Conversations
Events

Date: August 9, 2018
Location: The Dalcy, Chicago, IL


Date: September 13, 2018
Location: TBD


Date: November 20, 2018
Location: Marriott Marquis, Chicago, IL


Date: December 12, 2018
Location: TBD


Date: January 16, 2019
Location: TBD


Volunteer Spotlight
  

By: Jeff Durocher, US Poker & Casino Parties

While it was abbreviated, the outing was considered a success and it would not have been possible without the event committee, the quick response from The Grove, US Poker and Casino Parties, the sponsors and the agility of the guests. While no one will remember golf at the 2018 outing, they will remember the creative thinking of turning the Golf Classic into an indoor event.


  

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

Question: We have been tasked with running what is known as a road show going to a different city each day for two weeks. We need space for 200 people and are having a hard time getting space confirmed three months in advance since we require very few sleeping rooms. Do you have a solution to our problem of securing the meeting space we require?

Answer: There are three possibilities for venues that should be able to confirm your space early.


  

By: Heather Warthen, 22nd Century Media

With a revamped conference layout and timely session topics, MPI World Education Congress 2018 proved to be an impactful three-day experience for attendees.


   
Detroit Metro CVB
      
MEET Chicago Northwest
   
Connect

Choose Chicago is seeking volunteers to assist in welcoming and directing attendees at the airports, hotels, hosted major events and other activities.


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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. 


   
Marriott Grand Hotel Resort & Golf Club
   
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're providing cash or in-kind products/services for a chapter event, we've designed a dynamic mix of baseline and 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

Fall Education Program
Due: August 15, 2018

Signature Luncheon
Due: October 20, 2018

NEXT '19
Due: January 20, 2019

CMP Certification
Due: March 20, 2019

CMP Recertification
Due: March 20, 2019

MPI WEC 2019
Due: March 20, 2019

Spring Education Program
Due: March 20, 2019


Engaged Members

April
Hilary Sauer, River Roast
Amanda Jackson, Network Services Company

May
Tom Weber, ITA Group
Bill Feldgreber, New City Hospitality Group, Inc