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INTRODUCING CMWORLD
For CACM members, the future of collaboration is here. CMworld™, CACM’s virtual world platform will bring the power of the organization’s professional offerings to members through an immersive virtual technology. The virtual world simulates real-life interactions for CACM’s educational offerings and events. Additionally, CMworld® will offer authentic opportunities for networking and socializing amongst peers.
Designed by a psychologist to ensure the highest level of “authentic human experience,” CACM members will take on the form of an avatar that can be customized to their likeness. From the comfort of their own home or office, members can log onto the world from their desktop or laptop computer, meet up with colleagues, attend a course or event, stop by the CACM office for assistance or a quick hello, walk the expo hall filled with California’s most respected industry partners, in addition to attending social mixers on the virtual beach or rooftop lounge.
CEO Tom Freeley, CAMEX, CCAM shares, “In response to the pandemic, the CACM team rose to the challenge of finding a way to keep members safe, while ensuring that they continue to further their professional pursuits. CACM is committed to providing members with cuttingedge opportunities. We understand the importance of authentic networking and connections and we are excited to watch CMworld provide that to all members. The platform meets the challenges of our ever-changing world and allows members to immerse themselves in an augmented environment full of interactive functionality. We are proud to be a pioneer for the community management industry providing creative solutions for the future.”
What Members Can Look Forward To
Education
Instead of driving (or flying in some cases!) to a course location, members simply log onto CMworld from the comfort of their home or office, walk (or teleport) to the particular classroom the course is being hosted in and find their respective seat in the class. Interacting and communicating with colleagues, CACM staff and the course instructor mirrors life, as conversations happen in real time in the virtual space.
Events
Just like in-person events that offer opportunities to chat with colleagues you haven’t seen for some time, take part in California-specific education, schedule meetings to talk through specific topics which can only be discussed face-toface, peruse the CACM Expo Hall filled with California’s finest industry partners or grab a few moments with CACM staff members to walk through how to navigate the website or be advised of the best professional pathway you should take in your educational pursuits, CMworld is ready provide all of this and more!
Networking and Socializing
Unlike Zoom meetings that do not provide great collaboration when multiple users are present and become someone chaotic as people talk on top of one another, CMworld makes communication with others a snap. Log on, use the search feature to locate a particular member in the world you’ve been wanting to connect with and teleport instantly to their location to have real-time conversation. It’s a great way to decompress after a tough conversation or get advice from a mentor within the industry.
Ready for an evening social mixer? CACM has plans to host social gatherings on our virtual beach and rooftop lounges sponsored by California’s finest industry partners.
Access To CACM Staff
Need a quick answer to where to find something on the CACM website or have a question about where you are in your recertification process? Stop by CACM’s virtual offices. You’ll find the team ready to serve you Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
When is it LAUNCHING, you ask?
CACM’s first formal events will be the High Rise and Large Scale Summits taking place November 5, 2020. Additionally, we’ll be hosting all members for a free, fun week of training filled with games and prizes. Keep watching your email for more information coming soon!
