Member Resources
By joining the industry's premier educational, technological and peer interaction resource, you'll stay on the cutting edge of today's constantly changing and challenging meeting environment.

Through involvement in the Meeting Professionals International Kansas City Chapter, establish contacts, stay attuned to trends and participate in local educational activities. Establish invaluable contacts with more than 19,000 meeting professionals and suppliers worldwide.

Become actively involved in leading the association at the local or international level and earn professional recognition for outstanding achievements. Use the association's research and development vehicle, MPI Foundation, as well as the MPI Resource Center that features the industry's most comprehensive library of books, periodicals, research packages, and statistics.

As a Member, you will receive The Meeting Professional, MPI’s comprehensive magazine about industry trends and accomplishments. Further your industry knowledge, save time and enjoy discounts by selecting resource materials from MPI Bookstore. Reach your target market through MPI's Annual Membership Directory, enjoy exclusive savings and access the resources to help further your career.

Stay on the cutting edge of the hospitality industry. Get involved with your Chapter and grow in your career.

Membership Benefits
Meeting Professionals International Kansas City Chapter (KCMPI) provides more ways than ever to enhance your professional development and the ability to be cost conscious through superior educational programming, timely communication, extensive resources and peer interaction.

Student Member Information  |   KCMPI Fact Sheet

Learn more about KCMPI: YouTube Video

More than 98 percent of our members tell us that Meeting Professionals International (MPI) aids in their professional success. Here’s the top ten reasons why.

KCMPI Benefits of Membership

• Monthly Educational Programs and Networking & Social Events
  
• Membership Directory including a quick resource reference section
  
• Annual Professional EducationConference with nationally recognized speakers, great educational workshops, supplier exhibits and unique social events
  
• Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) study groups prepare you for the certification test
  
• Current chapter CMM's can provide support and tips for obtaining the prestigious Global Certification in Meeting Management (CMM)
  
• Job Bank provides a totally confidential service where employees and employers are matched
  
• Leadership Opportunities - develop your leadership abilities by chairing committees or serving on the Board of Directors
  
• Discounted advertising opportunities in the directory, newsletter and on the website
  
• First opportunities ast event sponsorship
  
• KCMPI Times, our e-newsletters keep you up to date with developments in the meetings industry and with your fellow members
  

MPI Benefits

• Quality educational conference and programs for the meeting professional
  
• International Membership Directory
  
• The Meeting Professional - a monthly publication with enlightening articles on current industry topics
  
• Discounted business services and life, medical and liability insurance for independent meeting planners
  
• MPI bookstore offers variety of educational publication, reference guides and planning tools for the meeting professional at member discounts

Become a member today!
To receive additional information on KCMPI, contact:
KCMPI Headquarters
P.O. Box 11876
Kansas City, MO 64138

T: 816-668-9424
F: 816-356-4095
kcmpi@kcmpi.org

Or, you can submit the MPI membership application online (can also be printed and mailed from this page).

Affiliate Membership
Are you a member of MPI? Would you like to expand your exposure to the Kansas City market? KCMPI is now offering affiliate membership to members of other MPI chapters. Join us as we “Bring Sexy Back” with new, fun, hip, fresh and relevant ideas, events, and connections.

The affiliate membership fee is $75 annually. As an affiliate member, you will receive the following benefits:

• Listing in the KCMPI printed Membership Directory and mid-year electronic update
• Printed KCMPI Membership Directory and mid-year electronic update
• Access to password protected www.kcmpi.org materials
• Invitations to all KCMPI events and program, including member-only receptions at the member registration fee
• Subscription to KCMPI Times, bi-monthly newsletter
• Privilege and opportunity to be an active committee member - the most effective way to get to know and be known in our chapter!
• Opportunities to participate as in-kind or cash sponsors for events, programs,advertisng and other resources
• Your affiliate membership will begin upon receipt of full payment and is renewable in one (1) year.

For more information, contact our Affiliate Membership Chair:
Celia Fritz-Watson, cfritzwatson@gmail.com, (816) 686-7310

Register as an Affiliate Member of KCMPI