help you to do just that.
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MPI Events - Looking Ahead
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The Stars of MPI-CAC are Aligned
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By: Jennifer Fisher, CMP - Bankers Life and Casualty Company
The red carpet is ready to be rolled out at the InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile for the stars of MPI-CAC! Next week’s star-studded gala promises to be rich with old Hollywood glamour, while the anticipation is growing…who will take home the Committee of the Year? Who will be recognized as Tomorrow's Leaders of MPI-CAC?
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MPI WEC 2013: Spark Your Transformation
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Transformation can happen in many ways, through many means, and in all
shapes and sizes. But all transformation shares one thing in common —it
starts with a single spark; a catalyst that ignites the change and sets
it on its course. MPI’s 2013 World Education Congress will provide you
with that spark; the spark of insight, inspiration, or imagination that
can transform you and the way you plan meetings. WEC features the
programming and people that will allow you to think and grow in new
ways, and change how you do what you do. A great meeting can change the
world, and change begins with a single spark.
Find Yours at WEC 2013
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Sponsorship Opportunities
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New Sponsorship Opportunities 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 new 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
We also invite you to view the last remaining sponsorship opportunity for the current 2012-13 program year.
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Host an Upcoming MPI-CAC Event
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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.
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2013 MPI-CAC EdCon Call for Presentations
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MPI-CAC is hosting the 2013 Education Conference (EdCon) on Thursday, November 14, 2013 at the Marriott Naperville. We invite presenters to provide current and original content proposals in a variety of targeted areas of interest.
Submit Your Proposal Today
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| Update Your Profile in Time for the 2013-14 Printed Directory |
In July the chapter will be compiling the content for our annual printed membership directory. Take a few minutes now to ensure that your listing is complete and accurate in a few easy steps. As a reminder, you will need to update your profile with the MPI Chicago Area Chapter as well as with MPI International since the two directories are not connected.
View Detailed Instructions for Updating Your Profile
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