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October 06, 2009
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MPI Membership

H1N1 Virus Updates: Newly revamped site brings the latest information to the MPI community.

MPI Online Store: Members always enjoy a significant discount and online convenience.

Renewing Your Membership: Omni & Starwood programs make renewing a great value.

Reminder: Please make contact information changes with both your chapter and headquarters.

Needed: Your industry events for 2010 on the MPI Global Industry Calendar.

Job Seekers: MPI members are eligible for a free resume critique through MPI Career Connections.

MPI's Global Training

Introducing MPI Global Training - Take certification and certificate programs specific to the meetings and business events industry.  Meet industry standards and advance your career!

Certification in Meeting Management
June 27, 2010

New Certification in Meeting Management (CMM) classes just announced! Save the date -  June 27, 2010, Sophia Antipolis, France.

MeetDifferent
February 20 – 23, 2010

Take your CMP exam during MeetDifferent, February 20 - 23, 2010 in Cancun. Deadline to turn in exam application is October 28, 2009.

Planners: There is still time to turn in your application to receive a FREE hotel stay plus free registration or airfare to Cancun. Meet one-to-one with suppliers at MeetDifferent. Apply for the Hosted Buyer Program today!

Suppliers: Don't miss your chance to meet with qualified planners at MeetDifferent.  Participate in the Hosted Buyer Program. Find out how.

European Meetings and Events Conference
February 28 – March 2, 2010

Save the Date: 2010 European Meetings and Events Conference, 28 February - 02 March, Malaga, Spain.

Traveling? Remember you can visit any chapter meeting you are near as a member. Increase your connections. Increase your knowledge.

Get Connected - Stay Informed: Heartland chapter's 2009 Fall Summit is Oct. 7th. The key topic will be Social Media for Meeting Professionals - Best Practices Today, presented by Patrick O'Malley.

The Arizona chapter presents “Coyoter Power: How to Thrive in a Climate of Change” at its Oct. 8th meeting.

The Oregon chapter covers “The State of the Industry” during its Oct. 14th morning meeting.

Michigan MPI presents "Technology Day" on Oct. 14th. The day will be packed full of information that will help you utilize technology to produce better events.

The Greater New York chapter's education program “The Social Media Trifecta – How to Leverage Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter to Maximize Effectiveness to Grow Your Business takes place on Oct. 14th.

MPI St. Louis, PCMA Heartland chapter & SLSAE host a joint meeting on Oct. 15th. Topic: “The Working Relationship of the Supplier & Planner.”

The Philadelphia chapter's Oct. 21st networking and education meeting focuses on the topic: “Blended Networking: Meet, Greet and Tweet!”

The New Jersey chapter hosts its Oct. 23rd luncheon featuring James Spellos, CMP, discussing the essentials of Digital Communications.

Be There or Be Round - Inside the Circle of Excellence: The MPI Midwest regional educational & marketplace conference brought to you by the Minnesota and Wisconsin chapters is held Nov. 11-12th.

St. Louis Area chapter announces registration is open for its full-day educational conference, “EduCon 2009,” on Nov. 12th.

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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