In the midst of unprecedented economic upheaval, meeting and event professionals are challenged unlike ever before.  We’d hate to see you try to do it on your own. Not when the MPI community is here to provide you the network, education and commerce connections you need now more than ever.

We can make it a little easier, too. Choose one of the following:
•         Renew your MPI membership by March 31, 2010 and use campaign code Renew2009 and you will be entered into a drawing to win either a $500 USD Gift Card

•         Be an instant winner - It's easy to save when renewing your MPI membership online. Credit card purchases automatically receive a 5% discount off your renewal fee.  Just go online to www.mpiweb.org and pay with your credit card and make sure to use the campaign code Online5% when asked to do so and you'll keep more cash in your pocket.

We are seeking someone who can do an Etiquette presentation, with some cultural diversity as it relates to business interactions.  This speaker is needed for a luncheon of 50+ students, March 24, at 12:00 noon for one hour.  If you are interested, or if you have a recommendation, please contact Professor Suzan Bunn (sbunn@mail.ucf.edu).

In this economy, budgets are key.  That shouldn’t mean sacrificing quality.   At their monthly luncheon, Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is offering specific tips on how to have high-end food presentation for low costs.  This is all part of MPI’s commitment to educating and informing meeting professionals in Central Florida.   The luncheon will feature three topics: