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For Immediate Release- March 10, 2006
CONTACT: Chris Marshall
Convention Industry Council
(703) 610-0224
cmarshall@conventionindustry.org

CIC Announces January 2006 Class of CMPs

McLean, VA – March 10, 2006 – The Convention Industry Council (CIC) is pleased to announce 432 newly designated Certified Meeting Professionals (CMPs) who passed the January 21, 2006 CMP examination. Now in its twenty-first year, the number of individuals who have obtained the CMP credential now totals 11,269 in 27 countries. The list of the new CMPs is available on the CMP Directory at the CIC website at http://www.conventionindustry.org/cmp/cmp_directories.htm.

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 July 8, 2006 (the application deadline is March 6th) and January 20, 2007 with an application deadline of September 11, 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.

CIC’s 30 member organizations represent more than 100,000 individuals as well as 16,500 firms and properties involved in the meetings, conventions 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. In addition to the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) Program and the Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX) initiative, CIC’s other programs include the Hall of Leaders, Project Attrition, the Prestigious CIC Cup, and the CIC Economic Impact Study. Additional information on the Convention Industry Council can be found at www.conventionindustry.org.

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For Immediate Release- March 10, 2006
CONTACT: Chris Marshall
Convention Industry Council
(703) 610-0224
cmarshall@conventionindustry.org

CIC Announces January 2006 Class of CMPs

McLean, VA – March 10, 2006 – The Convention Industry Council (CIC) is pleased to announce 432 newly designated Certified Meeting Professionals (CMPs) who passed the January 21, 2006 CMP examination. Now in its twenty-first year, the number of individuals who have obtained the CMP credential now totals 11,269 in 27 countries. The list of the new CMPs is available on the CMP Directory at the CIC website at http://www.conventionindustry.org/cmp/cmp_directories.htm.

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 July 8, 2006 (the application deadline is March 6th) and January 20, 2007 with an application deadline of September 11, 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.

CIC’s 30 member organizations represent more than 100,000 individuals as well as 16,500 firms and properties involved in the meetings, conventions 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. In addition to the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) Program and the Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX) initiative, CIC’s other programs include the Hall of Leaders, Project Attrition, the Prestigious CIC Cup, and the CIC Economic Impact Study. Additional information on the Convention Industry Council can be found at www.conventionindustry.org.

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