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January 2006 • Volume 26 • Number 1 • The Meeting Professional
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F E A T U R E S
Industry Solution
The January launch of MPI Member Solutions will revolutionize the meetings industry.
By Shannon Couzens

Chapter Leader Newsletter
Your quarterly look at strategies for becoming a better MPI chapter leader.
Compiled by Elizabeth George, CMM

Bureaus of the Future
CVBs are employing standardization, partnerships and increased communication to do better business and serve meeting planners’ needs.
By Rowland Stiteler

Local Knowledge
DMCs provide meeting planners with the resources to put it all together.
By Robert P. Farmer

S H O W C A S E  D E S T I N A T I O N S
Colorado: Colorful Conferences
By Sandi Cain

Illinois: Get Your Kicks
By Sean Kirkpatrick

South Florida: A Vibrant Location
By Kevin Woo

Sydney, Australia: The Harbour City
By David Latta

Seattle: Northwest Delights
By Sandi Cain

B O N U S  S U P P L E M E N T

SuppCoverInnovative Event Strategies

This latest knowledge supplement from the Greater Phoenix CVB and The Meeting Professional focuses on critical meetings industry challenges that planners face, as well as strategies for successful meeting and event planning.

 
C O L U M N S

Speaking Out
THOUGHTS FROM MPI LEADERSHIP
It’s All a Part of Growing Up
By Angie Pfeifer, CMM

Foundation Focus
PREPARING YOU FOR THE FUTURE
Living the Journey
By Shantel Alford

That's the Plan
INNOVATIVE APPROACHES FOR SUCCESSFUL PLANNERS
Meetings and ROI
By Elling Hamso and Doug McPhee, CMP

Supply Side
SUCCESSFUL SALES FOR MEETING SUPPLIERS
Selling to Women
By Sharon Roberts

Tech Support
MAKING INFORMATION SYSTEMS WORK FOR YOU
Is Your RFP A-OK?
By Jeffrey W. Rasco, CMP, with Corbin Ball, CMP, and Rodman Marymor, CMP

Departures
SOME THINGS TO THINK ABOUT UNTIL NEXT TIME
The Need to Green
By Amy Spatrisano, CMP