 As a public relations expert and President of EPIC, a firm with clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies, regional businesses, non-profits, associations and high-profile individuals, Adele Cehrs has to constantly have her finger on the pulse of media. Here, she shares lessons she's learned during her decades of experience that can help you.
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 Dawn Rasmussen, Chief Resume Designer at Pathfinder Writing and Career Services, shares how you can take control of your own life and drive your career in the direction in which you want it to go.
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There are many reasons to attend Conclave, principal among them what you will take away that will help you grow in your career and develop as a professional. But Conclave also presents an opportunity to give something back. Learn about this year's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activity and how you can leave Spokane an even more beautiful place than when you arrived.
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CIC strives to produce environmentally sustainable events in keeping with the APEX/ASTM Sustainable Events standards, while delivering exceptional experiences, meeting the individual needs of attendees, celebrating and supporting local host communities, and satisfying the business objectives of the event. Find out how you can participate at Conclave.
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 Belinda H. Thompson joined CIC last month as the Certification Coordinator for the Certified Meeting Professional Program. As a seasoned meeting industry professional, Belinda brings a breadth of understanding the business and the dedicate professionals who make it run.
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• A pathway to consistency • Sometimes described as difficult or overwhelming • Used as a tool to work toward sustainability • Not perfect, but something to strive for • Here for both planners and suppliers to use • Often misunderstood, but with a singular focus • Not sexy, never will be, but I want to be embraced, used and appreciated for what I am • Able to cause confusion but can also elicit a sense of accomplishment • Found in every element of meeting planning from accommodations to transportation Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/eic-today/articles/index.asp?aid=218609&issueID=31229 to view the full article online. |
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The International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) and the International Association of Exhibitions and Events™ (IAEE) announce the creation of an alliance between the two associations, which will allow for the cross-marketing of educational programs, networking events and other products, cross participation at live events and access to digital resources, providing greater opportunities and benefits to their members.
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Meeting Professionals International (MPI) recently announced the four recipients of their 2013 RISE Awards, awarded in three categories: individual achievement, community achievement and organizational achievement.
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The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) recently announced the creation of a new event for senior medical meetings professionals and medical association CEOs. Bringing together global leaders and industry innovators, this invitation-only meeting will be held on July 17-20, 2013 in London, where Magnus Lindkvist will be the keynote speaker.
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A recently released survey produced by the Virtual Edge Institute (VEI), reports an uptick in online event attendance. The survey, entitled the "Digital Event Benchmarking Report," interviewed more than 200 event professionals and found that 67 percent of respondents reported an increase in the online attendance of their meetings. Additionally, close to half of those interviewed (40 percent) expressed a desire to use interest in using online events to increase attendance at face-to-face events. VEI’s findings seem in line with the results of the recent CMP Census, which found that among CMPs surveyed, 17 percent plan video conferences and another 40 percent plan meetings and events with a virtual or hybrid component. Read VEI’s entire report online.
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ASAE Springtime CIC staff will be at booth 5076 to answer your questions about the CMP program, the Hall of Leaders, APEX and more! IMEX 2013 "Advance Your Career with the Certified Meeting Professional Program®" |
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Jennifer Abner, CMP, has been promoted to Senior Director, Meetings & Special Events at the National Association of Home Builders.
Ashley H. Akright, CMP, has been promoted to Manager of Conference Coordinators at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. Stephani L. Bann, CMP, is now the Director of Sales and Marketing at the Lancaster Arts Hotel in Lancaster, Pa.
Amy Darbyshire, CMP, is now the Vice President of Productions at TRG Meeting Productions in Orange City, Fla.
Laurel J. Hartman, CMP, is now Director of Catering and Convention Services at the Sheraton Boston Hotel.
Lisa L. Meredith, CMP, has been named Director of Sales at Union League Club of Chicago.
Jamie H. Mitchell, CMP, has joined the joined the Virginia Beach CVB as Convention Sales Manager. Jamie was formerly with the Chesapeake (Va.) CVB.
Elsbeth O’Brien, CMP, is the new Program Manager, Conference at the Society for Human Resource Management in Alexandria, Va.
Alaina Schulner, CMP, is now the Event Marcom Manager for Tableau Software in Seattle, Wash.
Monica Sober, CMP, has been promoted to Senior Conference Manager at the National Association of Home Builders.
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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