MPI North Florida

05/28/2026

Don't forget to register for our June Brunch! Emceed by the engaging and industry-renowned Lisa Messina, each table offers a unique opportunity to connect, collaborate, and exchange ideas with peers and experts in an interactive setting.
Register Now! https://www.mpi.org/chapters/north-florida/education-events/event/2026/06/09/default-calendar/june-brunch

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, MPINF honors and remembers the service members who gave their lives in service to our country. Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful holiday weekend.

05/23/2026

It's not too late to join us in San Antonio for WEC June 2 - 4! If you're attending, make sure to RSVP for the Southeast Regional Meet Up on Wednesday morning. Learn More and register at https://wec.mp.org

05/21/2026

Already missing our great Happy Hour last week at the beautiful Hilton Sandestin . Thank you Nicky Sweeny for organizing and everyone who came out. Join us for our next Happy Hour, July 8th at Chipshot in Jacksonville.

05/19/2026

Huge congratulations to the local industry leaders recently recognized for their exceptional performance at their national business conference in Los Angeles! 🏆

A special round of applause goes out to our very own Cheryl Schreiner. She’s a staple of our MPI North Florida community, and her leadership and industry smarts continue to set the bar for all of us.

We also want to celebrate the entire cohort of Florida-based professionals who were honored alongside her. Your contributions continue to make Florida a premier hub for hospitality and event professional talent!

Join us in celebrating Cheryl and these outstanding Florida professionals:
Gabriela Arisso, Tonja Barwick, Tara Bass, Lisa Baxter, Emiko Beck, Christine Bevins, Katrina Blackledge, Stacey Empson, Clint Ferguson, Susan Francois, Robin Frey, Christopher Giblin, Phil Hartmann, Regan Lara, Marissa Lee, Lindy Long, Cindy Marmino, Amy Martell, Melissa Mendez, Lori Morgan, Susan Paul, Brian Plott, Cheryl Schreiner, Rebecca Shaffer, Judy Smadu, Paul Steen, Cindy Tilton, and Dyhalma Torres.

05/06/2026

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05/06/2026

04/14/2026

Join MPI North Florida on Thursday, May 14th from 4:30PM - 6:30PM for a fun evening out in Jacksonville, Gainesville and the Panhandle!

Happy Hour Locations:

JACKSONVILLE
Ruby Beach Brewing 228 E. Forsyth St Jacksonville, FL 32256

GAINESVILLE, FL
Hyatt Place Downtown Gainesville 212 SE 1st St Gainesville, FL 32601

FLORIDA PANHANDLE (DESTIN)
Hilton Sandestin Beach and Golf Resort 4000 Sandestin Blvd South Miramar Beach, FL 32550

Come out, network and have fun!
Registration is complimentary for members and non-members.

Everyone will be responsible for their own for food and beverage.
To register for the event, please click the link below.

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04/01/2026

Spring Showcase Sponsor!!!

St. Augustine delivers a walkable, historic setting with distinctive venues and authentic character.

Ponte Vedra Beach offers a more refined, resort-style experience with oceanfront luxury and world-class golf, ideal for executive meetings and incentives.

The St. Augustine, Florida, Ponte Vedra and The Beaches Visitors & Convention Bureau is a resource that helps planners save time and create successful programs. We connect you with the right hotels and venues, coordinate site visits, provide local expertise, and support every step of the planning process to ensure a seamless and memorable meeting experience.

03/31/2026

Spring Showcase Sponsor!!!

Welcome to The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach an iconic beachfront resort perfectly situated on Okaloosa Island located on the panhandle of Florida. A landmark to endless fun in the sun on the sandy beach, The Island features direct access to white sands, a variety of restaurants and bars, pools, tropical gardens and vast event space. Our coastal atmosphere delivers moment to moment fun for road-tripping families, meetings or epic social getaways. Possessing over 22,000 square feet of event space, The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach is the perfect beachfront venue for scenic destination weddings, meetings, getaways or event staycations. Conveniently located near The Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center, Okaloosa Fishing Pier, the Gulfarium, and seconds from the Gulf of Mexico shoreline, there is no other place to be while in Fort Walton Beach.