July 21, 2009
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See all the MPI Business Barometer reports for the latest industry trends including June 2009 barometer's reflection of improved forecasted business conditions.

MPI launches Global Certifications.

Betsy Myers accepts first RISE award.

Foundation Celebrates 25 Years of Giving – Setting the course for future growth and investments.

MPI Foundation honors the memory of award-winning industry leader with Tony Carey Scholarship Fund.

CMM certification program seats are limited for the October session. Advance your career to the next level and sign up today!

Purchase VAP and receive a US$100 credit to be applied to your personal attendance at a future MPI event.

Are you an expert in Strategic Meetings Management or Meeting Effectiveness?  Share your expertise. Submit a proposal to speak at t he European Meetings and Events Conference.

Discover unique content styles and surprising networking events. Register for MeetDifferent 2010 today!

Omni & Starwood programs help pay for your MPI membership.

MPI Member Referral Rewards Program earns you a $25 MPI credit for each new member you recruit.


Tampa Bay Area presents “Crucial Conversations: Florida's Future in the Meetings Industry” for their Education meeting in St. Petersburg on July 22.

Westfield Chapter will kick off the summer with it's lively, flip flop casual Beach Blanket Mingle Summer Event at the Penfield Beach Pavilion in Fairfield CT, on July 29.

Northeastern New York's 2009 Day at the Races will kick off with a Speed Networking event designed to get everyone talking - at Fortunes Restaurant at Saratoga Gaming and Raceway on August 12.

Southeast Education Conference (SEC) -  t he premier professional development conference for the meetings industry in the Southeastern US & sponsored by Greater Orlando, North Florida, South Florida and Tampa Bay Area,  is being held in Miami Beach on August 13-15.

Kansas City is hosting “ Field 2 Table Dining Experience” – a four course, farm-style dinner set in a scenic spot at Wolfe Farm in Camden, MO, on September 24.

MPI Career Resources

Members and post jobs and resumes for FREE on the all new MPI Career Connections; your talent and opportunity marketplace. Members also get a 15-day advance peek at posted job giving them a step up in a tight job market.


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