Make a Good Plan – AND Be Spontaneous!

From 19 years to 1 – check out who we're celebrating!

Industry expert Deborah Gardner highlighted an awesome array of speakers and topics at this year’s PEC. Deborah’s sessions on "Talking ‘Bout Our Generations" and "Mapping Your Success to Win!" were a hit with everyone in attendance. In addition to Deborah’s session, topics such as "Human Trafficking in the Industry," "Wi-Fi in the Industry," "Maximizing ROI," and a LinkedIn session and a Kansas City industry update rounded out a packed schedule.

It was a night filled with celebration at the Historical Hotel Phillips for the 2014-2015 KCMPI Annual Meeting & Awards where members, suppliers, venues, caterers and sponsors gathered to be recognized for their outstanding commitment and service to the chapter.

Join PCMA Heartland Chapter and KCMPI for our upcoming joint program.

Attention all KCMPI runners, walkers and animal lovers!

How to Slow Down to Speed Up
By Lee Silber

There is a great lesson about success and leadership from studying the way that buffalo and cows respond to storms.
By Rory Vaden, MBA

Today, the CMP credential is recognized globally as the badge of excellence in the meeting, convention, exhibition and event industry. The qualifications for certification are based on professional experience, education and a rigorous exam.

We would like to congratulate two of the newest CMPs

Register today for MPI's World Education Conference August 1-4, 2015.

Spring time renewal drawing!

Meet four new chapter members.

Please take note of KCMPI's new address and update your records

Alton Hagen was honored on Friday, June 12, at the Overland Park Chamber of Commerce in its Stories of Success series. Here is what the Chamber had to say about Alton, who also has been a long-time supporter of KCMPI.