September 2022

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September 2022

Message from the President

Phil's on the move to another D.C.-area location!

Phil updates us from the United States Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington. He's joined by Tracy Cooper, our Director of Education Programs.

Phil also mentions MPI Communities, where you can find like-minded professionals, join conversations and subscribe to the message boards. Join one or more communities as part of your MPI membership.

Where in the D.C. area should Phil record his next monthly message?
Send your suggestions to info@mpipotomac.org

Sweet Meets Success

With 2.5 million square feet of meeting space and 9,200 sleeping rooms in a centralized location, the Hershey Harrisburg Region delivers convenience, affordability, diverse event venues and one-of-a-kind attractions for all your meeting and convention needs. All the amenities and attractions of Hershey The Sweetest Place On Earth® and Harrisburg, the capital city of Pennsylvania, together in one region. What could be better?

Learn more about the Hershey/Harrisburg region

Upcoming Events

Merry-Go-Roundtables:
Hot Topic Discussions Using Carousel Brainstorming

Wednesday, September 21

4-7:30 p.m.

Convene
600 14th St. NW
Washington, D.C.

Join us on this all-new learning adventure — a facilitated peer-to-peer exchange of ideas and experiences using the engaging Carousel Brainstorming Model. You get to pick each other's brains during roundtable discussions to see what works — and what doesn't. Experts will come to each table, giving you the opportunity to discuss the following key topics:

Contracting 101.
In-Person event design.
People & process.

Learner Objectives:

Discuss effective negotiation strategies, force majeure beyond COVID-19, and all things Contracting.
Understand the changing event landscape and how to successfully keep attendees engaged during the return to in-person events.
Learn the latest best practices and solutions from industry leaders to solve your biggest meeting industry challenges.
Experience an engaging learning model that can be applied to your event programming.

Introducing the MPI Potomac On-Demand Content Library powered by EVA

In partnership with Events Management Platform (EVA), MPI Potomac is launching the On-Demand Content Library. A wide range of accredited, educational CMP online programs are designed for event and meeting planners to further their professional development.

MPI Potomac understands the importance of learning and evolving with the events industry. All courses are tailored to match meeting planners' in-demand skills and knowledge. EVA’s platform makes the learning experience effective and seamless, with easy access to courses anytime, anywhere and on any device.

CHECK IT OUT

Save the Date: MPI Potomac Webinar (e2 Light)

Importance of Continuing Education for Meeting Planners:
Tips and Resources to Keep Professional Development Front and Center

Thursday, October 6, at 1 p.m.

Registration Opens Soon!

Call for Mentors and Mentees

The mission of the Mentorship Program is to empower emerging leaders (mentees) in the global events industry to better serve the MPI Potomac Chapter with leadership excellence by collaborating with experienced leaders (mentors). Dozens of members took part in the program during 2021-2022.

Interested in becoming a mentor or mentee? Read more about the benefits and roles of the mentorship program and apply today!

It's never too late to invest in yourself!

The ROI for investing in your professional development is greater than any financial investment you can make. The returns are substantial — from increasing earning potential and opening up new opportunities to protecting yourself from unemployment and receiving that amazing feeling of pride that comes from personal growth — so start investing in yourself now by registering today for MPI Potomac’s CMP Virtual Preparation Course.

There are multiple ways to participate this fall to fit your schedule.

1) Eight-Week Course:
This prep course will have weekly live Q&A sessions with our CMP facilitators.

Fall Course is every Monday
September 19-November 15

*Please note there will not be a session on September 26, and the final class will take place Tuesday, November 15.

2) Bootcamp:
An instense four-hour live session with the CMP facilitators, including breakout rooms to focus on the domains in which you have the most interest.

Winter Bootcamp
Saturday, December 10

3) Bonus Option:
Need a little extra study help? Join us for the live-session boot camp after the eight-week course is over.

Save the Date

MPI Potomac Fall Networking Event

Wednesday, October 19

5:30-8 p.m.

Swingers DC

Registration coming soon!

News & Announcements

Member Updates

Congratulations to Rhonda Walker, who has moved from Experience Prince George's to a new position with the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Have you recently changed jobs, earned a certification or achieved a professional achievement that you would like to share? We would love to hear from our chapter members and to share your news in our next FYI!

MPI Potomac Podcast

Take a Quick 20 Minutes to Listen to the Most Recent Episode:

The Value & Security of the MPI Network and Finding Your Place

Pour yourself a cup of coffee or tea, pull up a chair, and pop in those earbuds so you can listen to Phil Rappoport's first interview on our podcast, in which he talks about having a sense of purpose and his take on volunteerism.

Always available on Spotify! The MPI Potomac Podcast is the voice of MPI Potomac. Listen to hear stories and learn lessons from industry experts speaking on all things meeting and event related.

MPI Communities

Did you know that, aside from chapters, MPI has a dozen diverse communities you can join? Such communities include:

Small-business owners.
Black meeting professionals.
Association professionals.
Medical meeting and health-care professionals.
And many more!

Get to know others who share your interest. More communities are expected to be added this year. Learn more by clicking here.

Regional Meetings Close to Home

As meetings trend to regional, planners see the value in choosing smaller destinations, close to home. Why not consider the #3 Top Best Small City in the U.S. (Condé Nast Travelers 2019) right in your backyard? Easily drivable for staff and attendees, Alexandria and our hospitality partners are ready to welcome you back with the Alexandria Promise and much more.

See why Alexandria is now, more than ever, the perfect destination.

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