| In This Issue: March 13, 2013 |
- An Expert Interview with Terri Breining: Measuring the Success of Your Meeting
- Crafting the Right Evaluation Questions
- Measuring the Success of Your Meeting: The Supplier's Perspective
- Sharing Successful Ideas Across Chapters - Trivia Night
- Ask the Expert: Measuring the Success of Your Meeting
- Introducing the Completely Redesigned MPI-CAC Sponsorship Opportunities for 2013-14
- Chapter News
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| Measuring Success |
| An Expert Interview with Terri Breining: Measuring the Success of Your Meeting |
By: Wendy Berg - On the Scene America
In measuring ROI, “The biggest mistake we make in trying to measure meeting success is a lack of clear objectives. Typically most planners are working with aspirational ideas.” Instead of saying our goal is to make sure people feel good about our company after this meeting, try making it measurable.
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| Crafting the Right Evaluation Questions |
By: Tammy Anderson, CMP - Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association
An important step in measuring the success of your meeting starts at the end – the attendee evaluation. So, what does that dynamic, all-encompassing evaluation look like?
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| Measuring the Success of Your Meeting: The Supplier's Perspective |
By: Mandy Peace - Hotel Palomar Chicago
What is the measure of success? When it comes to planning your meeting, that question means many different things to many different people. I got the perspective from two suppliers as to what makes a successful meeting for them. Some of their thoughts just might surprise you.
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| Featured Articles |
| Sharing Successful Ideas Across Chapters: Trivia Night |
By: Kari Messenger - Academy of General Dentistry
MPI-CAC is proud to present the upcoming Trivia Night to the chapter this spring based on a popular trivia night hosted by the MPI St. Louis Area Chapter. I spoke with Corri Roberts, President Elect for the MPI St Louis Area Chapter and got the inside scoop on the success they have had with their signature event.
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| Ask the Expert: Measuring the Success of Your Meeting |
By: The Expert
Question: How can I engage my annual meeting attendees?
Question: We got so much feedback from our evaluations, how do we incorporate it all next year?
Question: How do I keep the momentum up during the year?
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| Introducing the Completely Redesigned MPI-CAC Sponsorship Opportunities for 2013-14 |
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Do you want to build brand awareness for your company? Would you like a marketing partner that can guarantee a full-year of exposure? Then search no further. The new MPI-CAC cash sponsorship program provides 20 organizations a marketing partnership opportunity. The generous benefits include Event Recognition, Event Registration, MPI Membership and Advertising throughout the 2013-14 program year. The benefits are offered on a first come, first served basis.
Explore the Completely Redesigned Sponsorship Packages for 2013-14 Program Year
We also invite you to view these remaining sponsorship opportunities for the current 2012-13 program year.
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| Chapter News |
| MPI Survey Madness Competition |
| Thank you to the 162 members who have already completed the MPI Membership and Chapter Satisfaction Survey! For the 750+ members who have not yet done so, there is still time. And there is still a chance for your team to win the MPI Survey Madness competition! If you have not received the survey email from MPI, email beth@mpicac.org to have the survey resent to you. |
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| Time to Update Your Member Profile |
In just a few short months, the chapter will be compiling the content for our annual printed membership directory. Take a few minutes now to ensure that your listing is complete and accurate in a few easy steps. As a reminder, you will need to update your profile with the MPI Chicago Area Chapter as well as with MPI International since the two directories are not connected.
View Detailed Instructions for Updating Your Profile
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| MPI WEC Hosted Buyer Program |
The official Hosted Buyer Program of the 2013 World Education Congress (WEC) will serve as your catalyst for conducting business at MPI’s WEC, putting you face-to-face with your choice of qualified industry professionals or leading companies in the meeting industry. Participating as a planner or a supplier in the hosted buyer program means you care about doing business smarter, faster and better. Suppliers will fill their pipeline with millions of dollars in potential business and planners will walk out the door with months of legwork accomplished in two days.
Apply to Participate in the Hosted Buyer Program |
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| Now Showing: 2013 MPI-CAC Advertising Opportunities |
MPI members have tremendous buying power. MPI members 'Buy MPI." MPI members are YOUR target audience. This year, make plans to reach this influential group by taking advantage of one or more of the MPI Chicago Area Chapter's many advertising opportunities. In addition to several electronic opportunities such as dedicated e-blasts, website advertising and electronic newsletter advertising, you may also choose to place an ad in the chapter's annual printed membership directory which is mailed to the entire current membership in October.
View the 2013 MPI-CAC Media Kit |
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UPCOMING EVENTS
HeresChicago.com St. Pat's BASH
Friday, March 15, 2013
Hard Rock Cafe - Chicago, IL
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CMM Informational Webinar
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
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MPI-CAC Golf Clinic
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Top Golf - Wood Dale, IL
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MPI-CAC Knowledge Share
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Morton's The Steakhouse -
Chicago & Rosemont, IL (2 Locations)
Save the Date - Registration Coming Soon!
CMP Informational Webinar
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
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MPI-CAC Trivia Night
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Spirit of Chicago - Chicago, IL
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MPI-CAC Education Program
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Pinstripes - Oakbrook, IL
Save the Date - Registration Coming Soon!
View All Upcoming Events
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HOT DATES
April 15, 2013
MPI-CAC Membership Grant Application Deadline
Professional Education Grant Application Deadline
May 7, 2013
CMP Application Deadline
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MPI-CAC CAREER CENTER
The MPI-CAC Career Center is a free resource to help you grow your career and build your business by connecting industry job posters with job seekers.
View Job Postings | View Resumes
MPI-CAC members can simply log in to the website to post jobs and/or resumes. Not a member of MPI-CAC? Create a free Registered User account to post.
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NEW MEMBERS
FEBRUARY 2013
Ashley Arzola
Micki Bell,CMP
Bellissima Productions & Events
Sarah Bielskis
Diane Brisk
Kehoe Designs
Vaughn Dietze
Charge Station, Inc.
Jim Goodall
RGB Lights
Teresa Hall
Meetings & Events International
John Hansen
Embassy Suites Chicago - Downtown/Lakefront
Cynthia Harris, CMP
Employee Connections
Amber Heintz, CMP
Bishop-McCann
Bunny Lee
American Bar Association
Paul Leonard
Creative Technology Group, Inc.
Nina Madonia
Untitled
Tara Miller
ALFA International
Sarah Reusch
AHA Solutions, Inc.
Kimberly Scherr
Amy Wood |
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MPI MEMBER CARE
Renew Your Membership
Member Referral Rewards Program
Unemployment Assistance Program
Planner Quarterly Installment Form
Supplier Quarterly Installment Form
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