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Whether in a classroom setting at a conference or via a Zoom call each month, we take learning and growing seriously! Members tell us over and over that the fresh ideas they garner via networking more than pay for their membership.
Each year we host our ad awards competition. Publishers throughout the Midwest submit their best work from the prior year. Divided into two divisions, graphic design and editorial, the contest has more than 60 classes to enter.
From the Office
MAKING IMPORTANT CONNECTIONS
The new Executive Director, Cory Regnier, wants to meet you. In this month's column he says the best way to do this is at MFCP's upcoming Spring Conference.
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The new Executive Director, Cory Regnier, wants to meet you. In this month's column he says the best way to do this is at MFCP's upcoming Spring Conference.
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President’s Corner
GET EXCITED FOR SPRING CONFERENCE!
Lisa goes over some of the highlights of "The Power of U" spring conference you won't want to miss.
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Lisa goes over some of the highlights of "The Power of U" spring conference you won't want to miss.
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Conference Time
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CONFERENCE
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.
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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.
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MVP at Work
GIVE YOURSELF PERMISSION TO SAY "NO"
Aaron addresses the power of NO and how to do so gracefully. Saying no to one thing means being able to say yes to something else.
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Aaron addresses the power of NO and how to do so gracefully. Saying no to one thing means being able to say yes to something else.
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Advertising Promos
HALF PRICE CLASSIFIEDS AND BOGO 2x2s
Our ads committee wants selling network ads to be as simple as possible. And right now, selling them at HALF PRICE makes it easier than ever.
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Our ads committee wants selling network ads to be as simple as possible. And right now, selling them at HALF PRICE makes it easier than ever.
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Ad-Libs
WHEN ADVERTISERS ARE CONCERNED ABOUT THE ECONOMY
A father gives his son a torn-up map of the world to keep him busy—but the boy solves it in minutes using a surprising insight. The simple lesson from that moment reveals a powerful strategy for marketers facing uncertain economic times.
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A father gives his son a torn-up map of the world to keep him busy—but the boy solves it in minutes using a surprising insight. The simple lesson from that moment reveals a powerful strategy for marketers facing uncertain economic times.
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Ryan Dohrn
THE POWER OF U - WHY LOCAL SELLERS STILL WIN
As this year’s spring conference opening keynote, he’ll show you how to strengthen relationships, ask smarter questions, and drive meaningful revenue by leveraging your most valuable asset: YOU.
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As this year’s spring conference opening keynote, he’ll show you how to strengthen relationships, ask smarter questions, and drive meaningful revenue by leveraging your most valuable asset: YOU.
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Kevin Slimp
CREATING A NEW TOWN SQUARE
Taking his lead from a 2005 column, Kevin Slimp suggests influencing public discussion and building community trust.
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Taking his lead from a 2005 column, Kevin Slimp suggests influencing public discussion and building community trust.
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Upcoming Events
Special Sections Exchange
Click HERE to access a shared online drive where members can upload PDF's of their best work, browse through ideas from others, and discover ready-to-reuse or reimagine content!
Click here for Step-by-Step Instructions
Click here for Step-by-Step Instructions
Spring Conference 2026
Annual Award Nominations
- Nominate an Unsung Hero, Graphic Artist of the Year, or Journalist of the Year
Shine a light on the people whose work often happens behind the scenes.
Conferences and Ad Award Contests
2023 Ad Award Winners
2020 Spring Conference
