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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Emma Wallace
(202) 429-8634

APEX ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF TOOLBOX 3.0

Washington DC – February 7, 2008 – The Convention Industry Council’s Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX) initiative is pleased to announce the release of version 3.0 of the APEX Toolbox.

In a major upgrade for users, the latest version of Toolbox software has been made fully compliant with the Microsoft Windows 2007 and Vista platforms. In addition, data fields in forms such as the Event Specifications Guide automatically populate based on information entered in the Request for Proposal (RFP). Based on user feedback, there are several other content upgrades in this version.

“The technology advancements in Toolbox 3.0 are a major enhancement,” said Terri Breining, CMP, CMM, APEX Chair and President of Concepts Worldwide, Inc. “Toolbox is now able to integrate with the newest operating system used by the majority of planners and to accomplish more data-entry tasks, which will maximize its functionality. This means that several of the APEX practices will be much easier and more accessible to meeting planners.”

The APEX Toolbox is a planning tool for occasional and junior planners, and incorporates the industry-wide data standards set forth in the APEX panel reports. Registered users of versions 1.0 and 2.0 of the APEX Toolbox can upgrade to the new version for free. For instructions on how to upgrade, please visit the CIC website at http://conventionindustry.org/APEX/Toolbox/Toolbox_v3.htm.

The Convention Industry Council’s 34 member organizations represent more than 100,000 individuals and 19,500 firms and properties involved in the meetings, conventions and exhibitions industry. CIC facilitates the exchange of information develops programs to promote professionalism within the industry; and educates the public on its profound economic impact. CIC’s programs include the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) program, the Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX) initiative, the Hall of Leaders, Project Attrition, and the CIC Economic Impact Study. For more information, visit www.conventionindustry.org.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:
Emma Wallace
(202) 429-8634

APEX ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF TOOLBOX 3.0

Washington DC – February 7, 2008 – The Convention Industry Council’s Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX) initiative is pleased to announce the release of version 3.0 of the APEX Toolbox.

In a major upgrade for users, the latest version of Toolbox software has been made fully compliant with the Microsoft Windows 2007 and Vista platforms. In addition, data fields in forms such as the Event Specifications Guide automatically populate based on information entered in the Request for Proposal (RFP). Based on user feedback, there are several other content upgrades in this version.

“The technology advancements in Toolbox 3.0 are a major enhancement,” said Terri Breining, CMP, CMM, APEX Chair and President of Concepts Worldwide, Inc. “Toolbox is now able to integrate with the newest operating system used by the majority of planners and to accomplish more data-entry tasks, which will maximize its functionality. This means that several of the APEX practices will be much easier and more accessible to meeting planners.”

The APEX Toolbox is a planning tool for occasional and junior planners, and incorporates the industry-wide data standards set forth in the APEX panel reports. Registered users of versions 1.0 and 2.0 of the APEX Toolbox can upgrade to the new version for free. For instructions on how to upgrade, please visit the CIC website at http://conventionindustry.org/APEX/Toolbox/Toolbox_v3.htm.

The Convention Industry Council’s 34 member organizations represent more than 100,000 individuals and 19,500 firms and properties involved in the meetings, conventions and exhibitions industry. CIC facilitates the exchange of information develops programs to promote professionalism within the industry; and educates the public on its profound economic impact. CIC’s programs include the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) program, the Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX) initiative, the Hall of Leaders, Project Attrition, and the CIC Economic Impact Study. For more information, visit www.conventionindustry.org.

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