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Message from Our President

Happy New Year, MPIGNY! It's hard to believe that 2017 is upon us. Here at MPIGNY we're looking forward to an exciting year, packed with high-quality education and networking opportunities in the coming month. Your Board of Directors is starting out the year with a mid-year retreat at newly opened The William Vale in Brooklyn to review all that we've done so far, and to finalize our plans for 2017.

As we forge ahead into the new year, please let us know how we're doing! Direct any feedback to info@mpigny.org and be heard! In the meantime, Happy 2017. Here is what's happening with MPIGNY ...

The Next 30...And Beyond

State of the Industry: 2017 Global Meetings Forecast

Presented by Yma Sherry, Vice President-North America, American Express Meetings & Events

Gain valuable insight into the world of Meetings & Events in 2017. Learn about the predictions and industry insights that can help inform your strategic meeting program decisions for next year. Explore the three rising trends that are positively impacting meetings program productivity, efficiency and effectiveness for many organizations.

6-6:30 p.m. Registration and networking reception

6:30-8 p.m. Introductions and program

8-8:30 p.m. Post-event networking

Location:

Convene Park Avenue, 237 Park Avenue (entrance on Lexington Avenue between 45th & 46th Streets)

New Meeting Attendance Policy:

All Essential Level members and non-members are limited to no more than two events in one fiscal year and must pay the Essential Level/Non-Member registration fee. MPI Preferred and Premier Level members are welcome to attend all chapter vents at the Member registration fee.

2016-2017 Board of Directors Mid-Season Retreat

The 2016-2017 Board of Directors is holding its mid-season retreat January 5-6 at the brand new William Vale Hotel in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The board is meeting to discuss upcoming education and networking events, work on succession planning and learn about upcoming initiatives from MPI Global. Board members will engage in a team-building event, organized by Wildgoose, and enjoy dinner at Leuca, the restaurant at the William Vale. President Suzanne Medcalf Mulligan said it was a great way to spend time together and plan incredible education and networking for MPIGNY's members.

Membership Renewal

Renew your MPI membership in January to be entered into a drawing for one of two great prizes. The winner will pick either one – a complimentary CMP Study Kit or one-year extended MPI membership. Renew today!

The Past 30...

Annual Industry Holiday Party

Where you there? Did you mix and mingle with industry professionals from MPI, HSMAI and PCMA? If you weren’t, we missed you. Our Annual Holiday Party was a blast as usual. Heartland Chophouse & Brewery, our venue host, featured its signature brews and hors d’oeuvres for everyone to enjoy. Special thanks go out to Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, the event’s marquee sponsor, and to HSMAI NYC, who graciously planned the event this year, as well as Sure Shot Photo Booth and New York's Best Musicians.

Alger House/Manhattan Penthouse/Catering

Chapter Opportunities

14 Revealing Trends From the Global Meetings Forecast for 2017

The industry's steady growth in recent years may be slowing down, according to a new report from American Express Meetings & Events. (Source: BizBash)