Post on 18-Jul-2015
New Member OrientationLet Meeting Professionals International
Make a Positive Difference In You
Antti LumiainenManager of Membership, Europe
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Getting to Know MPIMeeting Professionals International (MPI) is the largest
and most vibrant global meeting and event industry
association. MPI membership is comprised of
approximately 18,500 members belonging to 70
chapters and clubs in 71 countries worldwide. Our
membership collectively has more than $23 billion in
global buying power.
Visit www.mpiweb.org
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MPI Vision and Mission
Mission
To provide MPI members, chapters and the
global meeting and event community with
innovative and relevant education,
networking opportunities, business
exchanges, and to act as a prominent voice for
the promotion and growth of the industry
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www.MPIWeb.org/me
• After you log in…
• Verify your
contact info
• Complete your
profile
• Change your
info or
password
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MPI Global Benefits
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Member Directory
Grow your client base or connect with peers through MPI's
Directory. You’ll have unlimited use and can search for
members, send messages, and see who else is connected.
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http://www.mpiweb.org/Membership/Directory
Member Community
Exclusively for
members
• Discussion boards
• Communities
• Event listings
• Industry Glossary
• Document
exchange
• Blogs
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Chapter Membership
At the chapter level you
have the opportunity to:• Network with local colleagues
and potential clients
• Experience continuing
education through regionally
based events
• You can also participate in
the leadership of your local
chapter
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http://www.mpiweb.org/Community/Chapters
Chapter Benefits
• Education
• Special Events
• Community Events
• Educational Conference
• Additional benefits
• Localized newsletters, printed directories, etc
• Industry Certification study groups
• New Member Orientation by Chapter Leaders
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MPI Supplier Marketplace
Comprehensive guide to
finding everything you
would need to plan a
meeting or event around
the world!
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MPI’s Family
of Publications
• Award-winning magazine
The Meeting Professional™
• MPIWeb.org
• MPIpulse weekly e-newsletter
• MPIspotlight bi-weekly e-newsletter
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MPI European Newslettereurope.mpiweb.org
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• Members get advance notice of all opportunities
• MPI Hosted Buyer program has gone to;
• WEC & EMEC
• IMEX America
• IncentiveWorks
• IBTM
Commitment to Global Educational
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CMM Designation Program
•Joint program with Global
Business Travel Association
(GBTA) & MPI
• First and only collaborative
designation for meeting and travel
professionals.
• Learn critical business skills like
risk mitigation, business analytics
and compliance, strategic
negotiation and more.
More details at www.mpiweb.org/CMM
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• For those who need to a broader understanding of healthcare
topics.
• Focus on areas such as; compliance management skills,
terminology, process reporting, Transfer of Values, compliance
regulations
• Designed for the working adult and can be completed in 4-hour
session.
• Will provide you with HMCC credentials.
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CMP Resources
MPI is a proud supporter of the Convention Industry Council’s
Certified Meeting Professional Program.
• Study Groups
• Professional Development on Demand
• Online transcript
• Discount on CMP Study Kit
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MPI Foundation
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• Grants for chapter
• Professional
development
scholarships for
members
• Pan industry research
http://www.mpiweb.org/Foundation/Home
Meetings Outlooksm
“Meetings Outlook” – a quarterly
report on industry trends
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Industry research and toolkits
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Virtual Networking
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Online Member Community
MPI RISE Awards
Recognizing
Industry
Success and
Excellence
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http://www.mpiweb.org/Community/AwardsAndRecognition/Overview
Opportunities for
Real Engagement
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Chapter Committees
• Membership
• Communications
• Education
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• Special Events
• Partnership
• Community
Relationshttp://www.mpiweb.org/About/Leadership/VolunteerCenter
Chapters Challenge You To…
Make the most out of
your membership
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Contact MPI Member
Services
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Hours: M-F, 9am-5pm (Finland)
Phone: +358 45 1425 974
Email: alumiainen@mpiweb.org
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