This monthly article series allows MPI Ottawa Chapter members to share their recent professional and personal accomplishments with the MPI community by highlighting the News Around Town. Get in touch with Élodie Lortal (elodie.lortal@nac-cna.ca) to make a submission for the next issue!

Today, we are spotlighting Lisa Levia, Catering Sales Manager, at the National Arts Centre. Learn more about her here!

This monthly article series allows MPI Ottawa Chapter members to share their recent professional and personal accomplishments with the MPI community by highlighting the News Around Town. Get in touch with Élodie Lortal (elodie.lortal@nac-cna.ca) to make a submission for the next issue!

Hear from our Chapter President for this Quarter: "Spring is in the air and with it comes renewed hope that the live portion of our meetings and events industry is starting to poke its head up like the tulips." - Nancy Bradshaw, MPI Ottawa

In the midst of this chaotic pandemic, it is quite daring and hope-filled to see that the students of the Event Management Program at Algonquin College are still so enthusiastic to learn the ropes of what the future of events may look like and how to make the best out of it. Be sure to register for one or more of these seven events; and spread the word about these worthy projects. It will make a huge difference for all the students and the charities being supported.

This monthly article series allows MPI Ottawa Chapter members to share their recent professional and personal accomplishments with the MPI community by highlighting the News Around Town. Get in touch with Disa-marie Cameron (disa.cameron@encoreglobal.com) to make a submission for the next issue!

2020 was definitely a year to remember . . . or, maybe it was one we’d rather soon forget! Like most events in 2020, the Annual Festive Dinner took place virtually. The planning committee was faced with the challenge of creating a fun and engaging event to wrap up what was a challenging year and to truly connect with our peers over the holiday season. Rather than looking back, they chose to look ahead, inviting everyone to login to “Eat. Drink. Be Cozy and Sleigh Hello to 2021!”

All though Event Entertainment may revolve around a theme, which is determined by the goals of an event - everything else including design, decorations, sounds and lights, is illuminated by this theme. Entertainment quality depends a lot on how elements of programming function in a well-balanced and harmonious manner. How much impact entertainment is going to have depends on how well it is executed.

In setting up a virtual or hybrid event, where does one start? What are lower thirds? How do I incorporate PowerPoint slides? My conference needs to be bilingual; how does that work? All these questions are top of mind for planners. Finding answers can be daunting and research often generates more questions.

This monthly article series allows MPI Ottawa Chapter members to share their recent professional and personal accomplishments with the MPI community by highlighting the News Around Town. Get in touch with Disa-marie Cameron (disa.cameron@encoreglobal.com) to make a submission for the next issue!

Then Friday was here, it was noon, I fired up my Microsoft Teams and was set for a merry afternoon! We kicked off with comments from our president who has a great way with words, and wrapped up the accomplishments and strength of our team during an intense year very nicely... (read on)

Happy New Year 2021! My name is Nancy Bradshaw and I am your current chapter President. This quarter our Chapter is forging ahead with renewed energy and continued hope!

This monthly article series allows MPI Ottawa Chapter members to share their recent professional and personal accomplishments with the MPI community by highlighting the News Around Town. Get in touch with Disa-marie Cameron (disa.cameron@encoreglobal.com) to make a submission for the next issue!

My MPI Ottawa Prix Prestige preparedness was a bit different this year. I ironed my shirt and cut my hair, but where last year I turned to put on my dress pants and polished my shoes, instead I went for my sweatpants and checked my Wi-Fi. Getting to the gala was much easier too. Ottawa traffic? No, thanks! My only detour was a drooling dog reminding me that the ironing and hair cutting had made dinner late.

On Wednesday, September 23, 2020, members of our MPI Ottawa Chapter gathered virtually for the Annual General Meeting (AGM). Past President, Allison Collins ran the formal part of the AGM with former VP of Finance, Ashley Craven, CMP updating members on the financial position of the chapter. The chapter experienced a rough couple of months with the pandemic hitting Ontario in March but, with the help of generous sponsors, the MPI Foundation and EM+ – the chapter has rebounded. That said, it will still take a while before the chapter re-builds its reserves and is in a financially healthy position.

This monthly article series allows MPI Ottawa Chapter members to share their recent professional and personal accomplishments with the MPI community by highlighting the News Around Town. Get in touch with Disa-marie Cameron (disa.cameron@encoreglobal.com) to make a submission for the next issue!

Hear from our Chapter President for this Quarter: "As I reflect on my first quarter as your MPI Ottawa president I am so very proud of where we all are." - Nancy Bradshaw, MPI Ottawa

MPI Ottawa Membership Spotlight...an exciting new series that showcases Views from some our amazing members!

This monthly article series allows MPI Ottawa Chapter members to share their recent professional and personal accomplishments with the MPI community by highlighting the News Around Town. Get in touch with Katherine Craig to make a submission for the next issue!