MPI NENY About Our Chapter

MPI NENY was established as a Chapter in 2004. In the two years since we have come on line our chapter is over 150 members strong! Currently, 50% of our membership is involved and serving on a committee and we hope to grow that to 100%! We have a hard working board with a lot of new ideas. We want our membership to know that we are working for YOU! Our Chapter is only as good as the members that participate. You are invited to be a part of this organization by attending meetings, participating on a committee, writing an article for the newsletter or website, advertising in the newsletter, sponsoring an event or hosting a potential new member at a meeting.

Our membership is comprised of corporate planners, independent planners, association planners, hoteliers, transportation companies, audio-visual companies, special event companies, and hospitality professionals from the greater Northeastern New York area. Geographically we encompass 18 counties.

Need information on becoming an MPI NENY member? You can contact our VP of Membership, Gina Mintzer, CMP, 518-434-1217 x301 or gmintzer@albany.org



		Considering Joining MPI Northeastern New York?

		Meeting Professionals International (MPI), the world’s largest association for the $102.3 billion meeting and event industry, is committed to positioning meetings and events as a key strategic component of an organization's success. The MPI of Northeastern New York (MPI NENY) Chapter empowers its members to increase their strategic value with education, professional development and business growth opportunities.



		Mission Statement
		MPI NENY will be recognized as the authority in the meeting industry by consistently providing exceptional programs and services.
		MPI NENY was established as a Chapter in 2004. In the two years since we have come on line our chapter is over 150 members strong! Currently, 50% of our membership is involved and serving on a committee and we hope to grow that to 100%! We have a hard working board with a lot of new ideas. We want our membership to know that we are working for YOU! Our Chapter is only as good as the members that participate. You are invited to be a part of this organization by attending meetings, participating on a committee, writing an article for the newsletter or website, advertising in the newsletter, sponsoring an event or hosting a potential new member at a meeting. Our membership is comprised of corporate planners, independent planners, association planners, hoteliers, transportation companies, audio-visual companies, special event companies, and hospitality professionals from the greater Northeastern New York area. Geographically we encompass 18 counties. Need information on becoming an MPI NENY member? You can contact our VP of Membership, Gina Mintzer, CMP, 518-434-1217 x301 or gmintzer@albany.org



		Why Join MPI Northeastern NY

		As stated in our mission statement, MPI NENY will be recognized as the authority in the meeting industry by consistently providing excellent programs and services. As a member, you will benefit from these programs and enhance your education in the meeting planning field. We will continue to survey our members to find out what areas they would like more knowledge in. Another great benefit will be the relationships that are developed from the networking that exists between our planners and suppliers. Our supplier members have enjoyed new business opportunities as we believe in our “buy MPI philosophy". Leadership opportunities are available to help enhance your professional and personal development. Your membership will be an asset to you on a local level as well as being a part of MPI on an international level. For more information on MPI please visit www.mpiweb.org