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In This Issue: July 13, 2016
  • Congratulations to our 2016 MPI-CAC Award Winners!
  • Ask the Expert - Content Marketing
  • The Importance of Memberships
Chapter Information
Congratulations to our 2016 MPI-CAC Award Winners!
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Click here for a recap of all the award winners from Monday’s event!

 Industry Features / Tips and Tricks
Ask the Expert - Content Marketing
By: Ted Miller, HMCC, CHME, CHSP, CGTP, CGMP, Hiltons of Chicago

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Q: How do I get potential meeting attendees to see the value of my conference?

A: Flashy graphics can grab someone’s attention for a moment, but unless there is something relevant to them they will not look at the piece very long.

Read More

The Importance of Memberships
By: Meetings Today

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Most people drop industry memberships as soon as they lose their job, saying it costs too much. Actually, it could cost even more…


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Sponsorship Opportunities
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!
  • 2017 Spring Board Retreat (Venue)
  • Next 2017 (Venue)
  • Trivia Night 2017 (Venue)

Learn More


Chapter News / Upcoming Partner Events
Register for FUSE, where planners and properties reinvent the way business is done.  For more information or to register for this event please contact FUSE directly. 

Click here for more information.

Refer a Friend to Join MPI
Help a colleague, friend, or young professional experience the benefits of MPI membership.

Share this voucher with a future MPI member, which will waive the $50 application fee. Also, for each new member who uses this referral voucher, you will receive $25 off your next membership renewal.

Be sure to add your name and member ID to each voucher prior to giving it to a new member. After all, what are friends for?

Click here to download the form.

Monthly Renewal Drawing
Make crucial connections to people, ideas and marketplaces which can take your career to the next level through our online community and engaging with your local chapter. Join MPI at www.mpiweb.org/join and use “NewMPI16” before July 31 to receive a free membership upgrade.



 

 UPCOMING EVENTS

Fall Knowledge Share

Wednesday, August 31, 2016
AceBounce - Chicago, IL

Signature Luncheon
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
InterContinental - Chicago, IL

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 HOT DATES

Membership Grant Application
Due: July 15, 2016



 
 MPI-CAC CAREER CENTER
CHECK OUT NEW JOB POSTINGS HERE!


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 PostingsView 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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 ON THE MOVE?
TELL US ABOUT IT!


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ENGAGED MEMBERS OF THE MONTH
April & May 2016


Kathy Kozminske
Associated Luxury Hotels International

Mary Lynn Ferrara
Skydeck Chicago

Ryan Campbell, Director
AFR Event Furnishings

Hillary Saurer
River Roast

 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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