* PROPOSED *
MPINCC CALENDAR 2011-2012
NOTE: Specific dates will be listed as venues are confirmed.
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Program |
Location |
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February 11 & 25, 2012 |
CMP University
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
February 11 – Budgeting
February 25 – Contracts, Liability & Risk Management
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San Francisco |
Click here for Attendee Registration
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February 16, 2012 |
MPINCC Annual Conference & Expo 2012
Register now to ATTEND "The Business of Meetings"
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Moscone West
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Click here for Exhibitor Registration |
February 16, 2012 |
MPINCC Annual Conference & Expo 2012
Register now to EXHIBIT at "The Business of Meetings"
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Moscone West
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| Details coming soon |
March 6, 2012 |
Casino Night
5:30 - 9:30 p.m.
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March 10 & 24, 2012 |
CMP University
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
March 10 – Technology Applications; Virtual Technology; Food & Beverage
March 24 – Housing & Registration; Exhibitions; Shipping; Transportation
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San Francisco |
| Details coming soon |
March 21, 2012 |
Professional Education Program
10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
AGENDA:
10:30 a.m. - Registration Opens
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Networking Reception & Sponsor Spotlight
11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - Chapter Orientation
12:00 - 1:30 p.m. - Lunch & Program
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| Details coming soon |
April 2012 |
Professional Breakfast Program |
Sonoma County
Sponsored by
Sonoma County Tourism Bureau
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April 28, 2012 |
CMP University
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
April 28 – Accessibility; Learning Environments; Audio Visual and Production Support
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San Francisco |
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May 5 & 19, 2012 |
CMP University
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
May 5 – Site Selection; Event Specifications & Onsite Operations
May 19 – Project Teams
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San Francisco |
| Details coming soon |
May 2012 |
Professional Education Program |
San Francisco, CA |
| Details coming soon |
June 6, 2012 |
Annual Gala & Silent Auction |
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June 9 & 23, 2012 |
CMP University
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
June 9 – Ancillary Events; Green Meetings; Ethics; Etiquette, Protocol & Cultural; International Meetings
June 23 – Final Review and Practice Exam
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San Francisco |
| 2010-2011 Completed Events |
| Completed |
August 26, 2010 |
Professional Education Program
THE NEW EXECUTIVE PRESENCE: 6 Surefire Success Secrets to Explode Your Confidence, Get you Noticed and Create the Total Leader
Presented by Janine Driver, Founder, President & Lead Instructor, The Body Language Institute
Janine recorded a special message for MPINCC. Watch it here.
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InterContinental Mark Hopkins
San Francisco |
| Completed |
September 14, 2010 |
Professional Breakfast Program
RE-connecting Business: YOUR Value in the Meetings Industry!
Presented by Roger Rickard, REvent, LLC
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Jillilan's @ Metreon |
| Completed |
September 22, 2010 |
Professional Education Program
Your Image is Your Competitive Advantage
Presented by Marion Gellatly, AICI, CIM, President, Powerful Presence
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Hilton SFO |
| Completed |
October 27, 2010 |
Professional Education Program
State of the Industry
with Mark Ley, ThinkCore Media, Diane Driscoll, Extended Stay Hotels, Deborah Sexton, PCMA, Carolyn Pund, CMP, CMM, Cisco Systems, Inc. |
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| Completed |
November 3, 2010 |
Meeting the Professionals, an event for students |
Bently Reserve, San Francisco |
| Completed |
November 9, 2010 |
Professional Breakfast Program
Safe & Secure: Real-Life Solutions for Corporate, Association & Venue Planners from Real-World Experts |
The Jockey Club at the
San Mateo County Event Center
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| Completed |
December 2, 2010 |
Holiday Reception - South Bay |
City Beach, Fremont |
| Completed |
December 4, 2010 |
CMP Winter Refresher |
Inn Marin |
| Completed |
December 14, 2010
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Holiday Reception - San Francisco |
Cobb's Comedy Club |
| Completed |
January 15 & 29, 2011
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CMP University
January 15 – FAQ Panel Discussion; Completing the CMP Application; Introduction to the CMP Exam Study Resources
January 29 – Meeting Goals & Objectives; Program Design; Marketing & Promotion; Evaluation & ROI
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Crowne Plaza Palo Alto
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| Completed |
January 19, 2011 |
Professional Breakfast Program
SPEED COLLABORATING -
Interactive communication on need-to-know, hot-off-the-press topics for planners and suppliers alike.
Facilitated by David Kliman, CMP, CMM, The Kliman Group |
Vintner's Inn
Sponsored by
Sonoma County Tourism Bureau
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| Completed |
February 2, 2011 |
Webinar: 15 Essential Social Media Tools in 30 Minutes
Presented by James Spellos, Meeting U. |
Webinar |
| Completed |
February 10, 2011 |
MPINCC 23rd Annual
Conference & Expo - EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS/REGISTRATION
Champion Exhibitor Deadlines
Hotel Accommodations:
At the InterContinental San Francisco for the group rate of $179 single/double. The cut-off date Friday, January 28. Contact the Reservations Department at (866) 781-2364 and identify yourself as a member of the MPINCC Annual Conference & Expo. Or book online by clicking here. |
Moscone West
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| Completed |
February 10, 2011 |
MPINCC 23rd Annual
Conference & Expo -
ATTENDEE REGISTRATION
Hotel Accommodations:
At the InterContinental San Francisco for the group rate of $179 single/double. The cut-off date Friday, January 28. Contact the Reservations Department at (866) 781-2364 and identify yourself as a member of the MPINCC Annual Conference & Expo. Or book online by clicking here.
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Moscone West
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| Completed |
February 12 & 26, 2011 |
CMP University
February 12 – Budgeting
February 26 – Contracts, Liability & Risk Management
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Crowne Plaza Palo Alto
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| Completed |
February 17, 2011 |
Webinar: The Economic Significance of Meetings to the U.S. Economy Landmark Study Pre-Release to the Industry
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Webinar |
| Completed |
March 17, 2011
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Professional Education Program
Note Special Time: 4:00 - 8:00 pm
Ordinary to Extraordinary: Wine and Food Pairing Secrets from a Master Sommelier
SPEAKER: Emily Wines, Master Sommelier and Director of Wines, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants
Going Green for Genuine Green: How to be Sustainable, Green and Successful
SPEAKER: Jesse Ziff Cool, Restaurateur & Author
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Hotel Nikko
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| Completed |
March 24, 2011
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Blackjack & Poker Casino Night
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Casino Night Sponsor:
THE TAHOE REGION
Equipment Sponsor:
PLAN>IT INTERACTIVE
Audio Visual Sponsor:
AUDIO VISUAL TECHNIQUES
Linen Sponsor:
CREATIVE COVERINGS
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Julia Morgan Ballroom, San Francisco
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| Completed |
March 12 & 26, 2011
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CMP University
March 12 – Technology Applications; Virtual Technology; Food & Beverage
March 26 – Housing & Registration; Exhibitions; Shipping; Transportation
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Crowne Plaza Palo Alto
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| Completed |
April 2, 2011 |
Community Outreach Event
Friends of the Urban Forest
"Green" San Francisco by planting trees.
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The Tenderloin. Exact location TBA upon registration. |
| Completed |
April 12, 2011
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Professional Breakfast Program
Confident & Compliant: Understanding & Implementing Meeting Planning Purchasing Recommendations & Regulations
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Hotel Shattuck Plaza
Sponsored by
Santa Monica CVB
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| Completed |
April 20, 2011 |
San Francisco Area Student Affairs Event - Discussing Your Future
This event is for students who are getting ready to graduate or just looking for more insight to the industry. The speakers will be talking about their experience, the economic impact of the industry, the future of the industry and tips for students just starting their career in the industry. The focus of this event is on your future, how to get there and what to expect.
Speakers:
Kathryn Horton, Vice President of Convention Services and Events for the San Francisco Travel Association
Gwen Sobolewski, Associate Director of Events and Outreach for the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy
6:30-8:30 pm |
College of Extended Learning,
San Francisco State Downtown Campus, 6th Floor |
| Completed |
April 20, 2011 |
South Bay Mixer for San Jose State University Students and Meeting Professionals
Join friends and colleagues for a fun networking event with students from San Jose State University. This will be a great opportunity to meet and mentor students studying Hospitality while you catch up with your industry peers. There is no fee to attend this event!
5:30-7:30 pm
The Grill on The Alley located at The Fairmont San Jose, 170 South Market Street, San Jose |
The Fairmont San Jose
The Grill on the Alley
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| Completed |
April 30, 2011 |
Community Outreach Event
Volunteer at Full Circle Farm, an 11-acre educational farm in the heart of Silicon Valley.
There is free street parking along Dunford Way. We will meet at the southwest entrance to the farm, close to the corner of Dunford Way and Oriole Avenue.
For a review of this event click here.
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| Completed |
April 9 & 30, 2011
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CMP University
April 9 – Accessibility; Learning Environments; Audio Visual and Production Support
April 30 – Site Selection; Event Specifications & Onsite Operations
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| Completed |
May 12, 2011 |
North Bay “Just Networking” Event for Meeting Professionals
The membership Recruitment/Retention Committee invites you to join friends and colleagues for a fun networking event in Marin County. The event will be held at the sustainably renovated Inn Marin in Novato. Enjoy complimentary appetizers provided by Rickey’s Restaurant and fine wines from Roche Winery of Sonoma. This is a great opportunity to see old friends and make new contacts in the meeting industry.
There is no fee to attend this event!
5:30-7:30 pm
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| Completed |
May 14, 2011 |
CMP University
May 14 – Project Teams
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| Completed |
May 19, 2011 |
Professional Education Program
Join us for a Day of Education on Disaster Preparedness and Economic Awareness
Morning Workshops begin at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Luncheon Keynote Presentation 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Risk Management in Today's Unpredictable World
Speakers: Naomi R. Angel, Esq., Partner, Howe & Hutton, LTD; Richard A. Jacob, CLSD, Director of Loss Prevention, San Francisco Marriott Marquis; Lynn Johnson, CMP, President, Evans & Johnson, Inc. (Meetings/Incentives); Carolyn Pund, CMP, CMM, Sr. Global Meetings & Events Manager, Cisco Systems
Harness the Power of the Data in the U.S. Economic Impact Study
Speaker: Brad Shanklin, Director of Chapter Business Services, Meeting Professionals International
Disaster Planning: Duty to Prepare
Speaker: Jim Turner, Private Sector Liaison, City & County of San Francisco's Department of Emergency Management
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Parc 55 Wyndham San Francisco-Union Square
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| Completed |
June 8, 2011
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Annual Gala & Silent Auction
"Out of the Fog"
6:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Join us for cocktails, wine tasting and hors d'oeuvres at One Leidesdorff while bidding on spectacular items at our Silent Auction from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Entertainment includes sultry live jazz and a Chinatown-inspired "Opium Den." Then stroll through the fog to the Julia Morgan Ballroom for a formal dinner, leadership installation and awards program from 7:30-8:45 p.m.
Finally, end the evening with a dessert buffet and after dinner drinks while dancing to the hits of Pop Fiction, Northern California's Premier Party Band.
A room block is available at The Omni San Francisco Hotel, 500 California St., for Gala attendees. Call (800) 843-6664 and refer to "MPI Northern California Chapter" to secure the group rate of $209.
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One Leidesdorff and Julia Morgan Ballroom
San Francisco
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| Completed |
June 4 & 25, 2011
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CMP University
June 4 – Ancillary Events; Green Meetings; Ethics; Etiquette, Protocol & Cultural Considerations; International Meetings
June 25 – Final Review and Practice Exam
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Crowne Plaza Palo Alto
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| Completed |
July 23-26, 2011
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Orlando, FL
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| Completed |
August 17, 2011 |
Professional Education Program
Join us for a morning of educational workshops and networking followed by a keynote luncheon. Held at the Mission Bay Conference Center at UCSF in San Francisco.
9:00-10:30 a.m. - Morning Workshops
Workshop I: Virtual Meetings - The Scope, Range and Options for Event Planners
Speaker: Corbin Ball, CSP, CMP, MS, Corbin Ball Associates
Workshop II: Food & Beverage Trends in the New Economy
Speaker: David Hollands, Executive Chef, San Francisco Marriott Marquis
Workshop III: CMP Recertification Process and CMM Information
Speakers: Donna Chadwell, CMP, Independent Meeting & Event Professional and Inga Stephenson, CMP, Conference Sales Manager, Dolce Hayes Mansion Hotel and Conference Center
10:30-11:00 a.m. - Chapter Orientation
10:30-11:30 a.m. - Networking Reception, Sponsor Spotlight and Committee Trade Show
11:30 a.m-1:30 p.m. - Keynote Luncheon: How iPads, Tablets & Smartphones are Transforming Events
Speaker: Corbin Ball, CSP, CMP, MS, Corbin Ball Associates |
Mission Bay Conference Center at UCSF
Sponsored by
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| Completed |
September 13, 2011 |
Professional Breakfast Program
INTRODUCING AN EXCITING NEW PROGRAM FORMAT!
Join us for the Professional Breakfast Program on September 13, 2011 where we will introduce a new program format. In addition to networking and the full breakfast with a keynote speaker, we have added more networking time and (3) concurrent workshops.
With this new format, our goal is to provide you with more education during your time away from the office and ensure that you can be back in the office for a productive afternoon.
AGENDA IN DETAIL
8:00-8:30 a.m. - REGISTRATION, NETWORKING AND BREAKFAST
8:30-9:45 a.m. - GENERAL SESSION
Communicating When Strangling Isn't an Option!
Presenter: Sue Hershkowitz-Coore, CSP, High Impact Presentations
9:45-10:30 a.m. - NETWORKING RECEPTION & SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - NEW!
10:30-11:30 a.m. - (3) CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS:
Workshop I: Signs of the Times: Meetings, Destination Marketing and Travel Trends
Presenters: Marta Hayden, CMP and Kevin Iwamoto, GLP, Vice President, Enterprise Strategy, StarCite, Inc.
Workshop II: SMMP: Tips, Truths and Best Practices
Presenter: Lisa English, CMP, CMM, Marketing Manager, SMM, Cvent, Inc.
Workshop III: CMP Certification/CMM Certification
Presenters: Donna Chadwell, CMP and Inga Stephenson, CMP, Dolce Hayes Mansion Hotel and Conference Center
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San Francisco, CA
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| Completed |
October 19, 2011 |
Professional Education Program
Luncheon Keynote: Strategic Negotiation: Business Negotiation, Redefined
Presenter: Brian J. Dietmeyer, President, CEO,
Think! Inc.
AGENDA
10:30 a.m. Registration Opens
11:00-11:30 a.m. Chapter Orientation
11:00 a.m.-11:40 a.m. Networking Reception & Sponsor Spotlight
11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Luncheon Keynote |
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Sponsored by
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| Completed |
October 19, 2011 |
Nothing But Networking
5:30 -7:30 p.m.
Enjoy complimentary hors d'ouevres from The Grand Hotel and wine tasting from J. Lohr Vineyards. Network, meet new people, catch up with friends and unwind from the day. Beer, mixed drinks and other beverages will be available for a nominal charge.
The Grand Hotel
865 West El Camino Real
Sunnyvale, CA 94087 |
The Grand Hotel
Sunnyvale |
| Completed |
November 2, 2011 |
Student Membership Educational Program
(open to all members)
Branding Yourself Through Social Media
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
How to Utilize LinkedIn for Your Personal Brand
Speaker: David T. Stevens, Event Manager, streamlinevents, inc. |
Westin St. Francis
San Francisco
MPINCC Student Affairs Committee Sponsored Exclusively by AT&T Park
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| Completed |
November 15, 2011 |
Professional Education Program (Evening)
The Big Bang: How to Create and Produce Events with Impact
A Joint Program with MPINCC and ISES-NCC
AGENDA
4:00 - 4:30 p.m. Registration
4:30 - 4:45 p.m. Introduction
4:45-5:45 p.m. MPINCC Keynote Panel
5:45 - 6:00 p.m. Break
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. ISES-NCC Keynote Panel
7:00 - 7:30 p.m. Q&A with Both Panels
7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Networking Reception, Sponsor Spotlight & Jazz Trio |
San Francisco, CA
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Sponsored by
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| Completed |
December 14, 2011 |
Holiday Reception
"A Night in Rockefeller Center"
From coast to coast, we are bringing New York City to you. Please join us for an enchanted evening on Wednesday, December 14th from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the landmark City Club of San Francisco for delicious goodies and splendid wines to ring in the holidays with friends and colleagues.
Raffle tickets will be sold for a chance to win a variety of exciting prizes, including a $500 Apple Store Gift Card!
Share the joy and bring a toy! Please bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to Toys for Vets.
Attention Suppliers!
Donate a Grab Bag Raffle Prize to the MPINCC Holiday Reception - CLICK HERE for the Donation Form. Donations due Nov. 30, 2011. |
San Francisco, CA |
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| Completed |
January 12, 2012 |
Nothing But Networking
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
San Francisco Travel Association
201 Third St., Suite 900
San Francisco, CA 94103
Enjoy appetizers sponsored by Above & Beyond Catering and Parc 55 Wyndham San Francisco-Union Square and fine wines sponsored by Grgich Hills Estate of Napa Valley. |
Appetizer Sponsors:
Wine Sponsor:
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| Completed |
January 24, 2012 |
Professional Breakfast Program
8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
8:00-8:30 a.m. - REGISTRATION, NETWORKING AND BREAKFAST
8:30-9:45 a.m. - GENERAL SESSION:
Using Social Media to Build Communities, Your Brand & Your Business
Presenter: Jenise Fryatt, Owner, Eventprov
9:45-10:30 a.m. - NETWORKING RECEPTION & SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT
10:30-11:30 a.m. - (2) CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS
Workshop I: Twitter How-To and Hands-On Lab
Facilitators: Darci Motta, CMP, CITE, Sr. Conference Manager, AAA Insurance Exchange and Brianna Haag, SF Event Evangelist, Eventbrite
Workshop II: Marketing Your Meetings and Events with Social Media: It’s All Legal...Or Is It?
Presenter: Nathan J. Breen, Esq., Partner, Howe & Hutton, LTD
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Sponsored by
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| Completed |
January 14 & 28, 2012 |
CMP University
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
January 14 – FAQ Panel Discussion; Completing the CMP Application; Introduction to the CMP Exam Study Resources
January 28 – Meeting Goals & Objectives; Program Design; Marketing & Promotion; Evaluation & ROI |
San Francisco |
MPI Northern California Chapter
2440 Camino Ramon, Suite 273, San Ramon, CA 94583
Phone: (925) 355-1912 Fax: (925) 355-1296 Email: info@mpincc.org
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