BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH PRODID:-//Telerik Inc.//Sitefinity CMS 15.3//EN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Central Standard Time BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251102T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=1SU;BYHOUR=2;BYMINUTE=0;BYMONTH=11 TZNAME:Central Standard Time TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250301T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=2SU;BYHOUR=2;BYMINUTE=0;BYMONTH=3 TZNAME:Central Daylight Time TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Be a BIG FISH in a LITTLE PONDWhen it comes to selecting the pe rfect destination for your next meeting or event\, bigger isn't always bet ter.Join the MPI Texas Hill Country Chapter for an engaging educational ex perience that explores why mid-size city markets are becoming some of the industry's best-kept secrets. Discover how these destinations deliver exce ptional value\, personalized service\, and collaborative partnerships that can elevate your events while maximizing your budget.In many mid-size mar kets\, your event isn't just another date on the calendar - it's a priorit y. From convention and visitors bureaus that can connect you with hotels\, venues\, attractions\, transportation\, and local partners through a sing le point of contact\, to venues where decision-makers are just a phone cal l away\, you'll learn how these destinations simplify the planning process and create memorable attendee experiences.During this program\, you'll he ar directly from destination experts and industry professionals as they sh are real-world examples\, practical strategies\, and insider tips for leve raging mid-size cities to your advantage. Whether you're planning conferen ces\, meetings\, conventions\, or special events\, you'll walk away with n ew ideas for delivering greater value to your clients and stakeholders.Com e discover why choosing a mid-size market can help you make a bigger impac t - and why sometimes the best place to be is a Big Fish in a Little Pond.  \;EVENT DETAILS\n DATES: Friday\, August 28 @ 4:30 P.M.\, and Saturda y\, August 29\, 2026 until 2:00 P.M.\n LOCATION: Courtyard by Marriott New Braunfels River Village 750 Ih 35 North\, New Braunfels\, TX\, 78130FREE Parking at the venueCOST: $75 Members | $100 Non-Members | $50 StudentsReg istration includes:Happy hour networking reception and educational program \, plusSaturday: Experience New Braunfels on Saturday\n Registration Deadl ine: \;Friday\, August 21 EOD\n AGENDA \n \n Friday\, August 28:\n 1:0 0-4:00 P.M. - Optional - Site visits at various locations TBD4:30-5:15 P.M . - Registration\, Networking and Site Tours of hotel available at Courtya rd by Marriott.Appetizers and nonalcoholic beverages will be served.5:30-6 :30 P.M. - Be a BIG FISH in a LITTLE POND Educational Event6:45-7:45 P.M. - Reception at the Faust Hotel with entertainment following (venue TBD)8:0 0-9:30 P.M. - Historic Downtown Walking Ghost Tour followed by Concert (ve nue TBD)\n Saturday\, August 29:\n 8:30-9:30 A.M. - \; Brunch9:30-10:0 0 A.M. - \; Civic Center Tour10:30-11:30 A.M. - \; Sophienburg Mus eum11:45 A.M.-12:00 P.M. - \; Travel Time12:00-1:15 P.M. - \; Wurs tfest Grounds1:15-2:15 P.M. - \;Farewell BBQ lunch \;(venue TBD)Op tional Activities on own(Agenda subject to change as details get finalized ) \;\n CE CREDITS \;Attendees will earn \;Two CE Credits towar d CMP certification renewal.This program is designed to combine education\ , connection\, and destination discovery into one meaningful industry expe rience.EVENT SPEAKERS\n \n \n  \;\n Amanda Cialone &ndas h\; Visit New Braunfels\n \n \n \n \n \n P hoto and Bio goes here...\n \n \n Angi Morales - Corporate Planner\n \n \n \n \n \n Photo and Bio goes here...-->\n EVENT SPO NSORS\n \n \n We&rsquo\;d like to thank Courtyard by Marriott New Braunfel s River Village for sponsoring the venue\, CIRCA Studio Destination Manage ment as an event sponsor\, and Attendee Management for providing Registrat ion Services. \n \n \n Your spot is waiting. Claim it.\n \n \n \n DTEND:20260829T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260726T103003Z DTSTART:20260828T220000Z LOCATION:Texas\,New Braunfels\,750 Ih 35 North SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Be a BIG FISH in a LITTLE POND UID:RFCALITEM639206406033101157 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Be a BIG FISH in a LITTLE POND

When it comes to selecting the perfect destination for your n ext meeting or event\, bigger isn't always better.

Joi n the MPI Texas Hill Country Chapter for an engaging educational experienc e that explores why mid-size city markets are becoming some of the industr y's best-kept secrets. Discover how these destinations deliver exceptional value\, personalized service\, and collaborative partnerships that can el evate your events while maximizing your budget.

In many mid-siz e markets\, your event isn't just another date on the calendar - it's a pr iority. From convention and visitors bureaus that can connect you with hot els\, venues\, attractions\, transportation\, and local partners through a single point of contact\, to venues where decision-makers are just a phon e call away\, you'll learn how these destinations simplify the planning pr ocess and create memorable attendee experiences.

During this pr ogram\, you'll hear directly from destination experts and industry profess ionals as they share real-world examples\, practical strategies\, and insi der tips for leveraging mid-size cities to your advantage. Whether you're planning conferences\, meetings\, conventions\, or special events\, you'll walk away with new ideas for delivering greater value to your clients and stakeholders.

Come discover why choosing a mid-size market can help you make a bigger impact - and why sometimes the best place to be is a Big Fish in a Little Pond.

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EVENT D ETAILS\n


DATES: Friday\, August 28 @ 4:30 P.M.\, and Saturday\, Aug ust 29\, 2026 until 2:00 P.M.

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LOCATION: Courtyard by Marriott New Braunfels River Village
750 Ih 35 North\, New Braunfels\, TX\, 78130
FREE Parking at the venue

COST: $75 Members | $100 Non-Members | $50 Students

Registration includes:
Ha ppy hour networking reception and educational program\, plus
Saturday : Experience New Braunfels on Saturday

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Registration Deadline: \;Friday\, August 21 < span style="font-size:large\;">EOD

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AGENDA \n

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Friday\, August 28:

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1:00-4:00 P.M. - Optional - Site v isits at various locations TBD
4:30-5:15 P.M. - Registration\, Networking and Site Tours of hotel available at Courty ard by Marriott.
Appetizers and nonalcoholic beverages will be se rved.
5:30-6:30 P.M. - Be a BIG FISH in a LITTLE POND Educational Event
6:45-7:45 P.M. - Reception at the Faust Hotel with entertainment following (venue TB D)
8:00-9:30 P.M. - Historic Downtown Walking Ghost Tour followed by Concert (venue TBD)

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Saturday\, August 29:

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8:30-9:30 A.M. - \; Brunch
< strong>9:30-10:00 A.M. - \; Civic Center Tou r
10:30-11:30 A.M. - \; Sophien burg Museum
11:45 A.M.-12:00 P.M. -  \; Travel Time
12:00-1:15 P.M. - \; Wurstfest Grounds
1:15-2:15 P.M. < /strong>- \;Farewell BBQ lunch \;(venue TBD)
Optional Act ivities on own
(Agenda subject to change as details get fina lized)

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CE CREDITS

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Attendees will earn \ ;Tw o CE Credits toward CMP certification renewal.

This program is designed to combine educ ation\, connection\, and destination discovery into one meaningful industr y experience.