Meeting Professionals International

Excited to announce our upcoming LinkedIn Live with MPI's SBO Community next Thursday! Join us to explore unique resources and connect with fellow solopreneurs and small business owners in the meetings and events industry. Moderated by Leanne Calderwood, CMP with Susan Piel, CMP Fellow, CMM, HMCC, Jill Rasco, DES, CITP, and Jonathan Howe, don't miss the conversation! #SmallBusinessOwners #MPICommunities #EventProfs

Did you know that 81% of meeting planners use small, local vendors for their events? Supporting small businesses in the meetings and events industry benefits everyone! 1. Personalized Service: Small businesses offer tailored solutions that larger companies often can’t match, delivering unique, client-focused experiences. 2. Innovation & Flexibility: Small teams are agile, creative, and able to pivot quickly—perfect for the fast-paced events world. 3. Strengthening the Industry: By supporting small businesses, you contribute to a diverse ecosystem that drives the entire industry forward. Are you a small business owner? Connect and collab with other SBO’s through MPI’s Communities: https://lnkd.in/gDqC6BbA #SmallBusiness #EventProfs #MeetingProfs #MPI

Education at MPI's upcoming Regional Business Exchange Monterrey: AI Unlocked - Empowering Event Planners to Thrive in Life and Work Think of AI as your personal assistant, ready to streamline your workflow and improve your quality of life. Join us at MPI's Regional Business Exchange in Monterrey to discover how AI can help you manage event logistics, improve work-life balance, and enhance creative event design. 📅 Date: November 19, 2024 🕒 Time: 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM 📍 Location: Monterey Conference Center Speaker: Huong Nguyen, Founder & CEO of Shiloh Events Gain actionable steps and AI tools to become more efficient, creative, and balanced Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gsr77f_5 #MPIRegionalExchange #Networking #EventProfs

MPI RISE Awards are given for different types of achievement! There are opportunities for both individual and chapter or club recognition. The three RISE Awards categories for individual achievement are: - Young Professional Achievement - Member of the Year - Meeting Industry Leadership MPI Chapters and Clubs can also be recognized in four different award categories: - Marketplace Excellence - Innovative Educational Programming - Membership Achievement - Social Impact (New this year!) Learn more and nominate today: www.mpi.org/rise #MeetingPlanners #EventProfs #CelebrateVolunteers

New Blog from our MPI SBO Community! Discover "Collaborate to Elevate: How Small Business Owners Can Thrive Together" by our MPI SBO Community. This blog dives into the power of collaboration over competition, highlighting how working together can lead to shared resources, expanded reach, innovation, stronger relationships, and a thriving industry for all. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gWYkuscx 👉 Whether you're looking for networking opportunities, mentorship, or just a place to brainstorm with fellow small business owners, we've got you covered. Check out the SBO Community: https://lnkd.in/gDqC6BbA

Don't miss out on the opportunity to be a thought leader at EMEC Türkiye 2025 in Istanbul! We're seeking groundbreaking session ideas to inspire and engage. Submit your proposals by November 1: https://lnkd.in/gUxjkMtT #EMECTürkiye #EMEC25

Don't miss out on the opportunity to be a thought leader at EMEC Türkiye 2025 in Istanbul! We're seeking groundbreaking session ideas to inspire and engage. Submit your proposals by November 1: https://lnkd.in/gUxjkMtT #EMECTürkiye #EMEC25

MPI is proud to partner with FareX™, an emerging leader in airline fare predictions. FareX™ is an AI-Platform providing transparency into how prices are expected to change over time to help purchasers decide when to buy and how much to pay. A benefit to you, your team and your clients! MPI is looking for 300 Planners to join a pilot program providing free access to FareX™ for 3 months. To learn more, join us for a webinar on October 28, 2024 for more details! 📆: October 28, 2024 ⏰: 11 am - 12 pm CT Register: https://lnkd.in/gdB27tTj

We're sharing some stats from the MPI Small Business Owners Community during their spotlight! Did you know: - 80% of businesses that support events are small businesses - 47% of meetings and events businesses operate with fewer than 10 employees - 81% of meeting planners use small, local vendors for their events Small Businesses make up a large part of our industry, and the MPI SBO Community is the place to meet other SBOs to share resources, to learn, and to make new connections! Learn more about the community: https://lnkd.in/gDqC6BbA

October's MPItv episode: Stretching your event budget through creativity and communication In our latest MPItv video, we discuss how to stretch your budget, the impact of inflation and finding the right talent for your events. MPItv is produced in partnership with Foster+Fathom and Grit Productions & Expositions. Watch now: https://lnkd.in/gmHbdyhd