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Benefits

Chapter Membership
Network with local colleagues and potential clients, and experience continuing education through regionally based events. You can also participate in the leadership of your local chapter.
MPI  Directory
Grow your client base or connect with peers through MPI's Directory. You’ll have unlimited use and can search for members, send messages, and see who else is connected.
Research
MPI offers periodical research results in the form of the annual FutureWatch report and the bi-monthly Business Barometer, both sponsored by American Express. These studies show economic factors and trends that affect the business of events. MPI also produces various white papers and reports throughout the year that keep our membership up to date.

One+ Magazine
No online newsletter will replace the joy of reading a print magazine, and members receive an annual subscription to One+, MPI’s multiple award-winning collection of industry insights, stories and in-depth features. One+ also has a myriad of advertising opportunities to put your brand front and center with the audience that matters.
Awards & Recognition
MPI’s RISE Awards (Recognizing Industry Success and Excellence) features seven annual awards in three categories: organizational achievement, individual achievement and community achievement. RISE award recipients are recognized for innovation, global transferability, impact and influence.

Industry Certifications
Obtain your Certification in Meetings Management, the most advanced designation for meeting professionals in the industry.

You can also use various MPI’s resources to help you obtain the Certified Meeting Professional designation. From our Online CMP Study Guide to our CMP Study Kit, we have everything you need to get your CMP.
Career Connections Job Resource
Post jobs and resumes and search for current jobs at MPI’s Career Connections job resource. Access is free for MPI members.
 Member Exclusive E-newsletters
Members receive the weekly communications MPINews and MPIAccess, covering the latest industry news and MPI happenings, respectively.
Discounted Conference Registration
MPI members received special discounted registration rates to annual conferences, including the World Education Congress and the European Meetings and Events Conference. 		Webinars
Members receive instant access to continuing education through MPI’s webinar series. The topics range from strategic meetings management to the latest technology trends.
Global Marketplace
MPI’s Marketplace Directory is a Web-based resource dedicated to providing an accurate and complete collection of industry suppliers. It provides a convenient marketplace for expert buyers to quickly find qualified vendors without the clutter of general-purpose search engines.