MPI Minnesota News

1 year Becca Delaney Matt Griess Deanna Merdink Sarah Sathre Kathryn Laulainen Emily Renn Barbara Pappenfus, PhD 2 years Kerri Neinas Jackie Darsow 3 years Amanda Pederson Lindsey Schneider Chris Harrison 5 years Jill Blihovde 10 years Jim Gustafson15...

Why did you join MPI? Before BCBS, I was with Best Buy planning many events around the twin cities area. I met Kathryn, a current MPI member who invited me to an event. Not only was the event fun and memorable, but I connected with a ton of great people that offered to...

The deadline for submission of EMPI nominations has been extended - the new deadline is Friday, April 20. Use EMPI (“Excellence in MPI”) nominations to recognize your peers (or yourself!) for exceptional contributions to MPI and the Industry. Nominations are easy to...

Our featured MPI MN scholarship recipient this month is Heidi Cerdas Monge, MBA, CMM, University of Minnesota Medical School: “The MPI scholarship I received allowed me to earn my CMM, which opened up a new community to me and has led to increased career possibilities....

Tell your friends who haven’t joined MPI yet! Here’s a great opportunity: In honor of Global Meetings Industry Day on April 12, MPI will offer $100 off New Premier & Preferred membership: April Membership campaign: Promo Code: MPIGMID18 $100 off NEW Premier and...

Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) brings together leaders from across the meetings and events industry to showcase the real impact that business meetings, conferences, conventions, incentive travel, trade shows and exhibitions have on people, businesses and communities....

1. Your meeting has a serious financial revenue shortfall. You have therefore informed the catering manager of the hotel that the luncheon menu, with a steak entree, must not exceed $20. He agrees to provide a menu at that price. Which of the following should be your...

1 year Katie Benson Christine Kusch Stephanie Lundeen Amy Mauzy Debbie Seabloom Kelsey St. John Sam Worms Jim Zimmerman 2 years Caroline Nelson Mia Thomas 4 years Jessica Snyder 20 years Amy-Marie Lemanski, CMP 25 years Denise Woods, CMP...

1. Tell us about your business and your current job. The Intercontinental Minneapolis – St. Paul Airport Hotel is still under construction with the opening to take place this July. Located directly on airport property we will have our own TSA security checkpoint and...

WhirlyBall Twin Cities Wednesday, May 9th 4:30-8:30 You are not going to want to miss out on this great networking opportunity hosted by the Minnesota Chapter of MPI. Throughout the night, you will enjoy fabulous food and beverage with opportunities to give back to the...