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The Buzz from IMEX America
CIC looks forward to IMEX America a little more each year. In 2015, we hosted a booth, led a CMP hosted buyer group, presented four campfire education sessions, and dazzled during the Hall of Leaders and Pacesetters Celebration! Read on to see what all the excitement was about!

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CIC Dazzled at the Hall of Leaders & Pacesetter Awards Celebration
Forget what you think you know about the Hall of Leaders & Pacesetter Awards Celebration. This year, CIC changed the game and unveiled a new pop-up nightclub format, which dazzled guests at "Club CIC." Read on for a recap of the evening and see how you can nominate a deserving colleague for recognition next year!

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CMP Events
This is What the CMP Looks like at 30!
During this year's CMP Conclave, CIC celebrated our anniversary by honoring the inaugural founders and this year's #CMP30 Influencers.

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Recertification
How to Recertify your CMP
If you still need to recertify you CMP in 2015, please keep in mind that effective January 1, 2016, CMPs will have three months, instead of one year, after their fifth-year end date has passed to submit their recertification applications. Read on for important tips to remember while recertifying!

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Naylor Association Solutions
APEX - Standards and Best Practices
Green Your Meetings with Sustainable Planning: CVB/DMC Sustainability
CIC has partnered with Avila to bring you the Sustainable Meeting Planning Program (SMPP), an online tool designed to help you become a more sustainable planner. Each month, SMPP will provide you with a sustainability tip to help you green your meetings. This month's tip is about CVB/DMC Sustainability.

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Research and Trends
Social Tables' Trend Report: The 9 Ways Meetings Will Impact Hotels in 2016
What are the 9 ways that meetings will impact hotels in 2016? Social Tables presents a downloadable trend report! Read on for sample predictions and stay ahead of the competition.

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CMPs in the News
CMPs Named to CSPI's 2016 Board of Directors
Convention Sales Professionals International (CSPI) recently announced its 2016 Board of Directors, several of whom are CMPs. Congratulations to the entire board – particularly to the CMPs – on this honor!

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CMPs Among PCMA's 20 in their Twenties List!
The Professional Management Association (PCMA) recently announced the 2016 class of its "20 in Their Twenties" program. See which CMPs are among the winners of this list of emerging leaders!

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CMP on the Road
CMP Preferred Provider Program Makes Finding CEs Easy!
Do you need a few more continuing education credits in 2015? The CMP Preferred Provider Program makes selecting and keeping track of your CEs easy. Read on for more information.

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On The Move
CMPs On the Move
Tisha Aldredge, CMP, is now the Special Events Coordinator for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central New Mexico. She was previously the Education and Events Coordinator for the Apartment Association of New Mexico.

Richard (Ric) Bramble, CMP, is now Meeting & Event Planner at SEMrush in Trevose, PA.

Laura Cox, CMP, has been promoted to Meeting Planner at the College Board. In her new role, she plans professional development for the College Board's western region.

Kristine Koonts, CMP, is now a producer with Vancouver-based BRANDLIVE. She was previously with the Vancouver Convention Centre.

Kevin M. McNally, CMP, is now Assistant Director of Events for Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile in Chicago, IL.

Stephanie Menashe, CMP, is now the Assistant Vice President of Global Events at the Global Association of Risk Professionals in Jersey City, NJ. 

Greg Morris, CMP, is now the Meeting Planner at NASPA-Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education based in Washington, D.C. He was previously the Event Planning Coordinator at the University of Virginia. 

Kristin Reinhart, CMP, is now the Complex Director of Catering & Events for the DoubleTree by Hilton Denver and DoubleTree by Hilton Denver-Stapleton North.


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