Meeting Professionals International Chicago Area Chapter Wants You to Take a LEAP

April 1, 2010 - PRLog -- *****MEDIA ALERT****        
WHAT              
An exceptional conference that delivers instant results. Thought provoking conversations. Exceptional connections. Game-changing innovations.

MPI-CAC hosts a full day event consists of a series of unique, 18-minute talks given by "big thinkers" discussing "big ideas", 4-minute MPI award-winner recognition elements, networking opportunities, and mesmerizing talent performances.

Chapter award winners will be announced as a highlight throughout the day, with the Hall of Fame Individual, Hall of Fame Organization, Kathy Osterman Industry Award, and President's Award winners honored at the luncheon.

View the complete list of speakers, award categories, event details and registration information at mpicac.org/LEAP2010.

WHO              
Chicago area business or administrative professionals with meeting management, event marketing or hospitality sales and marketing responsibilities
•   meeting planners or event marketers
•   hospitality sales and marketing professionals
•   professionals considering a career change to the event management or hospitality industries
•   students in the event/meeting management or hospitality disciplines

WHEN              Monday, April 26, 2010  |  7:00 AM  - 6:00 PM

WHERE           Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers | 301 East North Water Street | Chicago, IL 60611

ATTIRE             Business/Business Casual

FEES                 Fees vary based upon membership status and participation options. Registration fees start at $50 - reception only.

INFO                  MPI-CAC:  mpicac.org, info@mpicac.org or 1-888-721-8908

MEDIA             Gretchen Kihm Stegall | Trifecta Marketing Resources, LLC | P 847.681.0506 | C 847.922.5931 | Gretchen@trifectaresources.com

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About Meeting Professionals International - and MPI Chicago Area Chapter

Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is the meeting and event industry's largest and most vibrant global community. It serves its members by providing human connections to knowledge and ideas, relationships, and marketplaces. MPI global membership is comprised of more than 24,000 members belonging to 70 chapters and clubs worldwide. The 1,300+ member MPI-Chicago Area Chapter, established in 1976, empowers its members to increase their strategic value with education, professional development and business growth opportunities. For more information, visit mpicac.org or call 888-721-8908.