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
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| Featured Articles | An Interview with Jeff Whitney, Immediate Past President of Georgia MPI | By: Jiwon McCartney - ALLURE Event & Meeting Productions | | | 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 | | | 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 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 | | | 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.
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| 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
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| 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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| | UPCOMING EVENTS
MPI-CAC Education Program & Networking Event From Logistics to Strategy: A Journey Inside the Mind of the Ultimate Decision Maker Thursday, September 13, 2012 Avenue Crowne Plaza Magnificent Mile Register Now! MPI-CAC Lunch & Learn Webinar Thursday, September 20, 2012 Your Computer Registration Coming Soon!
MPI-CAC EdCon 2012 Grow Your Career. Build Your Business. Wednesday, October 24, 2012 8:00am - 6:00pm Register Now! View All Upcoming Events | | | | HOT DATES
September 1, 2012 September Education Program Grant Application Deadline
October 1, 2012 EdCon 2012 Grant Application Deadline
October 10, 2012 CMP Application Deadline
October 15, 2012 Membership Grant Application Deadline
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