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Idea File: How IMEX Puts Innovative Education in the Exhibit Hall
The 10th anniversary edition of IMEX in Frankfurt, the worldwide exhibition for the meetings, events and incentive travel industry, closed in late May after one of the strongest weeks in its 10 year history. Innovative approaches to education helped fuel the show.

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PCMA Salary Survey Highlights the Value of the CMP
In the June issue of Convene magazine, the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) revealed the results of their annual salary survey. The data again demonstrated the earnings potential of CMPs versus non-CMPs.

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Chair's Corner
Chair's Corner
Less than a month ago, CMPs gathered at the CMP Conclave to expand their knowledge and expertise, build meaningful relationships and to be inspired. Much of the success of this year’s Conclave is due to the hard work of a new committee that was formed this past year, the Conclave Education Program Committee.

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Recertification
Recertification...It's Easier Than You Think!
You have worked hard to earn your CMP certification and we want to make sure that you maintain your designation. Find out about recertification and just how easy it is.

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Commentary
Turn Around or Turmoil? An Inside Look at the Recovery
At Conclave, executives in travel, hospitality and destination marketing gave their inside views on the sometimes bumpy road to recovery. And they all agreed that customer choice, customization, technology and innovation are front-and-center.

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CMP Program News
New CMP Community Support Initiative Unveiled
The Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) program is expected to attract a much larger community of meeting professionals in more countries, due in large part to a multi-year initiative to globalize the certification. This initiative recently culminated in the introduction of the CMP International Standards and computer-based testing. With this expected uptick in international interest, the Convention Industry Council introduces the first CMP Regional Representatives initiative.

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CMP Census Announced
During the Convention Industry Council’s (CIC) annual CMP Conclave in Tampa, Fl. last weekend, Karen M. Gonzales, CMP, Chair of the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) Board of Directors, unveiled a new landmark initiative to establish a detailed professional profile of practicing Certified Meeting Professionals (CMP).

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Three Winners in our CMP Profile Drawing
Three lucky winners have been selected in our CMP Profile drawing. 
  • Ms. Michaela Morgan, CMP, The Westin Convention Center, Pittsburgh, PA
  • Ms Jeong Yoon Chey, Shiheung South Korea
  • Ms. Theresa Pizzano, CMP, Institute for Supply Management
The winners will each receive a $50 American Express Gift Card!

If you weren't a winner this month you have another chance...next month we'll announce two more winners. To be entered into the drawing you must have a completed professional profile in the official CMP database. Read this article in the May 2012 issue of CMP Today for instructions on entering this information online.
 
Research and Trends
MPI Completes its Business Value of Meetings Toolkit
The results of MPI's BVOM research project offers tools to help measure, understand and communicate the effectiveness of meetings and events

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CMP on the Road
MPI World Education Congress - July 28-31
We'll see you at MPI's World Education Congress (WEC), July 28-31 in St. Louis, MO. MPI and Mexico Tourism invite all CMMs and CMPs to join them for breakfast on Monday, July 30 at this invitation-only event. See http://www.mpiweb.org/Events/WEC2012/Schedule for details.
 
On The Move
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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