In This Issue: January 11, 2017
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- Ask The Expert - Inclement Weather
- Trends with Benefits: Thinking Green in 2017
- Why MPI for 2017?
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Features/Tips and Tricks
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Ask the Expert - Inclement Weather
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By: Ted Miller, HMCC, CHME, CHSP, CGTP, CGMP
Q: Does it make sense with severe weather to situate someone in the office over night?
A: There may be times in the year when you cannot afford to have your operations close. Depending on the location of your office consider having some staff stay at a hotel that is close by and be the dedicated on site operations team.
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From the Industry
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Trends with Benefits: Thinking Green in 2017
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By: Sasha Sook, CMP, Summits of Chicago
In a quick interview with Ryan Sands, he talks about several energy saving tips that are currently in place at Summits of Chicago. Firstly, powering down office equipment at the end of the night is often overlooked and energy-saving settings aren’t always a default.
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Chapter News
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Why MPI for 2017?
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By: Ted Miller, HMCC, CHME, CHSP, CGTP, CGMP
If you really want to continue to grow or start your career and build your professional image MPI is the place to be. The Chicago Area Chapter offers a wide compliment of member organizations to help you expand your industry connections.
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Attend NEXT for Free!
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Want to attend MPI’s March 2nd NEXT conference for free? MPI CAC has four educational grants available for our members to attend NEXT, a $179 value.
Take advantage of this amazing networking and educational opportunity. All you need to do is apply and tell us why you should receive this grant. The application deadline is February 15th.
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WEC 2017
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Stop planning meetings and start designing experiences. Learn more at #WEC17.
Not a member of MPI? What are you waiting for? Save with a New Membership Bundle: Full Conference Registration + New Preferred Membership.
Enter code LVCMBR17 at checkout.
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Sponsorship Opportunities
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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!
Venue Sponsorship Opportunities
Event Sponsorship Opportunities
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Refer a Friend to Join MPI
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Help a colleague, friend, or young professional experience the benefits of MPI membership.
Share this voucher with a future MPI member, which will 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.
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Monthly Renewal Drawing
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Happy New Year from MPI Chicago! Achieve your professional goals in 2017 with MPI. Use promo code NewMPI17 before 2/1 to save 10% on membership dues. Renew Today
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Winter Knowledge Share
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
Second City - Chicago Mainstage - Chicago, IL
NEXT
Thursday, March 2, 2017
Holiday Inn Mart Plaza - Chicago, IL
Trivia Night
Thursday, April 27, 2017
Hyatt Regency Chicago - Chicago, IL
Golf Classic
Monday, June 12, 2017
The Odyssey Country Club - Tinley Park, IL
View All Upcoming Events
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HOT DATES
Membership Grant Application
Due: January 15, 2017
Professional Development Grants Deadlines
NEXT 2016
February 15, 2017
CMP Certification
March 15, 2017
CMP Recertification
March 15, 2017
MPI WEC 2017
April 5, 2017
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MPI-CAC CAREER CENTER
CHECK OUT NEW JOB POSTINGS HERE!
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.
View Job Postings | View Resumes
MPI-CAC members can simply log in to the website to post jobs and/or resumes. Not a member of MPI-CAC? Create a free Registered User account to post.
Post a Job | Post a Resume |
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THANK YOU!
Members of the
Holiday Party Committee
Kelsey Cairo, Co-Chair
Park Hyatt Chicago
Emily Yao, Co-Chair
Paramount Events
Kristin Atlas, Vice Chair of Sponsorship
House of Blues
Erin Babarskis, Director
Ewald Consulting
Greg Werstler, Vice President
CSz
Benjamin Barnes
Barnes Magic
Pete Breakey
Accurate Printing
Rachel Fersten
Windy City Linen
Chris Meegan
Chicago Helicopter Experience
Tanya Mishigian
Entertainment Cruises
Lindsay Nation
CVS Caremark
Mary Richter
Allured Business Media
Cyndi Roppolo Rosenberg
Kehoe Designs
Hilary Saurer
River Roast
Annie Schey
Food for Thought
Megan Walsh
Zurich NA
Stephanie Weisman
Hyatt Chicago Mag Mile
Rob Whitney
Fastsigns
L'orisa Writer
Student
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