CONTACT: Ann Peshoff
Convention Industry Council
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apeshoff@conventionindustry.org

CIC Announces July 2005 Class of CMPs

McLean, VA – August 30, 2005 – The Convention Industry Council (CIC) is pleased to announce 536 newly designated Certified Meeting Professionals (CMPs) who passed the July 9, 2005 CMP examination. Now in its twentieth year, the number of individuals who have obtained the CMP credential now totals 10,838 in 27 countries. The list of the new CMPs is attached and is available on the CIC website at www.conventionindustry.org.

Regarded as the premier certification program in the industry, the CMP examination tests the candidates’ knowledge of meeting management. In addition to passing this rigorous examination, candidates must also demonstrate employment in the field as well as responsibility and accountability for successful meetings. The January examination was administered in 21 cities throughout North America.

The CMP Program is designed to increase the professionalism of meeting managers in any component or sector of the industry, recognize and raise industry standards, and increase the value of these practitioners to their employers and individuals to whom their services are provided.

The next North American CMP examinations are scheduled for January 21, 2006 (the application deadline is September 12) and July 8, 2006 with an application deadline of March 6, 2006. CIC also administers an annual International examination in conjunction with IMEX in Frankfurt, Germany. Interested meeting professionals may purchase the CMP Candidate Handbook from the CIC website www.conventionindustry.org.

The Convention Industry Council’s 31 member organizations represent more than 100,000 individuals as well as 15,000 firms and properties involved in the meetings, convention and exhibitions industry. Formed in 1949 to provide a forum for member organizations seeking to enhance the industry, the CIC facilitates the exchange of information and develops programs to promote professionalism within the industry and educates the public on its profound economic impact.
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