Date: November 21, 2017
Location: Intercontinental Chicago, Chicago, IL

Date: December 13, 2017
Location: Venue SIX 10, Chicago, IL

Date: March 8, 2018
Location: Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile, Chicago, IL

Date: April 12, 2018
Location: TBD

We would like to welcome Carly Loomis as the new MPI-CAC Assocation Manager.

Our strong and vibrant MPI chapter relies upon the dedication and outstanding service of our volunteers! This is a great opportunity to build your professional skill set, expand your network and contribute to the long-term success of the Chicago meetings industry.

The Nominating Committee is seeking candidates to serve as officers and directors on the 2018-2019 Board of Directors taking office on July 1, 2018. 

The MPI Foundation provides MPI members professional development and career opportunities through grants and scholarships. MPI Foundation scholarships are accepted on an ongoing basis. Applications received by the end of the month will receive notification by the end of the following month. Conference scholarships do not typically follow the normal application cycle but will be reviewed each month. 

For more information on the scholarship application cycle and specific deadlines, download the 2017 Scholarship Overview. 

CMP candidates, you may review your eligibility status and register for the exam during one of the next CMP exam windows through your online account. As a reminder, once your application is approved you have one year of eligibility to take the CMP exam. The upcoming test dates are:

November 3-12, 2017 – CMP and CMP-HC
January 19-28, 2018 – CMP
May 4-13, 2018 – CMP and CMP-HC

The Fall/Winter 2017 issue of C C magazine is out now. Don't miss our features on designing an event experience, what to do when things don't go as planned, and creating an effective social media marketing plan. Plus, we highlight the 2017 chapter award winners and take a closer look at what's new in cities across the South. Don't miss it!

Contact Sarah Sain at ssain@naylor.com if you would like to submit an article idea for consideration for future issues of C C – member contributions are welcome. Advertising positions are also available for future issues. For information about about how to promote your company or destination to the Chicago area's top meeting and event professionals, contact Jamie Williams at jwilliams@naylor.com.

Past issues of C C are always available to read online! Read them on our digital magazine archive page.

Source: Associations Now
A lot of time is spent thinking about how to attract younger attendees to events, but as people live and work longer, you're as likely to have attendees who are older. That means planners need to consider how to accommodate and engage an aging population.

We want to be your partner! We invite you to consider partnership opportunities with MPI-CAC as a way to elevate your company's presence in the strong Chicagoland hospitality community.  

Annual Partnerships – Offer year-round exposure and benefits

Event Partnerships – Whether you are providing cash or in-kind products/services for a chapter event, we've designed a dynamic mix of baseline benefits event-specific benefits to maximize your ROI

Event Host Partnerships – Offer the ability to showcase your venue

Event Support Partnerships – Offer targeted exposure for cash or in-kind support

Due: January 15, 2018