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CMP Spotlight: Get to Know Heike Mahmoud, CMP

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Preparing for the Exam In 2004, when Meeting Professionals International (MPI) held their EMEA Conference in Berlin, Mahmoud was working as director of conventions at the Berlin Convention Office. One session introduced the CMP certification. The CMP certification has greatly promoted and shaped my professional development,” she says.

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

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Another aspect of the Oregon Convention Center that sets is apart is its commitment to sustainability, which first kicked off in 2004 and was the first employee-led campaign for energy efficiency. Brewing Culture. and offsets 100% of energy consumption with energy from renewable sources.

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Six Reasons Why Toronto Stands Out

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Home to more than a quarter of Canada’s largest business headquarters plus a thriving start-up culture, Toronto is building global influence across multiple sectors including life science, technology, and finance. Courtesy of Destination Toronto). Tap into an arts-inclined community. A tempting fine-dining haven.

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A Storied Career in Association Management and Events

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Payne also served on the PCMA Education Foundation Board, and then as chairman in 2004. I’ve always thrived in fast-paced, people-centered, multi-cultural environments. Giving back must be a part of every organization’s culture. He was honored with the PCMA Professional Achievement Award in 2007.

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Hosting Conscious Events in Toronto

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Composed of 250 cultures, colours, backgrounds and communities, over 6 million Torontonians of different values and insights come together to mix and remix new perspectives and ideas. Toronto owes much of its success to this diverse mosaic of cultures to cultivate a space to collaborate, experiment and initiate new and engaging experiences.

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Toronto is a city of remixed visions, values, and creation.

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The city is built on a collection of diverse communities that thrives on economic, innovative, and cultural inspiration and is open to embracing rising talent and opportunities. A mosaic of unique voices Multiculturalism is the root of Toronto’s inclusive and collaborative spirit.

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Collaborate, experiment, and innovate in Toronto

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Meeting in Toronto puts you at the innovative and cultural heart of Canada.No A combination of cultural diversity and the potential alchemy that comes from mixing and remixing together to produce something entirely new. other destination has Toronto’s unique DNA. Powerful partnerships.