Need a good reason to join MPI?
Here are ten GREAT ones.

More than 98 percent of our members tell us that Meeting Professionals International (MPI) aids in their professional success. Here are the top ten reasons why:

1. CONNECT TO THE BEST: MPI’s 21,000-member global community is comprised of powerful decision-makers representing 67 percent of Fortune 100 companies. Through membership, you can make crucial connections to people, ideas, and marketplaces which can take your career and your business to the next level.

2. ESTABLISH YOUR ROOTS: At the local level you’ll make valuable, lasting connections to your peers through local chapter involvement. It’s an ongoing opportunity for industry professionals to share information, support one another, do business, and raise national awareness for their local professional community.

3. GET THE JOB: MPI’s online career portal - Career Connections - provides free access to industryspecific opportunities and a library of helpful articles. Job-seeking MPI members can use the site free.

4. GET THE INSIDE SCOOP: As an MPI member, you’ll receive our multiple-award-winning magazine, One+. Members also receive MPI’s weekly e-mail publication featuring up-tothe-minute reports on the latest chapter, association and industry developments.

5. KEEP PACE WITH THE INDUSTRY: Our conferences and eventspresent a wealth of educational offerings from small discussion groups to news-making keynote presentations, and CEUs are awarded for participation in general sessions and workshops.

6. RAISE YOUR PROFILE: Our professional certification opportunities set the standard for the meetings and events industry and guarantee that you receive the best training in the business.

7. LEAVE THE LEARNING TO US: MPI’s Professional Development on Demand provides you 24/7/365 online access to over 190 education sessions that can count toward contact hours for your CMP, as well fulfill your needs as a lifetime learner.

8. SPOTLIGHT YOUR BRAND: Market your business to a global audience by utilizing MPI’sglobal marketplace, MPIWeb, and One+ magazine.

9. DO SOME RESEARCH: MPI provides with leading industry research, comprised of case studies, white papers, and other publications which give you the advance knowledge you need to stay ahead in this fast paced industry.

10.GET RECOGNIZED: The MPI RISE Awards – Recognizing Industry Success and Excellence honor the best of the best, both inside and outside MPI, and emphasize innovation, global transferability, and industry impact.