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November 03, 2009

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RISE Awards

Recognize your peers: MPI now accepting nominations for 6 RISE Awards.

MPI Membership

Save on Your Membership Renewal: It's easy.  Renew online and automatically receive a 5% discount.

Save even more: Refer new members to MPI and put save on your own renewal.

Employers: Post your open jobs for free on MPI's Career Connections site.

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

MPI's Global Training

Looking for certification and certificate programs specific to the meetings and events industry? MPI Global Training has something for everyone within the industry.

MPI Webinar
November 4, 2009

Expert speakers, weekly programs and affordable pricing make MPI Webinars a cost effective, time-saving alternative for those with hectic schedules and restricted budgets.

MeetDifferent
 February 20 – 23, 2010

Maximize your MeetDifferent 2010 experience by participating in the exclusive Hosted Buyer Program. Find out more today!

PLANNERS: Only a few more spaces left for the Free Cancun Getaway! Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

If you've been anxious about how to pay for your full MeetDifferent registration, worry no more! Click here to view our payment options and group discounts!

European Meetings and Events Conference
February 20 - March 3, 2010

Don't miss THE leading event for meeting and event professionals! The 2010 European Meetings and Events Conference in Malaga, Spain from February 20 - March 3.

Traveling? Remember you can visit any chapter meeting you are near at the member rate. Increase your connections. Increase your knowledge.

The Orange County chapter host it annunal dinner meeting on Nov. 4th with an expert panel discussing, “Forward Thinking in the Meetings Industry.”

The Philadelphia chapter will host a session on "LCD's, Lavaliers, and Lighting: Understanding and Demystifying A/V" on Nov. 5th.

MPI-Chicago Area Chapter 2009 Women's Leadership Conference to be held on Nov. 10th.

The Philadelphia chapter presents it Master Series Program - "Are You Looking for More in Your Leadership Abilities?" – Nov. 10th.

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.

The Greater New York chapter's Nov. 12th luncheon topic is, “Fallout: The Domestic and International Implications of H1N1 (Swine Flu).”  

The Arizona Sunbelt Chapter presents it's 2nd Annual Education Conference, followed by the BUY MPI Tradeshow Nov. 12th. Featured speaker is MPI Chairwoman Ann Godi, CMP.

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

The Michigan chapter presents Michael Cerbelli's Hot Event & Entertainment Ideas 2009 and Annual Silent Auction on Nov. 12th.

The New Jersey chapter's luncheon on Nov. 13th topic is “ Green Eggs and Ham is not just a Dr. Seuss Story”

The Oregon chapter's Nov. 17th meeting features a roundtable discussion on contract negotiation and renegotiation...Clauses That Can Make a Difference.

The Northern California chapter's Nov. 17th breakfast program covers the topic of “Implementing a Strategic Meetings Management Program to Improve Efficiency and Reduce Spend.”

The Virginia Chapter is welcoming this year's holiday season with it's 2009 Annual Basket Auction on December 3rd . It will also have a panel discussion - Slowing Economy - "State of the Industry."

MPI Career Resources

Members can 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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