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MPI Chicago Area Chapter

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Date: May 23, 2017
Location: River Roast, Chicago, IL

Visit https://www.mpicac.org/index.php?src=events&category=%2An&srctype=detail&refno=319&id=319 to view the full article online.

Date: June 6, 2017
Location: The Odyssey Country Club, Tinley Park, IL

Visit https://www.mpicac.org/index.php?src=events&submenu=Events&srctype=detail&category=Networking%20Events&refno=305 to view the full article online.

Date: June 19-22, 2017
Location: MGM Grand, Las Vegas, NV


Non-members purchase a #WEC17 bundle! Get a one-year membership and conference registration. Enter code LVCMBR17 at checkout.

Visit http://www.mpiweb.org/Events/wec-2017/home to view the full article online.

Date: July 12, 2017
Location: Bridgeport Art Center, Chicago, IL

Visit https://www.mpicac.org/index.php?src=events&submenu=Events&srctype=detail&category=Special%20Events&refno=317 to view the full article online.

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By Barbara Rozgonyi, CoryWest Media


Truth: Social influencers are already at your meeting or event. So ... what happens when you turn on social influencer marketing?

One study shows social influencer marketing delivers 11x higher returns than any other form of digital marketing ROI.

Visit https://www.mpicac.org/index.php?src=news&srctype=detail&category=Chapter+News&refno=199&prid=199 to view the full article online.

  

By Beth DeFrates, Experient


Communication is key to making any event a success. From pre to post event, it is important to have an effective communication strategy to keep attendees engaged and wanting to learn more about the event.

Visit https://www.mpicac.org/index.php?src=news&srctype=detail&category=Chapter+News&refno=197&prid=197 to view the full article online.

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The Osthoff Resorts
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Recruit new members, and win a fabulous downtown Chicago package!


The MPI Chicago Area Chapter member to recruit the most new members from May 1 to June 30, 2017 will win a fabulous downtown Chicago weekend package.

Visit https://www.mpicac.org/index.php?src=news&srctype=detail&category=Chapter+News&refno=193&prid=193 to view the full article online.

You’ll have the opportunity to interact and meet with key event organizers who will share operational insights from the teams that plan, program and produce the 101st Running of the Indianapolis 500. Also, hear from Indy 500 Festival leadership responsible for producing one of the biggest parades in the country and community events throughout the month of May.


Registration is $1,299 for MPI members and $1,599 for non-MPI members. Registration includes a Sports Event Management Certificate, hotel stay for three nights sponsored by host hotel, ground transportation to/from Indianapolis airport, sponsored food and beverage throughout the event and 20 clock hours of continuing education. 


For a limited time, receive $200 off registration using the promo code EXP200!

Visit http://www.mpiweb.org/Events/indy500 to view the full article online.

  

By Joyce Paschall, CAE, CMP-HC, CMM, American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine


Local industry professional and friend to many of us, Maureen Beck passed away May 5, 2017, from cancer. We extend our deepest condolences to her family and loved ones.

Visit https://www.mpicac.org/index.php?src=news&srctype=detail&category=Chapter+News&refno=200&prid=200 to view the full article online.



 

 

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Interested in showcasing your Chicago area venue to MPI-CAC members and guests? Consider hosting an upcoming event.


Want to gain exposure to the Chicago area's leading industry professionals? Consider sponsoring an upcoming event.


Looking to make a bigger impact throughout the year? Consider becoming a MPI-CAC Annual Partner.

Visit https://www.mpicac.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=marketplace_sponsoropps&category=Marketplace to view the full article online.

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