We ask that you take 10 minutes or less to submit a nomination for the following categories:

Friendly reminder that, along with nominating an industry colleague, self-nominations are encouraged.

The deadline to submit nominations is Monday, May 16th. We look forward to showcasing the wonderful people who make up this incredibly generous and talented chapter.

Click here to access the application forms 

 

Please note: All nominees must be currently active members of MPI Potomac. Some other restrictions may apply to specific awards, see details in nomination forms.

 

If you have any questions or need assistance in completing an application please contact MPI Potomac at 202-422-5186 or info@mpipotomac.org.

 

P.S. Registration is now open! After you submit your nomination, click here to register for the Evening of the Stars Annual Meeting & Awards on Monday, June 13, at The Hamilton Live!

Here we are in the middle of 2022 and the meeting and event planning world is still changing — the new rules and needs keep going.

 

Transparency and honest conversations are vital to keeping us going. MPI Potomac is here to help us move forward by continuing the courageous conversations that bring sensible solutions!

 

Join us as thought leaders from hotels, destinations, expo companies, production, and in-house and independent planners sit down to share their real-life experiences and challenges in order to have real conversations about what is needed when executing an event as well as the best ways to continue to work together for that win-win.

 

 

 

Washington, D.C.
 

 
Join us on June 13 at the Hamilton Live for an unforgettable night as we fill the room with trusted suppliers, reliable planners, and undeniably talented MPI Potomac members for an evening of celebrations, reflections and inspirations!

 

Click here for more information.

 

 

 

 

• How to engage members who have canceled their membership or stopped participating in their respective chapters.
• How to network in our next normal business environment.
• What we've learned from virtual networking and how it can enhance in-person networking of the future.
• How networking is now different for planners and suppliers and what can be done to strengthen relationships.

 

April showers rained down TWO impactful opportunities for the Community Outreach Committee to support our local community.

 

At the beginning of the month, three MPI Potomac members (and a friend) met bright and early on the National Mall to volunteer as balloon handlers for the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade. Here’s what member Natalie Deriu said about her experience:

 

“It was a fun-filled event where we had the opportunity to spend time outside of the corporate world and share the experience together. We shared many laughs, stories and worked together to do our part in the parade. Our group was responsible for carrying the Cherry Blossom balloons. As you can see in the picture, they were huge! It really took a village to keep them from floating away! I am so glad I participated, and got to see the work of the parade behind the scenes and created new memories with the MPI Potomac team.” 

Later in the month at ReConEx, the team organized a toiletry kit-packing activation to support Promise Place, an emergency youth shelter in Prince George’s County. Thanks to the generous donations from The Hotel at The University of Maryland, the Hilton Garden Inn Reagan National Airport, the Thompson Washington D.C., and VRS Meetings & Events, attendees assembled and delivered over 200 kits filled with items like shampoo, lotion, toothbrushes and hand sanitizer.

 

Thanks to all that took the time to give back to the community as part of these activities!

 

 

As we come out of the pandemic, gratitude should be on our minds as we extend thanks to our family, friends, clients, vendors, event attendees and co-workers. But are we showing gratitude to those who are grateful for us? And most importantly — are we showing gratitude to ourselves as well?

 

Join Linda Roszak Burton, executive coach, keynote speaker, author, and founder of DRW Coaching, as she guides us through how we can practice gratitude towards others and gratitude towards ourselves in every step of our lives.

 

Hosted by Troy J. Peters, CTS

 

 

The MPI Potomac CMP Preparation Course is a virtual course facilitated by local, experienced CMPs and includes recorded lectures and handouts for each section, complete information about the exam and test-taking tips.

 

Some of the many benefits of being a part of the study course include:

• CMP exam overview and test-taking tips.
• Nine-plus hours of recorded lectures covering all nine CMP-IS Domains, facilitated by current CMPs.
• Clarification of complex material and concepts.
• More than 250 practice questions to track your understanding.
• And support and encouragement from facilitators and peers.

 

There will be prerecorded sessions for each Domain and Live Q&A sessions.

 

Read through the Frequently Asked Questions for details about the course.