MPI Minnesota News

1 year Aimee Berg Merina Neal Cindy Thompson Susanne Becker Mari Mills Mary Moberg Laura Dobbs Kris Meek Marcia Mueller 2 years Sharyn Bennett Kathleen Hedlund Carol Siepka 3 years Nicole Palkowitsch Jennifer Hultman 4 years Michelle Lemke, CTSM Dawn...

“We make our biggest impressions when we are not trying to be impressive.” A simple sentence but a major message. That message was at the heart of Joe Schmit’s presentation at this year’s breakfast. The local award-winning sports anchor, author, community leader and...

This year I was awarded a scholarship to pay for my annual membership dues. As a self-employed planner, I am financially responsible for my own professional development so this was a significant help. I believe education and continuous learning is essential to our growth....

1. Why did you join MPI? Synergos has several staff members who are members for professional development – but I also have personal history with MPI because I used to work for Nonprofit Solutions (many years ago). In addition to providing membership support to our client...

1. Tell us about your business and your current job. We are a new generation Embassy Suites by Hilton Hotel in the heart of downtown, there are only a handful in the country. Location-connected to the skyway, blocks away from the major sport arenas and stadiums. Over...

Celebrate all the best of MPI at the year end celebration on June 20, 2018! Come for the networking and happy hour starting at 3 PM, stay for the (surprise!) entertainment from 4 - 6 PM. We will recognize our success as a chapter, our outstanding members...and as usual,...

WhirlyBall Twin Cities Wednesday, May 9th 4:30-8:30 You don’t want to miss this great networking opportunity hosted by the Minnesota Chapter of MPI. The Spring Event Fundraiser, formerly the June Event, is going to be taking place at WhirlyBall Twin Cities. Throughout...

1. When AV materials are being used in large meeting rooms, one of the primary requirements is to arrange for maximum seating in the good viewing area. This can ordinarily be accomplished by using which of the following seating arrangements? a. wide center...

1 year Becca Delaney Matt Griess Deanna Merdink Sarah Sathre Kathryn Laulainen Emily Renn Barbara Pappenfus, PhD 2 years Kerri Neinas Jackie Darsow 3 years Amanda Pederson Lindsey Schneider Chris Harrison 5 years Jill Blihovde 10 years Jim Gustafson15...

Why did you join MPI? Before BCBS, I was with Best Buy planning many events around the twin cities area. I met Kathryn, a current MPI member who invited me to an event. Not only was the event fun and memorable, but I connected with a ton of great people that offered to...