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Running a small business isn't for the faint of heart. In the fast-paced meetings and events world, the stakes (and the stress) can feel overwhelming.
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WEC St. Louis attendees got a lively start to their Thursday agenda by testing their skills at beat boxing courtesy of hip-hop improv group freestyle+ during a General Session aptly titled The Power of Play.
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We caught up with Pat Schaumann, CMP, CSEP, DMCP, HMCC, founder and manager of MPI’s HMCC and Medical Meeting Professional (MMP) certificate programs, for an update on the MPI MD Community and its activities.
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As WEC 2025 begins its final day, WEC 2026 in San Antonio debuts on the horizon. In advance of today’s WEC 2026 Preview Lunch featuring Britton Moore, sponsored by Visit San Antonio, we got in touch with Mario Bass, Visit San Antonio’s new president and CEO, to learn more about our next host.
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How can meeting professionals create a welcoming environment serving four different generations with vastly different needs and perspectives? This was the timely challenge addressed during one of the first concurrent sessions at MPI’s WEC in St. Louis.
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A group of 20 Meeting Planners from around the country gathered in Frisco, Texas at the Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa on June 19, 2024 for the first
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MPI had a very strong connection to St. Louis long before this week’s WEC. The MPI St. Louis Area Chapter is one of our first chapters, and many local industry professionals have led or been recognized by MPI at the international level.
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Building strong connections through meetings and events with fellow small business owners can be one of the most strategic moves for growth and collaboration. These gatherings create valuable opportunities to share insights, foster partnerships, and strengthen your business network.
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The meeting and event industry continues to recognize the importance of varied voices to help drive innovation and ensure everyone feels welcome. Explore the importance of allyship.
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Whether you’re navigating a job transition, exploring a new industry or simply refining your professional brand, our expert career coaches are here to support you at MPI’s World Education Congress (WEC) Career Collective.
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