August 2022

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August 2022

Message from the President

Watch Phil's message and find out where he is now!

Where in the D.C. area should Phil record his next monthly video?

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

Tuesday, August 23

5:30-8:30 p.m.

Yours Truly
1143 New Hampshire Ave. NW
Washington, D.C.

Summer is in full swing! Join us for a celebration of summer and connect with MPI Potomac.

Learn ways to engage with MPI, increase your skills, and network to get the most out of your membership.

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!

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 the 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

MPI Potomac Podcast

Take a Quick 20 Minutes to Listen to This Month's 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. Listen to Phil Rappoport's first interview on our podcast as 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?

Small Business Owners
Black Meeting Professionals
Association Professionals
Medical Meeting and Healthcare Professionals
and others!

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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