In This Issue: October 19, 2016
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- Ask the Expert - The Value of Convention and Visitors Bureaus
- From the Industry - Why Your Event Hashtag Is Not Enough
- "Grow Your Career, Build Your Business" with MPI-CAC - The Value in Trust
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Features/Tips and Tricks
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Ask the Expert - The Value of Convention and Visitors Bureaus
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By: Ted Miller, HMCC, CHME, CHSP, CGTP, CGMP, Miller Hotel Group
Q: I am a corporate planner and book meetings of 50 to 250 people. What value does a convention bureau give me?
A: Booking meetings of your size can be very time consuming if you do not know which properties will best fit your needs. A convention bureau represents all of the hotels in the city and can send your meeting requirements only to the hotels that can meet your needs. The bureau does not have a hotel brand preference and will also sourcing hotels that are independent and do not have a flag.
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From the Industry - Why Your Event Hashtag Is Not Enough
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By: Mitra Sorrells for BizBash
Find out how geofencing can help you capture all the social chatter from your event.
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| "Grow Your Career, Build Your Business" with MPI-CAC - The Value in Trust |
The value of trust is found in networking and we all need to do it.
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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!
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| Monthly Renewal Drawing |
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Fall Renewal Incentive: Are you up for renewal this month? Renew your MPI membership before the end of October and you will be entered into a drawing for one of two great prizes. The winner will pick one! Renew today!
- ½ off registration to WEC 2017 or EMEC 2017
- 1 year extended membership
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Pumpkins in the Park - Halloween 5K
Saturday, October 22, 2016
Lincoln Park - Chicago, IL
Fall Leadership Day
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
Imperial Lamian - Chicago, IL
Invite Only
Signature Luncheon
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
InterContinental - Chicago, IL
View All Upcoming Events
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HOT DATES
Membership Grant Application
Due: January 15, 2016
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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.
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ENGAGED MEMBERS OF THE MONTH
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American Bar Association
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MPI MEMBER CARE
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