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Once upon a time, there was an invisible industry called \u201cThe Meetings & Events Industry.\u201d Invisible because nobody knew that, in the US only, it was providing 1.8 million jobs!<\/p>\n
When they were attending their company sales meeting, their presidential inauguration, their Super Bowl, their industry tradeshow, their congress session or their shareholder’s meeting, people never realized that hundreds of their compatriots were working days and nights behind the scene so that everything could run smoothly. The ghosts were at work!<\/p>\n
At first, they didn\u2019t realize that the venue didn\u2019t light itself alone, the sound was not really \u201cThe Voice of God\u201d, the chairs didn\u2019t move themselves like in Fantasia, the invitations were not sent by Cinderella\u2019s Aunt, the speakers worked hard to be as inspiring as Robin Williams in Dead Poet\u2019s Society, their hotel room was clean and ready to welcome them, their smartphone was connected to the web or they could review the conference content afterward from the comfort of their living room. The ghosts had specialties!<\/p>\n
Then one day, one of them heard that his niece, her daughter, his cousin, his grandson, had graduated from an \u201cEvent Management Program\u201d at a very well known university. Although they were still not quite sure \u201cwhat exactly they were doing,\u201d they realized that the ghosts were alive and kicking! The profession was taking shape.<\/p>\n
Education and certification are essentials.<\/p>\n
Today, there are more than 10,000 CMP\u2019s worldwide. More than 10,000 individuals who have decided to complete the \u201cCertified Meeting Professional\u201d certification. Then to recertify through industry service or by consuming educational content. They speak the same language, they make sure your event runs smoothly and that your organization\u2019s objectives are met. From AV to cultural differences in business, they have a vast array of specialties they bring to your event so that you look great on stage or have an amazing and unique experience at the meeting you\u2019re attending.<\/p>\n
Next time you see me, shake my hand, I\u2019m a CMP, a certified ghost, I make you look good, and I\u2019m proud of it!<\/p>\n
When are you joining us in the CMP world? For a limited time, Events on BOB.tv is making it even easier with over 100 free videos eligible for CMP Clock Hours!<\/p>\n