MPI:TN Membership Testimonial by Rhonda Thomas

Top 10 Reasons to Join MPI

1. The Power of Connection: MPI’s global community is 23,000 members strong and comprised of powerful decision-makers representing more than 80 percent of Fortune 100 companies. Through membership, you can make crucial connections to people, ideas, and marketplaces which can take your business or your career to the next level.

2. Leave the Learning to Us: MPI’s dynamic new web site design captures all of the greatest educational content for member exclusive access. Also, MPI’s Global Training Program provides you with a customized learning path that ensures appropriate career and personal development as you prepare for obtaining your certifications.

3. Establish Your Roots: On a local level, you’ll make valuable, lasting connections through local chapter involvement. It’s an ongoing opportunity for industry professionals to share information, support one another, create mutually beneficial alliances, and raise national awareness for their local professional community.

4. The Insider Scoop: As an MPI member, you’ll receive our award-winning magazine One+. Members also get MPI News, our exclusive weekly e-newsletter featuring up-to-the-minute reports on the latest news, industry developments, career enhancements and MPI initiatives.

5. Raise Your Profile: Our professional certification opportunities set the standard for the meetings and events industry and guarantee you receive the best training in the business.

6. Spotlight Your Brand: Market your business to a global audience by utilizing MPI’s global marketplace, and advertising on MPIWeb.org, MPI News and in One+ magazine.

7. In-The-Office Assistance: MPI continuously develops online resources and provides many educational options through its website, giving you essential skill development without needless travel time and expense. Also, MPI members have online access to vital education, research and data, which support the business case for the strategic value of meetings.

8. Keep Pace with the Global Industry: Our conferences present a wealth of educational offerings from small discussion groups to news-making keynote presentations, and CEUs are awarded for participation in general sessions and workshops.

9. Get Recognized: The MPI RISE Awards—Recognizing Industry Success and Excellence— honor the best of the best, both inside and outside MPI, and emphasize transformational change, innovation, global transferability, and industry impact.

10. On the Job: MPI’s online career portal, Career Connections, provides free access to industry-specific opportunities and a library of helpful articles. Job-seeking MPI members can use the job site for free.

Recap of Current Membership Options – August 2011