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August 2025
UPCOMING EVENTS
10
Sep 2025
 
3 PM - 5 PM
The Art Institute 
10
Sep 2025
 
5 PM - 7 PM
The Art Institute
25
Nov 2025
 
Full day event
The Geraghty
9
Dec 2025
 
Chicago History Museum
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CHAPTER NEWS
  
Nominations are now open for the MPI-CAC Awards! This is your chance to recognize and celebrate the peers who have inspired you and made an impact over the past year. Whether it’s a colleague who goes above and beyond, a leader who brings out the best in others, or a friend who’s been your biggest supporter, we want to hear about them! Nominations close September 10th, and winners will be honored at our End of Year Celebration & Awards Ceremony. Submit your nomination today and help us shine a spotlight on the amazing people who make our chapter so special!

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RECENT EVENTS!
 
We just completed a great event where members had the opportunity to mix and mingle in a new venue on the Near Northside. The Green hosted the event, which featured several Golf Simulators and a full selection of great food and beverage options.
 

Put some creativity on the agenda
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Dallas is a city buzzing with more creativity than you might imagine, the ideal destination for an inspiring meeting. Twenty-some neighborhoods beckon with vibrant artistic experiences, all surrounding an Arts District voted #1 in America. And the inspiration doesn't end when the day wraps up. Dallas' entertainment districts and award-winning culinary scene provide endless opportunities to experience the city’s swagger and do some Dallas-style team bonding. 
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
    

Kari Antman has been an incredible asset to MPI-CAC, serving as a dedicated member of the MarComm Committee for several years. She consistently brings her time, energy, and creative ideas to the table, and her company has generously sponsored numerous chapter events. Always one of the first to volunteer, Kari shows up not only with solutions but with enthusiasm and a willingness to jump in wherever she’s needed. Her reliability, thoughtfulness, and commitment make her a true team player and an invaluable contributor to both our committee and our chapter as a whole. 

In addition to her contributions to MPI-CAC, Kari is expanding her leadership footprint as the incoming President of ILEA Chicago. This new role reflects her passion for fostering community, building connections, and elevating the event industry. Whether she’s lending her expertise behind the scenes, rallying others to get involved, or representing our chapter at events, Kari embodies the collaborative spirit and dedication that makes members shine. We’re proud to celebrate her as this month’s Membership Spotlight!


EXPERT ADVICE
  
Many people have heard the term personal branding but really do not understand what it means. Personal branding refers to how people view someone from either a personal or professional level. In business, it is a matter of do you meet the expectations of your peers and how much personal involvement do you demonstrate. Personal branding also refers to your reputation and ethics in how you conduct yourself.

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INDUSTRY NEWS
 
Source: MPI Event Blog
Too many organizations still treat customer experience and employee experience separately—but you cannot deliver a standout customer experience without an engaged, supported, and aligned workforce behind it.
 

 
Source: Hotel News Resource
Fifty-five percent of meeting planners now consider a venue's physical characteristics a crucial factor in achieving their meeting objectives, a notable increase from 36 percent in 2023. 

 

The Field Museum
Village of Oak Brook