Date: April 27, 2017
Location: Hyatt Regency Chicago, Chicago, IL

Date: May 16, 2017
Location: TopGolf, Naperville, IL

Date: June 6, 2017
Location: The Odyssey Country Club, Tinley Park, IL

Date: June 19-22, 2017
Location: MGM Grand, Las Vegas, NV

Non-members purchase a #WEC17 bundle! Get a one-year membership and conference registration. Enter code LVCMBR17 at checkout.

Date: July 12, 2017
Location: Bridgeport Art Center, Chicago, IL

By Rachael Riggs, CMP

On Global Meetings Industry Day, the entire meeting, convention and hospitality community came together to support the meaningful interactions and relationships cultivated by conferences, conventions, meetings and events. Find out what you missed or recap what you learned.

By Ted Miller, HMCC, CHME, CHSP, CGTP, CGMP

Question: I have seen the announcement for the MPI-CAC Golf Classic, and my colleague and I are considering attending. Can you please explain the format of the event?

Answer: The event is set up as a Scramble, which means that all four golfers will hit their tee shots and then select the best shot to be used.

By Soraya Herbert

A picture is worth a thousand words …

Using Instagram in meetings is a great way to encourage networking, soliciting feedback and creating a buzz around the meeting.

Instagram is a powerful tool to visually attract potential attendees to come to your next event, but it only works if you know how to use it. From the planning stage, to the execution, to after the event; the way you use Instagram can make or break your next event.

Want to join a MPI-CAC committee but not sure which one is best for you? 

Are you interested in more than one committee?

Are you trying to network with as many committee groups as you possible can? 

If you answered yes to more than one of these questions, then the Marketing Committee is what you are looking for! 

Join MarComm today! Our committee crosses over into all of the various groups and events. 

Our team is here to help support, develop and promote all aspects of MPI-CAC. As long as you have a passion to help and the desire to work with all different groups, you will feel fulfilled by volunteering for MarComm. Join us today!

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?

Thank you to the Industry Xchange committee members for all their hard work on IX!

Interested in showcasing your Chicago area venue to MPI-CAC members and guests? Consider hosting an upcoming event.

Want to gain exposure to the Chicago area's leading industry professionals? Consider sponsoring an upcoming event.

Looking to make a bigger impact throughout the year? Consider becoming a MPI-CAC Annual Partner.

Due: July 15, 2017

Spring Education: May 4, 2017