News Around Town – April 2023

MPI Ottawa Member News

Celebrating the Event Industry's 2023 Women to Watch: Jennifer Beatty, DES, HMCC

“There is no better experience than watching someone shine in their own unique light.” – Courtney Stanley

Please join me in celebrating with Jennifer by sharing a warm congratulations on Social Media. View the Full List of 2023 Women to Watch

Please join us in celebrating April's 🐰 #MPIOttawa Membership Anniversaries! We love the amazing folks that make up the MPI Ottawa Chapter.  Be sure to share on your favourite social media and tag someone listed here and give them kudos!



Welcome to our new members that have recently joined our MPI Ottawa Chapter. We can’t wait to see you at our next in-person or virtual event and welcome you to the MPI Ottawa community!

• Alyssa Munro, Events Coordinator - Automotive Industries Association Of Canada
• Claudia Polycar - Algonquin College
• Ella Slack, WPICC, CEO / Event Coordinator - RSVP-Events
• Jacqueline Ehombe, Project and Administration Officer - University of Ottawa
• Melanie Fast
• Roxanne Vezina, Project Manager of Professional Development and Events - Canadian Institute of Actuaries
  
  

On March 21, 2023, MPI Ottawa’s Director of Awards and Recognition, Brent Beatty and the MPI Foundation Global Board of Trustees Chair (and 2022 Prix Awards Emcee), Jennifer Beatty, DES, HMCC, presented the 2022 Rising Star of the Year Award to Elodie Lortal, CMP, DES, WPICC.

Elodie was truly a rising star in the Ottawa community before relocating to her new role as Commerciale Externe, Marché ambassades et entreprises (External Sales, Embassies and Business Market) in Paris France at the Novotel Paris Centre Tour Eiffel.

Elodie relocated to the “City of Light” just prior to last year’s awards and it was an honour for our Director and the MPIF GBOT Chair to present this award to Elodie in person while en route to MPI’s European Meetings and Events Conference (EMEC) in Brighton, UK.

Congratulations once again Elodie from all of us at MPI Ottawa!



We are excited to announce that we have filled a vacant volunteer position on the Marketing and Communications committee. Jason Rost will be taking care of the Chapter News and Views portfolio taking on the Chair role. We look forward to his leadership!

Industry News in General

Ottawa Tourism seeing bump in interest from Americans in midst of Biden visit
The visit of U.S. President Joe Biden to Ottawa is expected to bring an increase in tourists coming to Canada’s capital to explore the city for themselves.

At Ottawa Tourism, Director of Communications Jantine Van Kregten said Biden’s visit is huge international exposure for Ottawa. The visit was broadcasted worldwide and Van Kregten said it’s “an opportunity to remind audiences that Ottawa is Canada’s capital and that we have a proud tradition of hospitality.”

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‘It just needs a bit of love’: ByWard Market businesses back proposed new governance structure

“We want to see change because what’s happening now is not good,” said John Borsten, the owner or co-owner of Zak’s Diner, The Grand Pizzeria & Bar, Starling and the Metropolitain Brasserie, all cornerstone eateries in the Market, and a BIA board member. “It isn’t a hostile takeover.
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Taste the unique island flavours of Montréal

What do you get when you combine rich European architecture, cozy local neighbourhoods, arts and nightlife and add a generous portion of a mouth-watering culinary scene? That’s right, an unforgettable island getaway!
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Upcoming MPI Events

📅 May 2, 2023 – 5:00PM-10:00PM - Jigsaw Escape Room
Trapped! A Mind-Bending Evening

Are you good at solving puzzles? Do you enjoy working as a team? Then this event is for you.  Join us at Jigsaw Escape Rooms for a mind-bending experience. Afterwards, we will head to the Blue Cactus for a 3-course dinner.
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📅 May 11 to 13, 2023 – Hilton Lac-Leamy, Gatineau

theEVENT 2.0

This year’s theme is “Flip the Switch”

New ideas. New experiences. New opportunities. We have the power to… “Flip the Switch”

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📅 June 13 to June 15, 2023 – Riviera Maya

MPI WEC23

When it comes to meetings and events, WEC23 will expand not only what you know, but whom you know. It delivers the connections and actionable education you need to advance yourself as an event professional and a person.
For more information visit WEC23

Upcoming Industry Events

📅 Multiple Dates – Coast to Coast
2023 Tourism Town Halls

The 2023 Tourism Town Halls is an industry-wide event delivered by TIAC to reach all tourism Industry stakeholders from coast to coast to coast.

The series will be delivered in person in every province and territory. It will provide an opportunity to meet with TIAC and its partners to better understand efforts on national and local tourism issues and provide a forum for open dialogue, discussion, and constructive debate.

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📅 May 1 - 3, 2023 – Evergreen Brick Works, Toronto

CSE Live, the Show for People Who Plan Events

The event offers an innovative and unparalleled learning experience featuring world-class education, immersive programming, a curated collection of Canada’s premier event vendors, gourmet food experiences, and high-profile B2B networking opportunities.

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📅 May 7, 2023 – National Arts Centre

2023 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards

Join us for a fun and elegant evening celebrating Canada’s highest honour in the performing arts! The awards tribute performance celebrating the 2023 laureates begins in Southam Hall at 8:00 pm and features incredible guest performances and touching tributes.

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📅 May 31, 2023 – 7:30AM-9:00AM – The Urban Element
Women’s Business Network May Breakfast Mix & Mingle

Save the date for the May Breakfast Mix & Mingle - registration link and location details to come. 
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📅 July 5 - 7, 2023 - Hilton Mississauga Meadowvale

Summer Summit 2023: Hosted by CSAE’s Trillium Network
We are excited to invite you to Mississauga for two days of learning, networking, and fun. Indulge in a dynamic learning program that offers a range of opportunities to expand your association management knowledge and refine your professional skills.

 Article edited by Cynthia Beaudin, Canada Foundation for Innovation