Getting the Most Out of MPI Membership

Posted on March 14, 2012 by MPI Admin No Comments

Getting the Most Out of MPI Membership

MPI celebrates its 40^th anniversary this year knowing that it is the sum total of the members’ ideas, goals, knowledge and talents. As the premier association for meeting and event professionals, MPI is committed to constantly delivering professional development and business relationships to make members successful.

That’s where four decades of building an association come into play. No matter the business landscape or the economic situation, MPI has remained committed to growing this industry, proving the business value of meetings and events, and evolving to deliver what its members need to sometimes survive—and always to thrive.

Here are some valuable resources available with MPI membership:

• “My MPI” has just been added to the www.mpiweb.org website. This is an online resource to connect, share and discuss.  This is where the exchange of ideas, documents and easy access to professional peers all come together in a private setting created just for MPI members.
• MPI has also recently made visual enhancements to www.mpiweb.org, making it easier to connect to content, people and resources.
• Career Connections by MPI gives members an exclusive 15-day advance peek at new industry jobs. Plus, members always save by being able to post their open positions for free—a $225 savings in fact.
• Online education is available 24/7/365 on your desktop or your mobile devices through MPI’s Professional Development On Demand, with over 200 CIC-IS approved contact hours that are CMP qualified and available free for MPI members.
• MPI Foundation’s Thought Leadership program delivers cutting-edge industry knowledge that keeps members ahead of their game in a fast paced industry whirling with change.
• Sustainable Event Measurement and CultureActive© tools on www.mpiweb.org provide assistance to members so they can meet the challenges of going Green and doing business internationally.
• MPI’s award-winning One+ magazine gives members industry news and opinions they need to be on top of their profession.
• MPI’s annual World Education Congress connects members to relationships, knowledge and ideas that elevate their performance. From the hosted-buyer program to Market Square, MPI is bringing new ways for planners and suppliers to connect.
• MPI’s Chapters now have access to an educational database that lets them deliver locally proprietary education created to meet the specific needs of MPI members.

These are just a few of the ways to maximize the value of MPI membership. But truly, you get out of an MPI membership what you personally put into it. While the resources above all come with the membership the moment you write the check, the real value awaits until you jump in and get involved. Go to meetings. Make personal connections that develop into long-term relationships. Join a committee. Vow that at each MPI event you meet someone you do not know.

The value of MPI is expressed in the personal stories of MPI members across its 40-year history. There is now a special place where they are kept. Visit www.mpiweb.org/stories to learn more. If you are a member, share your story too. If you are not a member of MPI, join and start your story today.