North American Meetings Industry Day to Highlight the 2015 Calendar

This spring, Convention Industry Council (CIC) is joining together with leaders from across the continent to support the first annual North American Meetings Industry Day (NAMID) on April 16, 2015. This nationwide day of advocacy will spotlight the substantial value derived from business meetings, conferences, conventions, incentive travel, trade shows and exhibitions, and will engage those in the meetings industry as well as policymakers and business leaders. We are proud to be joining Meetings Mean Business (MMB) as they lead this effort in the United States.

The MMB coalition is partnering with organizations across Canada and Mexico to host events in communities across their respective countries. NAMID is an expansion of the successful efforts in Canada who have for 20 years held their annual Canadian National Meetings Industry Day. The event has now grown into a North America-wide collaboration with the support from the United States and Mexico.

We are excited to be involved in such a meaningful day that unites our industry not only across the United States, but also across Canada and Mexico, communicating the critical role in connecting people and driving positive business results through face-to-face interaction. Across the continent we will demonstrate how meetings build personal relationships, drive positive outcomes and support strong communities.

As thousands rally across the continent, our objectives are to define and shape the meetings and events profession in the future; help raise the industry’s profile; and discuss the economic impact of meetings with people who are outside the industry.

As members of the meetings industry, I call upon each one of us to support and participate in this milestone event. Whether you’re hosting a local rally or educational event, creating a film or presenting an award on behalf of your organization, there are many ways you can join us to celebrate the first annual NAMID. A full list of event ideas can be found on MMB’s website at www.meetingsmeanbusiness.com/NAMID.

It is thrilling to celebrate the importance of an industry that MMB is so passionate about, and to join hands with our partners in Mexico and Canada to make our message louder and more powerful than ever. As we march forward, we are excited about the momentum we have leading into the first annual NAMID and look forward to making this an event marked on all of our calendars for years to come.

Visit www.MeetingsMeanBusiness.com/NAMID to learn more about local events planned across the United States, Canada and Mexico on April 16, 2015. Register here. Follow and participate in the digital conversations at @MeetingsMeanBiz on Twitter and by using the hashtags #MMBusiness with #NAMID15. Download the MMB app, available on iPhones and Android devices, to access industry resources and to stay updated on NAMID activity.

Karen Kotowski, CAE, CMP is the CEO of the Convention Industry Council.

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