| In This Issue - March 28, 2012 | - MPI-CAC's First Ever Spring Soiree
- Getting the Most Out of Your MPI Membership
- International Business - Don't Get Lost in Translation
- Ask the Expert: International Focus
- Meet Your MPI-CAC Board: John Potterton, CMP
- Volunteer of the Month Spotlight: Tina Reedy
- Chapter News
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| | Grow Your Career. Build Your Business. | | Spring Soiree is All About Networking | | By: Valerie Repasky - Elgin Community College |  | | I had the opportunity to speak with Rhonda Grizzard, Co-Chair of the Special Events Committee. Rhonda and the committee have been hard at work planning the upcoming MPI-CAC Spring Soiree on April 3rd at ZED451.
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| | Getting the Most Out of Your MPI Membership | | By: Meeting Professionals International |  | | MPI celebrates its 40th anniversary this year knowing that it is the sum total of the members’ ideas, goals, knowledge and talents. As the premier association for meeting and event professionals, MPI is committed to constantly delivering professional development and business relationships to make members successful.
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| | | | Tips & Tricks | | International Business - Don't Get Lost in Translation | | By: Mark J. Carter - ONE80 LLC. |  | | Do you ever do business either: IN other countries or with people FROM other countries? Many cultures are tolerant of American business practices (or lack of); but if you want to be successful internationally there are a few things you need to know to put yourself ahead of your competition.
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| | | | | Ask the Expert | | Ask the Expert: International Focus | | By: The Expert |  | | Doing business in another country comes with two basic rules. First, what is the norm here is not usually the norm there. The other basic rule is you are playing with a new rule book and you now need to follow those rules.
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| | | | | Members You Should Know | | Meet Your MPI-CAC Board: John Potterton, CMP | | By: James Sanden - Sanden Magic |  | | Recently I caught up with John Potterton, CMP, Director of Leadership Development & Awards Selection for MPI-CAC. John joined MPI in 1986 and has been participating ever since, both on committees and as board president in 1992. John’s current work is both as a consultant and professor.
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| | Volunteer of the Month Spotlight: Tina Reedy | | By: Polly Pancoe, CMP - Hotel Reservation Mgt., Inc. |  | | Tina Reedy started in the industry more than 20 years ago as a meeting planner for a medical education company. Then, the same as when the football player meets the cheerleader, the A/V geek met the meeting planner and love ensued.
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| | | | Chapter News | | "All Access Pass" Winners Announced | Thank you to everyone who completed the MPI Membership & Chapter Satisfaction Survey. We appreciate your time and dedication to the chapter and providing feedback on your MPI experience. Two lucky chapter survey respondents have been drawn tow win the coveted MPI-CAC All Access Pass providing FREE registration to ALL 2012-2013 MPI-CAC Events. Congratulations to Niki Radovich, Blue Plate Catering and Ron Springer, Esprit Productions for winning the All Access Passes! |
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| | Congratulations to Illinois' Newest CMPs | The CIC announced that 489 individuals passed the January 7, 2012 CMP examination. The examination was held in 15 locations throughout North America as well as Italy, Japan, Singapore, and South Korea.
View the list of Illinois' newest CMPs |
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| | Get Your Hands on FREE Money from MPI-CAC | Each year, the Chicago Area Chapter of MPI awards membership grants to chapter members who can demonstrate need and commitment. Membership grant applications are accepted during three different periods througout the year with three membership grants awarded during each period. We are now accepting applications in time for the Spring deadline of April 13, 2012. Professional Education grant applications are accepted prior to chapter educational events. Applications are now being accepted for the Education Program on May 9, 2012.
View guidelines and submit an application |
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| | MPI WEC 2012 Hosted Buyer Program - Applications Accepted | Get the one-to-one time you need with the right company and the right contact. The WEC hosted buyer program saves both money and time, allowing you to source the suppliers you need to create events that exceed your clients’ expectations. Refer your colleagues to participate in the MPI WEC 2012 Hosted Buyer Program. You do not need to be a member to participate!
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 | | | UPCOMING EVENTS
HSMAI's MEET Mid-America 2012
Tuesday, April 3 &
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Navy Pier - Chicago, IL
Register Now!
MPI-CAC Spring Soiree
Networking from A to ZED,
An International Affair
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
ZED451 - Chicago, IL
Register Now!
Hereschicago.com
Speed Dating for the Meetings Industry
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - Chicago, IL
Register Now!
Hospitality Cares Chicago
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Park West - Chicago, IL
Details Coming Soon!
MPI-CAC Education Program & Netwoking Event
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
The Hyatt Lodge - Oak Brook, IL
Registration Coming Soon! View All Upcoming Events |
| VOLUNTEERS OF THE MONTH
FEBRUARY 2012
Jill Brown Smith
JBS Registration Management
Co-chair - TechCon Committee
Tina Reedy
TRAVIS, Inc.
Co-chair - TechCon Committee |
| HOT DATES
April 13, 2012
Spring Membership Grant Application Deadline
April 18, 2012
Professional Education Grant Application Deadline |
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