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Virtual Edge Institute Announces Last Chance for First Round of Applications for the VEI Scholarship Program
Scholarship applications for Digital Event Strategist certification by Virtual Edge Institute are being accepted now. Scholarship awards will be granted on September 19, 2012.PLEASANTON, CA-CHICAGO, IL September 11, 2012 — Virtual Edge Institute (VEI), an organization dedicated to advancing the development and adoption of virtual event and meeting technology has been accepting applications for the Digital Event Strategist (DES) certification program -- the only certification of its kind – for the past several months. The DES certification is specifically designed to help develop the talent that organizations need to effectively engage audiences using online events. Today VEI announced that meeting professionals have until the September 17, 2012 deadline to apply for the first round of the Freeman/bXb Online scholarship awards for the DES certification. Freeman and bXb Online committed a total of $150,000 in support of the certification program and related Virtual Edge Summit education. The financial commitment will be used to sponsor professionals in pursuit of advanced credentials in this discipline. All DES certification applications will be reviewed by a designated selection committee and scholarships will be awarded and announced on September 19, 2012.
Michael Doyle, Executive Director of Virtual Edge Institute stated, “VEI is thrilled with the opportunity to grant scholarships toward the growth of this emerging profession. Freeman and bXb Online’s commitment is very much appreciated, and it will be exciting to follow the careers of the scholarship recipients in years to come.”
D. Bradley Kent, Sr., Vice President of Industry Relations for Freeman stated, “We are thrilled to team up with bXb Online in support of professional education in the digital event marketing discipline. Freeman looks forward to watching and contributing to the growth of this aspect of meetings for many years to come.”
bXb Online’s Founder, Tony Lorenz stated, “bXb Online’s support of the VEI scholarship program illustrates our commitment to lifelong learning. We hope that this commitment will further the growth and development of professional education in digital event marketing.”
More information on VEI’s DES certification program is available at http://www.virtualedgeinstitute.com/digital-event-strategist-information. Details about the Freeman/bXb Online DES scholarship program and scholarship applications are available at https://virtualevent.wufoo.com/forms/w7x0w1/.
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About Virtual Edge Institute
The Virtual Edge Institute (VEI) is an international organization dedicated to advancing the development and adoption of virtual event and meeting technology and best practices for collaboration and marketing. VEI supports and contributes to research, education, thought leadership, promotion, and professional networking. For more information visit www.virtualedgeinstitute.com.
About Freeman
Freeman (www.freemanco.com) is the premier provider of integrated services for face-to-face marketing events, including expositions, conventions, corporate events and exhibits. Customer driven, Freeman offers a total package of solutions to our customers, with a scope of products and services unmatched by the competition. By empowering our employees to make educated, strategic decisions Freeman delivers reliable, consistent problem solving solutions that our customers have come to rely on. With 40 offices in North America, over 4,000 trade shows annually, including 56% of the 250 largest U.S. trade shows, and over 11,000 other special events worldwide. The company has received numerous awards recognizing outstanding efforts in industry leadership, customer service excellence, creative design, community service, innovation and customer-driven partnerships.
About bXb Online
bXb Online accelerates the power of face-to-face marketing through online business stories and experiences. bXb Online delivers online event strategy, creative, content development, and management solutions that brands rely on to activate their business events to the next level. In concert with leading industry organizations, bXb is developing BOBtv-Best of Business Television, an industry platform for event marketing professionals and the communities they serve. Headquartered in Chicago, IL, bXb Online partners with world-class leaders in their respective categories, including American Society of Association Executives, Center for Exhibition Industry Research, International Association of Exhibitions and Events, Professional Convention Management Association, and the Virtual Edge Institute. Learn how bXb Online can accelerate your event marketing strategy today: www.bxbonline.com.
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Virtual Edge Institute Contact | Michael Doyle | Executive Director | mdoyle@virtualedge.org | o 925.600.1001
Freeman Contact | Wendi Sabo | Director, Corporate Communications | wendi.sabo@freemanco.com | o 214.445.1279
bXb Online Media Contact | Gretchen Kihm-Stegall | gretchen.stegall@bxbonline.com | o 847.681.0506 | c 847.922.5931
The Virtual Edge Institute (VEI) is an international organization dedicated to advancing the development and adoption of virtual event and meeting technology and best practices for collaboration and marketing.
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