CIC Publications

CIC Manual 8th Edition

The Convention Industry Council Manual, 8th Edition

The CIC Manual is a valuable tool for industry professionals and is widely recognized as the most comprehensive resource available for managing the basic components of a successful meeting. Written by some of America's leading meeting, convention and exhibition-planning professionals, the manual contains detailed information about how to effectively organize, plan, publicize, manage and budget for group events of any size.

The 8th edition has been updated to be more comprehensive and useful to meeting professionals. New chapters have been added on topics including technology, legal and risk management issues. The manual also now includes CMP Exam Study Points, such as terminology, CMP Exam Blueprint Study Modules and related topics.

Table of Contents

Updates & Errata

Price: $65.95

CIC International Manual

The Convention Industry Council International Manual

The International Manual is now required reading for the CMP examination. With a self-study section at the end of each chapter, it is not only a study guide for prospective CMP candidates but also a useful resource for all event organizers to stay current on international best practices.

Table of Contents

Updates and Errata

Price: $79.95    

APEX Industry Glossary, 2011 Edition

NEW 2011 EDITION. The APEX Industry Glossary is recognized as one of the most comprehensive guides to terminology in the industry. With more almost 1,400 terms defined, the Glossary is a key reference for the specialized terminology and acronyms used throughout the convention industry. As an APEX product, it has been developed and approved “by the industry, for the industry."

Price: $35.00

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