CMP Today

The Convention Industry Council (CIC) is encouraging meeting professionals and suppliers to participate in CIC’s Volunteer Activities at Meetings Survey. Spearheaded by a Corporate Social Responsibility Task Force made up of CIC member organizations, the research project will uncover how organizations are incorporating social responsibility into events and how they track the value of the initiatives.

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As a critical part of the development of the CMP Healthcare Subspecialty Certification, CIC is seeking CMPs to contribute their specialized knowledge in healthcare meetings by volunteering their time and subject matter expertise in this project.

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Karen Gonzales, CMP
As your 2012 Chair of the CMP Board of Directors, one of my goals for the Board has been focused on engagement with the CMP community. This goal is critical as it helps the board of directors to understand the makeup of our CMP community, what your needs are and how our certification community plays a significant role for our industry.

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Spokane, WA, will play host to the CMP Conclave June 8-10, 2013. Here are some green facts and figures about the LEED Certified Spokane Convention Center.

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Don't let your certification expire. If you are up for recertification this year, the deadline is fast approaching. However, you still have some time to get your application in by the December 31st deadline.

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Karen Kotowski, CAE, CMP
Two experiences at IMEX America offered an inspiring look at the future of the meetings, conventions, exhibitions and events industry.

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A big thank you to all CMPs who completed the CMP Census survey. One lucky CMP will win an Apple gift card. And the winner is...

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With the advances in technology and the progress to Computer Based Testing, the days of taking the CMP Examination on paper are no more. This year’s transition to Computer Based Testing continues to enhance the CMP program in many ways. Notable improvements include access to exam centers worldwide, flexible scheduling, and quarterly test offerings over a ten day period. Now, CIC is pleased to provide CMP Candidates with immediate unofficial exam results upon completion of the exam. Before departing the test center, CMP Candidates will receive a printout of their unofficial score results that will become official upon 30 days of the exam date.

 

MaryAnne Bobrow, CMP, Bobrow and Associates; Michael Owen, EventGenuity; and John Rissi, PSAV
At some point in every hotel or convention center contract negotiation, there is a conversation regarding Internet access. Primarily, the dialogue involves providing access in sleeping and/or meeting rooms at no charge to the client or their attendees. More often than not, these negotiation works out to the satisfaction of both planner and supplier. Given the pace of technological change and consumer usage patterns, the concern is whether either side is properly equipped to ask the right questions to achieve desired outcomes.

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For three decades, the Hall of Leaders (HOL) has been a symbol of industry excellence, achievement and inspiration, welcoming 106 pioneers into this exclusive club. The HOL represents intelligence and leadership, ideas and innovation, influencers and risk takers, but above all it recognizes forward-thinkers who have made a difference, shaped the industry into what it is today and whose body of achievement has influenced, inspired and improved the industry. 

 

The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA), with support from the PCMA Education Foundation, announced the launch of the Industry Business Forum for Local Leaders series. The invitation-only program is designed for global convention center and DMO executives and their local Board members and policy makers, with programming focused on how strategic industry business issues impact their organizations and local communities.

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Honorees Receive Free Pass to Expo! Expo! 2012 in Orlando.

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Una Kilberg, CMP is now the Meeting Services Manager at Oncology Nursing Society.

Stuart Ruff, CMP is now the Director of Meetings and Events at the Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc.

Liz Schabowski, CMP is now Senior Meeting Planner at Omega World Travel/Omega Meetings and Incentives in Franklin, WI.

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