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:SEPTEMBER 25TH MEETING RESCHEDULED!Rallying for a City-Wide Eve nt: From Scratch to StrategyMark your calendar for October 15\, 2025 from 3:00 pm-5:00 pm at the Marriott St. Louis Grand for an incredible event yo u won't want to miss! Join your fellow St. Louis meeting and event profess ionals for an engaging educational opportunity focused on the MPI Global W EC 2025 Conference. This event will showcase the collective efforts of hos t organizations and the hospitality community in producing an engaging and successful event. Representatives from Explore St. Louis\, Marriott St. L ouis Grand\, LHM\, Destination St. Louis\, Divine Events\, and more will s hare their experiences and strategies as part of a collaborative effort by St. Louis' top hospitality experts in this "behind the scenes" panel disc ussion.Take advantage of this rare opportunity to dive into one of our ind ustry's premier events held in our magnificent city at the host hotel\, th e Marriott St. Louis Grand. This panel discussion will provide valuable in sights and behind-the-scenes knowledge that you can apply to your own even t and group experiences. Panelists will share their journey in the overall production of a large citywide event\, covering everything from the small est details to elements impacting thousands of attendees.We are excited to invite you to learn from the top experts in our city\, enjoy exceptional food and beverage\, and celebrate success together with our outstanding me mbers and partners! We can't wait to see you there and celebrate together! RSVP today to secure your spot for this incredible event.This program has been submitted to the Events Industry Council (EIC) for CMP Preferred Pro vider review for 1.0 credit hours. MPI St. Louis Area Chapter has been app roved by the Events Industry Council as a Preferred Provider of the above- listed continuing education course\, which qualifies for CMP continuing ed ucation credit. Determination of continuing education credit eligibility o r Preferred Provider status does not imply EIC's endorsement or assessment of education quality.Hosted by: Marriott St. Louis Grand is an architectu ral masterpiece that uniquely blends modern amenities with classic 20th Ce ntury American Style. Our exquisite meeting space sets the stage for intim ate gatherings\, elegant social events\, and productive business meetings. Adjacent to the America's Center Convention Complex\, the hotel is locate d just steps from the attractions in St. Louis. The opportunities are endl ess with over 70\,000 square feet of flexible function space. Large or int imate gatherings will transcend into the most elegant of occasions within the traditional setting of the Majestic Ballroom or the elegant Crystal Ba llroom listed on the historic landmark register\, with stunning views of t he city&rsquo\;s skyline.When:Wednesday\, October 15\, 20253:00 pm - 3:30 pm - Registration &\; Networking3:30 pm - 4:30 pm - Panel Discussion4:3 0 pm - 5:00 pm - Closing &\; CelebrationWhere:Marriott St. Louis Grand8 00 Washington Ave.St. Louis\, MO 63101Fees:$45 Members**$65 Non-Members/Gu estsStudents - Call MPI St. Louis at (314) 416-2234 for rate and to regist er.Registration includes 2 drink tickets and appetizers.**MPISTL Members: Due to an issue with the system\, in order to receive the Member Rate\, mu ltiple members cannot be registered on the same registration - they will n eed to register separately. To register as a group\, please contact the MP ISTL Office at (314) 416-2234 or mpistlouis@qabs.com. DTEND:20251015T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260617T232120Z DTSTART:20251015T200000Z LOCATION:MO\,St. Louis\,800 Washington Ave. SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:October 15\, 2025 Education Meeting UID:RFCALITEM639173172807858190 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

SEPTEMBER 25TH MEETING RESCHEDULED!

Rallying for a City-Wide Event: From Scratc h to Strategy

Mark your ca lendar for October 15\, 2025 from 3:00 pm-5:00 pm at the Marriott St. Loui s Grand for an incredible event you won't want to miss! Join your fellow S t. Louis meeting and event professionals for an engaging educational oppor tunity focused on the MPI Global WEC 2025 Conference. This event will show case the collective efforts of host organizations and the hospitality comm unity in producing an engaging and successful event. Representatives from Explore St. Louis\, Marriott St. Louis Grand\, LHM\, Destination St. Louis \, Divine Events\, and more will share their experiences and strategies as part of a collaborative effort by St. Louis' top hospitality experts in t his "behind the scenes" panel discussion.

T ake advantage of this rare opportunity to dive into one of our industry's premier events held in our magnificent city at the host hotel\, the Marrio tt St. Louis Grand. This panel discussion will provide valuable insights a nd behind-the-scenes knowledge that you can apply to your own event and gr oup experiences. Panelists will share their journey in the overall product ion of a large citywide event\, covering everything from the smallest deta ils to elements impacting thousands of attendees.

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We are excited to invite you to learn from the top experts in ou r city\, enjoy exceptional food and beverage\, and celebrate success toget her with our outstanding members and partners! We can't wait to see you th ere and celebrate together! RSVP today to secure your spot for this incred ible event.

EIC_PP_Logo_Final _2019This program has been s ubmitted to the Events Industry Council (EIC) for CMP Preferred Provider r eview for 1.0 credit hours. MPI St. Louis Area Chapter has been approved b y the Events Industry Council as a Preferred Provider of the above-listed continuing education course\, which qualifies for CMP continuing education credit. Determination of continuing education credit eligibility or Prefe rred Provider status does not imply EIC's endorsement or assessment of edu cation quality.

Hosted by:
marriot t grandMarriott St . Louis Grand is an architectural masterpiece that uniquely blends modern amenities with classic 20th Century American Style. Our exquisite meeting space sets the stage for intimate gatherings\, elegant social events\, and productive business meetings. Adjacent to the America's Center Convention Complex\, the hotel is located just steps from the attractions in St. Lou is. The opportunities are endless with over 70\,000 square feet of flexibl e function space. Large or intimate gatherings will transcend into the mos t elegant of occasions within the traditional setting of the Majestic Ball room or the elegant Crystal Ballroom listed on the historic landmark regis ter\, with stunning views of the city&rsquo\;s skyline.
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When:
W ednesday\, October 15\, 2025
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm - Registration &\; Networking
3:30 pm - 4: 30 pm - Panel Discussion
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm - C losing &\; Celebration

Where:
Marriott St. Louis Grand
800 Washing ton Ave.
St. Louis\, MO 63101

< div>Fees:
$45 Members**
$65 Non-Membe rs/Guests
Students - Call MPI St. Louis at (314) 416-2234 for ra te and to register.
Registration includes 2 drink tickets and app etizers.

**MPISTL Members: Due to an issue with the system\, in order to receive the Member Rat e\, multiple members cannot be registered on the same registration - they will need to register separately. To register as a group\, please contact the MPISTL Office at (314) 416-2234 or mpistlouis@qabs.com.
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