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Signature Luncheon
Date: Nov. 26
Time: 11 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. CST
Location: Marriott Marquis Chicago
  
Holiday Party
Date: Dec. 16
Time: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. CST
Location: Hyatt Regency Chicago
  
NEXT 2020
Date: Feb. 12, 2020
Time: 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. CST
Location: Convene, 16 W. Adams St., Chicago
Book Your Holiday Party in Lakeview East
Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce
With one of the best entertainment districts in the country, Lakeview East and Wrigleyville are a no-brainer when it comes to picking a location for your holiday party. The hard part? Choosing from the dozens of exceptional spaces that could house your next big event. But don’t fret, we’ve got you covered with our 2019-2020 Event Space Guide!
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Volunteer Spotlight
  
Ask the Expert – Inclement Weather
Ted Miller, HMCC, CHME, CHSP, CGTP. CGMP
 
Our expert offers a few tips to be prepared and handle staff and business operations during inclement weather.
  
Get ready to be bubbly at MPI-CAC Holiday Party
Heather Warthen, 22nd Century Media
 
With a promise that this year’s party is one for the books, the MPI-CAC Holiday Party Committee is busy wrapping up last-minute details for the annual celebration.
  
Holiday markets, festivals pop up in Chicago
Heather Warthen, 22nd Century Media
 
With only four weeks left until Christmas, holiday markets and festivals are popping up all over the city. Check out some Chicago Christmas favorites to celebrate the season.
   
Detroit Metro CVB
      
MEET Chicago Northwest
   
Q&A: Mindful mentoring is in, says Sharon Collins of MPI's Georgia Chapter
Source: MPI Blog
Sharon Collins of MPI’s Georgia Chapter shares her insights about what's missing in the meeting and event planning industry as well as resolutions to fill the gaps. 
In-flight events are starting to slowly lift off
Source: Skift
As currently constructed, these "flying meetings" are mostly exclusive, invite-only affairs, where sought-after executives network with one another while trapped on a plane.
Navigating the event safety and security landscape
Source: Northstar Meeting Group
A new wave of threats has attacked and will continue to threaten event venues. Event security is no longer a nuisance addendum for meeting planners; it is now at the forefront of every planner's agenda.
   
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