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In This Issue: December 2, 2015
  • Ask the Expert: Over Reliance on Technology
  • Bring the Star Dish to Your Next Holiday Party
  • Festivo Carnival! Heatin' Up the Holidays
Industry Features / Tips and Tricks
Ask the Expert: Over Reliance on Technology
By: Ted Miller, CHME CHSP CGTP CGMP - Miller Hotel Group

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Q: It seems all I hear about is people talking to members or clients with social media. Is this all you need to do to be successful? 

A: Social media is one of many tools you can use to engage people; it simply depends on what you want to tell them.

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Bring the Star Dish to Your Next Holiday Party!
By: Sasha Sook - Summit Executive Centre and Summit West 
 
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We hope you have enjoyed the power couple series and have put some of the recipes to good use.  For our last power couple article we will be featuring red peppers and cucumber aka RedUmber.  This dynamic duo is sure to delight at your next party!   


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 Events - Looking Forward and Back

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¡Festivo Carnival! Heatin’ up the Holidays

MPI-CAC is bringin’ the heat this December 14th for a Latin-inspired twist to our 2015 Holiday Party - ¡Festivo Carnivál! Join us for an evening of networking, exotic live entertainment and fabulous F&B!

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MPI-CAC Holiday Celebration
Monday, December 14, 2015
Carnivale - Chicago, IL
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 Thanks to the members of the
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Helms Briscoe

Ryan Campbell, Co-Chair

AFR Event Furnishings

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LYFE Kitchen

Carolyn Paradowski, Board VP
CNA

Valerie Braun
Arena Americas

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Stage Right Inc.

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American Bar Association

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Summits of Chicago


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