| In This Issue: February 12, 2014 |
- Get Over It: Why Planners Need to Budget for HSIA
- Curing the Tech That Ails You
- Must Have Apps for Meeting and Event Professionals
- 7 Ways to Optimize Linked In
- ABCs of Sales: Always Be Closing?
- Ask the Expert: Trends & Predictions
- Sponsorship Opportunities
- Chapter & International News
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| Technology |
Get Over It: Why Planners Need to Budget for HSIA
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By: MaryAnne P. Bobrow, CAE, CMP, CMM, CHE - Bobrow Associates, Inc.
For years, planner have had to deal with complaints from attendees on many subject, the most recent of which is why can’t I get ‘WiFi’ for free in my guest room, in meeting rooms, and in public spaces. The need to connect for many has moved from request to expectation. The need to please these attendees has now come to the point where planner can no longer ignore these demands, nor can they appease attendees with the ‘it is too expensive’ response.
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Curing the Tech That Ails You
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By: Midori Connolly - AVGirl Productions
Have you been diagnosed with the TechSick bug? This viral condition is akin to a hangover. The means of catching the bug is unfortunately far too easy and widespread. Wooed by the excitement and promised solutions of a new technology, meeting planners spend a significant portion of their budget on the tech.
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Must Have Apps for Meeting and Event Professionals
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By: Barbara Rozgonyi - CoryWest Media, LLC
With so many apps out there - and only so much room on your mobile device – you might be wondering: what are the must-have apps for meeting and event planners in 2014?
To get you started, here's a list of apps that will help you grow your career and build your business.
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Tips & Tricks
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7 Ways to Optimize LinkedIn
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By: Sima Dahl - Parlay Productions
These days first impressions often happen online, and for most of us, they happen on LinkedIn. If your LinkedIn profile isn't working as hard as you do, don't miss these easy ways to put your best digital foot forward!
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ABCs of Sales: Always Be Closing?
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By: Joe Colangelo - Bear Analytics
Immortalized by the movie Glengarry Glen Ross, Alex Baldwin plays the cut-throat sales consultant sent in to motivate a group of real estate salesman. His 7-minute onscreen tirade is legendary as he stresses the core tenet of his sales philosophy: Always Be Closing… does that work for association professionals and event managers?
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Ask the Expert: Trends & Predictions
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Question: Why are conference costs increasing for 2014?
Question: How can I protect from rate increases after the initial space quote?
Question: How can we better control our costs and stay within budget?
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Sponsorship Opportunities
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2013-14 Sponsorship Packages 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 2013-14 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
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Event-Specific Sponsorship Opportunities
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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.
Event-Specific Cash & In-Kind Opportunities
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| Chapter & International News |
Show MPI-CAC Some Love on February 14
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MPI conducts the annual Membership and Chapter Satisfaction Survey for one simple reason: to improve the way our association operates so that members receive the maximum benefit for their investment. This survey is one of the most important tools we have for capturing the thoughts of MPI members. On February 14, every MPI member will receive an e-mail with their unique link to participate in the survey. The number of MPI-CAC responses as well as the scores have a direct impact on the finances of the chapter. High response rate and high scores = increased benefits and flexibility from MPI Global, allowing us to provide you greater value and continue to elevate the level of programming we offer. Plus, every MPI-CAC member who completes the survey will be automatically entered to win an MPI-CAC All Access Pass for free admission to ALL 2014-15 chapter events - a $1,000+ value!
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Now Accepting WEC 2014 Hosted Buyer Planner Applications
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Planners: What's better than attending WEC for free? Going home with signed RFPs, new business connections and tons of great ideas. In today’s fast-paced and competitive environment, getting face time with potential supplier partners is a rare thing. At MPI’s Hosted Buyer Program, not only do you meet one-on-one with suppliers that can help make your events perfect, you get all the top-notch education and networking that WEC has to offer—for free!
So, what do you need to do?
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Featured Job Listing
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10pin Bowling Lounge is seeking an experienced Event Sales Manager to oversee private event sales and manage the event sales team.
Corporate and Convention market experience is required. 10pin Bowling Lounge enjoys the event industry – and seeks those who share in our enthusiasm and sense of fun.
Apply in confidence at jobs@10pinchicago.com or 312-644-0100.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
MPI-CAC TechCon
February 20-21, 2014
UIC Forum - Chicago, IL
Register Now!
MPI-CAC CMP Study Program
Day 1: March 8, 2014
Day 2: April 26, 2014
Hilton Garden Inn - Chicago O'Hare Airport - Des Plaines, IL
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HeresChicago.com "Sing into Spring" Networking Event
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Reggies Chicago - Chicago, IL
Register Now! - Walk-ins Welcome
MPI-CAC Golf Clinic & Networking Event
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
TopGolf - Wood Dale, IL
Save the Date!
MPI-CAC Trivia Night
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Fulton's on the River - Chicago, IL
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MPI-CAC
Annual Awards Recognition Gala
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
VenueOne - Chicago, IL
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HOT DATES
February 14, 2014
MPI Membership & Chapter Satisfaction Survey Launches
February 15, 2014
Hinton Membership Grant Application
Winter Deadline
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MPI-CAC CAREER CENTER
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.
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NEW MEMBERS
JANUARY 2014
Susan Babin
BizBash Chicago
Sarah Billmeyer
Aramark for KPMG Conference Center
Luciana Clark
Workspring
Jim Decatur, CERP
Patten Caterpillar
Hermann Hastreiter, CTA
The Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain
Kelly Kalseth
Entertainment Cruises
Caroline Kinahan
Aon
Michael Koenig
Lucky Strike
Ashley Lorenz
Crowe Horwath
Javier Marquis
Trump International Beach Resort
Allison Pietrzak
MPI Chicago Area Chapter
Barbara Quigley, CTA
Sonoma County Tourism
Lisa Rubino, CASE
San Francisco Marriott Marquis
Ashley Sarpong
Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile
Jacqueline Schermerhorn
The Peninsula Chicago
Gia Skiba
Entertainment Cruises
Jannike Smit
Trump International Beach Resort
Gabriela Soltys
Michelle Stromberg Ohlhaber Entertainment Cruises
Cris Tase
Club Colors
Nick Wambach
The Drake Hotel
Peggy Weil
Emily Yao
Berghoff Catering & Restaurant Group
Danielle Ziegler, CMP, CVT
Greater Madison CVB
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