Carolina Blitz

The Carolina Blitz is the official publication of the Carolinas Chapter of Meeting Professionals International and is published quarterly. All contributions, articles, and photographs should be submitted to Publications Committee Chair/Editor. Send to Cathy Mauldin, CMP - CathyMauldin@gmail.com

EDITORIAL AND NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE

VP of Marketing and Communications

Melanie Mason, CMP • EnsembleIQ

Editor

Cathy Mauldin, CMP • DESA, Inc. Onsite at CDM Smith

Contributing Writers

Najauna White, CMP, CDE©, Miles Partnership; Nicole Filippo, CMP, Duke University; Nicole Keshler, Visit Raleigh; Rosanny Crumpton, NBC-HWC, Sophrosyne; Rachel Whitten, Greenville-Pitt County CVB; Kathryn Short, Visit Raleigh

Photographer

Mica Parekh, CMP

Proofreaders

Melanie Mason, CMP, EnsembleIQ; Christine Irwin, CMP, The Management Office; Nicole Filippo, CMP, Duke University Nancy Lowe, CMP, NC Medical Society; Peggy Anderson, CMP; Teresa Palmieri, Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport; Jake O'Dare, Aloft Greenville Downtown; Stephanie Trimble, GCT Chauffeured Services

Publisher Christine Irwin, CMP

704-377-5648

Volunteers are the heart of our organization.

Help make a difference in our chapter and shape its future. Volunteering on a committee is a great way to elevate your membership, engage with fellow planners and suppliers, develop your leadership skills, and learn new professional skills.

Visit mpi.org/Carolinas or email Jean Travers, MPI-CC Director of Professional Development, JTravers@HelmsBriscoe.com for more information on getting involved.

• The Management Office

• Fax 704-333-6927

Advertising Christine Irwin, CMP

• Christine@themanagementoffice.com

• The Management Office • 704-377-5648

Design Kistin Creative Studio • 704-724-9188 • kistincreative.com

MPI-CC Web Site: www.mpi.org/carolinas

ADVERTISING RATES AND DEADLINES

(Produced and provided by advertiser)

There are four issues of the Carolina Blitz published yearly. January, March, July, and September

NOTE: Rates are published as of January 2023, and are subject to change without notice. All published rates are net non-commissionable. Any cost incurred by the BLITZ for art that is not fully press ready (e.g. reductions, halftones) will be billed to the advertiser, or art that is not press ready may be refused.

DUE DATE: Due by the 15th of the month prior to publication. Artwork is due to the publisher within 10 days after deadline for space reservations.

SEND MATERIALS TO: Christine Irwin, CMP, The Management Office, 1307 West Morehead St, Suite 207, Charlotte, NC 28208

Christine@TheManagementOffice.com • Fax: 704-333-6927

For more advertising information contact Christine Irwin, CMP, at Christine@TheManagementOffice.com or 704-377-5648 Visit our website at www.mpi.org/carolinas for additional advertising and sponsorship opportunities!