Featured Meetings & Events
Coming Up In
South Florida

(Updated May 17, 2012)
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Network in Coconut Grove ~ with NAWP
Presented by the NAWP (National Association of Wedding Professionals) Miami-Dade/Broward Chapter on Monday, May 21st at The Mutiny Hotel, 2951 South Bayshore Drive, Coconut Grove, 6:00-9:00 PM. Networking Event. For details and to register Click Here.

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Mix n' Mingle at Chima ~ with MPI
Presented by the MPI (Meeting Professionals International) South Florida Chapter on Tuesday, May 22nd at Chima Brazilian Steakhouse, 2400 East Las Olas Boulevard, Ste. C, Fort Lauderdale, 5:30-7:30 PM. Mingle with your fellow MPI members and industry colleagues. 100% of the registration will go to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Two complimentary beverages and lots of appetizers are being provided! For more information and to RSVP Click Here.

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5th Annual South Florida Summit - "The Evolution of Meetings and Events" ~ with MPI
Presented by the MPI (Meeting Professionals International) South Florida Chapter on Tuesday, June 5th at the Kovens Conference Center on the campus of Florida International University, 3000 NE 151st Street, North Miami, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM. "The Evolution of Meetings and Events ~ Understanding Advanced Technology and Genius New Strategies for Doing More with Less" This full-day event will consist of networking and educational programs, including breakfast, lunch, and ending with a networking reception. Featured will be top industry speakers and a supplier showcase. For more information, including program details & showcase/sponship opportunities, and to register Click Here.

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HSMAI Takes You Out to the Ball Game!
Presented by the HSMAI (Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International) South Florida Chapter on Wednesday, June 6th at the new Marlins Park in Miami, beginning at 7:10 PM - - Miami Marlins vs. Atlanta Braves. RSVP BY MAY 16th - VERY IMPORTANT! This special event is limited to the first 40 registrations; no late RSVPs or walk-ins will be accepted! For information about pricing, seating, parking, optional bus transportation, and to RSVP Click Here.

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Events & Happenings in Downtown West Palm Beach ~ with NAWP
Presented by the NAWP (National Association of Wedding Professionals) Palm Beach Chapter on Wednesday, June 20th at the Lake Pavilion in downtown West Palm Beach, 6:30-8:30 PM. Guest speaker Mary Pennock, West Palm Beach Community Director, will discuss "West Palm Beach: Events and Happenings Downtown". For more information and to RSVP, contact Priscilla Speicher.

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"Hunger Games" ~ at the Annual Taste of NACE
Presented by the NACE South Florida Chapter on Thursday, June 21st, at the Renaissance Fort Lauderdale-Plantation Hotel, 1230 South Pine Island Road, Plantation, 6:00-9:00 PM. A culinary and networking extravaganza! For more information, including an opportunity to participate, and to RSVP Click Here.

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Special Opportunities for Networking, Education and Sponsorship

These Alliance associations are planning major educational meetings and social events to be held throughout the year that will be of general interest to professionals in the meetings & hospitality industry. In addition to attending these events, there are usually opportunities for both members and non-members to promote their goods and services through sponsorship. To be a sponsor, make contact NOW!

The MPI (Meeting Professionals International) South Florida Chapter offers opportunities for sponsorship of various events throughout the year, including monthly Educational Chapter Meetings. These are opportunities to market your business to their 500+ members and other industry leaders. For information Click Here.

The HSMAI (Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International) South Florida Chapter has sponsorships available for HSMAI’s monthly educational programs, reaching Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Naples/Marco area. For information, contact VP Programs Gail Spier at gailzee123@aol.com or gspier@cityandshore.com or (954) 802-9374.

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The Meetings & Hospitality Alliance
of South Florida

ProNews.Net is facilitating this cooperative alliance among
South Florida organizations in the Meetings & Hospitality industry.

For an overview of The Alliance - - its history, mission, guidelines, and policies Click Here.
For Notes from the most recent meeting of The Alliance Click Here.

The leaders of the organizations listed below meet regularly to discuss ways of working together for the mutual benefit of all of their members.

FAME   Florida Association of Meetings and Events Professionals

FRLA   Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association, South Florida
an affiliate of NRA (National Restaurant Association)
and AHLA (American Hotel & Lodging Association)

FSA   Florida Speakers Association
South Florida chapter of NSA (National Speakers Association)

GFLCVB   Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau

GMBHA   Greater Miami & The Beaches Hotel Association

GMIC   Florida/Caribbean Chapter
a chapter of GMIC (Green Meeting Industry Council)

HSMAI   South Florida Chapter
a chapter of HSMAI (Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International)

ISES   South Florida/Caribbean Chapter
a chapter of ISES (International Special Events Society)

MPI   South Florida Chapter (SFMPI)
a chapter of MPI (Meeting Professionals International)

NACE   South Florida Chapter
a chapter of NACE (National Association of Catering Executives)

NAWP   Miami-Dade and Broward County Chapter
NAWP   Palm Beach Chapter
chapters of NAWP (National Association of Wedding Professionals)

SFPVA   South Florida Professional Videoartist Association

Site Florida Chapter
a chapter of Site (Society of Incentive & Travel Executives)

SKAL   Skal International Miami
a club of Skål International

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