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CIC Publications

The Convention Industry Council Manual, 8th Edition Click here for important manual updates 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. This step-by-step working guide also features an extensive collection of checklists, forms and an extensive glossary of industry terms. 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. Price: $65.95 *The 8th edition will be used as a study reference beginning with the August 2008 CMP exam.
The Convention Industry Council Manual, 7th Edition Click here for important manual updates 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. Price: $60

The Convention Industry Council International Manual Click here for important manual updates 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. Price: $79.95

2004 Economic Impact Study: The Economic Impact of Conventions, Exhibitions, Meetings and Incentive Travel Updated every 5 years, this study provides findings on the economic impact of the meetings, conventions, exhibitions, and incentive travel industry in the United States. The study provides a macroeconomic analysis of the industry’s direct spending and employment growth. Price: $95

Project Attrition Final Report The Project Attrition Final Report outlines the tools and resources to successfully combat attrition and its related problems for planners and suppliers alike. Price: $25

Project Attrition Phase II Report This examination of event attendee behavior and perceptions when reserving hotel rooms presents eight diverse case studies resulting from a survey of event attendees. Price: $20

APEX Products

APEX Meeting and Event Toolbox 3.0
The APEX Meeting and Event Toolbox 3.0 is now available! Version 3.0 includes enhancements for compatibility with the Microsoft Vista operating system and the Microsoft Office 2007 suite of applications. This version of Toolbox also runs under older Microsoft operating systems and Office applications such as Windows XP or Windows 2000. It contains 50 APEX-specific templates along with over 200 general business templates.

Price: $99.95

The APEX Industry Glossary
Now available by popular demand! Printed version of the online glossary, containing more than 3800 terms. Last updated: August 15, 2005

Price: $35

CMP Materials

CMP Recognition Pin The CMP logo in gold with blue and white enamel. Price: $25	click image for larger view

CMP Note Cards One package of 20 CMP notecards and envelopes on the highest quality paper stock, gold embossed with the CMP logo. Price: $24	click image for larger view

CMP Stationery CMP stationery with 50 sheets and envelopes on the highest quality paper stock, gold embossed with the CMP logo. Price: $20	click image for larger view

CMP Package Deal! One package of 20 CMP notecards and Envelopes and 50 sheets of CMP stationery with envelopes on the highest quality paper stock, gold embossed with the CMP logo. Price: $38