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Today, the Convention Industry Council announced the beginning of the development process for a healthcare subspecialty to the CMP® program. Development will begin in the next 60 days and it is expected that in the summer of 2013, Certified Meeting Professionals (CMP) will have the opportunity to pursue the industry’s first healthcare meetings certification.
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As a result of efforts by CIC member ASAE, positive effects are being seen through the education of Congress and the Administration regarding the positive benefits of federal employees participating in private sector meetings. On September 11, the House voted to pass by voice vote HR 4631, the GSA Act of 2012. Unlike the last travel prohibition passed by voice vote in the House (the DATA Act HR 2146), this legislation would not limit the number of meetings federal employees could attend annually or require financial disclosures from the association holding the meeting.
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Mark your calendar for June 8-10, 2103 when the CMP Conclave will be held in Spokane, WA. You'll want to be there to experience the only conference exclusively for Certified Meeting Professionals. Conclave offers CMPs a unique combination of advanced education, networking and exam development sessions.
Set in scenically beautiful eastern Washington, where sunshine and fresh air are abundant, Spokane is a hip and vibrant urban center for a three state, two province region. Spokane’s Silver LEED Certified Convention Center will host the Conclave education and networking sessions and the beautiful and historic Davenport Hotel & Tower (LEED Gold Certified) will offer comfortable accommodations, all in the heart of downtown Spokane.
Spokane offers fine dining, tasting rooms and nightclubs, along with fantastic retail offerings, boutiques, galleries and entertainment options and abundant outdoor adventures added to the mix and the 2013 CMP Conclave is sure to be an unforgettable experience!
Look for more details in future editions of CMP Today and make plans to attend the next "best CMP Conclave ever."
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After attending two meetings industry events in Johannesburg, CIC Chief Executive Officer Karen Kotowski reflects on the bright new future for CMP in South Africa.
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The APEX/ASTM Environmentally Sustainable Event Standards are here, and organizations are now assessing how they will begin to implement the requirements and use the standards and as tool for managing sustainability. Meeting venue and convention center managers will discuss the standards in a panel titled "APEX/ASTM Environmentally Sustainable Meeting Standards" at the International Convention Center Conference, September 27-29, 2012 in Seattle, WA. Ryan Thorpe, Director of Facility Operations, McCormick Place, Chicago, IL will moderate a discussion by panelists Jeff Blosser, President & Chief Executive Officer, Washington State Convention Center, Seattle, WA; Vicki Hawarden, CMP, President & Chief Executive Officer, IAVM, Coppell, TX; and Lawrence Leonard, CMP, COO, Convention Industry Council, Alexandria, VA. |
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A strong debut from IMEX America last year has resulted in significant increases from exhibitors and buyers for the award-winning trade show this coming October 9-11 at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas.
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A new awards program spearheaded by the Convention Industry Council (CIC) honors accomplished industry supporters and emerging leaders in the meetings and events community. Called the Pacesetter Awards, the program will pay tribute to individuals as achievements are brought to the CIC as worthy of industry recognition.
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We'll see you in Las Vegas for IMEX America, October 9-11. CIC will once again be sponsor of the Inspiration Center on the show floor. Visit us there and participate in a selection of seminars, Campfires and Lightning Learning Labs. These innovative formats are guaranteed to provide you with "bite size" learning opportunities that fit into your busy IMEX America schedule.
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Lisa Astorga, CMP is now Director of Meetings at the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis
Kim L. Augustyn, CMP is now Senior Manager of Programs and Sponsors at the CFA Society of Chicago Candace G. Johnson, CMP has been promoted to Director, Event Operations at Events DC
Mark Patterson, CMP is now Director of Sales at The Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, VA
Make an awesome career move? Let us help you celebrate! Send the details of your latest career triumph to cmptoday@conventionindustry.org. And while you're at it, be sure to log into www.conventionindustry.org and update your official CMP record.
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