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Virginia Beach is more than a top meeting destination with unbeatable service. It’s a real game-changer in how you see a great meeting experience. Offering an abundance of modern amenities, unique venues, and timeless coastal appeal, Virginia Beach will give you a new perspective on meetings excellence– all just a short drive or train ride away.
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GBTA Legislative Summit

Registration for the 17th annual GBTA Legislative Summit will be opening soon. This event will be a unique opportunity for business travel professionals to meet face-to-face with new Congress members to share your opinions and help to set the emerging legislative agenda. The issues identified now will be the basis for the legislation that will govern our industry for years to come.

Join your peers not only to make your voice heard, but to discover how you can navigate the political landscape now and in the future. No advocacy experience is necessary, just a passion for the work you do and a desire to defend it. 
 
GBTA Legislative Summit 2019 takes place May 14-16 in Washington, D.C. 

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Interested in enhancing your career in meetings and events? Consider achieving the certified meeting professional (CMP) credential.

MPI Potomac will offer its CMP Winter Bootcamp in a weekend format to review the body of knowledge covered on the exam. 

When: Saturday, Jan. 12, and Sunday, Jan. 13

Time: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (both days)

Where: Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, Alexandria, Virginia

Register here!

 

Time to sign up for the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) Study Group – 10-week session

Are you ready for the next step in your career?

Have you submitted your CMP application and been approved to take the exam? 

Need some study tips and tactics?

MPI Potomac will provide its CMP Study Group to review the body of knowledge covered on the exam.

When:   One night per week* between Feb. 25 – April 29

*Monday nights with three exceptions; see registration link for full schedule

Time:     5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. each night

Where:  Financial Services Institute, 1201 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC

Metro Stop: Metro Center (Red line); Federal Triangle (Blue line)

More information/Register

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News & Announcements

The January promo code for $50 off MPI Potomac membership renewals is ... JanRenew. Consider it a late stocking stuffer!

The annual membership survey for MPI will be hitting your inbox next month! We look forward to hearing from you!

~Building Teams around Value

  More details here

~Stop Compromising and Make All the Money You Want!

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Visit Alexandria
Get off the beaten path & meet in the unexpected

Consider a waterfront destination just minutes from D.C. alive with over 200 restaurants, boutiques and museums set amongst centuries of history. Nestled in the heart of it all, four-star boutique and conference hotels accommodate groups up to 700. Alexandria, VA, named a 2019 #3 Best Small City by Condé Nast Traveler is a destination guaranteed to excite attendees and ignite a spark in your next meeting.


Take a quick peak at Old Town’s new vibe
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Spotlight

Brian Chung, Visit Baltimore, Marketing/PR Committee received the latest Star Award at the December e2 event.

Chung manages MPI Potomac's Facebook and Twitter pages. As the committee was re-organizing, Chung took the lead in using new platforms and software to keep the chapter's social media presence to continue growing followers. Brian is a committed leader and steps up to challenges and changes. He is a valued member of the committee and the chapter!

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