ABOUT MPI CAROLINAS CHAPTER
Spanning two states, MPI Carolinas Chapters has one of the largest geographic territories in the MPI network. Our members have produced extraordinary events and delivered world class programing over the past thirty years. But the rich and diverse makeup of our membership has always been the Chapter’s most valuable asset.
MPI-CC represents powerful professionals from the leading organizations in the region, including:
Corporate:
- Duke Energy
- Time Warner
- SunGuard
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Michelin North America
- Bayer Crop Science
Association/Non-Profit:
- NC Association of Realtors
- Association Executives of North Carolina
- NC Media Society
- Burroughs Wellcome Fund
- SC School Boards Association
Meeting Management Professionals:
- Helms Briscoe
- PlanIt Right
- Aladdin Travel & Meeting Planners
- Creative Events & Meetings
MPI Carolinas Chapter Membership Directory & Resource Guide
Our annual directory contains valuable member contact information and is used as a trusted purchasing tool throughout the year.
CHAPTER DEMOGRAPHICS
Top 5 Property Types Used
Downtown Hotel
Conference Center
Resort
Convention Center
Convention Hotel
Size of Meeting Planned
<50-100: 39.5%
100-1000: 46.1%
1000-2500: 9.7%
2500+: 4.7%
Top 5 Planning Locations Outside of the U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Bermuda
United Kingdom
South America
Our chapter’s total buying power is estimated at more than $219 million annually.
MPI Carolinas Chapter represents professional meeting planners for corporations, associations, and meeting management firms.
85% of MPI planner members buy from suppliers that advertise with MPI.
PLANNING LOCATIONS IN THE U.S.
Northeast: 14.8%
Southeast: 29.6%
Southwest: 14.2% 
Midwest: 12.9%
Northwest: 10.5%
Mountain: 10.5%
Hawaii: 5.1%
Alaska: 2.5%