The Programming Committee is pleased to present an exciting,
and dynamic series of events to help you make the most
of your MPI membership through professional development
and networking opportunities. Our 2010
- 2011 program offerings will address the needs of planners and suppliers
as our industry goes through a paradigm shift. Topics
include leadership development, marketing and branding,
social media and strategic meeting management along
with a compelling address on the industry outlook for
2011. Enjoy the previews and be sure to mark your calendar
-- these are programs you don't want to miss.
Contracting: Protecting Your Assets
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
5:30-6:00 pm Registration
6:00-7:30 pm Educational Program
7:30-9:00 pm Networking
Alden Castle, formally Veronique
20 Chapel Street
Brookline, MA 02446
617.731.4800
www.longwoodevents.com
Click here to register online.
Whether you are a new supplier/planner or have numerous years of experience, this educational session on contracting is for you! Learn the must haves in contracting that protects your company legally and financially. Understand how the current economic time and global events have a direct impact on contracting for your company. Don’t miss this one….
Save the Date! All Team Retreat
Friday, March 2, 2012
Venue - TBA
1:00pm-2:30pm Speaker program with Chris Gasbarro
2:30pm-3:00pm MPI NE President, Michelle Johnson
3:00pm–5:00pm Volunteer Committee Meetings
5:00pm–6:45pm Networking Reception
Engaged, performance driven members are the lifeblood of MPI. As our membership grows, members become vital and active ambassadors of our organization, ideas and creativity are stimulated, and growth is imminent. Our members make MPI better, stronger and smarter. Focused on building sustainable and long term successful and powerful relationships, the end goal for MPI is a focus on success for all involved. Please join us for an afternoon of recognition, committee workshops and networking! We welcome all current volunteers and those that are interested in new volunteer opportunities.
This year we welcome Chris Gasbarro of Creative Community Connections (C3). What do the meetings and events of Converse, Bauer Hockey, Saucony, Hanover Insurance and National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) have in common? Chris Gasbarro and his firm Creative Community Connections (C3). As one of the principals of C3, Chris helped pioneer "Gathering" and creative strategies for several of the world’s most successful retail and insurance brands.
Chris has been a 12 year member of MPI, having served in almost every volunteer capacity, as a past-president of the New England Chapter and current member of the MPI International Board of Directors. He is one of the more colorful and energetic members of the meeting industry, and can often be heard yelling "Woo Hoo".
A live registration link will be available soon so Save the Date! Registration is complimentary for all participants.
Virtual Events in the Real World – Building the Case, Planning the Experience, Managing the Budget and Executing the Win
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
5:30-6:00 pm Registration
6:00-7:30 pm Educational Program
7:30-9:00 pm Networking
Harvard Law School
Wasserstein Hall
1585 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA.
Note: Garage access for GPS address is 10 Everett St.
Join MPI New England for an informative and realistic review of the latest trends around virtual and hybrid events, and the critical success factors, planning requirements, budget considerations, and the supply chain needed to sell-in, plan, manage, deliver and measure remote events that meet objectives and drive unprecedented value. Attendees will leave this presentation with the 9 most important insights for virtual
