2009 WEC Salt Lake Satellite/Client Event Information

MPI realizes the value of networking with current or potential clients outside of the conference events during the 2009 WEC Salt Lake conference. In our efforts to partner with you and provide a return on investment to our host cities, MPI is tracking all events held in conjunction with MPI meetings.

These events include but are not limited to any of the following:

Why does MPI track these events?

• It is important for MPI to collect your Satellite/Client Event information for the purpose of informing conference attendees about your event.
• MPI will only share open event information with conference attendees. Private events will remain invitation only.
• MPI uses this information to track how much business we were able to bring to the Host City and shares this with future cities so they can see the additional revenue potential of these events.

When can I hold a satellite event?

Satellite/Client Events must not conflict with any conference related activities. The following times are available for Supplier/Client Events:

Where can I hold my Satellite/Client Event?

It is preferred that all Satellite/Client Events be held at one of the hotels under contract. Below are the contracted hotels, and the person who you can contact if you are interested in holding your event at their location:

• The Grand American Hotel – contact Kathryn Jennings at kjennings@grandamerica.com
• The Little American Hotel – contact Kathryn Jennings at kjennings@grandamerica.com
• Shilo Inn Suites Hotel - contact Olga Bahena at olga.bahena@shiloinns.com
• Salt Lake City Marriott City Center - contact Richard Drose at richard.drose@marriott.com
• Peery Hotel – contact Kassie Korous at kkorous@peeryhotel.com
• Red Lion Hotel Downtown - contact JoAnne Blair at joanne.blair@redlion.com
• Hotel Monaco - contact Kyanne Gochnour at kyanne.gochnour@bambara-saltlakecity.com
• Salt Lake City Marriott Downtown – contact Bogar Carillo at Bogar.Carrillo@marriott.com
• Sheraton City Centre Hotel – contact Stefanie Dean at sdean@dhmhotels.com
• Hilton Salt Lake City Center – contact Annie Gingrich at annie.gingrich@hilton.com
• Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown – contact Chelsea Nelson at chelsea.lofgren@radisson.com

In the event you prefer another off-site venue, as a courtesy to our Host City we ask that you coordinate your events through them so they can best guide you to the venues they know will accomplish your events goals.

• For assistance in locating an off-site venue within Salt Lake, please contact Michael Mack at mmack@saltlake.org

What do I do once my event is confirmed?

Please send the following information to satelliteevents@mpiweb.org by June 30, 2009 and include:

• Company name that is hosting the event
• Your name and your contact information for pre-planning
• The onsite contact name and their telephone number that will be used onsite
• Indicate if your Satellite Event is private/invitation only -OR- open to all
• Number of attendees that you anticipate
• Indicate what type of meeting space you need (i.e. meeting room, private event room, table(s) at a restaurant or bar for a cocktail reception, etc)