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April 2025
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Take Your Incentives to the Next Level in Anchorage
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Surrounded by spectacular wild spaces and filled with metropolitan appeals, Anchorage is anything but ordinary. The city can host incentives that go far beyond the walls of a banquet room. You can plan a program that includes adventures as memorable as glacier dog sledding and float plane flightseeing, as luxurious as Nordic Spa days and fine dining with Chugach Mountain views, or as rewarding as cultural heritage programs and local art installations..
It’s all within reach in Alaska’s largest city
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CHAPTER NEWS
  
Get ready to swing into action at the upcoming MPI-CAC Golf Classic! This highly anticipated event offers fantastic opportunities to connect, network, and have fun on the greens. Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just starting to find your stroke, now is the perfect time to register and secure your spot. Interested in boosting your brand's visibility? Sponsorship opportunities are available, offering exceptional exposure to industry planners and decision-makers. Additionally, planners can apply to attend complimentary through our Hosted Planner Program, an amazing way to experience the event while making valuable industry connections. Or perhaps you'd prefer to host a planner, creating a meaningful networking experience directly on the course. Spots are limited, so don't find yourself stuck in the rough! Register, sponsor, or apply to participate today and tee up your success!

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RECENT EVENTS!

MPI has been buzzing with excitement this past month, bringing together our members in dynamic, engaging ways! We kicked off the fun with our highly anticipated Bingo event—a vibrant evening filled with laughter, networking, friendly competition, and plenty of lucky winners. Attendees connected over thrilling games and shared stories and built valuable new relationships in a relaxed and festive atmosphere.

But the excitement didn't stop there! Our annual Industry Xchange event proved once again to be an outstanding success, providing an unparalleled opportunity to network with planners beyond our usual circles. This year's educational sessions sparked inspiring discussions, bridging generations of meeting professionals and cultivating insightful conversations about the future of our industry. Thank you to everyone who joined and contributed to making these events truly memorable!


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