About Us
Summary:
Meeting Professionals International (MPI), the meetings and events industry’s largest and most vibrant global community, is committed to delivering success for its nearly 24,000 worldwide members by providing innovative knowledge and learning experiences, connecting people and ideas, and creating rich marketplace opportunities. Founded in 1972, the Dallas-based organization delivers global human connections through its 71 chapters and clubs around the world. For more information, visit www.mpiweb.org.
MPI Vision:
Build a rich global meetings and events industry community.
MPI Mission:
Make our members successful by building human connections to knowledge/ideas, relationships and marketplaces.
MPI South Florida Chapter
Vision
To be the trusted resource for meetings & event industry opportunities for education and connections in South Florida.
Mission
To inspire South Florida Chapter members to become successful by providing:
- Education
- Networking opportunities
- Growth opportunities
- Advocacy for the meetings and event industry
Value Proposition
Create relevant meetings and event industry education which builds meaningful connections inspiring growth for South Florida meeting professionals. Educate. Connect. Grow.
Strategic Imperatives
The Vision of the South Florida Chapter will be achieved by deploying these strategies:
- Provide compelling and relevant educational content at interesting and appropriate venues
- Generate member business to business opportunities that promotes growth
- Create exciting and inviting events that facilitate connections
Affiliate Membership:
If you are a current member of MPI and are looking for an opportunity to engage with over 450 members of the South Florida Chapter, the most effective and least expensive way is thru our Affiliate Membership. Once we receive your completed form a Chapter representative will be in contact with you. We look forward to welcoming you to the MPI South Florida Chapter. Membership will be processed upon verification of your current MPI membership status.
As an Affiliate Member you will receive:
• Invitations to all our educational and social events
• Annual Membership Directory
• Online member listing and access to the "Members Only" section of www.sfmpi.org
• Monthly e-newsletter, Tropic Topics, and valuable information notices
• Access to member-only advertising and sponsorship opportunities.
Click Here to inquire about MPI membership
MPI Professional Development Opportunities:
• International Conferences and Events: MPI hosts the industry’s most dynamic gatherings of meeting and event professionals.
• Global Certification in Meeting Management (CMM): A certificate program for advanced-level meeting professionals, MPI’s Global CMM focuses on strategic issues that are critical to advancement in the meetings and events industry.
• Certified Meeting Professional (CMP): MPI is one of 25 member organizations of the Convention Industry Council (CIC), which sponsors the CMP program based on professional experience and academic examination.
• MPI Member Solutions:
o A suite of products for the global meetings and events industry community:
o CultureActive© Tool
o Skills Assessment Tool
o MPI Web Site, including blog and message board features and the first-ever meetings and events industry Wiki
o MPI Store
o Job Bank
• Publications:
o The Meeting Professional, MPI’s monthly member magazine, is the leading voice of the meetings and events industry, reaching 30,000 on six continents with award-winning research and trends information, powerful stories, and relevant MPI news.
o Community NetNews is MPI’s weekly member e-newsletter delivering concise and impactful MPI community-related news and announcements.
MPI Foundation:
For 25 years, the MPI Foundation (www.mpiweb.org.foundation) has been investing in the people and programs that shape meetings and business events into a $100 billion industry. It is a philosophy of investment, founded on the belief that meetings are critical to the success of business, that guides the MPI Foundation’s efforts in strengthening and preserving our industry for years to come.
MPI Leadership and Governance:
The governing body of MPI is the Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for reviewing and approving the organization's strategic plans. It oversees financial integrity and monitors performance against achievement of strategy and long-term vision. Members of the Board include the chairman/chairwoman of the board, chairman/chairwoman-elect, three (3) vice chairmen/chairwomen, immediate past chairman/chairwoman and twelve (12) directors. The current MPI Board of Directors will remain in office until June 30, 2011.
Each year, MPI members in good standing are eligible to submit an application to serve on the MPI Board of Directors. The call for applications opens in December and closes on January 15. By March 1 of each year, the Governance and Nominating Committee shall submit a slate of one (1) candidate for each vacancy on the MPI Board of Directors and each office of MPI. In selecting nominees, the Governance and Nominating Committee shall evaluate candidates to assure a balance of skills and experiences on the MPI Board of Directors.
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To view the current Meeting Professionals International Board of Directors – Executive Committee please click here.
