Why Join MPI?
1. Networking: The ability to connect with industry experts and fellow supplier & planner members through local, national and international networking opportunities. There is also the option to connect on a personal level through our membership directory and our peer-to-peer mentorship program.
2. Global Conferences: Member rate for MPI’s International programs: World Educational Congress (WEC), MeetDifferent, European Meetings & Events Conference and Gulf Meetings & Events Conference.
3. Global Marketplace - Our Online Directory is a Web-based resource dedicated to providing an accurate and complete collection of suppliers of goods and services which are continually purchased by association members. It provides a convenient marketplace for expert buyers to quickly find qualified vendors that meet their unique needs, without the “clutter” of general purpose search engines.
4. List Rental - MPI Members can build and purchase a list rental for one time usage only for a fee -- in order to mail a promotion to MPI members. The member rate is $0.18 per name plus a $35 service charge.
5. ONE+ Magazine: Stay connected to the global meetings and event community through ONE+, an MPI magazine publication free for our members.
6. MPI Career Connections: Free access to MPI Career Connections, the MPI site for you to post your resume and search for job openings. There are internship, entry level and experienced level openings available.
7. Industry Certification: Access to training preparation for industry level certification, the ability to network with industry members that have already obtained their Certificate in Meeting Planning (CMP) and Certificate in Meeting Management (CMM) certifications, and the ability to test for certification in or around our international events.
8. Professional Development: Access to state of the art training and education to allow for you to continue your professional development. Access to the MPI Virtual Knowledge Center, where you can take advantage of our online learning resources, such as webinar series and the CMP online study guide.
9. MPI CultureActive© Tool: This tool offers MPI members the opportunity to improve their ability to understand and communicate with other cultures – improving cultural competence and acquisition of skills.
10. Industry Research: MPI has compiled an extensive array of industry resources and the most relevant industry news to you in one convenient location. You may also have the ability to assist MPI in creating and publishing these industry leading research publications.
11. Stay Connected: MPI members have the ability to stay connected with each other, in your local chapters, in your region, country or across the globe through formal and informal communication, using the MPI GroupSpace platform – an interactive global social network platform.
12. MPI Foundation: Access to the MPI Foundation that may provide you with grants and scholarship funding. The MPI Foundation Scholarship program has three categories: College Education Funding, General Leadership Education or Academic Funding, and MPI Leadership, Career and Educational Programs. The MPI Foundation Individual Grants Program (IGP) provides grants which are awarded for worthy programs or projects designed to create or advance new knowledge in the art and science of meeting planning.
13. Local Chapter Benefits: There are other several local chapter benefits that you will enjoy, from talking to experts in your local market, contributing to meetings with your expertise, and participate in the leadership of your local chapter.
14. Rates: Fees to become Supplier or Planner Member = $375/ 1 year ( Renewal $325), Student fees = $40 / 1 year (Renewal $40), Faculty fees = $195/ 1 year (Renewal $195)
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Why Join MPI Washington State Chapter?
Our own local members have put into their own words the benefits of joining MPIWSC:
1. To enhance your skills and learn innovative ideas.
Our educational programs are designed to appeal to both meeting planners and event suppliers. We focus on providing event industry knowledge, personal development, best practices and improving return on investment. In addition, our programs earn you continuing education credits toward your professional accreditation (CMP or CMM, for example).
2. To learn about new trends and best practices.
Where else can you find a diverse group of meeting planners and suppliers who will share their experiences and offer guidance and advice free of charge? MPI strives to stay on top of upcoming trends within the industry and our members are eager to share their knowledge with colleagues.
3. To see local venues and suppliers in action.
Our monthly meetings provide an opportunity for planners and suppliers to experience events at different locations throughout the region. They can also experience how their competitors and partners execute an event.
4. Additional International Benefits and Support.
MPI membership provides a subscription to One+, the meeting and event industry magazine; unlimited use of the MPI Membership Directory; discounted educational resources; access to industry research and trends; and career resources for growing, connecting and succeeding in our industry.
5. The Cascadia Educational Conference (CEC).
Enjoy a premier level of education at our local conference with other planners and suppliers by your side. In the past our speakers and leaders have covered topics such as: ROI, Green Meetings, Web 2.0, Virtual Meetings, What’s Hot and Changes in the Economy.
6. Scholarships to Educational Conference exclusively for MPIWSC members.
There are a number of our members who help make our chapter and industry stronger every day and we gladly award them with scholarships to the World Education Conference, Meet Different and Cascadia Educational Conference.
7. Reasonable Membership Rates: Fees to become a Supplier or Planner Member = $375/ 1 year ( Renewal $325), Student fees = $40 / 1 year (Renewal $40), Faculty fees = $195/ 1 year (Renewal $195)
Questions?
Please Feel Free to Contact our Vice President of Membership:
Caryl Sutorius
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Phone: 206-280-6045
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Why Should My Employees Be Members at MPI?
More than 98 percent of our members tell us that Meeting Professionals International (MPI) aids in their professional success. But how does that translate to your business? Let’s take a look:
1. The Power of Connection: The MPI community is comprised of powerful decision-makers representing more than 80 percent of Fortune 100 companies. Through membership and involvement with their local chapter, your employees make crucial connections to people, ideas, and marketplaces which can result in lower corporate meeting costs, improved quality, and enhanced revenue for your business.
2. Spotlight Your Brand: The MPI/George P. Johnson 2008 EventView study reveals that Fortune 1000 Chief Marketing Officers view meetings and events as having the highest ROI (Return on Investment) of any marketing channel. Market your business to a global audience by utilizing MPI’s global marketplace, MPIWeb, One+tm magazine and One+ EMEA edition.
3. Leave the Learning to Us: MPI’s Global Knowledge Plan provides a customized a learning path for all of our members that ensures appropriate career and personal development at each stage of an individual’s career.
4. Raising Your Profile: Our professional certification opportunities set the standard for the meetings and events industry and guarantee your people are the best-trained in the business. This is a value you can pass-along to your clients.
5. In-The-Office Assistance: MPI continuously works hard to develop our online resources and provides many educational options via the World Wide Web, giving your employees essential skill development without needless travel time and expense. Also, MPI members have online access to vital research and data, which supports the business case for the strategic value of meetings and events and reports the latest trends and information available in the industry.
Providing your employees with membership in MPI is clearly money well spent. If you have questions or would like more details about MPI membership value, please contact Charlie Spiegel, International’s Director of Member Care, at cspiegel@mpiweb.org
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