Convention Industry Council (CIC) Appoints New Leadership

Convention Industry Council (CIC) Appoints New Leadership The Convention Industry Council announced the recent appointment of...
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Congrex Sweden And SKD Euroconf Merge Two years ago Congrex Sweden AB acquired SKD Euroconf AB. Now in line with the strategic plan set for the acquisition the companies will merge. Sydney Wins A$43.6m Conference Trio Sydney has won its third major conference in as many weeks, adding a A$15.6 million insurance congress to its June score card. Sydney Wins A$43.6m Conference Trio Sydney has won its third major conference in as many weeks, adding a A$15.6 million insurance congress to its June score card. MPI Technology Village @ EIBTM Grows By 20% Growth In MPI Technology Village @ EIBTM Highlights Importance Of IT Solutions In Meetings Industry. MPI Technology Village @ EIBTM Grows By 20% Growth In MPI Technology Village @ EIBTM Highlights Importance Of IT Solutions In Meetings Industry. ICCA Congress 2008 vs. US Presidential Election Watch the US Presidential election results or experience top quality networking and education? - this year's ICCA Congress delegates will get the best of both worlds. ICCA Congress 2008 vs. US Presidential Election Watch the US Presidential election results or experience top quality networking and education? - this year's ICCA Congress delegates will get the best of both worlds. A Good Year For London’s Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre Turnover for the 2007/08 financial year was almost £11million – an increase of three percent, whilst costs have been held to a two percent increase over those for the previous period. A Good Year For London’s Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre Turnover for the 2007/08 financial year was almost £11million – an increase of three percent, whilst costs have been held to a two percent increase over those for the previous period. Planning a Convention Centre? IAPCO provides a reference manual. This latest publication from IAPCO provides an easy to use reference manual for developers, architects and anyone planning to build a convention centre for use prior to the design stage. Planning a Convention Centre? IAPCO provides a reference manual. This latest publication from IAPCO provides an easy to use reference manual for developers, architects and anyone planning to build a convention centre for use prior to the design stage. Planning a Convention Centre? IAPCO provides a reference manual. This latest publication from IAPCO provides an easy to use reference manual for developers, architects and anyone planning to build a convention centre for use prior to the design stage. Visa Launches Meetings Card Visa announced the launch of a meetings card and an alliance with meetings technology provider Arcaneo. Visa Launches Meetings Card Visa announced the launch of a meetings card and an alliance with meetings technology provider Arcaneo. SCVB Boosts Its Overseas Team The Sydney Convention and Visitors Bureau (SCVB) has expanded its business development teams in London and Hong Kong as it mounts an intensified push into key international markets. SCVB Boosts Its Overseas Team The Sydney Convention and Visitors Bureau (SCVB) has expanded its business development teams in London and Hong Kong as it mounts an intensified push into key international markets. Malaysia, Too Attractive To Miss Supported by its Team Malaysia partners, the KLCC recently organised its 4th Association Seminar themed “How to Package a Winning Bid” for Malaysia-based association executives. Malaysia, Too Attractive To Miss Supported by its Team Malaysia partners, the KLCC recently organised its 4th Association Seminar themed “How to Package a Winning Bid” for Malaysia-based association executives. New Golf Developments In Aberdeen, Scotland More Than Four New Championship Courses Planned Near This Meetings Destination. New Golf Developments In Aberdeen, Scotland More Than Four New Championship Courses Planned Near This Meetings Destination. Italian Communication World Met In Rome EGA Professional Congress Organisers was one of the main technical sponsors and they worked as Organising Secretariat for the event. Italian Communication World Met In Rome EGA Professional Congress Organisers was one of the main technical sponsors and they worked as Organising Secretariat for the event. Experient Grows Strategic Account Management Team Lyra Hankins, Yurii Land and Chris Jensen are the newest Experient strategic account managers. Experient Grows Strategic Account Management Team Lyra Hankins, Yurii Land and Chris Jensen are the newest Experient strategic account managers.	The Convention Industry Council (CIC) announced the recent appointment of two new officers to its Board of Directors. John H. Graham IV, CAE, President and CEO of American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), has been named Vice-Chair. Eric Allen, Executive Vice President of Healthcare Convention & Exhibitors Association (HCEA) and Vice President of the Kellen Company, joins the leadership team as Delegate at Large. Thomas M. Mobley, Jr, Senior Vice President, Convention Centers of Global-Spectrum returns as Chair for a second term. “I am honored to be working with an extremely knowledgeable and visionary group of professionals on the CIC Board of Directors, and I look forward to working with them and the CIC staff to elevate and enhance the meetings, conventions and exhibitions industries,” said John H. Graham IV, CAE. “We take seriously the challenges ahead in unifying the meetings industry behind a set of accepted practices, as well as our other responsibilities, and we understand the vital need for a healthy, cohesive and successful industry moving forward.” "It's a tremendous honor to have been selected to serve on the CIC Executive Committee. CIC has accomplished some great things in the past few years, especially with the APEX initiative, and I will certainly do everything I can to help CIC bring its development to completion, as well as continue its many other activities in support of this great industry in which we all live,’ said Eric Allen. “This is a challenging time for CIC, but also a time of great potential. I think CIC has outstanding leadership in place on the Executive Committee, and it's a privilege to serve alongside these professionals and contribute to CIC's continued success." The officers of the 2006 Board of Directors are as follows: Chair: Thomas M. Mobley, Jr., Senior Vice President, Convention Centers, Global-Spectrum Vice Chair: John H. Graham IV, CAE, President & CEO, American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Secretary/Treasurer: Colin C. Rorrie, Jr., PhD, CAE, President/CEO, Meeting Professionals International (MPI) Immediate Past Chair: Michael D. Gehrisch, President/CEO, Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) Delegate At Large: Ms. Brenda Anderson, CEO, Society of Incentive & Travel Executives (SITE) Delegate At Large: Mr. Eric Allen, Executive Vice President, Healthcare Convention & Exhibitors Association (HCEA) Legal Counsel: Jeffrey W. King, Esq., King, Pagano & Harrison President & CEO: Mary E. Power, CAE, President/CEO, Convention Industry Council (CIC) Please visit CIC’s website for more information on CIC’s Board Members.
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