News Around Town - January 2025

MPI Ottawa Member News

Thank You, MPI Ottawa Community!
Your support in this year's Holiday Hamper program has made a meaningful difference! The Kiwanis Club of Ottawa has been spreading holiday cheer since 1926, and since 2009, the program has grown immensely. From helping 125 families in its early years to providing gift cards and turkeys to 500+ families in the Ottawa area in 2024, this program truly embodies the spirit of giving.  Together, we’re helping brighten the holidays for so many in our community. Thank you for being part of this heartwarming tradition!
Interested to become more involved with our Community Outreach Committee?  Volunteer Today

Looking for new opportunities to grow your business? Interested in collaborating on upcoming MPI Ottawa events? Check out our Ottawa Job Postings and Request For Proposals page!

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MPI Foundation Scholarships are available to assist you with professional development, ongoing education, membership support and more. Check out the MPI Foundation and what’s programs are available now: https://www.mpi.org/about/foundation

Industry News in General

Future-Focused Leadership: Balancing Today’s Needs with Tomorrow’s Vision
Are leaders making decisions that will build a brighter future?
On this episode of Dare to Interrupt, Jason Dunn, CEO of the National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals, discusses how leaders can navigate the balance between addressing immediate challenges and preparing their organizations for a sustainable, future-focused success.
Listen to the latest episode of Dare to Interrupt now!

Ottawa Visitor Centre Opens Its Doors in Downtown Ottawa
Ottawa Tourism and Canadian Heritage are pleased to announce the official opening of the new Ottawa Visitor Centre in the Central Chambers, an iconic building in the heart of downtown Ottawa.
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Upcoming MPI Ottawa Events

📅 Feb 27, 2025 – 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm – The Westin Ottawa
MPI Ottawa Chapter Roundtables
Join us for MPI Ottawa’s premier education event, the Educational Roundtables. This highly anticipated event provides a unique platform for dynamic discussions, sharing insights, and learning from industry peers.
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MPI Ottawa Charity Auction Dinner
📅Feb 27, 2025 – 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm – The Westin Ottawa
This inspiring event underscores the power of unity and collaboration. When individuals and organizations come together, we have the potential to ignite meaningful change in our community and beyond. This annual sell-out event supports deserving organizations through a vibrant Silent Auction (this year on-line) and a lively live auction for inspired one-of-a-kind packages.
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Upcoming Industry Events

📅Feb 24, 2025 to Feb 28, 2025
Ottawa Meet Week
Ottawa Meet Week is a four-day roller coaster consisting of events hosted by the Canadian Society of Association Executives , Meeting Professionals International (MPI Ottawa Chapter), the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA Canada East Chapter), Destination Direct Canada, MPI Foundation Canada Council LOL 4.0 and REVEAL Social.
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 Article edited by Darlene Kelly-Stewart, Stonehouse Sales & Marketing Services