In This Issue: August 26, 2015
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- Ask the Expert: Measuring the Success of Your Conference
- From the Industry - MPI's Meetings Outlook for Summer 2015
- MPI-CAC Summer Networking Event: An Interview with Courtney Cawley
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Industry Features / Tips and Tricks
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| Ask the Expert: Measuring the Success of Your Conference |
By: Ted Miller, CHME CHSP CGTP CGMP - Miller Hotel Group
Question: How can I get attendees more engaged?
Answer: Take the time right now to ask those who will attend what information they want and how it should be presented.
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From the Industry - MPI's Meetings Outlook for Summer 2015
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"With continued intelligent growth in the industry, meeting professionals are showing a renewed focus on attendee "wants" —big-name speakers, entertainment and shoulder days—and going beyond “needs” as they strive to do much more with just a little more."
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Correction
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| Last week's article, "From the Industry - How to Protect Your Meeting from Cyber Threats," was written by Allison Hall, Meetings.net (not Michele Laufik, as published). We regret this error. |
Events - Looking Forward and Back
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MPI-CAC Summer Networking Event: An Interview with Courtney Cawley, Senior Sales Manager, U.S. Cellular Field
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By: Jenna Byrne - Food for Thought
On August 20th, MPI-CAC hosted its Major League Networking event at U.S. Cellular Field. The event linked an Educational Knowledge Share (Flashpoint - Pecha Kucha Nights) with an evening of spectacular networking in U.S. Cellular Field’s Stadium Club. Jenna Byrne sat down with Courtney Cawley,Senior Sales Manager with Levy Restaurants at U.S. Cellular Field to discuss some of the other events hosted at U.S. Cellular Field and to give you a sneak peek into some of the venue’s must-sees.
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Sponsorship Opportunities
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2015-16 Sponsorship Prospectus Coming Soon!
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The 2015-16 Sponsorship Prospectus is coming soon. However, information is currently available on several event-specific sponsorship opportunities.
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| Chapter News |
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