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Healthy meeting trends are everywhere. There are so many options now with many new trends appearing daily. Learn the newest health and wellness trends and what you need to know. This information can help you decide what will keep your attendees coming back.

Visit https://www.mpiweb.org/chapters/chicago-area/chapter-news/single-blog/c-c-articles/2019/05/14/seven-new-trends-in-meeting-wellness-design to view the full article online.

Marriott International Commissions Study for Future of Meetings, Events

By: Amy Blackman, Fruition Co.

Study reveals five big-picture influencers, trends that could change the face of the business events industry.

Visit https://www.mpiweb.org/chapters/chicago-area/chapter-news/single-blog/c-c-articles/2019/05/14/marriott-international-commissions-study-for-future-of-meetings-events to view the full article online.

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MPI Foundation Scholarships

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.

Top Online Event Registration Platforms Worth Considering in 2019

Source: EventMB

EventMB has compiled a list that sums up what event planners and marketers need to know to select the best conference registration software. You can search the list using various filters, including fee structure, extras and reviews.

Visit https://www.eventmanagerblog.com/top-online-event-registration-services to view the full article online.

Planners Need Better Education to Create Diverse and Inclusive Events

Source: Skift

Meetings and events should reflect the wider world, not just the insular sphere of corporate executives. Planners, though, need better education to create experiences that welcome a more diverse set of attendees.

Visit https://skift.com/2019/05/07/planners-need-better-education-to-create-diverse-and-inclusive-events/ to view the full article online.

Voting Is Officially Open for the 2019 Stella Awards

Source: Meetings & Conventions

The third annual Stella Awards, presented by Northstar Meetings Group's Meetings & Conventions and Successful Meetings, recognizes organizations worldwide that consistently deliver quality service and innovation to the meetings industry.

Visit http://www.meetings-conventions.com/News/Other-News/Voting-Is-Officially-Open-for-the-2019-Stella-Awards/ to view the full article online.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsor MPI-CAC!

Maximize your visibility at the MPI-CAC events with sponsorship packages that provide:

- Speaking segments to address an eager audience
- Complimentary event registrations so you can participate in myriad networking opportunities
- Digital advertisements placed on the MPI-CAC website or its social media channels
- Prominent logo displays

Visit https://www.mpiweb.org/chapters/chicago-area/advertising/sponsorship to view the full article online.

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