Believe it or not our annual spring conference is only a month away. Here are all the important dates, times, deadlines, links and literature you should need to be ready to go.
MFCP’s Spring Conference theme is “The Power of U”. It will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn located in Cedar Falls, Iowa on April 16-17. You can register now by going to our website mfcp.org, or by clicking the links at the end of this section. Room block closes Monday, March 30, so don’t drag your feet!
We have a great line up and a little bit for everybody whether you are a publisher, editor, salesperson or graphic designer. You can check out all the whole schedule on our website or once again, you can download the program at the end of this section. To give you just a taste, read on for a quick preview of our speakers and descriptions of some of the highlights of this conference.
FEATURED SPEAKERS:
Ryan Dohrn: The Billion Dollar Sales Coach, Emmy winner, and global keynote speaker, delivers a powerful and energizing message about the one competitive advantage no one can copy: YOU.
Russell Viers: He began sharing his expertise of production techniques in 1997, since that time traveling to 23 countries as a speaker and trainer, teaching Adobe and Quark software to graphic designers and photographers.
Trevor Slette: A third-generation newspaper publisher with more than 25 years in the industry and the co-founder of Quadd.ai, a productivity platform built to help newsrooms save hours each week so they can focus on covering their communities.
Other things to note are our Publisher, Sales and Graphics round tables, tailgate reception party, important membership meeting, award luncheon and as always, the 3-minute idea exchange.
Tailgate Reception: Join us Thursday, April 16 at 5:00 p.m. for burgers, hot dogs, chips, potato salad and drinks. Not to mention a great way to meet up with old friends and make new ones!
Membership Meeting: We will be having our annual membership meeting at 11:45 a.m. on Friday, April 17. Here we will be discussing important by-law changes and a potential name change.
Award Luncheon: At noon on Friday, we will be celebrating our industry by recognizing important individuals and showcasing the best work of the last year across our membership in advertising and editorial excellence.
3-Minute Idea Exchange: Always one of the most popular events is the 3-Minute Idea Exchange. This event is often cited as one of the most important for generating new ideas and revenue. So, what will you be sharing.
MVP Fundraising: The young professionals of our industry will be raising money throughout the conference. The funds raised help bring them personalize industry training and helps get them to conference to see how the association works and to start strengthening their own network. You can help by purchasing headshots, 50/50 raffle tickets, or our conference long-sleeved T-shirt, all of which you can order when you register. If you can’t make it to conference or want to order multiples, please contact the office at director@mfcp.org. T-shirt orders must be received by Tuesday, March 31 to be printed in time for conference. Headshots and raffle tickets will also be available for purchase at conference by speaking with any of our MVPs.
Conference attire is whatever you feel comfortable in. You will see a range from jeans to slacks, conference T-shirts to jackets and ties. Just remember, you may be winning an award so, make sure you’re dressed how you’d like to be remembered. The most important part is that we want you here and learning, making connections and having a good time.
We have a busy schedule, but if you are planning on going out after the tailgate with friends or staying an extra night or two, Cedar Falls has a nice downtown with shopping, nightlife and entertainment options. For a list of things to do, visit https://www.cedarfallstourism.org/things-to-do/
IMPORTANT LINKS:
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION HERE: https://www.mfcp.org/news-events
HOTEL RESERVATIONS HERE: https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/midwest-free-community-paper-association/
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE HERE: https://02f0a56ef46d93f03c90-22ac5f107621879d5667e0d7ed595bdb.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/sites/36042/uploads/134076/MFCPBrochure202620260316-1528776-iu2520.pdf
MFCP’s Spring Conference theme is “The Power of U”. It will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn located in Cedar Falls, Iowa on April 16-17. You can register now by going to our website mfcp.org, or by clicking the links at the end of this section. Room block closes Monday, March 30, so don’t drag your feet!
We have a great line up and a little bit for everybody whether you are a publisher, editor, salesperson or graphic designer. You can check out all the whole schedule on our website or once again, you can download the program at the end of this section. To give you just a taste, read on for a quick preview of our speakers and descriptions of some of the highlights of this conference.
FEATURED SPEAKERS:
Ryan Dohrn: The Billion Dollar Sales Coach, Emmy winner, and global keynote speaker, delivers a powerful and energizing message about the one competitive advantage no one can copy: YOU.
Russell Viers: He began sharing his expertise of production techniques in 1997, since that time traveling to 23 countries as a speaker and trainer, teaching Adobe and Quark software to graphic designers and photographers.
Trevor Slette: A third-generation newspaper publisher with more than 25 years in the industry and the co-founder of Quadd.ai, a productivity platform built to help newsrooms save hours each week so they can focus on covering their communities.
Other things to note are our Publisher, Sales and Graphics round tables, tailgate reception party, important membership meeting, award luncheon and as always, the 3-minute idea exchange.
Tailgate Reception: Join us Thursday, April 16 at 5:00 p.m. for burgers, hot dogs, chips, potato salad and drinks. Not to mention a great way to meet up with old friends and make new ones!
Membership Meeting: We will be having our annual membership meeting at 11:45 a.m. on Friday, April 17. Here we will be discussing important by-law changes and a potential name change.
Award Luncheon: At noon on Friday, we will be celebrating our industry by recognizing important individuals and showcasing the best work of the last year across our membership in advertising and editorial excellence.
3-Minute Idea Exchange: Always one of the most popular events is the 3-Minute Idea Exchange. This event is often cited as one of the most important for generating new ideas and revenue. So, what will you be sharing.
MVP Fundraising: The young professionals of our industry will be raising money throughout the conference. The funds raised help bring them personalize industry training and helps get them to conference to see how the association works and to start strengthening their own network. You can help by purchasing headshots, 50/50 raffle tickets, or our conference long-sleeved T-shirt, all of which you can order when you register. If you can’t make it to conference or want to order multiples, please contact the office at director@mfcp.org. T-shirt orders must be received by Tuesday, March 31 to be printed in time for conference. Headshots and raffle tickets will also be available for purchase at conference by speaking with any of our MVPs.
Conference attire is whatever you feel comfortable in. You will see a range from jeans to slacks, conference T-shirts to jackets and ties. Just remember, you may be winning an award so, make sure you’re dressed how you’d like to be remembered. The most important part is that we want you here and learning, making connections and having a good time.
We have a busy schedule, but if you are planning on going out after the tailgate with friends or staying an extra night or two, Cedar Falls has a nice downtown with shopping, nightlife and entertainment options. For a list of things to do, visit https://www.cedarfallstourism.org/things-to-do/
IMPORTANT LINKS:
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION HERE: https://www.mfcp.org/news-events
HOTEL RESERVATIONS HERE: https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/midwest-free-community-paper-association/
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE HERE: https://02f0a56ef46d93f03c90-22ac5f107621879d5667e0d7ed595bdb.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/sites/36042/uploads/134076/MFCPBrochure202620260316-1528776-iu2520.pdf