July 27, 2012 Julie Ballard
CEM Week in Denver   is about to sell out! A few seats remain for Thursday (8/23) and Friday (8/24) CEM modules. If you plan to attend please register quickly. http://www.iaee.com/cem/curriculum-and-schedule/cem-week 

July 27, 2012 Julie Ballard
IAEE has upgraded the online IAEE MemberLink community website, the exclusive social network for IAEE members only. Now, networking with peers is easier than ever, and when members log in and complete their profile by today, Friday, 27 July, they are entered into a drawing for a $100 American Express gift card. Members can participate in discussions, access materials, update and complete their profile, read committee minutes, post questions, read feedback, access the membership directory,...

July 14, 2012 Julie Ballard
2012 Expo! Expo! Registration is now open --- almost a month earlier than ever before thanks to Kimberley Castanuela, CEM, CMP our Convention Manager. Kimberley was also been named Secretary-Treasurer of the Gulf States Chapter of PCMA this month. Later this month learning content and schedules will be loaded to the site but for those who wish to take a leap of faith, you can register now and get a really low registration number.   

July 14, 2012 Julie Ballard
If you are attending stop by the IAEE exhibit stand and say hello to Susan Brower, CMM, CCP, Vice President Marketing and Communications and Bambilyn Mills, Membership Manager. 

July 14, 2012 Julie Ballard
US Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano --- yesterday announced in Brazil the creation of a bi-lateral working group to facilitate the entry of Brazil into the U.S. visa waiver program. This is a very important step in a process that, we hope, will result in the free travel of citizens of the two nations without any visa requirements. 

July 14, 2012 Julie Ballard
Sometime next week you should expect to receive information and a link to an industry compensation survey. The results of the survey will be helpful for your own future planning and to ensure that your salary ranges are competitive in an increasingly difficult market for competent employees. 

July 13, 2012 Julie Ballard
T he NEW IAEE Marketing Academy :  launches 23-24 August in Denver after nearly two years of planning by a special task force chaired by David Saef of GES. David and his team have drawn upon a broad selection of the most talented marketing specialists in and outside of the industry to develop a truly compelling program. Those who attend will walk away with unique knowledge, tools and techniques all designed to grow attendance and exhibitor participation, boost revenues and raise...

July 6, 2012 Julie Ballard
The Gary Sain Tribute in Washington, DC last week turned out 225 people and raised $250,000 earmarked for the Endowed Gary Sain Rosen School Scholarship Fund. If you would like to view the Tribute Book here is the link to it: http://garysaintribute.cvent.com/events/gary-sain-tribute/custom-19-cff5e6713e1a4175bda1e96362dbed06.aspx Thanks to all who have already contributed. If you would like to contribute to the scholarship fund you may do so until 31 July. IAEE will honor...

June 22, 2012 Julie Ballard
Deadline for IAEE Award Nominations is NEXT FRIDAY - 29 June. Categories include : Pinnacle Award Distinguished Service Award Merit Award Educator of the Year Award Committee/Task Force Member of the Year Award Rookie of the Year Award Outstanding Achievement in Industry Leadership Award Outstanding Achievement in Innovation in Business Solutions Award Outstanding Achievement in Marketing & Sales Award Young Professional of the Year Award...

June 22, 2012 Julie Ballard
Cathy Breden and Doreen Biela are in Bangkok attending the Asian Federation of Exhibition and Convention Associations (AFECA) --- Cathy reports that the Koreans talked so glowingly of their success with the CEM program that they are licensed to present by us that the Thailand delegation is now keen to become our next licensee.