According to the American Society of Association Executives U.S.A. conventions and trade shows generate $80 billion a year and rank among the top 25 industries contributing to the nation’s Gross National Product. CSPI is the only association dedicated to the mutual and cooperative success of centers, DMO's and their citywide sales counterparts. CSPI advances this important goal through year-round programs and events that provide numerous opportunities for continuing education, member communications, knowledge exchange between members such as monthly member conference calls, professional networking and social interaction with center and DMO peers. DMOs and convention centers share common geographic destinations whose attributes they promote as they pursue a successful destiny as convention sales partners. CSPI exists to support our members in achieving that destiny by working together to reach their organizational and career goals.