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New Member OrientationLet Meeting Professionals International Make a Positive Difference In You
Timothy GunnManager of Member Engagement
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 more than 80 chapters and clubs in 22 countries worldwide.
Our membership collectively has more than $23 billion in global buying power.
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
Accessing Member Benefits
• All members have a personal MPI Membership ID
• Username: email address on file
• PW: member ID
Accessing Member Benefits
www.MPIWeb.org/membership
• After you log in…
• Account Information
• Complete your profile
• Change your info or password
MPI Global Benefits
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.http://www.mpiweb.org/Membership/Directory
Member Community
Network and Learn from Others:• Community
Discussion boards• Connect with
Members• Event listings• Document library• Find people in your
network
Member Community
Your Profile:• Import from
LinkedIn• Manage
Connections• Email Preferences• Update Contract
Info• Print duplicate
receipts
Chapter MembershipAt the chapter level you have the opportunity to:• Network with local colleagues
and potential clients
• Continuing education through regionally based events
• You can also participate in the leadership of your local chapter
Chapter Benefits• Educational events (1/2 day, full day, multi-day)• Special Events• Community Events
Additional benefits• Localized newsletters, printed directories, member
magazines, etc• Special offers from colleagues• Industry Certification study groups• New Member Orientation by Chapter Leaders
MPI Supplier Marketplace
Comprehensive guide to finding everything you would need to plan a
meeting or event around the world!
MPI’s Family of Publications
• Award-winning magazine The Meeting Professional™
• MPIpulse weekly e-newsletter• MPIspotlight bi-weekly e-newsletter
• Great resource to finding speakers worldwide• Members get MPI Verified speakers who are
fellow members, subject matter experts, and provide MPI Members discounts when a speaking engagement is booked through the Speaker Resource website.
http://www.mpiweb.org/portal/career
• Members get advance notice of all opportunities• MPI Hosted Buyer program has gone to;• WEC & EMEC• IMEX America• IncentiveWorks
Commitment to Global Educational
• Certification programs (IE: CMM, HMCC, CMP)
• Certificate programs (IE: EDC, SMPC… )• Professional growth (IE: Meeting
Essentials)• Many of our certificate programs can help
you accumulate clock hours
Continuing Education
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
• 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.
CMP Resources
MPI is a proud supporter of the Convention Industry Council’s Certified Meeting Professional Program.
• Study Groups• MPI Webinars• Professional Development on Demand• Online transcript• Discount on CMP Study Kit
• MPI Members can enjoy an unlimited number each year.• Each webinar can be a minimum of one clock hour.• You can manually add the clock hour(s) to your member
transcript.
Meetings Move Us Forward™
MPI is providing you with these resources that tell the tale of what you do and why you do it. Start telling your story today!
• Articles• Ad campaign• Documentary• :60 Commercial
http://www.mpiweb.org/forward
Meetings Outlooksm
“Meetings Outlook” – a quarterly report on industry trends
MPI Foundation
• Grants for chapter• Professional
development scholarships for members
• Pan industry research
http://www.mpiweb.org/Foundation/Home
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Opportunities for Real Engagement
Chapter Committees
• Membership• Communications• Education
• 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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MPI Global Member Services
Hours: M-F, 8am-5pm CentralPhone: 972.702.3053Email: [email protected]
Post questions on “MPI Member Forum” discussion board.