It’s Our Turn!

Welcome to the First Issue of the
MPI-Utah eVision Newsletter.

Industry publications are constantly highlighting success in our industry – showcasing the who’s who of the event world talking about the how to’s of meeting management. While once in a while one of our “own” is in the spotlight, we inevitably spend more time hearing and reading stories and ideas from “elsewhere” - while not always realizing the incredible people and unparalleled opportunities that are created right here in our own Wasatch Front backyard.
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Have You Heard?

Utah will host the 2009 World Education Congress

Salt Lake City has been awarded the Meeting Professionals International’s (MPI) 2009 World Education Congress (WEC). MPI members are currently responsible for more than 700,000 meetings annually and have a buying power of more than $10 billion. The WEC conference is a coveted industry opportunity, enabling Salt Lake City to be showcased as a destination for future meetings and incentive trips being planned by MPI members.

After bidding against several well-known destinations, such as Orlando and Vancouver, Salt Lake was chosen to host the conference. In the end, this prestigious event will introduce approximately 3000 attendees to Salt Lake’s convention center, hotels, restaurants and attractions.
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MPI PED is Next Week – November 8

MPI Utah Chapter’s Annual Professional Education Day

Professional Education Day (PED) is less than one week away. Set for Tuesday, November 8 from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm at The Yarrow Resort Hotel and Conference Center in Park City, this year’s PED is one event you won’t want to miss.

The day’s schedule and presentation format have been designed to provide “U” with the maximum opportunity for quality networking, education and exposure for participating exhibitors and sponsors. In addition, all educational programs and topics were selected based on our own MPI member topic interest surveys.
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Experience Great Education at PEC

2006 is shaping up to be an exciting time for the meetings industry. There’s no better way to jump start the new year than with the great education at the 2006 Professional Education Conference-North America (PEC-NA), January 22-24, in the easily accessible and cost-effective destination of Charlotte, N.C.

"As a first time attendee of an International MPI event I didn’t know what to expect after I landed in Miami. I attended the opening session of the conference and there saw the real potential of my experience. All around me were people who are involved in the same business I am. The energy in the room was amazing. Everyone was riveted to the stage. I left the event uplifted and energized. This was just the beginning, the education sessions began. There were too many sessions that I wanted to attend and not enough time. Throughout the event I was able to network and meet new people. I gained more of a global perspective talking and listening to other attendees. Every MPI member should take the opportunity to attend an International event - what you will gain will out weight the cost." --Bonnie Larsen, Radisson Hotel SLC Downtown

From the President

The first four months of the Utah Chapter Educational year for 2005 – 2006 have been very exciting and instructive.
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A Showcase of Success!

The 2nd Annual Showcase Event was a great success – with 16 new member prospects and a few others that have already committed.
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Scholarship applications are now being accepted for the MPI 2006 Professional Education Conference in Charlotte, NC (January 22-24) or the 2006 MPI World Education Congress (WEC), which will be in Dallas, TX (July 9-11). The Utah chapter will be awarding one scholarship this year in the amount of $2,000.00 to be used towards attending one of these conferences.
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MPI Utah’s Newest CMP

Congratulations to Vickie Kress, Softbrands, for receiving the designation of Certified Meeting Professional (CMP).
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New Member Spotlight

Nicole Souvall (Coco) is a University of Utah student who is on her way to becoming an Event and Meeting Planner.
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MPI Foundation – What is it About?

The MPI Foundation conducts primary research, both theoretical and applied, on the global meetings industry.
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Newly Formed Philanthropy Committee for MPIU

As a non-profit organization committed to community activism, MPIU has recently organized the MPIU Philanthropy Committee.
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Fall Outing Recap

The 14th Annual Fall Outing was held on September 14, 2005 at the Homestead Resort in Midway, Utah. Three key industry organizations joined forces to make this year’s event a great success.
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