Movers and Shakers

Meet the Team PD!
Meet your MPI Toronto 2021-2022 Professional Development team! We are a passionate group of heart-centered event profs who love to produce exciting, timely and thought-provoking sessions for our MPI community. Our philosophy is: "To those who give, much is given." We love serving the chapter and always welcome new volunteers with open arms. #TeamLove

Events Industry Council launches CMP fellows designation
The Events Industry Council (EIC), the global voice of the business events industry on advocacy, research, professional recognition and standards, has launched its new CMP Fellows Programme, one of a number of new initiatives designed to enhance the association’s highly regarded CMP programme both in terms of the depth of its offer as well as its global reach.

The CMP Fellows Programme will recognise and reward CMPs and/or Emeritus who continue to make a significant investment toward the betterment of the events industry and the community of people working within it. Fellowship is open to those with at least 10 years tenure as a CMP or Emeritus who can provide robust evidence of engagement and experience within the events industry.

A new class of fellows will be inducted annually with benefits including access to exclusive networking opportunities, peer-to-peer collaborations and opportunities at EIC and other industry events.

As part of the EIC’s commitment to supporting education and advancement in the industry, the organisation’s CMP Governance Commission has created the CMP One-time Reinstatement Programme. The initiative provides eligible meeting professionals an opportunity to reinstate expired certification through continuing education without having to retake the CMP certification exam, meaning that they can still benefit from the industry's most recognised "stamp of approval."

For more information on qualification criteria, benefits of CMP fellows designation and the submission process, visit www.eventscouncil.org/CMP/CMP-Fellows-Programme. The deadline for submissions is Jan. 31, 2022.

AV-CANADA Inc. announces a multiple-year partnership with Blue Mountain Resort
AV-CANADA Inc. announces a multiple-year partnership with Blue Mountain Resort as the "Official Supplier for Audio Visual Services." Danny Dobriansky, CEO and co-president at AV-CANADA, shared today, "In accordance with our mid- to long-term growth strategy, we felt this was the perfect fit. This is a great opportunity for AV-CANADA and Blue Mountain Resorts to collaborate. For more information contact Maria Syed at marketing@av-canada.com.

McVeigh Global Meetings and Events announces expansion into Canada
McVeigh Global Meetings and Events (MGME), an award-winning corporate meetings and events company, is pleased to announce the acquisition of PRIME Event Partners, a leading Canadian full-service event management company. This move expands on MGME’s global presence, with offices in Toronto and Vancouver, bringing new growth opportunities and enhanced service capabilities to clients across North America and around the world. For more information, visit https://primeeventpartners.com.