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

By Sasha Sook, CMP, Summits of Chicago

Everyone and every company has a unique story to tell. That history, achievement and personality has to be reflected in every conversation, marketing piece, email and on the website. My story, our story (The Summit) and the industry associations story (MPI) are what makes working with me special. If you are passionate about yourself and what you do, make sure that it is a story.

By Rachael Riggs, Tourism Vancouver

Hello MPI-CAC – I am back.   Took a break for awhile to give some other writers the opportunity to share their knowledge. 

I want to finish up my series about RFPs.   Remember we talked about the five questions to ask yourself when developing an RFP.  If you don’t remember, here is a refresher…..

By Kate Shea, Bankers Life

MPI has surrounded me with amazing mentors in our industry, and I always want to give back. Learn more about June Engaged Member of the Month, Kathy Kozminske, Vice President of Sales of Associated Luxury Hotels International.

Join MPI for a FREE virtual half-day summit featuring three of our most sought-after sessions from the meeting and event industry’s premier event, the 2017 World Education Congress!

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

Source: Cvent
We know that first impressions are everything. And with meetings, it’s important to create an unforgettable experience the moment your guests arrive, with fun and unique activities to break the ice and get the creative juices flowing.

Source: Meeting Play
We've taken a gather around and found seven (more) essential quotes to keep event professionals inspired and on point.

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

MPI Chicago Area Chapter wants to welcome all of the new members who joined in October!