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APEX E-NEWS ARCHIVE: Volume IV, Issue 4- April 2005

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CONTENTS
 I. APEX Day is Back! Start Planning for October 14th!
II. Upcoming Presentations @ Industry Events
III. City Discussion Groups
IV. CIC Update
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I. APEX DAY IS BACK! START PLANNING FOR OCTOBER 14TH!

The 2nd Annual APEX Day will be on October 14, 2005! Now is the time to make sure you are a part of this celebration.

APEX Day 2004 was a huge success as professionals from all segments of the meetings, conventions and exhibitions industry participated in the many unique events and activities. In 2005, CIC challenges YOU to make APEX Day bigger and better than ever!

Individuals, organizations and corporations can celebrate in many different ways. For instance, you can:

  • Put APEX on your staff meeting agenda...Talk about how to bring accepted practices into your operations.
  • Schedule a webinar to educate your customers about APEX.
  • Publish an article on APEX in your company or organization newsletter.
  • Promote APEX on your website by posting the APEX supporter logo and adding links to APEX tools.
  • Support a local city discussion group by sending employees to participate or by providing services as a sponsor.
  • Write a letter to your business associates explaining your commitment to APEX.

Make sure to register your activity with CIC so that you are added to the national registry of all 2005 APEX Day events. Email Crystal Coté at ccote@conventionindustry.org with your APEX Day plan!

II. UPCOMING PRESENTATIONS @ INDUSTRY EVENTS

Watch for APEX-related sessions at the following upcoming industry events:

April 28, 2005
Michigan Chapter of MPI Annual Meeting – Dearborn, MI, USA
www.mmpi.org

May 20, 2005
SGMP Annual Meeting - Sacramento, CA, USA
sgmp.org/

May 26, 2005
Springtime – Washington, DC, USA
www.springtimeexpo.com/

June 9, 2005
Destinations Showcase – Chicago, IL, USA
www.destinationsshowcase.com

July 11 – 12, 2005
MPI World Education Congress – Miami, FL, USA
mpiweb.org

III. CITY DISCUSSION GROUP UPDATE

City Discussion Groups (CDG) are a vital part of the development of accepted industry practices, providing an open forum through which industry members on the local level can participate and be heard. They are FREE or low-cost, local, educational programs open to any industry member! Check back often – new CDGs are scheduled often.

Currently scheduled CDGs include:

  • May 4, 2005 – Washington, DC, USA
  • May 10, 2005 – Toronto, ON, CANADA

To RSVP for these events, and see the status of other cities, visit www.conventionindustry.org/apex/CDG.htm

If you are interested in leading a CDG in your city, contact Crystal Coté at (703) 610-0278 or ccote@conventionindustry.org.

IV. CIC UPDATE

CIC Expands!
CIC unanimously approved the National Business Travel Association (NBTA) as its newest member organization at its board of directors meeting on March 10, 2005. With the addition of NBTA, CIC’s 31 member organizations represent more than 100,000 individuals as well as 15,000 firms and properties involved in the meetings, conventions and exhibitions industry.

CIC Recognizes CEIR White Paper
CIC offered its congratulations to the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) in a public announcement on March 28, 2005 in response to CEIR’s release of its White Paper: Space Available…The Rest of the Story a commentary and response to the Brookings Institution Research Brief published earlier this year.

CIC Release Statement in Response to Labor Disputes
CIC released a statement on April 1, 2005 in response to recent labor disputes between hotels and their union employees in various cities throughout the United States. Although CIC understand that unions and hotels have the right to advise the public, including customers, of any disputes, it strongly believes that any such disputes must be resolved through proper negotiations and fair tactics. CIC does not support tactics that include any misrepresentation or attempt to force industry professionals to boycott hotels at which these disputes may arise. CIC’s full statement can be found online at www.conventionindustry.org. In addition CIC urges all industry professionals to review the list of recommendations entitled What to Do Should You be Contacted Regarding Labor Disputes found on the CIC website directly at http://www.conventionindustry.org/resources/industry_resources.htm

 

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The APEX E-News provides timely information and updates on the APEX (Accepted Practices Exchange) initiative to all volunteers, funders and general industry members. APEX is developing the best accepted practices for the meetings, conventions and exhibitions industry with the goal of streamlining the way the industry does business.

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