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What's in it for me?
It's what you put into it!
This year we are putting a renewed emphasis on attendance and recruitment. We need the help of all current and future members to make us successful.
The more members we have, the more ROI there is for each of us.
The more members we have, the more brainpower we have.
The more members we have, the better our programs are.
The more attendance we have at meetings, the better our networking will be.
The more networking we do, the more we will know about the products and services available to us.
It all trickles down.
Why is MPI a good resource for me?
As the largest trade association for the $96.4 billion meeting industry, MPI defines the return on investment and strategic value meetings bring to individuals, organizations and the global economy. MPI helps its members enhance their professional value by providing them with best practices, superior education, the latest research and trends, professional development and networking opportunities.
You and your meetings are strategic components of your organization's success...that's the vision of Meeting Professionals International (MPI), a global community of 20,000+ meeting and event professionals.
Pathways to Excellence is MPI's plan designed to elevate you and the role of meetings to new levels of professionalism by:
- Creating professional development levels to evolve member careers to positions of strategic understanding and influence
- Influencing executives understanding about the value of meetings
- Intensifying business opportunities for suppliers
Join this dynamic group to exponentially increase your own internal value with education, leadership development, and business networking with the Heartland Chapter or at major international gatherings and education forums.
Heartland Chapter Benefits of Membership
o Monthly Educational Programs and Networking Events
o Annual Conference with nationally recognized speakers, great educational workshops, supplier exhibits, silent auction and social events
o Job Bank provides a totally confidential service where employees and employers are matched
o Leadership Opportunities - develop your leadership abilities by chairing committees or serving on the Board of Directors
o Advertising opportunities in the newsletter and on the website
o First opportunities as event sponsors
o Chapter newsletters keep you up to date with developments in the meetings industry and with your fellow members
MPI Benefits
o Quality educational conference and programs for the meeting professional such as the World Education Conference and Meet Different Conferences
o Access to the MPI membership list by logging in at www.mpiweb.org. Then proceed to the MPI Community section
o One+ - a monthly publication with enlightening articles on current industry topics
o Discounted business services and life, medical and liability insurance for independent meeting planners
o MPI bookstore offers variety of educational publication, reference guides and planning tools for the meeting professional at member discounts
To learn more about MPI membership, benefits, and the Heartland Chapter, please email our VP of Membership, Jeff Spence at
jeff.spence@jqh.com
For the Student Membership Scholarship Form Click here
You can also join online at www.mpiweb.org.
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To provide educational opportunities for professional growth, development and competency for those in the meetings industry through education, communication, recognition and networking.Join MPI Heartland today!
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