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Four Reasons Not to Miss IMEX America 2013
New connections and business opportunities, top-notch networking and free, leading-edge, education await all meeting professionals attending IMEX America: Bringing meeting professionals business, education and networking Power.

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Glitz and Glamour Planned for 2013 Hall of Leaders Gala
This year's CIC Hall of Leaders Gala won't be your typical awards show. MGM Resorts is producing the first custom entertainment show for CIC's Hall of Leaders Gala. Get a sneak peak here.

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Industry Predictions for the Future: Slow Growth Will Continue
Convention Industry Council CEO Karen Kotowski, CAE, CMP, shares key take-aways from the 2013 Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) Predict Conference.

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Chair's Corner
What's Ahead for the CMP Program
The CMP Program continues to grow and expand. Find out what we have planned for the CMP community in the coming months and how you can get involved.

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CMP Events
2014 CMP Conclave
The location and dates for the 2014 CMP Conclave have been decided and they are...

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In Depth
How the CMP Changed My Life
Christina Desmond, CMP, shares her journey to pursuing her CMP designation and how she attained her professional goals in the midst of inner turmoil.

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CMP Program News
Important Update on the CMP-HC Beta Test!
Are you interested in applying for the CMP-HC? If so, please read on for important information about the exam.

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Welcome the New CMP Class!
CIC Congratulates the 221 individuals who passed the third quarter CMP exam!

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APEX - Standards and Best Practices
New Certificate Course in Sustainable Event Planning
The Green Meeting Industry Council (GMIC) recently announced the launch of a Certificate in Sustainable Event Planning.

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Industry News
Accelerate Your Career at Convention Center Conference
Are you ready to put your professional pedal to the metal? If so, this might be the conference for you.

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Industry Mainstay Ozzie Jenkins-Gibson Announces Retirement
The National Coalition of Black Meeting Planners, Inc. (NCBMP) announces the impending retirement of Ozzie Jenkins Gibson

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Research and Trends
CMP Today August Poll Results Revealed
In the August issue of CMP Today, we asked the question "In your current position, was a CMP designation: required, preferred, or neither." With 310 CMPs responding, the votes are in.

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CMP on the Road
See Us At...
CIC Hall of Leaders Gala (in conjunction with IMEX America)
Sunday, October 13, 2013, 6:00 pm 
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino 
Las Vegas, Nevada
Attire: Black Tie
Honoring:  Jorge Castex, Eduardo Chaillo, CMP, CMM, Peggy Daidakis,Liz Erikson and Stephen Powell & Pacesetter Award winners Robyn Mietkiewicz, CMP, CMM and Meghan Schlit, CMP
See our website for individual ticket sales and table information. 

IMEX America 
October 15-17, 2013
Sands Expo in Las Vegas, NV
Visit CIC at the IMEX-CIC Inspiration Center.
For a complete listing of CIC sessions, please click here. 

CMP Town Hall Meeting 
Monday, October 28, 2013, 1:30 pm -3:30 pm C.T.
Westin Birmingham (Ballrooms A&B)
2221 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North 
Birmingham, Alabama 35203
RSVP: Please email CIChq@conventionindustry.org (Subject: CMP Town Hall Meeting) with your intention to participate. 
Participants will also earn two (2) continuing education hours toward recertification.               
 
On The Move
CMPs On the Move
Lyn Gleasure, CMP, CPCE, is the National Event Sales Manager for Biltmore ®, a National Historic Landmark that includes Biltmore House – America’s Largest Home –Inn on Biltmore Estate, and the Biltmore Winery.

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Tel: 571-527-3116