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MPI Chicago Area Chapter

Events

Date: December 13, 2017
Location: Venue SIX 10, Chicago, IL

Visit https://www.mpicac.org/index.php?src=events&submenu=Events&srctype=detail&category=Networking%20Events&refno=328 to view the full article online.

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

Visit https://www.mpicac.org/index.php?src=events&submenu=Events&srctype=detail&category=Educational%20Events&refno=345 to view the full article online.

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

Visit https://www.mpicac.org/index.php?src=events&submenu=Events&srctype=detail&category=Educational%20Events&refno=344 to view the full article online.

Date: April 12, 2018
Location: TBD

Visit https://www.mpicac.org/index.php?src=events&submenu=Events&srctype=detail&category=Industry%20Events&refno=329 to view the full article online.

Volunteer Spotlight
  

By: Kate Shea, Bankers Life


Tell us something unique about you.


I think it is pretty unique that I have actually been with the same hotel for 20 years. Not always in sales, but with the same hotel.


Read more about our Engaged Member of the Month: Amy Hansen, Senior Sales Manager at Embassy Suites O'Hare.

Visit https://www.mpicac.org/index.php?src=blog&category=CONVERSATIONS%20%2B%20Connections&submenu=eNewsletter&srctype=detail&blogid=143 to view the full article online.

  

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


Question: I have heard the term personal branding, but I really do not understand what it means.


Answer: Personal branding refers to how people view someone from either a personal or professional level.

Visit https://www.mpicac.org/index.php?src=blog&category=CONVERSATIONS%20%2B%20Connections&submenu=eNewsletter&srctype=detail&blogid=144 to view the full article online.

  

By: Sekou Andrews, SekouWorld, Inc.


Poetic voice should be used as a noun. I am a poetic voice. I am the creator of poetic voice, which is, in its simplest definition, a new category of speaking that blends inspirational speaking seamlessly with spoken word poetry.


 

Visit https://www.mpicac.org/index.php?src=blog&category=CONVERSATIONS%20%2B%20Connections&submenu=eNewsletter&srctype=detail&blogid=145 to view the full article online.

Greater Green Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau
The Osthoff Resorts
Connect

Join MPI for a FREE virtual half-day summit featuring three of our most sought-after sessions from the meeting and event industry’s premier event, the 2017 World Education Congress!

Visit https://academy.mpiweb.org/mpi/live/265 to view the full article online.

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 2017 Scholarship Overview. 

Visit https://www.mpiweb.org/foundation/scholarships to view the full article online.

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

Visit https://myaccount.eventscouncil.org to view the full article online.

You deserve a little holiday cheer!


Use code Holiday17 before December 31 to receive $100/€100 off.

Visit https://www.mpiweb.org/membership/join to view the full article online.

Message from the President

MPI-CAC would like to thank the Education Programs committee members.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/chm-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=474800&issueID=59310 to view the full article online.

MEET Chicago Northwest
Marcus Hotels Corporation
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

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

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