Did You Know?
While candy hearts are now synonymous with the Valentine’s Day holiday in the U.S., they were originally intended to be medical lozenges. Oliver Chase, a Boston pharmacist, accidentally invented the first candy-making machine in 1847 and started mass-producing them. In 1902, the conversation candies officially became heart shaped, with the words and colors that are so well known today. Read more little-known Valentine's Day facts.
5 Things to Know in February!
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Own and improve your mental health in 2020 with these five tips from TheBlog!
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The January/February digital edition of MeetingsNet is now available.
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Information about all of FICP’s 2020 partnership opportunities is conveniently available in its new Sponsor Prospectus.
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Did you miss the 2020 Winter Symposium? View key takeaways from the industry panel: An Evolving Industry: Brace for Impact.
- Mark your calendar for these upcoming FICP events.
Retain all the FICP Benefits You Love
Remember to renew your FICP membership or hospitality partnership for 2020, if you have not done so already. Renew by February 28 to ensure uninterrupted access to FICP benefits, secure your spot in the printed directory and stay connected to the community. Log in to your MyFICP account and select "Join or Renew for 2020 Today" to complete the renewal process.
View January Webinars On Demand
In January FICP Anytime webinars offered you the chance to learn the oldest secrets to health, success and happiness, and a look at recent association accomplishments in a volunteer-led town hall. View these past presentations and all others on-demand in TheNetwork.
Advertise in the 2020 Printed Directory
Advertising opportunities in the 2020 FICP Printed Directory are now available for all hospitality partners. Download the ad agreement to secure your spot in this year’s directory. Agreements must be submitted by April 1, 2020. Contact FICP Headquarters at (312) 245-1023 or info@ficpnet.com with any questions.
Spread the Word; Rack Up Points
Have you started earning FICP referral points? Share the benefits and value of FICP membership with your colleagues to rack up the points and work your way towards complimentary membership, or a free ride to the Annual Conference for meetings professionals or guaranteed entry to events for hospitality partners. Learn more about the Referral Program and tips for sealing the deal on FICP’s website.
Save the Date for the 2020 Education Forum
Save the date for the 2020 FICP Education Forum, June 24-26 at The Langham Huntington in Pasadena, Calif. This year’s event offers the opportunity to break away from the chaos of daily life and create mindful connections as you explore the unexpected splendor of Pasadena.
Meetings professional registration will open in March. Sponsorship sales open Thursday, February 13, at 11:00 a.m. CST. Review the 2020 Sponsorship Prospectus for available opportunities.
Strategic Partner Profile
Hear from David Manzella, SVP from Posadas, about the new Tulkal project featuring the Live Aqua Beach Resort Tulkal Riviera Maya, Fiesta Americana Tulkal Riviera Maya, and the Tulkal Convention Center… all opening very soon!
“Today’s competitive market is ever changing and by aligning as a Strategic Partner with FICP, Fiesta Americana Grand Meetings Mexico has forged a partnership with a truly professional organization that has the influencers and decision makers to get things accomplished in our industry. In addition, as Fiesta American Hotels & Resorts continues to evolve and expand our hotel footprint, it is ideal we have the opportunity to communicate all this excitement with our esteemed FICP partners, while striving in today’s competitive market.“
Marian Gardiner, Director of Insurance/Financial Sales
FICP Welcomes New Members and Hospitality Partners
Meetings Professionals
| Abbe Adair, Frankenmuth Insurance |
| April Bauer, Prudential |
| Lara Cope, Nationwide Insurance |
| Paige Culveyhouse, Liberty Mutual |
| Ali Hoppensteadt, Raymond James Financial, Inc. |
| Brittney Kaiser, Transamerica |
| Jaclyn Kapnis, Ironshore Insurance Services LLC |
| Saira Banu Kianes, CMP, HMCC, Pivot Investment Partners |
| Magda Kondratowicz, Sun Life |
| Margaux Leone, Prudential |
| Lexi Leonie, Texas Capital Bank |
| Heidi Moberg, Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines |
| Tawny Myers, Sun Life |
| Melanie Neuhauser, Prudential |
| Ashley Parrish, Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa |
| Leigh Ronan, Natixis Investment Managers |
| Jessica Schuette, Transamerica |
| Katie Smith, Transamerica |
| Lisa Willard, Frankenmuth Insurance |
| Meredith Wolff, CMP, PGIM Private Capital |
| Joy Yi, Prudential |
Hospitality Partners
| Alexis Anninos, Wyndham Hotel Group |
| Matthew Boutwell, SeaDream Yacht Club |
| Paula Carcamo, Hotel X Toronto |
| Matthew Childers, A2 Events |
| Lily Cohen, NYC & Company |
| Emilia Cowan, innoVia Productions |
| Laura Crawford, Louisville Tourism |
| Vinita Das, CMP, Tourism Toronto |
| Tom Davies, The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa at Beaver Creek Mountain |
| Lawrence Eddy, Grand Hyatt Nashville |
| Robert Felstead, CMP, Ocean Reef Club |
| Michael Freedman, Amstar DMC Mexico |
| Brooke Hafets, Stein Eriksen Lodge |
| Mimi Hudachek, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts |
| Lori Kendall, The Town |
| Erica Lewis, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings |
| Gale Mcclurkan, Auberge Resorts Collection |
| Ivanna Pereyra, Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City |
| Caroline Pidroni, Switzerland Convention & Incentive Bureau |
| Barbara Pierra Costa, DMCP, COTC Events |
| Dominique Poster, Bellagio |
| Maria Rivera, Sheraton Lincoln Harbor Hotel |
| Sarah Shelton, The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch and The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe |
| Pamela Shepherd, CIS, CHSC, Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board |
| Jennifer Sorrell, The Leading Hotels of the World |
| Kelsey Sullivan, Chicago Athletic Association Hotel |
| Sarah Thomas, Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C. |
| Lakshmi Tiwari, InterContinental New York Barclay |
| Amanda Walker, Visit Sarasota County |