MPI Arizona Sunbelt Chapters’ BIGGEST educational conference, EduCON, is coming to Phoenix, Arizona from August 19-21, 2022.
Join us and your fellow MPI AZ members "Charting Our Course" at this industry event! Our agenda is full of education and networking sessions focusing on the skills needed to navigate our way forward. During this EduCON, learn about contract negotiations, labor and supply chain challenges and rising costs, protecting against cyber security threats, and the future outlook of tourism and events in our State. Let's "Chart Our Course" as a chapter and industry, together!
Join Us for This In-Person, Exclusive Members-Only Benefit
Seating is Limited!
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"Cyber Security of Interest to You? Your Business?"
Presented by Deptartment of Homeland Security Cyber Expert, Michael Lettman
Join the MPI AZ Business Education Forum for their February meeting and learn from your Deptartment of Homeland Security Cyber Expert, Michael Lettman. He will share what is happening, how to detect and possibly avoid hacks and what information you should NOT store on your system and much more. He will speak directly to those in the room and address your concerns.
It is important for attendees to have a business connection, work for or are a contractor to, industries such as Healthcare, Manufacturing, small business owner or Government. This is a high level discussion designed for those who have high risk due to the data you are working with or storing. Learn of connection to have at your fingertips in the event of an cyber incident.
March Education Program & Networking Event
March 10, 2022
3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Gila River Resorts & Casinos - Wild Horse Pass
5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85226
The Monthly Programs and Membership committees have a joint in-person program not to be missed! The program "All About Our Members" will celebrate our members and offer membership discounts and networking with other members.
You will hear from our speaker, Lynne Wellish, CMP, CHSE. She will share her topic "Co-Creating Future Best Practices Between Hospitality Sales Executives and Meeting Professionals" on lessons learned that are shaping best practices for 2022 and beyond. This is an opportunity to reconnect with other members and guests and visit the beautiful Gila River Wild Horse Pass Hotel.
"Communicating At The Right Speed"
Presented by Rick DeBruhl
Rick DeBruhl understands communication. As an award-winning network television broadcaster with a master’s degree in Media Management he has the insight to help any business innovate and grow by improving the way its people communicate. In nearly four decades spent interviewing and reporting about both business leaders and front-line employees, Rick has learned that before you can innovate you must communicate.
He has also spent much of the last 30 years covering auto racing for TV networks like ESPN, ABC and NBC including events like the Indy 500. In a world that travels at more than 200 miles per hour, Rick has learned that communication is critical. The right information at the right time not only gives teams a chance to win, it also can avoid a disaster where lives are at risk.
Rick spent nearly a decade as a consumer reporter and advocate. It was an education into what makes a company successful. Many times he found failures were the result of communication. Sometimes it was the way consumers were handled, but often the communication problems were inside the company. In a fast-paced world of online consumer reviews, that breakdown can quickly ruin a corporate reputation.
Presented by Lisa Sommer Devlin, Attorney, Devlin Law Firm, P.C.
JOIN US FOR OUR NOVEMBER EDUCATION PROGRAM AND BREAKFAST!
Lisa Sommer Devlin, an attorney who has represented hotels for 30 years, will discuss event contract trends and tips in light of the COVID 19 pandemic. Have contracts changed? What is reasonable to request? While she represents hotels, her approach to contracts is to create fair and equitable contracts for both suppliers and customers.
Join Us for This In-Person , Exclusive Members-Only Benefit
September 22, 2021
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"How to Protect Yourself and Property; Business Startup/Business Law and Estate Planning"
Presented by Ron Adams, Attorney, Hoopes, Adams & Scharber, PLC
March 11, 2021
“Key Contract Clauses: A Meeting Planner's Guide
to Cost Containment & Risk Reduction”
Presented By:
Robyn Mietkiewicz, CMP, CMM
Strategic Partner, INNOV8 Meetings + Events
September 10, 2020 Webinar
“Ditch Perfection and Create Connection:
Elevate Your Next Virtual Presentation!”
Presented By:
Sue Hershkowitz-Coore
President,
Speaker Sue
August 20, 2020 Webinar
“Emergency Preparedness & Onsite Crisis Management in the Age of COVID-19"
Presented By:
Patrick Gahagan, VP – Customer Development
with InHouse Physicians
Desi Whitney, VP & Clint Steeves, Emergency Planner & Incident Commander
with Emergency Concierge International
August 6, 2020 Webinar
"Laid Off, Now What? Tips and Tricks to Prepare You for Your
Next Step"
Presented By:
Dawn Penfold, President of MeetingJobs.com
Suzanne McIntosh, President of McIntosh Human Capital Management
Moderated by Melanie Volkers, CHSE, CHDM | President, MPI AZ Sunbelt Chapter
July 9, 2020 Webinar
"The Future of Meetings"
Presented By:
Pamela Traficanti, Visit Tucson
David Twigger, Vermilion Events
Mary Young, CMP, The Hermosa Inn & LON’S
Moderated by Melanie Volkers, CHSE, CHDM | President, MPI AZ Sunbelt Chapter