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2017 Signature Luncheon

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

Holiday Party

Date: December 13, 2017
Location: TBD

Industry Xchange

Date: April 12, 2018
Location: TBD

Rediscover the Legend – Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa
Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort
Perfectly positioned on the #1 beach in America, Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa is the ideal location to meet and play. A spectacular multi-million dollar renovation with a new spa and gym as well as multiple dining options, provide guests with an exclusive feel. Groups enjoy flexible meeting space including a 9,800-square-foot Grand Ballroom, and four beachside decks overlooking the Gulf of Mexico’s picture-perfect sunsets.
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Volunteer Spotlight
  
Ask the Expert – Get Involved and Get Known

By Ted Miller, HMCC, CHME, CHSP, CGTP, CGMP, Enterprise Holdings

Where our chapter of Meeting Professionals International has stood out is as the premier organization to build and create business relationships with people who are actively seeking new business partnerships. But to be effective you must be known to your potential audience by being very visible and approachable. This leads to the title of “Get Involved and Get Known” which should be your primary focus within our chapter.

  
How to Boost Attendee Engagement at Your Next Event

By Beth DeFrates, Attendee Engagement

It can be challenging to keep the attention of your attendees at an event so it is important that your event stands out against the rest and is creative enough to continue to keep attendees engaged and wanting more.

  
The Slippery Slope from Hero to Villain: When Enthusiastic Becomes Chaotic – Hero Habit #5: BE HERE

By Michael ‘Hahndo’ Hahn, Keynote Speaker & Author

You know that person in the office who brightens up the room when they walk in? They have a way of getting others to smile and laugh even when there is tension in the air…

   
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MPI Members are eligible to receive scholarships and grants for professional development, conference attendance, or academic advancement. Use code MPISMAUG to save 10 percent before August 30.

5 Need-to-Know Excel Tips for Event Organizers

At first glance, an Excel spreadsheet full of event data can be very intimidating. What does it all mean? Where do you even start? (Eventbrite)

3 Types of Online Learning Experiences Association Members Love (And How to Provide Them)

Online learning and distance education is on the rise, providing easy-to-access and challenging development opportunities for users. And since associations have traditionally been a major part of post-secondary education, they’re seeing major benefits from online education. (Higher Logic)

   
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Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship Opportunities

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

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Membership Grant Application

Due: October 15, 2017

New Members
April New Members

MPI-CAC would like to welcome all of the new members who joined in April.