In This Issue: August 28, 2013
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- The Importance of Building Your Personal Brand
- Personal Branding 101
- Ask the Expert: Personal Branding
- Wine with Apes - Zoofari Networking Event at Lincoln Park Zoo
- Social Media Safari Highlights
- Sponsorship Opportunities
- Chapter News
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| Building Your Personal Brand |
The Importance of Building Your Personal Brand
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By: Karen Emanuelson, CMP - Family Office Exchange
A brand is an image, your reputation and your currency. It really is a perception of how the world views you. What is your personal brand and how do you cultivate it to your best advantage?
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Personal Branding 101
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By: Abigail Goetsch
Over the past few years, there has only been an increase in social media channels. From Facebook to Twitter and everything in between, it’s no secret that we are consistently creating an image for ourselves. Explore these three elements in order to get started.
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Ask the Expert: Personal Branding
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Question: What does Personal Branding really mean?
Question: How do I determine the current value of my Personal Brand?
Question: Is there a Zenith in the way of Personal Branding?
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Chapter Events: Looking Ahead & Back
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Wine with Apes - Zoofari Networking Event at Lincoln Park Zoo
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By: Tammy L. Anderson, CMP - Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association
What do you get when you combine apes and MPI-CAC members at a great venue? Awesome networking! The Zoofari: Networking on the Wild Side event at Lincoln Park Zoo on August 21 was a wonderful way to mingle with fellow members.
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Social Media Safari Highlights
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By: Barbara Rozgonyi - CoryWest Media
At the recent MPI-CAC Zoofari, our social media safari adventure included stops at seven watering holes with two breaks for interactive discussions. Check out tips and highlights.
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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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MPI-CAC Grant Opportunities
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Are you in need of financial assistance to support your professional membership? The Chicago Area Chapter of MPI offers a financial subsidy to chapter members who can demonstrate need and commitment. Through the Hinton Membership Grant Program, the chapter awards funds to cover the membership dues for one year for up to three industry professionals per quarter. Through the Bill O'Donnell Professional Education Program, the chapter awards funds to pay for the registration fee for current members to attend one of MPI-CAC's educational events.
View the Grant Opportunities, Guidelines and Application Deadlines
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UPCOMING EVENTS
MPI-CAC CMP Study Program
Day 1: Saturday, September 14, 2013
Day 2: Saturday, October 26, 2013
Union League Club of Chicago
Registration Coming Soon!
MPI-CAC Education Program:
Leveraging Your Strengths to Grow Your Career and Build Your Business
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Omni Chicago Hotel - Chicago, IL
Registration Coming Soon!
MPI-CAC Knowledge Share
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Mon Ami Gabi or Catalyst Ranch
Save the Date!
MPI-CAC EdCon 2013:
Engage to Excel
Thursday, November 18, 2013
Chicago Marriott Naperville - Naperville, IL
Save the Date!
Carole Robertson Center for Learning
50th Anniversary Commemoration
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Saint Ignatius College Prep - Chicago, IL
Register Now!
Daily Herald Business Ledger's
Dupage Hospitality EXPO 2013
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Abbington Distinctive Banquets - Glen Ellyn, IL
Register Now!
View All Upcoming Events
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HOT DATES
September 3, 2013
Bill O'Donnell Professional Education Grant Application Deadline
for September 18 Education Program
October 4, 2013
Bill O'Donnell Professional Education
Grant Application Deadline
for October 22 Knowledge Share
October 15, 2013
Hinton Membership Grant Application
Fall Deadline
October 18, 2013
Bill O'Donnell Professional Education Grant Application Deadline
for EdCon
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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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ON THE MOVE?
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ENGAGED MEMBERS OF THE MONTH - JUNE 2013
Anthony Molino
TheWit Hotel
Member - EdCon Committee
Sasha Sook
Summit Executive Centre
Member - Special Events Committee
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MPI MEMBER CARE
Renew Your Membership
Member Referral Rewards Program
Unemployment Assistance Program
Planner Quarterly Installment Form
Supplier Quarterly Installment Form
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ARTICLE SUBMISSIONS
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