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CMP Spotlight: Get to Know Heike Mahmoud, CMP

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Heike Mahmoud , CMP, was one of the first European meeting professionals to earn the Certified Meting Professional (CMP) designation through the Events Industry Council (EIC) in 2006. I didn’t know that in 2006!” Now, she feels inspired as she sees the certification’s global spread. “It

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How an Event in Boston Is Making an Impactful Return

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The AEP conference began in 2006 as a standalone specialized workshop at the Special Events Show conducted by TSEC CEO and AEP Advisory Board Chair Sally Webb. TSEC is coming back Oct. Read More : Small is Big in Greater Boston.

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9 Smart Moves in California, Florida and More

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Moncur’s recognitions include Visit Lake Norman’s Stellar Seller Award in 2013, Hilton Hotels’ Spirit Award in 2009 and MVP status with Homewood Suites in 2006. Moncur has held leadership positions with Embassy Suites by Hilton, Residence Inn by Marriott, and Sheraton Hotels and Resorts properties. Brian Hilterbrandt.

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Get to Know ME with Iris Huisman

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What’s an unknown or odd talent you have?

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ASAE Appoints Michelle Mason as President and CEO

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This a return to ASAE for Mason, who worked as vice president of strategic and future-focused research from 1998 to 2006. Caldeira, ASAE board chair and co-chair of the organization’s search committee, and president and CEO of Household & Commercial Products Association , Washington, D.C.

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Smart Moves in Lake Tahoe, Laguna Beach and More

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In 2006, he founded CR Sales Solutions and was the company’s president for over six years. Ryan joins Convene from Yaymaker, an event host company, where he was vice president of business development. Summers most recently worked for Optoro, a sustainable retail company in Washington, D.C., as chief marketing officer.

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Silicon Valley-style VC Firm Launches for Event Industry

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When I started there were lots of things I wish someone told me not to do,” Topalian, who directed the debut of New York ComicCon in 2006, says. “I It promises to provide “insights and access across every aspect needed for early-stage event success: sales, operations, marketing, administration, content and industry connections.”