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Date: March 6
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CST*
Location: Loyola University Chicago, Lake Shore Campus

*Time is subject to change


Date: April 4
Time: 4 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. CST*
Location: Alhambra Palace Restaurant, Chicago

*Time is subject to change


Date: May 9
Time: 4 p.m.- 7 p.m. CST*
Location: Delta Hotels by Marriott, Glenview, Illinois

*Times are subject to change


Date: May 20
Time: 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. CST*
Location: The Grove Country Club, Long Grove, Illinois

*Times are subject to change


Date: June 6
Time: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. CST*
Location: Venue West, Chicago
 
*Time is subject to change

Date: August 8*
Time: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. CST*
Location: TBD
 
*Date and time subject to change

Volunteer Spotlight
  
By: Heather Warthen, 22nd Century Media
 
Lessons in leadership and management highlight Jan. 16 event.

  
By: Michelle Castady Orlando, 360 Destination Group
 
A local activity aficionado recommends five ways to get out there and take advantage of all this season has to offer!

  
By: Choose Chicago
 
Chicago Restaurant Week returns Jan. 25 through Feb. 7; First Bites Bash set for Jan. 24.
 

   
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MEET Chicago Northwest
   
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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. 

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Source: Successful Meetings
We are just getting into the swing of the new year, yet countless managers will walk into a meeting that seems identical to the meetings they've held in 2018. New year, same tired routine.

Source: Association Advisor
Selling advance exhibit space or “on-site exhibitor renewals” for future annual trade shows at your current annual trade show can involve an intense, concentrated amount of work. However, the benefits are worth the overtime as it is one of the most efficient ways for associations to boost non-dues revenue (NDR), hit budget forecasts and improve cash flow.

Source: Entrepreneur
“Your reputation is what you're perceived to be; your character is what you actually are,” goes the quote from legendary basketball coach John Wooden.

Message from the President
MPI-CAC would like to thank the Education Programs Committee members.

   
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Winter - Jan. 15
Spring - April 15
Summer - July 15
Fall - Oct. 15


CMP Certification - March 20
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MPI WEC 2019 - March 20
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