In This Issue: May 18, 2016
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- Ask the Expert: Succeeding through Competition
- How social media has become an event curator
- Story Telling at Top Golf
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Industry Features / Tips and Tricks
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| Ask the Expert – Succeeding through Competition |
By: Ted Miller, CHME, CHSP, CGTP, CGMP - The Drake Chicago - Hilton Worldwide
Question: How would you suggest I deal with my competition? Some of them are very similar to my firm and I want to ensure I am acting professionally.
Answer: There is an old business expression – know your competition and always keep them close
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From the Industry
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| How social media has become an event curator |
By: Ian Zelaya by Biz Bash
Social media platforms have become news and entertainment curators. Platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat have formed editorial teams of their own, which include editors who bring live event coverage to users by reporting on site
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Chapter Events
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| Story Telling at Top Golf |
By: Emily Yao, Paramount Events Chicago
The power to tell stories and feed emotion to others to help them understand our organizations and our roles
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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!
- Golf Classic - June 20, 2016
- Industry Xchange - July 6, 2016
- 2016 MPI-CAC Leadership Day
- 2017 Spring Board Retreat
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| Chapter News |
MPI-CAC Community Outreach Program Committee 2016/2017 Charity Selection
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 As a member of MPI-CAC, we encourage your participation in the effort to help select a new charity for a one-year term. We also encourage the MPI-CAC member recommending the chosen charity to play somewhat of an active role with the Community Outreach Program Committee. Take a look at the RFP and send in a questionnaire.
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Monthly Renewal Drawing
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MPI Members: Renew your MPI membership in May and you will be entered into a drawing for one of TWO great prizes. The winner will pick one! Renew today!
-2 complimentary tickets to RENDEZVOUS at WEC 2016
- $200 Gift Certificate towards any MPI Academy training
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