MPI Minnesota News

At Visit Greater St. Cloud, we are passionate about providing unique solutions to meet your conference needs. From the first point of contact to the post-event follow-up, every interaction with Visit Greater St. Cloud is designed to make the meeting planner’s job as easy...

Join your local peers for an action packed 90-minute hands on simulated experience facilitated by Joy DesMarais-Lanz. From this hands-on approach, you’ll be able to identify and assess your preparedness and response to these disruptions that fall under: media and public...

Our featured MPI MN scholarship recipient this month is Steph Pfeilsticker, CMP, CMM, DES, HMCC, MBA, Chief Hybrid Strategist, Hybrid Events Authority: “As a self-employed planner, I was grateful to receive a scholarship to renew my membership dues. Our chapter's...

As the concept of designing experiences takes center stage in the events industry, meeting professionals are charged with not only orchestrating an endless number of logistics but doing so flawlessly, while ensuring an unforgettable and transformative experience for...

Are you new to MPI in the last 6 months, or considering joining? You’re invited to attend a Membership 101 Session from 12:30 to 1:30 PM prior to the March 22 Monthly Meeting at the Hewing Hotel. This informal and informational session will provide an overview of MPI...

The EMPI Awards Nomination Process is OPEN, and it’s time to think about recognizing those who have made a difference in the chapter and our industry! The way to recognize individuals and companies with an EMPI (Excellence in MPI) award is for YOU TO NOMINATE THEM! ...

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Why did you join MPI? To grow my professional network, industry knowledge and to collaborate with like-minded colleagues. How long have you been in the meetings/hospitality industry? 14 years How did you decide to get involved in this business? What influenced you?...

Tell us about your business and your current job. I am currently a corporate group sales manager at the Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot. I work to find groups that are a good fit for both our hotel and the client. This is an exciting time for the hospitality...

1. The site selection process involves all but which of the following steps? a. identifying the objectives b. identifying attendee profile c. establishing the budget d. establishing an emergency action plan 2. All but one of the following items can be found in the...