Good afternoon on a wet, April day. While the weather may not be the best, let us not forget that April showers will bring us beautiful blossoms come summertime!
Global Meetings Industry Day is on April 14 and we've teamed up with NYPCMA to deliver a fantastic education event at the Grand Hyatt New York. We will be celebrating our industry by delivering a TED Talks-style event to engage with industry leaders and address topics from negotiation and law to leading event trends. Registration closes on Monday, April 11, so join us and engage!
Looking forward, we're already planning for our annual recognition event, The Genie Awards. Nominations are live, so think about the past year and start nominating! More information below.
MPIGNY has a lot to look forward to this spring, and we hope you'll join us in the excitement.
Here's what's happening with MPIGNY ...
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On April 14, 2016, leaders from across the meetings and events industry will come together to support the first Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID). GMID will showcase the real impact that business meetings, conferences, conventions, incentive travel, trade shows and exhibitions have on people, business and communities.
Join MPIGNY and NYPCMA as we join together in support of our industry and GMID for a series of TED Talks-style talks featuring:
- Scott Wayne, The Frontier Project – The Cartography of Negotiation
- Richard Aaron, CEO and Founder, BizBash – Industry Trends
- Jonathan Howe, Esq., Hutton & Howe Ltd. – Internet Security: Areas of Vulnerability in the Hospitality Industry
- Industry Leader, Food and Beverage Trends
- Lisa Luks, Managing Director of HelmsBriscoe & Matt Davis, Account Director – Maximizing Your Third-Party Relationships
Be sure to join us on April 14 at the Grand Hyatt New York from 5:30 p.m. for networking and a great educational program. Register today here.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Registration for this event will close on Monday, April 7 at 4 p.m. Don't delay and register now to secure your spot!
 Our next After Six Mix will be on April 27, 2016 so mark your calendar for 6:01 p.m. and get ready to unplug and unwind. We’ll be checking out Black Barn, a fairly new addition to the Madison Square Park/Flatiron area.
As a reminder, After Six Mix is free of charge and registration is not required. It’s a great time to bring colleagues, clients and friends to mix and mingle with our group. See you there!
About the Venue
Black Barn is a new restaurant concept with four private dining rooms located on 26th Street, overlooking Madison Square Park, serving local, artisanal food in the comfort of a Modern Barn. Black Barn is the creation of Chef John Doherty, former Executive Chef of New York’s Waldorf-Astoria and Designer Mark Zeff. Continuing along with his lifelong passion for culinary "excellence," Chef Doherty has assembled a team of experts, including Chef Matteo Bergamini, to create a menu that will entertain, amaze and yet sooth the palette.
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Renew your MPI membership in April and you will be entered into a drawing for one of THREE great prizes. The winner will pick one! Renew today!
- Half off registration to WEC 2016 in Atlantic City (June 11-14) or EMEC 2017
- Two complimentary tickets to RENDEZVOUS at WEC 2016
- Six-month extended membership
At MPI, our members can obtain clock hours locally, virtually, or at any MPI Member Conference WEC/EMEC. Come accumulate your clock hours alongside our members when you join MPI at www.mpiweb.org/join and use "MPIclockhours" to save $50 when you join as a new member before April 30.
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The Genie Awards are just around the corner, and it’s time to celebrate our chapter! Nominate a fellow member for Planner of the Year, Supplier of the Year or Young Professional of the Year, tell us about a committee that amazed you or a speaker that inspired you – now is the time to recognize your GNY stars! Click here. Full details on The Genie Awards will be available soon!
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A great time was had by all who attended The Palm Spring Fling at The Palm Restaurant in Tribeca. More than 50 event professionals mingled in The Palm’s spacious private dining area. Our gracious host provided tasty delights including passed hors d’oeuvres, as well as a pasta station and its signature carving station.
To learn more about The Palm, please visit the website: www.thepalm.com/Tribeca.
If you were unable to join us, please try to join us at our next MPIGNY Networking event, After Six Mix on April 27 at Black Barn. You won’t be disappointed!
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On March 22, MPIGNY members and friends enjoyed the generous hospitality of Millennium Broadway coupled with an extraordinary presentation by Dee Byrnes of the Disney Institute. Together we learned about Disney's Approach to Employee Engagement.
Many thanks to Disney Destinations and Caesars Entertainment for their support of this special Education Event. And a big thank you to CC Photo & Media for taking some great photos.
 
We hope to see you at our next education events including our special Global Meetings Industry Day event on April 14 in partnership with NYPCMA and for a session on Sourcing and Negotiation on May 11.
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These days, there are plenty of event planning and management apps on the market, with new ones released each day. Here’s the lowdown on some of the best meeting planning apps and their most useful features. (Smart Meetings)
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There are many joys to living with a meeting planner – and some oddities. In living with a meeting planner, here are some of the things I’ve learned as well as some of the things I’ve learned to avoid. (Plan Your Meetings)
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Live streaming isn’t new, but it has been cost-prohibitive for the average event producer. Apps like Periscope are empowering planning teams and attendees with streaming capabilities at all times. (Cvent)
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How can you tell if your meeting needs a healthy makeover? Here are a few obvious signs. (Meetings Net)
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April 14, 2016 – Global Meetings Industry Day – Grand Hyatt New York
April 27, 2016 – After Six Mix – Black Barn
April 28, 2016 – Board of Directors Meeting
May 11, 2016 – Invincible Sourcing: Strategies to Dramatically Improve Venue Negotiations – Residence Inn Times Square
May 25, 2016 – Summer Kick-Off Mixer – Location TBA
July 27, 2016 – 25th Anniversary Hard Rock Cafe Golf Outing – Harbor Links
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