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Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID 2023)

Save the date for 2023 Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID)! More details to come, but until then, please ensure you mark your calendar and plan to join us on March 30, 2023! Check mpiscc.org for additional updates! #meetingsmatter

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Grow

MPISCC Member Feature: Brandy Stone

To welcome in 2023, MPISCC is focusing on YOU! We are continuing our Member Feature series to highlight our amazing members, who mke our chapter so great!

This month, we showcase Brandy Stone, Associate Manager, Meetings & Events at Mattel, Inc. Read on to learn more about Brandy, her life and her connection to MPISCC!

You can also follow Brandy on IG or LinkedIn!

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/mps-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=765706&issueID=93493 to view the full article online.

Connect

Meet Me After 5 Opportunities!

Connect with MPISCC in Santa Monica:

WHERE: Hotel Casa del Mar located at 1910 Ocean Way, Santa Monica, CA. 90405

WHEN: Thursday, February 23rd from 5-7 PM

DETAILS: Meeting at the indoor cabanas located near hotel lobby lounge. Valet is hosted!

Connect with MPISCC in Orange County:

WHERE: JT Schmid’s Restaurant & Brewery at 2610 E. Katella Ave Anaheim, CA 92806

WHEN: Thursday, February 23rd from 5-7 PM

DETAILS: Meeting on the outside patio. Complimentary parking in lot!

Connect with MPISCC in Pasadena:

WHERE: Gaucho Grill located at 455 S. Lake Avenue Pasadena, CA 91101

WHEN: Thursday, February 23rd from 5-7 PM

DETAILS: We will be holding tables indoors to accommodate the group.

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Educate

Diversity, Equity and Belonging Monthly Minute: Making Meetings Introvert-Friendly

As an industry we see thousands of events taking place every year, and within those meeting walls we have numerous attendee personalities represented. No two attendees are the same, so how can we, as meeting professionals, ensure we are doing our best to accommodate attendees who seem to be on the quieter side?

Understanding is key. For this month's Diversity Minute, our MPISCC Diversity, Inclusion, & Belonging Director, Khris Baizen is shining a light on introversion in the meetings industry.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/mps-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=764988&issueID=93493 to view the full article online.

Industry News

Event Contract Negotiations: They’re All About Relationships

When it comes time to negotiate contracts, coming "off the page" is important to building and maintaining relationships.

Visit https://www.mpi.org/blog/article/contract-negotiations-they-re-all-about-relationships to view the full article online.

Special Events State of the Industry 2022: Part 1

Though event planners say they're busier post-COVID, survey results showed most respondents (49%) said they contracted 1-24 events. The other category options 25-49, 50-100, and 100+ all decreased by a small percentage.

Visit https://www.specialevents.com/digital-edition/special-events-state-industry-2022-part-1 to view the full article online.

How Hotels Scrambled to Staff the Return of Events

The hospitality industry is known for its high turnover rates. A recent study by Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) showed that adequate pay and benefits, job security and positive work environments are all crucial in decreasing turnover.

Visit https://www.smartmeetings.com/news/147719/how-hotels-scrambled-to-staff-the-return-of-events to view the full article online.

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