MPI Minnesota News

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...

Theme: Get Involved! So now that we are a month into 2018 – how are your New Year’s Resolutions going? Are you nailing it or are you wavering a little bit? One of my favorite speakers on the circuit – Chad Hyams – had posted this saying on twitter. “You will never...

Join your MPI members on March 15 at the Lumber Exchange Event Center in downtown Minneapolis for a casual few of hours of food, drinks and conversation. 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Alibi cocktail lounge. Come when you can, leave when you wish. Free for MPI Premier and...

Join your local peers for an action packed 90-minute hands on simulated experience facilitated by Joy DesMarais-Lanz. Participants are the meetings & event management team of their trade association’s three-day annual conference. The meeting has an unfriendly...

Education! – Hear from some of the best in the industry- Michael Dominquez, James Spellos and Sarah Sladek as our keynote speakers. If that doesn’t do it for you our special guest and emcee Shawna Suckow will guide us through the day. Plus we have some killer breakouts on a...