MPI St. Louis Chapter

🎳 Join MPI St. Louis on June 30 at WOW! Entertainment! Enjoy an evening of networking, interactive attractions, great food and drinks, and meaningful connections with fellow meeting and event professionals.

Grow your network and experience all the excitement WOW! has to offer!

Register Here: https://web.cvent.com/event/10808675-e681-4140-9ee8-8417c213b799/homepage

Mark your calendars! 📅

MPI St. Louis has an exciting lineup of upcoming networking events, education sessions, and industry gatherings ahead. From industry conferences to local networking events, there are plenty of opportunities to connect, learn, and engage with fellow MPI STL members this year.

Check out the upcoming events and stay connected with the MPI STL community!

✨ Meet the MPI St. Louis Board of Directors! ✨

Cara McGuire, VP of Finance

Making a meaningful impact has always been Cara’s north star. Serving on the MPI St. Louis Board gives her countless opportunities to give back, support chapter events, and help create meaningful connections within the industry.

“It’s always about the people!” From dedicated professionals to inspiring leaders, Cara values the incredible community that makes MPI St. Louis such a special organization. She’s continually inspired by what the chapter can accomplish together.

Cara, thank you for your passion, leadership, and commitment to strengthening our MPI St. Louis community! ✨

Join us for the Midwest Regional Meetup at WEC! 🤝

If you're attending WEC in San Antonio, we’d love to connect with fellow Midwest chapter members for networking, conversation, and a chance to strengthen industry relationships in person.

📅 June 3, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM–6:00 PM CT
📍 Moda Fare Restaurant at Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk

Reserve your spot here: https://web.cvent.com/event/d41e2a2e-37ff-4193-b83b-6598f5dce9cf/homepage

Let’s throw some confetti and celebrate with balloons! The moment you’ve been waiting for has arrived! EduCon is here!

Join us for an energizing day full of valuable insights about our favorite industry. Stay tuned for more information and be sure to mark your calendar!

MPI St. Louis continues to shine!
 
We are proud to announce that our chapter has once again been recognized as an MPI Chapter of Excellence for 2025! This achievement reflects the dedication, passion, and support of our volunteers, Board of Directors, and members who make our chapter stronger every year.
This recognition is based on several key performance indicators, including:
 
Member Growth
Member Retention
Accredited Education Offerings
Member & Education Satisfaction
Financial Management & Stability
 
Here’s how MPI St. Louis performed in 2025:
16.49% Member Growth
80.65% Member Retention
6 Accredited Education Offerings
4.42 Education Satisfaction Rating (on a 5-point scale)
84% Annual Member Satisfaction
Successfully met both chapter financial management benchmarks
 
Thank you for helping make MPI St. Louis a thriving, award-winning chapter. Your involvement, energy, and commitment continue to drive our success, and we look forward to another outstanding year together!

Ready to take your involvement with MPI St. Louis Chapter to the next level?
We’re now accepting applications for our Board of Directors 2027. This is your opportunity to help shape the future of our chapter while making a meaningful impact in the meetings and events community.
 
To be considered, you must:
• Be a member in good standing
• Be willing to fulfill the responsibilities of the role
• Be ready to contribute your time, energy, and creativity—with employer support
 
Step into leadership and make your mark. Apply today.
https://qabs.wufoo.com/forms/2027-mpi-st-louis-board-interest-form/
 

Your next great connection starts here.
 
Join MPI St. Louis Chapter for upcoming events you won’t want to miss.

Today, MPI St. Louis Chapter is excited to spotlight Supplier Member Joshua Watford with Drury Hotels and why he values being part of this community of industry professionals.

We’re grateful to Josh for sharing his perspective and for being an active part of our network. 🤝