Carolina Blitz August - September 2019

Carolina Blitz August - September 2019

New Member Spotlight Chelsea Andujar Page 8

Hilton Raleigh North Hills Raleigh, NC September 26-27, 2019

CAROLINAS CHAPTER

in this issue...

features WEC19 MPI-CC Attendee Experience. . . . . . . . . . 17 Meetings Mean Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

in every issue Our Annual Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Our Members. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Monthly Meeting Planner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 President’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 MPI-CC Board & Committee Chairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 New Member Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Look Who We Spotted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13

Creative Market | Maurizio De Mattei

Board Meeting Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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MPI-CC THANKS OUR ANNUAL SPONSORS! We Appreciate Your Support!

Platinum Sponsors:

Diamond Sponsors:

Gold Sponsors:

Silver Sponsors:

Convention Center & Visitors Bureau

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our members Welcome New Members!

Cathy Carpenter Mooresville Convention & Visitors Bureau cathy@racecityusa.org

Kelly Kleinbrahm Hilton Durham Kelly.Kleinbrahm@ hiltondurhamnc.com

Melinda Shelley Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & Hotel mshelley@caesars.com

Tonia Heidal The Palm Restaurant Charlotte theidal@thepalm.com

Jodi Nelson Poor 3D Communications jodisnelson@yahoo.com

Jennifer Sibole HelmsBriscoe jsibole@helmsbriscoe.com

Jessica Parris, HMCC MicroMass Communications jessica.parris@micromass.com

Farrah Staub, CMP Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley Hotel farrah.staub@concordhotels.com

Katie Kathman Del Frisco Double Eagle Steakhouse House kkathman@dfrg.com

Margaret Richmond Paragon Global CRS mrichmond@paragonglobalcrs.com

MPI-CC Anniversaries

First Timers and New Members at the July Mixer

25 Years John Cruz, CMM Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina Kay Grant, CMP Oceana Resorts 20 Years Tracie Panko The Carolina Inn Mary McGee New Bern Riverfront Convention Center 10 Years Patricia Byrd Spartanburg Convention & Visitors Bureau 5 Years Jan Kelly North Carolina Egg Association Wes Kitashima, CMP Hilton Head Island Visitors & Convention Bureau John McCants Charleston Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Congratulations to each of you for reaching a milestone in MPI!

Back row: Courtney Phillips – Capitol Broadcasting Co.; Quiana Tyson - Duke University; Nate Guthrie - Stage Front; Erin Whitsitt - Kiawah Island Golf Resort; Lee Blakely - Absolutely Charleston; Rachel Whitten - Visit Greenville NC; Ashleigh Reed - Trident Technical College; Katherine Dooley - Embassy Suites Wilmington; Lisa Frierson Staggers Front row: Janie Lilly – Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center Hotel; Taylor McKenzie - Absolutely Charleston; Cathy Carpenter - Mooresville CVB; Lindsey Lee - Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown; Neeta Gropper - University of North Carolina System Office Carolina Blitz | August - September 2019 |

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monthly meeting planner

September 26-27, 2019

March 25-26, 2020

Business XChange

Cary, NC

Raleigh, NC

Embassy Suites Cary

Hilton Raleigh North Hills

May 17-18, 2020 November 14-15, 2019

Beaufort, NC

Charlotte, NC

The Beaufort Hotel

Omni Charlotte and Strike City

Annual Meeting

BrianAJackson/iStock/Thinkstock

January 23-24, 2020 Winston-Salem, NC Graylyn International Conference Center

Reminder: Deadline for submissions for the next Carolina Blitz is October 4, 2019.

Please submit any articles or photographs to be considered for publication to Editor-In-Chief Cathy Mauldin, CMP, at cathymauldin@gmail.com.

RECHARGE

H O P, S K I P,

YOUR MEETING EXPERIENCE IN HICKORY

and a

JUMP visitgreenvillenc.com/meetings

We’re not out of the way. We’re out of the ordinary.

Andrew Schmidt CHME, MPA Executive Director 252-329-4200 andrew@visitgreenvillenc.com

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Energize your meetings and attendees with a well-crafted experience in Hickory, North Carolina. As an organization, we are grounded in the steady pulse of our supercharged service — a positive staple that our clients and customers count on. With advanced technology offerings, renovations throughout the facility, and a metro-wide commitment to community enrichment, we have the power you seek to amp up your next event!

HICKORY METRO

Convention & Visitors Bureau

Meetings. Well Crafted.

828.322.1355 visithickorymetro.com

“All of the staff was very helpful and exceptional to work with – best venue staff I have ever worked with!”

– Sharnese Ransom, Executive Director

NC Association of County Directors of Social Services

president’s message Engage with Your Chapter Here we are. Off to a great start for our 2019-2020 year. It was so nice to see so many new faces in Charleston. Thank you to all who made the trek to be with us. I am inspired by all the great conversations we had and feedback we received during and after the meeting.

A BIG THANK YOU to all who helped us make it a success. Let’s keep the momentum going as we prepare for our Business XChange and September Chapter Meeting in Raleigh on September 26-27.

Now is the time to embrace this year’s theme and get engaged…And, I don’t mean the ring on your finger kind of engaged.

Join a committee; we want your ideas and expertise. Chat with us on social media; we want to get to know you. Reach out to someone new you met at a recent meeting and get together for coffee.

Nicole Keshler MPI-CC President

ENGAGE means “to participate or become involved in.” You have heard it before and will hear it again and again…you will get what you put into your membership. Help us! Get involved and let’s make waves within MPI and our industry as a whole.

Not sure how to get involved? Connect with Brandon Crumpton, our Director of Leadership & Volunteer Development. Brandon’s email is brandon@keysignatureonline.com. I know he is eager to meet you.

Thank you for choosing MPI-Carolinas Chapter. Your support and time mean so much to us. Here’s to more inspiring experiences this year! n

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MPI-CC 2019-2020 Board of Administration President Nicole Keshler Greater Raleigh CVB 919-645-2682 nkeshler@visitraleigh.com

President-Elect Amelia Hodges, CMP, CMM North Carolina Association of CPAs 919-469-1040, ext. 128 ahodges@NCACPA.org

Immediate Past President Alison Harding, CMP, GTP, CMM AENC 919-461-8698 Alison@aencnet.org

Director of Marketing Nicole Filippo, CMP Elon University 336-278-6091 nfilippo@elon.edu

Marketing Committee Chair Needed

Director of Meeting Planning Ashelyn Roberts ConferenceDirect 336-880-7024 Ashelyn.roberts@ conferencedirect.com

Education Committee Chair Needed

Communications VP of Communications Mica Parekh, CMP IWP Photography 919-270-2510 mica@iwpphotography.com

Education VP of Education Maureen Donovan Holiday Inn Resort Wrightsville Beach 910-256-2231 mdonovan@ wrightsville.holidayinnresorts.com

Finance VP of Finance Ricardo Hicks Tech Factory 336-686-6895 rhicks@ techfactoryproductions.com

Special Events – Auctions Najauna White Discover Durham 919-680-8305 najauna@discoverdurham.com

Special Events – Exhibits Jamie Frydlo Hotel Indigo Raleigh Durham Airport @ RTP 919-294-9873 jfrydlo@bluegrasshotels.com

Member Engagement VP of Member Engagement Michelle Castro Siena Hotel 919-918-2539

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Director of Leadership & Volunteer Development Brandon Crumpton Key Signature Entertainment 704-568-1968 brandon@ keysignatureonline.com

Awards Committee Chair Needed

Director of Member Engagement Deanna Griffith House, CMP, GWPgM, CME, PMP, PCM, CMM Charter Spectrum Reach 704-941-3482 deanna.k.griffith@gmail.com

Member Engagement Committee Yolanda Diaz Doubletree by Hilton Raleigh Brownstone-University / DOWNTOWN 919-582-2876 ydiaz@brownstonehotel.com

f Directors and Committees Advocacy Committee Chair Christian Schroeder Visit Winston-Salem 336-728-4218 Christian@ visitwinstonsalem.com

Chapter Administrator Christine Irwin, CMP The Management Office 704-377-5648 Christine@ themanagementoffice.com

Publications Committee Cathy Mauldin, CMP DESA, Inc. Onsite at CDM Smith 803-917-1871 cathymauldin@gmail.com

Social Media Committee Chair Needed

Meeting Planning Committee Chair Needed

Professional Certifications Committee Co-Chair Farrah Staub, CMP Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley 919-571-5319 farrah.staub@marriott.com Professional Certifications Committee Co-Chair Jennifer Kist, CMP MHI 704-607-1454 jkist@mhi.org

Leadership & Volunteer Development Committee Olivia Terrell Renaissance Asheville Hotel 828-210-3008 Olivia.Terrell@wcghotels.com New Member Committee Chair Alicia Miller, CMP Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce 919-664-7090 amiller@raleighchamber.org

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new member spotlight New Member Spotlight: Chelsea Andujar

by Michelle Castro

Why did you join MPI-CC? I joined MPI because I wanted to be able to network with industry professionals to get fresh ideas. Things are always changing and it’s great to be able to see what is trending!

What advice would you give someone interested in pursuing a career in our industry?

What led you to your current position at Carolinas AGC? I have been with Carolinas AGC for 13 years and have worked in multiple departments. When this job [Director of Meetings and Events] became available, I thought it would be a great fit. I love it, even though planning 90-100 meetings & events per year can get a little overwhelming at times. I have a great team that is always there when I need them.

What are your hobbies and what do you enjoy outside of event planning?

I have 2.5-year-old twin girls, McKenzie and Brooklyn, so all my spare time is spent chasing them around and finding new things to keep them entertained. n

Chelsea Andujar

The reward in this industry is huge. With me, having happy members and seeing all my hard work pay off at the end of an event is worth all of the sleepless nights.

Michelle Castro The Siena Hotel Autograph Collection & Il Palio Restaurant - Chapel Hill, NC VP of Member Engagement

OUR HELPING HAND WINNER: Yolanda Diaz!

Congratulations to Yolanda Diaz (Doubletree by Hilton Raleigh Brownstone University) on receiving the July Helping Hand Award! As part of the Membership Committee, Yolanda welcomes new members and helps get current members involved in our chapter. She is warm and welcoming, and we are delighted to have her as such an important part of MPI. Thank you, Yolanda!

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Volunteers are the heart of our organization.

Help make a difference in our chapter and shape its future. Volunteering on a committee is a great way to elevate your membership, engage with fellow planners and suppliers, develop your leadership skills, and learn new professional skills.

Visit mpi.org/Carolinas or email Director of Leadership & Volunteer Development, Brandon Crumpton, at brandon@keysignatureonline.com for more information on getting involved.

You may not know us yet, but you will.

From Finland to Morocco, Abu Dhabi to St. Kitts, we find ourselves keeping great company these days. Landing at #7, Greenville, SC is the only destination in the United States ranked one of the “10 buzzy destinations” to visit in 2017

by The Wall Street Journal. In fact, in their words, not ours, “The stars have aligned to make this Southern belle, Dream Town, USA.” These are just a few nice things the #1 U.S. newspaper in the country had to say about Greenville. So, next time the CEO asks, “We’re going where!?”…just tell them Greenville, SC. Yeah, THAT Greenville.

What are you waiting for? Plan your next meeting in the place that has everyone talking. #yeahTHATgreenville

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education MPI-CC Education July Recap - Safe & Secure Move.Escape.Attack. or Avoid.Deny.Defend.

by Maureen Donovan

Any number of scenarios can put meeting planners and their attendees in danger, from wildfires and mass shootings to power outages and even a power cord that has not been taped down. Alan Kleinfeld, CMP, trained by the Department of Homeland Security and an expert on event safety and security shared with more than 75 meeting professionals in attendance several key areas on which to focus.

It can be overwhelming as we think of the things that can go wrong and it is that fear of the unknown that sometimes prevents us from taking everyday precautions regarding the safety and security of our surroundings. Examples were brought up, such as private security for high profile individuals to obligations of venues to provide written Active Shooter Plans. Members of the audience were quick to share personal experiences involving safety issues. (I wonder who is going to guard that Judge?)

Get your checklist started: medical emergency, fire, food allergies, airborne disease, active shooter, weather event, crowd control, lighting, drone usage and so much more.

(Who knew drones were an issue?)

Thank you, Alan, for the great list of resources (posted on our MPI-CC Facebook page).

And, because everyone asks…

Active Shooter Response: RUN, HIDE, FIGHT (call 911 only when it is safe to do so) n

Maureen Donovan Holiday Inn Resort Wrightsville Beach VP of Education

Looking Ahead at Education: September Chapter Meeting

by Maureen Donovan

A formal trade show, an informal networking event, a casual business encounter, all have influence on our success in our professional (and personal) lives. How we navigate these interactions has a great influence on achieving positive outcomes. We are thrilled to have Wendy Gates Corbett of Refresher Training present several strategies for our members to navigate events such as these to achieve these positive outcomes. Both exhibitors at the Business XChange and attendees will participate in Wendy’s interactive sessions using real-world examples.

Learn practical, tactical tips for making the most out of interactions with buyers, sellers, colleagues and customers in networking or exhibit hall environments.

Wendy was recently on the education agenda at World Education Congress (WEC) in Toronto. She is a sought-after leader in the professional training industry. She speaks at

local, national and international conferences on the power of engagement, creative visual learning, presenting with presence and the power of belonging.

“Wendy has a high level of professionalism and I had no hesitation about exposing her to my senior executive clients.

Wendy’s responsiveness and high level of engagement throughout the development and delivery of the program made the program successful.”

– Ronda Moore, Manager of Learning and Development, Deloitte

Maureen Donovan Holiday Inn Resort Wrightsville Beach VP of Education

CALLING ALL WRITERS Do you dream of being a published author? If so, the Blitz is looking for you! While we’re not the Wall Street Journal, getting published in the Blitz is a great way to share your ideas with fellow MPI-CC members and earn points toward your CMP certification. The Blitz is always accepting original articles and great topic ideas. To submit your articles or ideas, please contact Cathy Mauldin, CMP, at CathyMauldin@gmail.com or submit via our website at www.mpi-cc.org.

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Thought you knew us? Meet the new us.

Buzzing with energy and excitement from a multi-million dollar Benton Convention Center renovation, more than $1.9 billion invested in downtown and recently named one of Forbes.com’s “Best Places to Travel in the U.S. in 2019,” Winston-Salem is renovating more than buildings. We’ r e

Reinventing the Meeting.

Visit ReinventYourMeeting.com

Christian Schroeder

Karen Wall

for incentives, floor plans

Christian@VisitWinstonSalem.com

Karen@VisitWinstonSalem.com

and more.

336.782.4218

336.728.4210

Look Who We Spotted at...

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Charleston Marriott in July in North Charleston, SC! Photography by Mica Parekh, CMP – IWP Photography

RE-OPENING FALL 2019

A refreshing view for your work day - Waterfront Views - 30,000 sq. ft. of Flexible Meeting Space - Board Room & Breakout Rooms Available - Complimentary Wifi - Free Parking - Walk to Nearby Shops, Restaurants, Hotels B&Bs and Marina - Minutes from EWN Airport

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MPI-CC at World Education Congress in Toronto

by Nicole Keshler

Wow! What a turnout we had all the way up in Toronto for MPI’s World Education Congress.

MPI-Carolinas Chapter ended up having nearly 50 members in attendance at WEC. If you haven’t had a chance to attend MPI’s largest education conference I strongly recommend you take the time to apply for a scholarship through the MPI Foundation. WEC provides a great chance to gain 10-15 CEUs, network with members from across the world, and enjoy a new city with your chapter friends. The education alone is well worth your time out of the office. MPI really kicks it into high gear at WEC and brings in the best speakers and educators. I have only attended twice now but I know some of our members have attended for over 10 years and have had many memorable experiences. WEC is also a chance to do business.

There is a hosted buyer program for planners and suppliers to meet one-on-one and hopefully connect for future business opportunities.

Creative Market | Maurizio De Mattei

A big thank you to all that showed up for our chapter reception during WEC. I was thrilled with the turnout and appreciated the chance to see so many friendly faces. If you want to learn more about MPI’s World Education Congress do not hesitate to reach out to me. I’d love to share more, and I hope to see you in Grapevine, Texas next year.

Nicole Keshler Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau MPI-CC President

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A First-Timer Goes to WEC on Scholarship

by Mica Parekh, CMP

As a first-time WEC attendee on a scholarship kindly provided by our MPI Foundation, I was overwhelmed in a good way by all the education choices that were available to me in this amazing industry. The event was organized phenomenally.

The speakers were dynamic and full of life ~ happy to give us all they had to help us be better in our industry! The whole experience motivated and inspired me in so many ways! As good as the education was the networking, which is invaluable to my business. The event not only promoted networking but laid the ground work for an amazing networking experience in the days ahead of the event. My take-aways are the education and the relationships that were built at this meeting. I am forever grateful for the opportunity!

Mica Parekh, CMP IWP Photography VP of Communications

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board meeting highlights July Board Meeting Recap

by Christine Irwin, CMP, The Management Office

Our first Board meeting of the year was a very enthusiastic and productive one. You could feel the energy radiating from every single board member! We started out the Board meeting with takeaways from MPI Global’s Chapter Business Summit in which we were fortunate to have five of our board members attend. Each person in attendance sat in sessions pertinent to their department and they all came back with some really great ideas from Global and other chapters. We’re excited to start implementing a lot of those ideas this year!

We then moved on to a strategic discussion surrounding our fall Business XChange and overall chapter planner attendance and engagement.

The XChange team presented some exciting things they are working on for this year’s event including a modified format where we will mix traditional trade show networking with one-on-one planner appointments.

The Education team is going to tie in some very relevant sessions to this event. This year’s event will be a nice segue into the 2020 MPI-CC Roadshow.

In regards to planner attendance and engagement within the chapter, we spent a good amount of time coming up with ideas and ways we can increase this across the board. We are looking to change the way we operate – making our events and association more meaningful for planners to become engaged in. We won’t give away all our exciting new ideas, but just know that your Board has this top of mind and will be working diligently this year to make changes. Look for more to come VERY soon!

The Marketing and Communications team is working to reevaluate our Blitz Newsletter Magazine to make sure that we are staying up-to-date with our format and Continued to page 22

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See what’s new in Greensboro! You will be surprised by all it has to offer.

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VisitGreensboroNC.com

End mee tings on a high note

Cheetie Kumar’s indie music venue KINGS warmly welcomes bands, visitors and locals alike to rock out in a space known for its great acoustics and intimate atmosphere. KINGS, along with Kumar’s restaurant, Garland, and cocktail bar, Neptunes Parlour, are all original places you’ll only find here in Raleigh. Discover unique experiences and find greater inspiration when you plan a meeting in Raleigh, N.C.

Learn more at visitRaleigh.com/top25.

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MEETINGS MEAN BUSINESS

by Molly Johnson, CMP

By now you have heard of Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) which is celebrated across the globe every April.

We spend a good one to two months ramping up to this one day to advocate for our industry and then don’t really think about it again until the next year. Why aren’t we letting people know about the contributions our industry makes all year round? The meetings industry creates jobs and stimulates the economy. We should be proud to be in an industry that impacts our communities in such a positive way and share what we do with every opportunity we have.

FORWARD MOMENTUM It Comes Naturally.

Here are some things that you can do to keep the momentum going all year: • Be sure to let every planner that hosts a conference in your town or at your facility know what the economic impact of their event was to your city. Often planners are not aware of the true impact their event has; they are a great resource in spreading the value of meetings.

In addition to the financial impact, let the planner know how many employees worked thanks to their meetings.

(Hotels can get the economic impact of a group amount from their local Convention and Visitor Bureau.)

• Use social media to thank groups when they depart and include what the economic impact was so your local followers are aware. Also include any CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) activity the group may have done to help the local community.

• Whenever possible, invite the local press to cover a conference you are hosting. The more that local residents are aware of the impact that conferences have on our cities, the better. Also, have the press include how much visitors offset local taxes.

• Know your stats so you can share at events where you may be socializing with your elected officials.

Remember, anyone can run for office but most of them have no clue about our industry and what it brings to our economy so we need to educate them when we have an opportunity.

• Check the Meeting Mean Business website regularly for social media campaigns that you can share as well as other tools.

Face-to-face meetings have been taking place since the beginning of time and they have shaped the world we live in today. Every meeting we host is important to that group and is part of their history. What a great feeling to know every day, we make history working in this impactful industry.

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July Board Meeting Recap Continued from page 18 technology. We want to make this a user-friendly interface, offering current news on the chapter, the industry and our wonderful partners.

The Education department also has some exciting things coming this year. They are looking to bring you relevant and timely topics and session formats. Meeting Planning is looking to revamp the way we do our events to make them just that…experiential events, not just meetings.

All very exciting things coming and we’re just getting started! Hope to see you at the September meeting being held at the Hilton Raleigh North Hills September 26-27. n

Carolina Blitz The Carolina Blitz is the official publication of the Carolinas Chapter of Meeting Professionals International and is published every other month. All contributions, articles, and photographs should be submitted to Publications Committee Chair/ Editor one week after the meeting. Send to Cathy Mauldin, CMP CathyMauldin@gmail.com EDITORIAL AND NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE Director of Marketing Nicole Filippo, CMP • Elon University Editor Cathy Mauldin, CMP • DESA, Inc. Onsite at CDM Smith Contributing Writers Nicole Keshler, Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau; Christine Irwin, CMP, The Management Company; Michelle Castro, The Siena Hotel Autograph Collection & Il Palio Restaurant; Molly Johnson, CMP, Wilmington & Beaches CVB; Mica Parekh, CMP, IWP Photography; Maureen Donovan, Holiday Inn Resort - Wrightsville Beach, NC; Nicole Filippo, CMP, Martha and Spencer Love School of Business Photographer Mica Parekh, CMP • IWP Photography

Christine Irwin, CMP MPI-CC Chapter Administrator The Management Office

Proofreaders Kathy Flowe, CMP, Alabama Theatre; Christine Irwin, CMP, The Management Office; Teresa Palmieri, Sheraton Imperial; Myron Jones, Fayetteville CVB; Nancy Lowe, CMP, NC Medical Society; Ginny Fountain, CMP, CMM, NC Association of Electric Cooperatives; Melinda Mowry, DoubleTree by Hilton New Bern - Riverfront; Peggy Anderson, CMP Publisher Christine Irwin, CMP • The Management Office 704-377-5648 • Fax 704-333-6927 • Christine@themanagementoffice.com Advertising Christine Irwin, CMP • The Management Office • 704-377-5648 Design Kistin Creative Studio • 704-724-9188 • kistincreative.com

Know a Helping Hand?

We have many active members who deserve recognition for their efforts! If you know of someone who is going above and beyond, share their name and volunteer accomplishments with us so we can give them a shout out. This person can be a board member, a committee chair or member, or even a brand new MPI-CC member who has already started to shine.

Helping Hand Awards are given on a bi-monthly basis and nominations are accepted all the time. Please send your nomination to Brandon Crumpton at brandon@ keysignatureonline.com. Thank you for helping recognize your fellow members!!

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September 26-27, 2019 Business XChange Hilton Raleigh North Hills Raleigh, NC

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