Conversations

MPI Chicago Area Chapter

Events

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

Visit https://www.mpicac.org/index.php?src=events&submenu=Events&srctype=detail&category=Networking%20Events&refno=353 to view the full article online.

Date: September 13, 2018
Location: TBD

Visit https://www.mpicac.org/index.php?src=events&submenu=Events&srctype=detail&category=Educational%20Events&refno=360 to view the full article online.

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

Visit https://www.mpicac.org/index.php?src=events&category=%2An&srctype=detail&refno=359&id=359 to view the full article online.

Date: December 12, 2018
Location: TBD

Visit https://www.mpicac.org/index.php?src=events&submenu=Events&srctype=detail&category=Networking%20Events&refno=354 to view the full article online.

Date: January 16, 2019
Location: TBD

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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.

Visit https://www.mpicac.org/index.php?src=blog&category=CONVERSATIONS%20%2B%20Connections&submenu=eNewsletter&srctype=detail&blogid=198 to view the full article online.

  

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.

Visit https://www.mpicac.org/index.php?src=blog&category=CONVERSATIONS%20%2B%20Connections&submenu=eNewsletter&srctype=detail&blogid=199 to view the full article online.

  

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.

Visit https://www.mpicac.org/index.php?src=blog&category=CONVERSATIONS%20%2B%20Connections&submenu=eNewsletter&srctype=detail&blogid=200 to view the full article online.

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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Give and you shall receive! Refer a friend to MPI and help them waive the $50 application fee while YOU save $25 off your next membership renewal. Share an MPI Membership Voucher today!

Promo Code: MyFriendMPI

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. 

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

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

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

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

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

Engaged Members

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


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

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/chm-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=513517&issueID=61590 to view the full article online.