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This week’s MPI NF Member of the Week is Jihan Gibson, Senior Partnership Manager with Swoogo. Swoogo is an awesome platform to help manage and execute in person and virtual events. Watch to learn more about Jihan and also discover the fun fact that “runs in the family” at Swoogo.
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🎉 Celebrating a Milestone! 🎉
Join us in honoring Kristin Thompson, our incredible chapter administrator for the MPI North Florida Chapter, as she celebrates 25 years of membership! Over the years, Kristin has been a driving force in our community, playing a pivotal role in managing the chapter, organizing many successful events, assisting countless members, and spearheading initiatives that have elevated our chapter to new heights. Her dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment have been the heart and soul of our community. Here's to 25 years of excellence, leadership, and countless unforgettable moments. Thank you, Kristin, for everything you do! 🌟🥂
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This week’s MPI NF Member of the Week is Susan Burchell with the Ocean Center in Daytona. While Susan is not new to MPI, she is new to our chapter. Watch and learn more about her and then leave some words of welcome in the comments 😊
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This week’s, MPI NF Member of the Week is Janice Jenkins, Remote Taksforce Manager for Hyatt Properties. Janice has had a bit of a unique experience with MPI being on both the planner and supplier side. Listen to learn how it has helped shape her carrier through the years… also if you listen closely you’ll even hear an additional guest that wanted to join us 🐶😜
Tell us what you think! Check your inbox and take the Member and Chapter Satisfaction Survey.
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Celebrate Tallahassee's Bicentennial by hosting your next event in Florida's Capital City! Enjoy unique venues that blend contemporary amenities and rich historic significance found nowhere else in Florida. Discover why Tallahassee is the perfect destination for memorable meetings, reunions, and conferences.
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This week’s MPI NF Member of the Week is Peter Schmidt, Director of Global Accounts with NHS Global Events. Watch to hear about an awesome initiative he and NHS Global Events has been working on the past few years with great results. Finally, watch to the end to hear about Peter’s special connection made through and MPI event 🫶🏼
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Looking to make a difference in our community? 🤝
Get involved with our chapter and become a volunteer!
We have various committees that need your skills and passion. It's a fantastic way to give back, network, and grow professionally. Join one of the committees in MPI North Florida today.
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This week’s MPI NFvMember of the Week is Belinda Miller (Cottrell), former MPI Director of Chapter Operations. Watch this interview to catch up on all the great things happening in Belinda’s life. Can you guess where she splits her time in Jacksonville with? Watch and find out…
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It's that time of year!
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Don't miss this opportunity to help shape the future of our association. Get ready to give us your feedback on July 30, 2024.
This week’s MPI NF Member of the Week is Tyra Warner, Department Chair for Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts with the College of Coastal Georgia. From meeting planner to Attorney to Professor, Tyra has had an amazing career in the events industry. Watch and learn more about her journey. .. 🎶 Just a small town girl… 🎶
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This week’s MPI NF Member of the Week is Callie Baker, Associate Event Manager with SAP Insider. Callie is also one of our board members. Get your dancing shoes on and watch this video to learn more about Callie 💃
Join us for a spooktacular event! 🎃☕
Our Annual Event Horror Stories Coffee Talk is happening virtually with the MPI chapters of Florida on October 30th.
Get ready to share and hear some chilling event tales while networking with industry peers. Don’t miss out on this frightfully fun experience!
Volunteer of the Month: Janet Roach has been a staple in the NF market for many years as the Meetings, Conventions & Group Sales Director for Visit Tallahassee / Leon County Division of Tourism.
Along with her full-time responsibilities, Janet finds the time to assist our Strategic Partnership team by keeping us organized and working with our annual sponsors (including herself!) on deliverables. Did we mention she volunteers on the Communications team here at MPI NF as well? Since starting as a volunteer, she has not missed a beat or a call.
This week’s MPI NF Member of the Week is Cheryl Schreiner, Managing Director with HelmsBriscoe and past Chapter President. Watch to learn more about her “MPI Why” along with some fun facts you may have not known about Cheryl
Join us in congratulating our members Vickie Corder and Cheryl Schreiner for being recognized as 2023 HB Florida Top Producers by HelmsBriscoe! 🎉
Their outstanding achievements were celebrated at the 2024 HelmsBriscoe Annual Business Conference held in Las Vegas from May 14-17. This event brings together HelmsBriscoe Associates, hotel, and destination partners for networking, education, and celebration.
Well done, Vickie and Cheryl! 👏
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This week’s MPI NF Member of the Week is Andrea Kinney, owner of BonEvent. Andrea shares about the value of collaborating with other SMEs to execute events and her love for the chapter.
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This week’s MPI NF Member of the Week is Jihan Gibson, Senior Partnership Manager with Swoogo. Swoogo is an awesome platform to help manage and execute in person and virtual events. Watch to learn more about Jihan and also discover the fun fact that “runs in the family” at Swoogo.
This week’s MPI NF Member of the Week is Susan Burchell with the Ocean Center in Daytona. While Susan is not new to MPI, she is new to our chapter. Watch and learn more about her and then leave some words of welcome in the comments 😊
This week’s, MPI NF Member of the Week is Janice Jenkins, Remote Taksforce Manager for Hyatt Properties. Janice has had a bit of a unique experience with MPI being on both the planner and supplier side. Listen to learn how it has helped shape her carrier through the years… also if you listen closely you’ll even hear an additional guest that wanted to join us 🐶😜
This week’s MPI NF Member of the Week is Peter Schmidt, Director of Global Accounts with NHS Global Events. Watch to hear about an awesome initiative he and NHS Global Events has been working on the past few years with great results. Finally, watch to the end to hear about Peter’s special connection made through and MPI event 🫶🏼
This week’s MPI NFvMember of the Week is Belinda Miller (Cottrell), former MPI Director of Chapter Operations. Watch this interview to catch up on all the great things happening in Belinda’s life. Can you guess where she splits her time in Jacksonville with? Watch and find out…
This week’s MPI NF Member of the Week is Tyra Warner, Department Chair for Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts with the College of Coastal Georgia. From meeting planner to Attorney to Professor, Tyra has had an amazing career in the events industry. Watch and learn more about her journey. .. 🎶 Just a small town girl… 🎶 #seewhatididthere
This week’s MPI NF Member of the Week is Callie Baker, Associate Event Manager with SAP Insider. Callie is also one of our board members. Get your dancing shoes on and watch this video to learn more about Callie 💃
This week’s MPI NF Member of the Week is Cheryl Schreiner, Managing Director with HelmsBriscoe and past Chapter President. Watch to learn more about her “MPI Why” along with some fun facts you may have not known about Cheryl
This week’s MPI NF Member of the Week is Andrea Kinney, owner of BonEvent. Andrea shares about the value of collaborating with other SMEs to execute events and her love for the chapter.
This week’s MPI NF Member of the Week is Lisa Perry, past Chapter President and Owner (President) of Meeting Creations. Watch to hear why Lisa knew the importance of joining MPI when she started her own business and the value that came from doing so. Also she is a true 🤘🏼🎸🎤🤘🏼 fan 😎
This week’s MPI NF Member of the Week is Lisa Perry, past Chapter President and Owner (President) of Meeting Creations. Watch to hear why Lisa knew the importance of joining MPI when she started her own business and the value that came from doing so. Also she is a true 🤘🏼🎸🎤🤘🏼 fan 😎
This week’s MPI NF Member of the Week is Courtney Gumbinger, Director of Destination Experience with Visit Jacksonville. Courtney discussed the value of our education opportunities and CMP Study group and their impact on her career. Finally, she admits to not being a golfer BUT has never lost at …. Listen to find out ⛳️🏌🏼♀️
This week’s MPI NF Member of the Week is Anne Urban, owner of Destination Planning and another chapter past President. Anne shares about her love of MPI, the impact of it on her career and a secret tidbit that most of us would never guess 🤔⛸️
This week’s MPI NF Member of the Week is Vickie Corder, Senior Director of Global Accounts with HelmsBriscoe and Chapter founding President. Watch to hear more about Vickie’s journey with MPI and involvement with sustainability initiatives.
Today’s MPI NF Member of the Week is Katie Risher, Assistant Director at the UF Conference Department and Immediate Past President of our chapter. Watch and learn about Katie’s love for her participation in the chapter and learn how twins 👯 run in her family….a lot 😜 lol
All the way from Louisville, KY, our MPI NF Member of the Week is Elizabeth McKenna, Senior Shows and Events Manager for Revlon. She is also a past President of our chapter and continues to stay involved with MPI through her position on our board along with volunteering for several other international committees. Watch this video to learn more about Elizabeth 🏌🏼♀️
All the way from Louisville, KY, our MPI NF Member of the Week is Elizabeth McKenna, Senior Shows and Events Manager for Revlon. She is also a past President of our chapter and continues to stay involved with MPI through her position on our board along with volunteering for several other international committees. Watch this video to learn more about Elizabeth 🏌🏼♀️
This week’s MPI NF Member of the Week is Tia Robbins, Destination Sales Manager for Visit Pensacola. Tia is one of newest members and brings a fresh perspective on the value of membership and relationship building within the chapter.
This week’s MPI NF Member of the Week is Jan Spence of Jan Spence & Associates. Watch to learn more about Jan and also what we discovered we have in common 🤡 lol
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