MPIGNY 30/30

Message from Our President

Spring has sprung in New York, or at least we hope that it has. It is safe to say that we are all ready to thaw out from a rough winter with some sunshine and fun. Why not start fresh by helping MPIGNY celebrate the first annual North American Meetings Industry Day (NAMID) at our joint education event with SITE New York on April 13. And be sure to celebrate Spring's imminent arrival at our April After Six Mix at The Palm Tribeca on April 22. Here's what's happening with MPIGNY...

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The Next 30...And Beyond

Make the Connection on April 13

On April 13, your local New York Chapters of MPI and SITE are teaming up to celebrate the first North American Meetings Industry Day (NAMID) with a collaborative effort to Make the Connection. This is an educational session full of both inspirational stories and practical and actionable tips on how being a connector can transform your personal and professional life. Whether you are new to business networking or are looking for tips to up your game, this session will leave you with desire to help others achieve their goals and will provide you with the steps on how to do it. Join us on April 13 to hear from our keynote speaker, Jessica Levin, MBA, CMP, CAE, of Seven 7 Degrees Communication, and participate in a special CSR pre-event activity: CAN-opoly. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with industry colleagues and support NAMID.

Visit http://mpigny.org/upcoming-education-event.php to view the full article online.

North American Meetings Industry Day on April 16

MPIGNY Supports National American Meetings Industry Day! Leaders from across the meetings and events industry are coming together to support the first annual North American Meetings Industry Day (NAMID) on Thursday, April 16, 2015. U.S.-based events will be led by the Meetings Mean Business (MMB) coalition, which represents leaders from across the meetings, conferences, conventions, incentive travel, trade shows and exhibitions industries, who have united behind a common goal: to showcase the real impact meetings and events have on businesses, economies and communities.

Great things happen when people come together. Face-to-face interaction is the platform where deals are struck, relationships are forged and ideas are generated. That’s what Meetings Mean Business is all about: showing the real power of what business meetings, conferences, conventions, incentive travel, trade shows and exhibitions collectively do for people, businesses and communities.

Visit http://www.meetingsmeanbusiness.com/namid to view the full article online.

After Six Mix on April 22

This month’s After Six Mix is on April 22 and we will be gathering at The Palm Tribeca. Our hosts will be offering extended happy hour drink pricing, light appetizers and an exclusive space for us to mingle. After Six Mix is designed as a happy hour-style experience. It is not structured, has no fee, no requirements. It is about relaxed interaction with fellow members. Bring your co-workers and friends, interact with like-minded professionals. Enhance your circle of friends with others in this most unique sector. These days, everyone knows how influential Social Networking can be to their business endeavors but MPIGNY is going old school, we’re going back to networking socially. So join us at The Palm Tribeca on April 22 at 6:01 p.m!

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The Past 30...

What’s Next in Meetings – a Flashpoint Session

What do you get when you put Richard Aaron, president of Bizbash, on stage with Patrick Hall, CSEP, Empire Force Events; Matthew Bologna, BizBash; and Joe Cozza, Marriott International? You get relevant, timely and informative education produced by MPIGNY and Caesars Entertainment. "What’s Next in Meetings – A Flashpoint on Meetings Visual Design, Social Media Integration and Catering Trends." It was a program not to be missed. In addition to the fantastic content, a huge thanks goes to our host venue, URBO NYC. The event space is must see. Learn more here. Be sure not to miss the next education program on April 13!

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March After Six Mix at Asellina

Our March After Six Mix was graciously hosted by Asellina at Gansevoort Park. It was an unseasonably warm evening while more than 40 event professional mixed and mingled in this posh space on Park Avenue. To learn more about the space, visit their website. If you haven’t joined us at an After Six Mix, please try to join us on April 22 at The Palm Tribeca. You won't be disappointed!

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Chapter Opportunities

How to Measure ROI on Your Mobile Event App

Justifying the costs of mobile app tools that can assist your team with being strategic in your processes shouldn’t be difficult, so CrowdCompass created this infographic about gathering ROI on the metrics you so desperately need to be successful in today’s data-driven environment. (Social Tables)

Visit http://blog.socialtables.com/2015/03/06/measure-roi-mobile-event-app/ to view the full article online.

When To Send Emails?

If you're anything like us, you get dozens of emails in your inbox each day...and the vast majority aren't even opened before you hit the delete button. In the midst of ads, promotions, reminders, out of office replies, and newsletters, how can you make sure your invitations are standing out? (Event Planning by Cvent)

Visit http://blog.cvent.com/blog/cvent-for-associations/when-to-send-emails?utm_campaign=Marketing%20-%20Webcast&utm_content=13468248&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter to view the full article online.

7 Productivity Hacks for Event Planners

Do you ever have trouble focusing or find yourself jumping from task to task in an attempt to keep things running smooth at your events? Finding a way to focus on projects and efficiently accomplish tasks is an important key to event planning career success. (Event Manager Blog)

Visit http://www.eventmanagerblog.com/event-planners-hacks to view the full article online.

Federal Workers: In-Person Meetings Advance the Mission of Government Agencies

Federal workers place tremendous value on in-person meetings, conferences and events, according to a new survey by the national coalition Meetings Mean Business. (Meetings Mean Business)

Visit http://www.meetingsmeanbusiness.com/sites/default/files/In-Person-Meetings-Advance-the-Mission-of-Government-Agencies.pdf to view the full article online.

14 High-Tech Ideas to Steal From SXSW

How brands like HBO, Samsung, and GE embraced the interactive component of Austin's buzzy festival to entice the crowds. (BizBash)

Visit http://www.bizbash.com/14-high-tech-ideas-to-steal-from-sxsw/orlando/story/30215#.VRrxxfnF_EU to view the full article online.

Noteworthy Updates

MPIGNY Calendar of Events

April 9, 2015 – Board of Directors Meeting – Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan

April 13, 2015 – Make the Connection – Education Event – Le Parker Meridien New York

April 16, 2015 – North American Meetings Industry Day (NAMID)

April 22, 2015 – After Six Mix – Networking Unplugged – The Palm Tribeca

May 28, 2015 – Summer Kickoff Networking Social – Allegria Hotel, Long Beach, NY

June 11, 2015 – Board of Directors Meeting – Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan

July 16, 2015 – Hard Rock Cafe Annual Golf Outing

August 1-4, 2015 – WEC 2015 – San Francisco, CA

August 11, 2015 – Annual Industry Summer Bash – Novotel New York Times Square

Visit http://mpigny.org/events-calendar.php to view the full article online.

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