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Event Design Certificate Program

Date: January 11-13, 2018
Location: San Diego State University, San Diego

NEXT 2018

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

Industry Xchange

Date: April 12, 2018
Location: TBD

Golf Classic

Date: May 21, 2018
Location: The Grove Golf Club

WEC18

Date: June 2-5, 2018
Location: Indianapolis Conference Center, Indianapolis, IN

Volunteer Spotlight
  
Ask the Expert – New Year Resolutions

Question: I need to get myself better organized with my increased travel schedule for next year, what would you suggest I do when I am on the road?

Answer: Let me make a simple suggestion, start listening to the GPS. You should plan your travel so that you are either moving in a circle or heading in one direction.

  
Enhancing Your Attendee Experience with Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

CSR can be as easy as you want to make it or it can be complex. I have seen so many great programs incorporated into meetings. Anything is possible. You just have to have someone champion it and make it a part of the program.

   
Detroit Metro CVB
      
Visit Norfolk
   
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MPI Foundation Scholarships

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 Scholarship Overview. 

Upcoming CMP Test Dates

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:

January 19-28, 2018 – CMP
May 4-13, 2018 – CMP and CMP-HC

  
July Engaged Member of the Month

"MPI has connected me with the people and tools to open the right doors, helped me build professional confidence in a low risk environment and made it fun along the way."  Learn more about Engaged Member of the Month, Meghan Palm, here.

Message from the President
Holiday Party

MPI-CAC would like to thank the Holiday Party committee members.

   
The Ridge Hotel - Lake Geneva
   
   
Marriott Grand Hotel Resort & Golf Club
   
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

Hot Dates
Membership Grant Application

Due: January 15, 2018