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November 03, 2009
Surveys: China will lead recovery.
ACTE survey: meetings not impacted by H1N1.
Travel group offers solution on EU VAT cross-border rule change.
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MPI's Global Training
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MPI Webinar November 4, 2009
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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.
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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.”
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.