Membership Benefits The mission at MPI is simple: to make our members successful. That is why MPI is leading the charge to make meetings and events, and those who produce them, a key strategic component of every organization's business. Your MPI membership automatically affiliates you with the Northern California Chapter of Meeting Professionals International (MPINCC). With 1000+ members, MPINCC is one of the largest MPI chapters and consistently produces dynamic and innovative programs geared to the unique needs of the Northern California meetings industry.  It is here within the local chapter that you will get the most value out of your membership. When you join MPI, you'll receive world-class education customized to your level and position and opportunities to build professional relationships with key contacts within the meetings and events industry. For planners, MPI provides you with the education, contacts, and tools you need to execute more effective meetings that further the organization's overall strategic goals and demonstrate ROI. For suppliers, MPI means business via exposure for your company to over 10,000 planners with average budgets over $1.5 million MPINCC Benefits Include:  Education & Career Development Discounts on programs and conferences Learn about industry trends and legal issues in the award-winning Perspective magazine Prepare for the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) exam at CMP Study Weekends Earn Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) by attending Professional Education and Breakfast programs. Scholarships to MPI International Conferences Ongoing education at chapter meetings and events Networking Access to chapter membership directories Join one of the chapter's nineteen committees Networking opportunities at chapter meetings Meeting planners share ideas and learn from the experiences of their peers Suppliers develop valuable relationships with Northern California meeting planners Business Development Post available job positions on the MPINCC website at a discounted rate Promote your business by sponsoring or hosting an MPINCC event Advertise in Perspective, membership directory or on the website Receive Professional recognition for achievements at chapter meetings, in Perspective and on the website Participate at the Annual MPINCC Conference & Expo with over 300 exhibit booths and 500-600 meeting planners in attendance MPI Northern California Chapter 2440 Camino Ramon, Suite 273 San Ramon, CA  94583 Phone:  (925) 355-1912 Fax:  (925) 355-1296 Email: info@mpincc.org