In This Issue: January 27, 2016
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- Ask the Expert: The Force Awakens
- Behind the Scenes at Chi-Town Rising
- NEXT 2016: Stepping up to Increase Value for Event Success
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Industry Features / Tips and Tricks
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| Ask the Expert: The Force Awakens |
By: Ted Miller, CHME CHSP CGTP CGMP - The Drake Chicago – Hilton Worldwide
Q: Business is so good right now; phones are ringing off the hook! Why should I spend time creating relationships when I can focus on what I already have?
A: If you are a student of history you’ll realize that business goes in cycles. Renew your existing relationships to keep them strong when that cycle turns to drought.
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Chicago Chatter
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Behind the Scenes at Chi-Town Rising
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By: Aine O’Brien - LYFE Kitchen
and Liz Olsen - HelmsBriscoe
It’s probably safe to assume that most of you saw Chi-Town Rising either in person, on television or on social media. What you may not know is that four of our very own MPI-CAC member companies had a hand in the production of Chicago’s first citywide New Year’s Eve celebration.
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Events - Looking Forward and Back
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NEXT 2016: Stepping Up to Increase Value for Event Success
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As the meetings industry continues to shift, events continue to compete for participation and sponsorship to leverage budgets; it’s becoming more and more evident that organizers need to greatly improve on the overall attendee experience.
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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!
- NEXT - February 22, 2016
- Trivia Night - April 21, 2016
- Golf Classic - June 20, 2016
- 2016 Awards And Recognition Gala Venue
- 2017 Trivia Night Venue
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| Chapter News |
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