Events
"MPI hosted a great event at an exciting new venue, and the members showed their support. I appreciate the compact agenda with opportunities to both network and learn. Participating in MPI is definitely part of my plan."
- Floyd Isley
MPI-CC Meeting Calendar
| Date | Description | Location |
| August 8, 2024 | New Member Lunch N' Learn | Virtual via Zoom |
| August 22-23, 2024 | Chapter Meeting | DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront |
| November 4, 2024 | New Member Lunch N' Learn | Virtual via Zoom |
| November 18-19, 2024 | Chapter Meeting & Awards Gala | Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh-Durham/Research Triangle |
Quarterly Chapter Events:
Quarterly chapter events are held in the Carolinas in late January/ early February, on GMID in the Spring, in August, and late October/ early November.
New Member Lunch N' Learns:
New Member Lunch N' Learns are held two weeks prior to each quarterly chapter event. All new members will be invited to join. Not a new member but still interested? Registration is available under Events.
Exhibitor Tables:
Exhibitor tables are available at each chapter meeting. They are $250 for members and $300 for non-members. Annual sponsors receive (1) complimentary exhibitor table at any chapter meeting other than the Business Exchange.
November 2021 Meeting
Look who's coming
Agenda
Thursday, November 4
| 1pm - 3pm | The Brewery Experience - Add On |
| 2pm - 4pm | Truist Culinary Cooking Class - Add On |
| 5pm - 6pm | Volunteer Round Up |
| 6pm - 8pm | Networking Reception |
Friday, November 5
| 8am - 9am | Breakfast |
| 9am - 12pm | Education  |
| 12:30pm - 5pm | BMW Driving Experience - Add On, Planners only |
Add on items:
The Brewery Experience – Brewery Tour
Thursday, November 4
1pm - 3pm
Hop onboard award-winning The Brewery Experience and let a certified beer expert guide you on afternoon exploring Greenville’s booming craft beer scene. We’ll visit two of the city’s finest and most unique breweries. Sample a wide array of various beer styles (and even a couple of surprise alternate adult beverages), meet the owners and brewers with exclusive behind-the-scenes tours and tastings, and enjoy our hilarious, professionally made movie, ‘Gary Gose Gump’ - a beer-themed parody of Forrest Gump that tells our story - as we roll from brewery to brewery.
Truist Culinary and Hospitality Innovation Center – Hands-on Cooking Class
Thursday, November 4
2pm - 4pm
Be a culinary student for a two-hour stretch in this hands-on class dedicated to the principles behind two South Carolina staples: Chicken & Dumplin’s and Peach Cobbler. Cook each dish with the help of a professional culinary educator, and then sit down to enjoy everything you make at the end of class.
BMW Performance Center – Ultimate Driving Experience (planners only)
Friday, November 5
12:30pm - 5pm
SCHOOL IS NOW IN SESSION.
Take your seat — literally. Get behind the wheel of the Ultimate Driving Machine® at the BMW Performance Driving School. With over 1.7-combined miles of paved track in various configurations, you can see and feel real-life driving conditions. Learn how to recover from a slide on their wet skidpad.
Education
Overcoming Digital Anxiety: LIVE with Grit Productions
Friday, November 5
Let’s face it, digital and hybrid meetings are here to stay – period! The significant reach, accessibility, inclusiveness, and time/travel cost savings they generate are now business best practices, so delivering a successful and sustainable digital event experience is essential to your growth and value as an industry professional.
Meet the strategists, technical experts, and event producers behind MPI’s Global Meetings Industry Day and Chapter Business Summit as they pull back the curtain to reveal the resources, strategies, and solutions to help you overcome digital anxiety (yes, it’s a real thing!).
Designing meaningful “people-centered” digital meeting experiences requires both technical and engagement approaches to be successful as a meeting and event industry professional in our “NOW” Normal, including:
- Identifying attendee “cognitive load” and digital learning design
- Understanding the key considerations for successful digital event budgeting
- Overcoming the digital “problem space” to improve reach, ROI, and attendee satisfaction
Panelists are:
- Kelly Massey, Managing Partner, Grit Productions & Expositions
- Charlotte Miles, VP Production, Grit Productions & Expositions
Q&A session with the experts afterward.
Moderated by Steven G. Foster, CMP, Managing Partner, Foster+Fathom
Fees
The first 25 planners to register will be given a complimentary meeting registration and hotel room courtesy of VisitGreenvilleSC.
| Early Bird Rate | After 10/27 | |
| Member Full Event | $90 | $105 |
| Non-Member Full Event | $125 | $140 |
Add On
All Add On experiences are complimentary for meeting planners.
| Planner | Supplier | |
| The Brewery Experience | $0 | $55 |
| Truist Culinary Cooking Class | $0 | $100 |
| BMW Driving Experience - Planners Only | $0 | N/A |
| Member Vendor Table | $250 | |
| Non-Member Vendor Table | $300 |
Room Block
There is a room block being held at the SpringHill Suites Greenville Downtown with a discounted room rate of $129/night. Book your room before October 19 to receive the group rate.
Springhill Suites Greenville Downtown
200 East Washington Street
Greenville, SC 29601
To add continuing education (CE) credits to your account with the Event Industry Council (EIC) for a session that has not been pre-approved by EIC, you can self-report it to add to your EIC account.
You will need two pieces of information:
- A session description that shows the learning objectives align with the CMP-IS
- Proof that you attended (like a scan of your name badge or a copy of your registration confirmation).
For more information on CMP certification and recertification, visit the EIC FAQs.
