MPI Pittsburgh August 2024 Newsletter

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Rise Award

We want to congratulate YOU, the MPI Pittsburgh Community, for earning the MPI Rise award for Membership Achievement!

This award recognizes our achievement in membership growth, engagement, and retention. This would truly wouldn’t have been possible without you! We want to thank all of our MPI Pittsburgh Members for being part of our community and we promise to keep bringing you the best networking and educational events we can!

Upcoming Events

Elevate Your Connections - Speed Networking Event

Tuesday, August 13th, 2:30-5:00pm

Rivers Club

301 Grant Street Suite 411 Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to expand your network, build lasting connections, and elevate your professional journey. Whether you're a seasoned networker or new to the networking scene, your time spent with us promises an afternoon of growth, fun, and boundless opportunities. Each Speed Networking interaction will last a few minutes, giving you the chance to exchange business cards, share your elevator pitch, and discover potential collaborations or career opportunities. Complimentary Small Bites will be provided by Rivers Club to keep you energized throughout the afternoon. We look forward to welcoming you!

Ask the Planner Panel Discussion

Tuesday, September 17th, 2024, 9:00-11:00am

The University Club

123 University Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15260

Professional Development

Calling all Mentors!

Mentor Program Begins: October 1, 2024

Save the Date for the rollout of our first ever MPI Pittsburgh Mentor Program! This members-only program is designed to amplify MPI’s mission to connect the global meeting and event community to learn, innovate, collaborate and advocate. In order to learn and grow, we need each other and what better way to connect than through MPI Pittsburgh! Member participation in the program will support the connections that are valuable to early professionals and experienced professionals alike.

The month of August will focus on recruiting Mentors, those professionals with 5+ years of work experience.

In September, we’ll focus on generating excitement among our Mentees, those professionals or students with less than 5 years of work experience.

Back by Popular Demand! CMP Information Sessions

When: Pick your date!

Monday, 8/5 or Monday, 8/19. Both sessions are via Zoom from 7:00 - 8:00pm

These information sessions are packed with resources and tips and tricks on all things Certified Meeting Professional certification. Learn more about the CMP application process and our upcoming MPI Pittsburgh CMP Study Group!

CMP Practice Exam

Anytime you want to take it!

MPI Pittsburgh is committed to providing our members (and non-members) an opportunity for professional development and growth through preparation for the Certified Meeting Professionals exam. We NOW offer a 75-question practice exam that will test your knowledge of the Event Industry Council's CMP Prep Coursework. The practice exam is intended for those professionals that have prepared for the exam and need to test their working knowledge of the materials covered prior to taking the CMP Exam.

MPI Global

$40 for 40 - Celebrate 40 Years of the MPI Foundation!

40 For 40 is here! Happy Birthday to the MPI Foundation. For 40 years, MPIF’s donated $14.4 million to our global community. Help continue their mission!

Donate $40 of any currency on August 6, 7, or 8 and help them meet their goal of reaching $40K this week!

MPI Global Membership & Satisfaction Survey

The annual Global Member & Chapter Satisfaction, which is separate from the local survey many of you completed earlier this year, is an opportunity to get first-hand feedback on a broader scale! Keep an eye on your inbox for an email and individualized link to provide your feedback.

Thank you to our Sponsors

Step into a world of endless possibilities. Rivers Club is Pittsburgh’s leading community for purpose and connection in the heart of downtown. Here, Members and guests conquer their fitness goals, embark on culinary adventures, experience next-level networking, host elevated meetings and events, and engage in lively socials.

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