Carolina Blitz

The Carolina Blitz is the official publication of the Carolinas Chapter of Meeting Professionals International and is published quarterly. All contributions, articles, and photographs should be submitted to Publications Committee Chair/Editor. Send to Cathy Mauldin, CMP - CathyMauldin@gmail.com

EDITORIAL AND NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE

VP of Marketing and Communications

Nicole Filippo, CMP • Duke University

Editor

Cathy Mauldin, CMP • DESA, Inc. Onsite at CDM Smith

Contributing Writers

Brandon Crumpton, Key Signature Entertainment; Nicole Filippo, CMP, Duke University; Mitch Savoie Hill, CPC, SavHill Consulting, LLC; Rachel Whitten, CMP, Greenville-Pitt County CVB; Kathryn Short, Visit Raleigh; Najauna White, CMP, CDE, Miles Partnership; Cathy Carpenter, Le Meridien Sheraton Charlotte

Photographer

Mica Parekh, CMP (for the Business Exchange photos)

Catch Light Studio (for the GMID photos)

Proofreaders

Christine Irwin, CMP, The Management Office; Nicole Filippo, CMP, Duke University; Nancy Lowe, CMP, NC Medical Society; Peggy Anderson, CMP; Teresa Palmieri, Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport; Jake O’Dare, Aloft Greenville Downtown; Stephanie Trimble, GCT Chauffeured Services

Publisher

Christine Irwin, CMP

704-377-5648

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 Jean Travers, MPI-CC Director of Professional Development, JTravers@HelmsBriscoe.com for more information on getting involved.

• The Management Office

• Fax 704-333-6927

Advertising Christine Irwin, CMP

Design

Kistin Creative Studio

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• The Management Office

• 704-724-9188

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MPI-CC Web Site: www.mpi.org/carolinas

ADVERTISING

(Produced and provided by advertiser)

There are four issues of the Carolina Blitz published yearly. January, March, June, and September

NOTE: Rates are published as of January 2011, and are subject to change without notice. All published rates are net non-commissionable. Any cost incurred by the BLITZ for art that is not fully press ready (e.g. reductions, halftones) will be billed to the advertiser, or art that is not press ready may be refused.

DUE DATE: Due by the 15th of the month prior to publication. Artwork is due to the publisher within 10 days after deadline for space reservations.

SEND MATERIALS TO: Christine Irwin, CMP, The Management Office, 1307 West Morehead St, Suite 207, Charlotte, NC 28208 Christine@TheManagementOffice.com • Fax: 704-333-6927

For more advertising information contact Christine Irwin, CMP, at Christine@TheManagementOffice.com or 704-377-5648 Visit our website at www.mpi.org/carolinas for additional advertising and sponsorship opportunities!

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