Featured Meetings & Events
Coming Up In
South Florida

(Updated July 27, 2010)
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16th Annual FFEA Convention & Trade Show ~ Bonita Springs
Presented by the Florida Festivals and Events Association on Wednesday-Friday, August 4-6th at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa, Bonita Springs. For more information and to register Click Here.

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Update from "Visit Florida" ~ with HSMAI
Presented by the HSMAI (Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International) South Florida Chapter on Wednesday, August 18th at the Hollywood Beach Marriott. Luncheon and Program: Will Seccombe will discuss "Visit Florida". For more information and to RSVP Click Here.

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Learn & Network ~ with All Four of Florida's MPI Chapters
The MPI Southeast Educational Conference 2010 (SEC), Thursday-Saturday, August 19-21st at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point, Bonita Springs. Hosted by the Tampa Bay Area Chapter of MPI ... with the support and participation of the South Florida, North Florida, and Greater Orlando Area Chapters . An outstanding lineup of professional development sessions, networking opportunities and trade show activities will be offered. For more information Click Here.

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Ocean Reef Weekend Retreat ~ with SKAL
Presented by Skal International Miami (a club of Skål International) on Friday-Sunday, August 20-22 at the Ocean Reef Club in the Key Largo. A very special weekend retreat at very special rates. For more information and to register Click Here.

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Mix n' Mingle at III Forks ~ with MPI
Presented by the MPI (Meeting Professionals International) South Florida Chapter on Tuesday, August 24th at III Forks Prime Steakhouse, 4645 PGA Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens, 5:30-7:30 PM. For more information and to RSVP Click Here.

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10th Year Anniversary Celebration ~ with F.A.M.E.
Presented by the Florida Association of Meetings and Events Professionals on Monday, August 30th at The Water Club, 3969 N.E. 163rd Street, Miami, 5:30-9:00 PM. No admission fee, reduced priced menu and drinks. Open to members and non members. Collection for school supplies, book bags, and lunch boxes for children in Haiti. For all of the details and to RSVP Click Here.

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The Must-Have Marketing Toolbox ~ with FSA
Presented by the Florida Speakers Association (a chapter of the National Speakers Association) on Saturday, September 11th at the Marriott North Fort Lauderdale, 6650 North Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale (off I-95 and Cypress Creek Boulevard). 8:30 AM Breakfast; 9:00 AM 1/2-day Program: guest speaker Terri Langhans will present "The Must-Have Marketing Toolbox". For more information and to register Click Here.

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Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show ~ with FRLA
Presented by the FRLA (Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association) on Sunday-Tuesday, September 12th-14th at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando. For information and to register Click Here.

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"The Ultimate Wedding Resource" National Conference ~ with NAWP
Presented by the NAWP (National Association of Wedding Professionals) on Sunday-Monday, September 26-27th at the Crowne Plaza, 1601 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach. Educational sessions, networking, FAM Tour. For more information and to register 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

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South Florida organizations in the Meetings & Hospitality industry.

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and ways in which Alliance associations can cooperate for the common good 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
an affiliation of NRA(National Restaurant Association)
and AHLA (American Hotel & Lodging Association)
Broward, Collier, Lee/Charlotte, Marco Island, Miami-Dade,
Monroe, Palm Beach, and Treasure Coast Chapters


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

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
a chapter 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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