News Around Town – May 2023

MPI Ottawa Member News

MPI’s 2023 Charity Auction Raises $32,587.42

MPI Members voted to support the MPI Foundation, Hopewell, ONFE School Breakfast Program, Moisson Outaouais and the Ottawa Food Bank.  Thanks to everyone who donated and/or bid at the silent and live auctions. The event was a huge success. 

MPI Volunteers met with representatives from each of the charities to celebrate the donations and they asked us to THANK all of you for your continued support of their work in our community. The funds raised will impact their ability to provide much-needed food security and mental health services.

Please join us in celebrating May's #MPIOttawa Membership Anniversaries!  We love the amazing folks that make up the MPI Ottawa Chapter.  Share on your social media and tag someone to give them kudos!

Welcome to these new members who have recently joined or re-joined the MPI Ottawa Chapter.  We can’t wait to see you at our next in-person or virtual event and welcome you to the MPI Ottawa community!

• Doroty Davis-Payne, Ottawa Hospital
• Emily Seabrook, CMP, Events Manager - Mechanical Contractor Association of Canada
• Emma Seldenthuis-Preville, Student - Algonquin College
• Joanne St-Pierre, Director of Events & Sales - National Golf Course Owners Association Canada (NGCOA)
• Kayleigh Bates, Student - Algonquin College
• Kyla Smuck, Student - Algonquin College
• Lizzy Low, Business Events Manager – Ottawa Tourism
• Marc Caroll Dupuis, Associate Director, Partnerships - Algonquin College
• Melanie Todd, Sales Manager - BMO Centre
• Miranda Boyer, DES, Event Manager - Cardinal AMC & Events

Industry News in General

Different ways to experience beautiful tulips in Ottawa

Visit Ottawa in May to experience an abundance of colourful tulips and other spring flowers blooming in the capital. The annual Canadian Tulip Festival – running May 12-22, 2023 – is the largest of its kind featuring over one million tulips. Explore the unique history and enjoy special programming at Commissioners Park along the Rideau Canal. In addition, you can admire tulips at other locations within the city and in the countryside.

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Convention Centre Podcast Episode 8: Prominent Promotional Products

Brain Coolbaugh is the owner of Cool Ideas Marketing (South Carolina), a promotional company that supplies everything from printing business cards to custom advertising specialty items.

In this podcast, Coolbaugh answers “the” marketing question…Is Print Dead?

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2023 Canadian Tourism Awards (CTA) Nominations Now Open

Nominate a person, place or organization that is truly one of Canada’s best, offering travellers superior experiences, authentically showcasing the very best of Canada. These coveted awards are highly competitive and have showcased the best-of-the-best in the Canadian tourism industry.

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Upcoming MPI Events

📅 June 13, 2023, to June 15, 2023 – Riviera Maya

MPI WEC23

When it comes to meetings and events, WEC23 will expand not only what you know, but whom you know. It delivers the connections and actionable education you need to advance yourself as an event professional and a person.
For more information click: WEC Mexican Caribbean (mpi.org)

Upcoming Industry Events

📅 May 31, 2023 - 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM – The Urban Element
Women’s Business Network May Breakfast Mix & Mingle

Breakfast Mix & Mingle (Save the date!)  Join us in person - registration link and location details to come. 
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📅 July 5, 2023 - July 7, 2023 - Hilton Mississauga Meadowvale

Summer Summit 2023 Hosted by CSAE’s Trillium Network
We are excited to invite you to Mississauga for two days of learning, networking and fun. Indulge in a dynamic learning program that offers a range of opportunities to expand your association management knowledge and refine your professional skills.

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 Article edited by Darlene Kelly-Stewart, Stonehouse Sales & Marketing Services