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In This Issue - August 29, 2012
  • An Interview with Jeff Whitney, Immediate Past President of Georgia MPI
  • Another Perspective on Decision Making
  • Meet Your MPI-CAC Board: Andrew Ettenhofer
  • Event Rewind: Big League Networking at Wrigley Field
  • Support MPI-CAC's Mission
  • Chapter News
Featured Articles
An Interview with Jeff Whitney, Immediate Past President of Georgia MPI
By: Jiwon McCartney - ALLURE Event & Meeting Productions
Jeff Whitney Headshot When I was asked to write an interview for this issue of C+C about decision makers, I began to get overwhelmed by the number of choices. The first who came to mind was Jeff Whitney, Immediate Past President of Georgia MPI, President of Event Transportation Atlanta and my former boss. Jeff was perfect for this interview and it’s always inspiring to see MPI from a different perspective.

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Another Perspective on Decision Making
By: Jiwon McCartney - ALLURE Event & Meeting Productions
Ben Wollitz Headshot I caught up with one of my new favorite decision makers, Ben Wollitz, the Vice President of Member Development and Retention for the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce. Ben and I met at the HUG Chicago Event in April of 2012.  In the 20 minutes we spent together, I discovered more ways to grow my career and build my business than I could have at a 2 hour networking event!

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Members You Should Know
Meet Your MPI-CAC Board: Andrew Ettenhofer
By: Maura Dominguez - EPIC, A Kimpton Hotel
Andrew Ettenhofer Headshot Andrew Ettenhofer is a multi-talented individual and currently the Director of Education Programs for MPI-CAC. Among his many talents, he is a musical genius knowledgeable in music history, production, recording, retail and Deejaying. He is also a Le Cordon Bleu certified Chef.

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Event Rewind
MPI-CAC Experience: Big League Networking at Wrigley Field
By: Mandy Peace - Hotel Palomar
2012 Wrigley Marquee Wrigley Field, or as Ernie Banks called it, The Friendly Confines, was the spot for our latest big league networking event!  MPI Chicago Area Chapter, you knocked it out of the park!

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Support MPI-CAC's Mission
In this new section of CONVERSATIONS + Connections, the MPI Chicago Area Chapter will be showcasing available sponsorship opportunities and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for venues, products and services needed for upcoming chapter events.  MPI-CAC’s mission to provide education and networking opportunities for our members would not be possible without the support of our sponsors.  Sponsoring an MPI-CAC event allows your company to reach industry decision makers.  We invite you to view these current opportunities: 
 
Chapter News
Submit Your Professional Updates to Chicago Chatter
Got a new job?  Recently been promoted?  Won an award? Submit your noteworthy updates via the Chicago Chatter form and we may publish your news in an upcoming issue of CONVERSATIONS + Connections.

Submit News to Chicago Chatter

Are You Leaving FREE Money on the Table?
The MPI Chicago Area Chapter will be giving away more than $1,500 in FREE money to deserving members and industry professionals within the next 60 days to help them grow their careers and build their businesses. 

Membership Grant Program:

  • Pays for a new member's dues or current member's renewal
  • Applications are due October 15, 2012

Professional Education Grant Program:

  • Pays a member's registration fee to attend an MPI-CAC education event
  • September Education Program grant applications due September 1, 2012
  • EdCon 2012 grant applications due October 1, 2012

View the Grant Guidelines and Applications


See and Be Seen in the MPI-CAC Career Center
The MPI-CAC Career Center is the place to see and be seen by industry professionals, whether you are looking to find a new job or have a job to post. MPI-CAC Members can view or post jobs and resumes after logging in to their account. Non-members and members of other MPI chapters can access the MPI-CAC Career Center by creating a free registered user account. Postings are free for 60 days.

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MPI-CAC Education Program & Networking Event
From Logistics to Strategy:
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Thursday, September 13, 2012
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Thursday, September 20, 2012
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012
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