Benefits of MPI Membership

Why Join MPI? The Upstate New York Chapter offers an outstanding combination of professional education, peer networking, business opportunities and personal development. As a member of one of MPI’s most active chapters, you’ll benefit from:

• Education Programs – dynamic, nationally recognized speakers discussing cutting-edge issues and topics affecting our industry.
  
  
• Person-to-person Networking – enticing social events offering showcase opportunities for chapter supplier members and an opportunity to make new connections that can help you personally and professionally.
  
  
• Complimentary CMP Study Groups, study resources, and access to members who have earned their CMP and CMM and can provide individual assistance to you too.
  
  
• Volunteer opportunities on small committees where you can make a difference and shape the future of our chapter. The more you give, the more you will get back. Volunteers spend as little as one hour per month and can even take on a larger commitment as a member of the Board of Directors.

All of these benefits add up to incredible results!

For three years in a row, the MPI Upstate New York took home top honors in the Membership and Chapter Satisfaction Survey. Our small but mighty chapter has been ranked THIRD in the North American Region as well as Globally among all MPI Chapters for overall satisfaction.

Last year's overall satisfaction score climbed 13% from last year, satisfaction with chapter leadership rose 9%, and education content increased a whopping 21%. We also heard your constructive feedback and will work on implementing new programs or opportunities to increase your satisfaction with networking/marketplace opportunities; communications; volunteer opportunities; and program locations. There are several  volunteer opportunities available for you to help us reach these goals!

Ready to Join?

Watch the social media pages for MPI Upstate NY for monthly new member discount codes! (Facebook and Twitter). You can also invite a friend to join and receive discounts for you and them! Link to our Refer a Friend Voucher and start saving on your MPI membership today! Read more about what we have to offer here!

Check out the MPI membership scholarships available for planners!  

Students in MPI Upstate NY

Specific benefits of student memberships include more than any other MPI Chapter.

• Significantly reduced rate for chapter and international events.
• Access to future employers right here in your community.
• MPI Upstate NY participates in career fairs and internship programs for hospitality & business students.

New to Upstate NY?

Here are some highlights of what our Chapter is doing this year to make you feel welcome:

• The Ambassador Program: A "Welcome" Committee to make new members feel at home when attending their first meetings. Ambassadors greet all Newcomers and introduce them to other MPI Upstate NY Members. Committee members will also contact existing members regarding renewals and member surveys.
  
• New Member Orientation Presentation: We provide New Members with an overview of the Chapter and suggest ways you can get full benefit from MPI to further their own objectives.
  
• MPI’s new "Student-in-Transition" rate plan allows our graduating student members to grow into the full membership rate over three years.

Renewal Incentives

Watch your email for Chapter E-News to see the current MPI member renewal promotions and incentives. Use these codes for valuable discounts like refer a new member and receive $25 off your renewal!