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Sustainable San Jose

Smart Meetings

The city’s main hubs for meetings and conventions, the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, has acquired several certifications showcasing the city’s commitment to eco-friendly, sustainable practices, including the Santa Clara County Green Business and California Green Business Innovator certifications. The convention center sits 3.9

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ADMEI Welcomes Denise Malo, DMCP, as New Board President

ADMEI

She has been a member of the association since 2007 and attended her first ADMEI annual conference in 2008. At this time, she also earned her Destination Management Certified Professional (DMCP) credential, which is awarded to individuals who have demonstrated the highest knowledge of best practices in the Destination Management industry.

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Agriculture and Agritourism in Virginia Beach

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Trimmer, who became the city’s agricultural director in 2008, parallels the city’s agricultural education with how the city and many other states have been showing and continue to show off their wineries. “We Virginia Green Certification Virginia Green was launched in 2007, created to encourage green practices in the state’s tourism industry.

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Portland’s Most Livable City Designation Reflects Steps to Ensure Public Safety

Smart Meetings

Those efforts led to the convention center to being the first in the United States to achieve the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, rising up to LEED Silver level in 2008 and then leveling up to Platinum—the highest level of certification.

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Heather Matusiak Joins PRA as Regional Vice President

PRA

She earned her Destination Management Certified Professional (DMCP) certification in 2008. We are thrilled to welcome Heather to the PRA team and look forward to much success together.” . Matusiak currently serves on the Site So Cal Board of Directors as Director of Membership.

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OVG360’s Shura Garnett on ‘Breaking Glass Ceilings’

Convene by PCMA

My biggest learning moment would have been from 2006 to 2008, when I chaired the Diversification Committee, and subsequently facilitated the diversification sessions at our annual conference. Seek out continuing education opportunities and certifications. Volunteer every opportunity you get. Find a mentor and stay connected with them.

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How to Study for the Certified Meeting Professional Exam

Social Tables

In April 2014, I renewed my certification for another five (5) years. In 2008, when I took the exam, it consisted a drive to New York City, a #2 pencil, a bubble sheet, and waiting for several excruciatingly long weeks to get a letter in mail stating whether you passed or failed. Of course, it doesn’t happen overnight.

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