Connections - MPI Potomac Chapter

February 2015
Galveston Island CVB
Features
It can be challenging to navigate all that is "new and improved" in the business world. No doubt, if you keep doing things the way you always have, you might be left behind. Business is fierce, winning customers is getting tougher. With little margin for error and the potential to lose customers to competition, it's important to stay current. What are the trends for 2015? Sometimes it's not what you do but HOW you do it. See how you compare, take a look at three undeniable trends you need to embrace.

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As a meeting planner, choosing the right vendors can be a daunting task, especially for a service that is not frequently required. Simultaneous interpretation may well be uncharted waters for most, but if you are handling meetings for large corporations, associations or international organizations, you will at times be requested to provide this service. You can be ready to respond right now by learning the proper terminology, where to find equipment providers and the questions vendors will ask.

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Irving Convention & Visitors Bureau
Upcoming Events
The PMPI CMP Study Course is an 11-week course facilitated by local, experienced CMPs and includes handouts for each section, complete information about the exam and test-taking tips.

Click below to access more information and to register!

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Who says you can't have fun keeping up your healthy New Year's resolutions? Not a runner? No problem! Welcome to the non-runners race. Join your fellow PMPI members on Saturday, March 28 for a FUN-K Relay Race!

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The Westin Peachtree Plaza
"Wish I had thought of that!"
"What a great idea!"
"I’m stealing that one for my next conference!"

How many times have you said one of the above? Five times? How about 60?

"60 Tips in 60 Minutes" makes a return to the PMPI Education Series! Back by popular demand, this event is a rapid fire, all inclusive, brainstorming open forum for ALL facets of our industry. Join in as all attendees share their secret weapons for success. Bring your best ideas to share with the group, and everyone walks away with a list of ideas and actions they can immediately put into play.

Visit http://www.cvent.com/events/pmpi-s-march-educational-experience-60-tips-in-60-minutes/event-summary-367b96a5f09f442bbcb4ae331395f97d.aspx?RefID=Mar15e2FYI to view the full article online.

 
News and Announcements
Applications now open - deadline to apply is March 2!

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ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership
Howard County Tourism and Promotion
AMA Executive Conference Centers
Visit Phoenix
DNC Parks & Resorts at Shenandoah, Inc.