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Do You Need Event Planning Certifications?

Endless Events

But this diversity of education and experience begs the question, do you need event planning certifications to stand out? But first, let’s start with the Brew Crew’s own certifications. Brew Crew Certifications Dustin starts today’s conversation by asking the crew to share which certifications they have. “I’m

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Major Events Firm Pushes Hard on Sustainability Certification

MeetingsNet

After one big effort in August, nearly six times as many Maritz Global Events employees are certified in event sustainability. Over the past year, a handful of employees at Maritz Global Events, Fenton, Mo., Over the past year, a handful of employees at Maritz Global Events, Fenton, Mo.,

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Help Improve CMP Standards with Events Industry Council

Smart Meetings

Event professionals who are not CMPs can receive a 5% discount on the Sustainable Event Professional Certificate program offered by EIC. “As our sector continues evolve, adapt and innovate, the CMP program is evolving to ensure its relevance now and into the future,” said EIC CEO Amy Calvert. Take the survey here.

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CMP Spotlight: Get to Know Heike Mahmoud, CMP

Smart Meetings

This is my passion—and being part of the global events industry is my second passion.” One session introduced the CMP certification. The CMP certification has greatly promoted and shaped my professional development,” she says. The business events industry is on a constant journey. “We she recalls.

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The SEPC: Learn to be a Green Planner

Smart Meetings

Meeting Professional Continuing Education Includes Sustainability Certification Meeting professionals are taking sustainability more seriously than ever before. Look to Events Industry Council (EIC), a leader in event professional continuing education. So, what’s next? So, what’s next?

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Event Crisis Communication Templates Worth Copying

Smart Meetings

CGSP, HMCC, MMP, is director of global events, MC Event Consulting. Additionally, Mark has pursued certifications in Crisis and Disaster Management from American Military University, OSHA, ALICE active shooter training, and Communicating During Global Emergencies at Emory University, among others.

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CMP Spotlight: Get to Know Robert Sanchez, CMP

Smart Meetings

Sanchez currently works as the president and CEO of the Colleyville Chamber of Commerce and is the co-founder of S3 Global Events. In 2006, he earned his CMP certification from EIC. Sanchez spoke to Smart Meetings about what inspired him to earn his CMP and where the certification has brought him.