Let’s Give Them Something to Talk About

By Joe Marcy, 2017-2018 President 

It’s an honor to serve as your 2017-2018 President.  In MPI, you’re part of the largest meeting and event industry association worldwide. Our chapter has more than $557 million dollars in buying power and our members come from all over the region — from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles, to Palm Springs and Las Vegas. You have choices. And of the 45 chapters in the United States you chose to be here. So thank you!

MPISCC is determined to elevate your personal and professional development.
Your network expands with every program.

I hope you feel great pride and gratitude for the work this organization does. Hundreds of volunteers put together memorable experiences. You have access to some of the best education and business opportunities. MPISCC is determined to elevate your personal and professional development. Your network expands with every program.

But this is not just a business organization, it’s a community. A community that gives back to those that invest into it. It’s within this community that we celebrate our success and it’s because of this community that we persevere through our challenges. Now it’s your turn to invest your time in MPI ultimately to invest in you.

Please know that you are appreciated and valued in this community.

The theme for the year is “Let’s Give Them Something to Talk About”. Music has inspired so many generations and it’s our hope that this song will inspire you.

Let’s talk about our industry trends and the 1.1 million jobs in meetings, events and incentives nationally.

Let’s talk about our opportunities, advocacy efforts and growth.  Let’s talk about us. Our theme is about creating unique experiences and keeping dialogue open beyond the meeting room.

We have an exciting year ahead and we look forward to sharing it with you. The power to move this organization and industry forward starts with you. Save the dates, get involved and “Let’s give them something to talk about!”

Joe Marcy, CMP
2017-2018 President, Meeting Professionals International Southern California Chapter