In This Issue - August 31, 2011 |
| | By Chris Payne - Show Department, Inc.
Last month we highlighted Sue Tinnish and noted her involvement in helping set international standards for sustainable meetings and events. This edition, we will dig deeper into Sue’s work, explain how APEX and ISO standards apply and explore what we need to know to “think green” when planning meetings and events.
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 | | By Lauren Banks - AlliedPRA Chicago
Get motivated! The Chicago Area Chapter of MPI is partnering with the Motivation Show, October 4-5, 2011 at McCormick Place West, to provide members with an opportunity for networking, education and more! While MPI International has historically been a partner, MPI-CAC is turning it up a notch this year. | | | | Read More |
By Ted Miller, CHME, CHSP, CGTP - Starwood Hotels and Resorts
One of the ways the chapter is helping to drive more attendance is through the individual sponsorship initiative. This gives planner and student members the opportunity to participate in networking and educational events when they might otherwise not have the opportunity. People do business with people they know and like and chapter events are a great way to foster a business relationship. | | Read More |
| | By Danielle Czyz - Northern Trust
What can be better on a hot, summer evening than meeting up with industry friends for great conversation over drinks and sushi? How about making some new industry friends at one of the trendiest places in Chicago, Sunda!
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Board of Directors Positions Filled |
Please join us in welcoming John P. Potterton, CMP of Potterton & Associates and Andre Valk, CMP of Associated Luxury Hotels International to the 2011-12 MPI-CAC Board of Directors. John is taking on the role of Director of Leadership Development and Awards Selection while Andre will be taking on the role of Director of Education Programs and CMP Study Group. |
Attend the October Knowledge Share for FREE |
Four Professional Education Grants are available to attend the Knowledge Share on October 20, 2011. Applications are due September 21, 2011. The event will be held simultaneously at the American Dental Association in Chicago and Northern Illinois University in Hoffman Estates. Take this opportunity to discuss industry-relevant topics with your peers. | | Read More & Apply |
Exclusive Offers for MPI-CAC Members on the BMW Championship |
| | The BMW Championship is coming to Illinois September 12-18 at the Cog Hill Golf & Country Club in Lemont. All MPI-CAC members and friends can enjoy special pricing on hospitality ticket packages, as well as the unique opportunity to play a round of golf with a PGA Tour professional golfer.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Hereschicago.com VIP Meeting Planner Reception
For Meeting & Event Planners Only
Monday, September 12, 2011
5:00 - 7:00pm
Bridge House Tavern - Chicago, IL
Register Now
Motivation Show
October 4-6, 2011
McCormick West - Chicago, IL
MPI-CAC Members SAVE 50% on registration!
Register Now at www.motivationshow.com/MPI
MPI-CAC Knowledge Share
Thursday, October 20, 2011
7:00 - 11:00am
2 Locations:
Northern Illinois University - Hoffman Estates, IL
American Dental Association - Chicago, IL
More Details Coming Soon!
MPI-CAC Holiday Party
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
3:30 - 7:30pm
Hard Rock Cafe - Chicago, IL
More Details Coming Soon!
MPI-CAC TechCon Chicago 2012
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
7:00am - 7:00pm
Holiday Inn Mart Plaza - Chicago, IL
More Details Coming Soon!
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