Convention Industry Council adds new member organizations

The Association of Collegiate Conference and Events Directors-International (ACCED-I) and the International Association of Association Management Companies (IAAMC) have joined McLean, VA-based Convention Industry Council (CIC). The new members bring CIC’s membership to 32 member organizations, which represent more than 103,500 individuals and more than 17,300 firms and properties engaged in the meetings, conventions and exhibitions industry. ACCED-I represents a collegiate market that annually generates 133,000 conferences and events held for 4.5 million attendees at campuses around the country. Currently, ACCED-I has a membership of 1,500 representing 640 educational institutions and 41 corporations. IAAMC is made up of 143 association management companies providing services to more than 2,000 associations. Contact: Mary Powers, (703) 610-3090.