For me, it started on Sunday attending our CMP Governance Commission meeting. I had the distinct pleasure of meeting four of the five incoming commission members who were invited to attend and observe. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/eic-today/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=474562&issueID=52646 to view the full article online.
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Find easy and practical ways to design more inclusive events by encouraging diversity and making your events more accessible for people with disabilities.
Visit http://www.eventscouncil.org/GMIC/cic-blog/events-industry-council-blog/2017/11/27/design-inclusive-meetings to view the full article online.
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If you are due to recertify by December 31, 2017, be sure to submit your recertification application as soon as you can to ensure that you keep your hard-earned CMP.
Don't know how to reapply? Access your account to get started. The email we have on file is your username, and if this is your first time accessing your account, you will need to reset your password. If you need to update the email address you have on on file, please email certification@eventscouncil.org. Please review the 2017 CMP Reccertification Handbook, or visit the Events Council website. Visit http://www.eventscouncil.org/index.aspx to view the full article online. |
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The Events Industry Council is seeking engaged events professionals for volunteer roles with the 2018 APEX Standards Committee, the APEX Sustainable Event Standards Re-Writing Committee and Sustainability Initiative sub-committees. The deadline for nominations is Friday, December 10, 2017. Selected APEX Standards Committee volunteers serve two year terms beginning January 1, 2018. Sustainability Initiative sub-committees will be convened for specific tasks and the duration will vary depending on the area of responsibility.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/eic-today/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=474572&issueID=52646 to view the full article online. |
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December 7, 2017 11:00 AM EST
In a recent Events Industry Council survey of over 200 meeting professionals, 82.4 percent of respondents felt that a data breach has the potential to adversely affect their organization, but only 26.56 percent are aware of having an information security policy that provides for events.The risks are significant for our industry and our organizations, with those affected reporting brand reputation damage, financial damage, time taken from managing the event and attendee dissatisfaction.This webinar will help you to assess your cyber security risk and will provide practical guidance to help you to protect your information. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/eic-today/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=474826&issueID=52646 to view the full article online. |
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At the Association Forum Holiday Showcase, Events Industry Council speaker Steven Antolick will be presenting an educational session about the benefits of a CMP and CMP-HC designation. Come see our booth and learn more about the showcase, taking place at the Hyatt Regency Chicago on Thursday, Dec. 14.
Visit http://www.associationforum.org/holidayshowcase/home to view the full article online. |
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Of the 40 industry role models, influencers, innovators and pioneers named to SPIN:Senior Professionals Industry Network’s inaugural SPIN: 40 Over 40 honorees, 29 hold the designation CMP.
Visit https://www.meetingscanada.com/canadian-makes-spins-inaugural-40-40-list/ to view the full article online. |
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Feeling stressed as an events planner? It may not be a coincidence, according to a survey from Career Cast which named the profession the fifth most stressful.
Visit https://www.citmagazine.com/article/1449482/events-coordinator-fifth-stressful-job-why-matters to view the full article online. |
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Check out the latest in meeting innovation in this new report from Skift.
Visit https://skift.com/2017/11/16/preparing-for-the-future-meetings-innovation-report/ to view the full article online. |
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This past July, the United States Federal Communications Commission, with industry participation, including from the Events Industry Council’s APEX work group, the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) and the International Association of Exhibition and Events (IAEE), established and approved as an industry best practice, Common Sense Rules for Wi-Fi usage in public assembly venues.
Visit http://www.eventscouncil.org/GMIC/cic-blog/events-industry-council-blog/2017/11/29/the-fcc-common-sense-rules-for-wi-fi-in-public-venues-it-s-about-common-courtesy to view the full article online. |
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Mary Thao, CMP, recently joined the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) as Director of Conference Management. She brings with her 13 years of association conference and event management experience. Her responsibilities include leading a team of six conference professionals in IFAI’s event logistics, trade shows, vendor management, registration, budgets and trends.
Karen Gonzales, CMP has joined the staff of the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) as Director, Partnership Relations. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/eic-today/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=474567&issueID=52646 to view the full article online. |
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Have you been quoted in an article? Do you have some exciting news to share?
Contact us at cmptoday@eventscouncil.org and we can share it with the leading individuals and companies involved in the events industry! Visit mailto:cmptoday@eventscouncil.org to view the full article online. |
