First Timer Recognition Program Now Accepting Applications for 2024 Summit

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Lutz, FL – April 17, 2024 – Xplor International today announced the opening of the First Timer Recognition Program for their upcoming annual event, the 2024 Xplor Summit. The event is being held September 24-26 at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista near Disney Springs in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

The two-and-a-half-day event brings together end users, analysts, consultants, industry experts, and vendors dedicated to the education, evolution, and success of the Customer Communications Management (CCM) industry.

Since 2016, the First Timer Recognition Program has provided over 300 event passes, valued at up to $1,299 each, to end-user attendees to introduce them to Xplor’s world-class educational forum. Xplor will once again recognize qualified first-time attendees by providing them with a complimentary summit pass and an open invitation to see what Xplor is about. The complimentary summit pass entitles the recipient to attend all Xplor educational sessions, general sessions, vendor forum and networking events.

“This program opens the door for companies of all sizes to see what our summit is all about with very little financial risk,” says Skip Henk, President and CEO of Xplor International. “We are happy to once again offer this program which brings many fresh ideas and perspectives while allowing the attendee to experience our educational content and world-class networking.”

To qualify, applicants must not have attended an Xplor annual event over the last 5 years, be employed by an end-user company, and stay at the host hotel. Hotel rooms can be secured through the Xplor block at the group rate of $165 (plus tax/resort fee). Interested parties must apply by August 31, 2024. The number of complimentary registrations is limited to 30 and will be awarded on a first come, first served basis. You can apply here: register.xplor.org/summitFTRP

Questions regarding the 2024 Xplor Summit can be directed to Register@xplor.org or +1-813-949-6170 between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM (ET), Monday through Friday.

Vendors interested in exhibiting can email sales@xplor.org for more information.

About Xplor International

Xplor International is a not-for-profit association dedicated to the education, evolution, and success of the CCM and transactional communication industries. Our members design, produce, implement, deliver and manage high-volume, highly regulated and highly personalized communications across all channels and in all formats.

Xplor membership enhances organizational success and advances the careers of our members by providing research, analyst access, industry certification, professional development, and educator guidance. Global members benefit from our in-person annual conference, virtual events, and networking opportunities.

Xplor International has its worldwide headquarters in Lutz, Florida with active membership across the globe.

Further information is available at www.xplor.org.

Xplor International Media Contact:
Chad Henk
Marketing Director
+1-813-949-6170
Chad@xplor.org

2024 Xplor Summit Opens Registration

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Lutz, FL – April 15, 2024 – Xplor International, the worldwide electronic document systems association, today announced their annual event is open for registration. The 2024 Xplor Summit will take place September 24-26, 2024, in Lake Buena Vista, Florida at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista, Disney Springs Area. Attendees can register here: register.xplor.org/summit

The two-and-a-half-day event brings together end users, analysts, consultants, industry experts, and vendors dedicated to the education, evolution, and success of the Customer Communications Management (CCM) industry. The event will include:

  • Engaging Keynote
  • Rapid-Fire General Session Vendor Introductions
  • Simple Educational Breakout Session Format (Business and Technical Tracks)
  • Relevant and Interactive Panels
  • Birds of a Feather Discussions
  • Leading-Edge Exhibitors and the Latest Solutions
  • Daily Networking (including lunches and evening events)
  • Industry Awards

The 2024 Call for Presentations will open in the coming weeks. Check out www.xplor.org for the latest and most up-to-date information.

Interested in speaking or exhibiting? Watch for our Call for Presentations announcement or email register@xplor.org to be notified once we are accepting applications. If you are interested in exhibiting, please email skip@xplor.org.

Questions should be directed to Xplor HQ via email at register@xplor.org or by phone at +1-813-949-6170, between the hours of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (ET), Monday through Friday.

About Xplor International

Xplor International is a not-for-profit association dedicated to the education, evolution, and success of the Customer Communications Management (CCM) industry. Our members design, produce, implement, deliver and manage high-volume, highly regulated and highly personalized communications across all channels and in all formats.

Xplor’s mission is to provide the education and resources necessary for the development of engaging customer communications.

We enhance organizational success and advance the careers of our members by providing research, analyst access, industry certification, professional development, and educator guidance. Global members benefit from our in-person annual conference, virtual events, and networking opportunities.

Xplor International has its worldwide headquarters in Florida, with active membership across the globe.

Further information is available at www.xplor.org.

Xplor International Media Contact:
Chad Henk
Marketing Director
+1-813-949-6170
Chad@xplor.org

Xplor Completes First Stage of the 2024 Annual Communication Design Competition

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California Polytechnic State University and Rochester Institute of Technology Teams Participating

Lutz, FL – April 9, 2024 – Xplor International today announced their annual University Communication Design Competition has just completed its first stage which included participants from California Polytechnic State University and the Rochester Institute of Technology. The contest was open to undergraduate university students and was created to challenge students and promote real-life application development, while having a bit of fun.

Teams were challenged with redesigning an ordinary, bland bank statement to make it more functional, aesthetically pleasing and expand its purpose to include a marketing opportunity. It was the responsibility of the team to research and determine how to integrate assorted options and enhancements while redesigning the statement into a final submission. The statement needed to be accessible via print, web and mobile.

“We are happy to once again have students from Cal Poly competing and excited about the addition of teams from RIT joining the competition this year,” says Skip Henk, President and CEO of Xplor International.  “Special thanks to Quadient, who has sponsored the competition since its inception in 2017. Their support and generosity allow Xplor to support our next generation of industry professionals.”

Between Cal Poly and RIT, eight teams competed. The top team from each university won a cash prize and has earned the opportunity to present their design solution to attendees and our panel of judges at the 2024 Xplor Summit, September 24-26 at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista near Disney Springs.

The winning team, as selected by our panel of industry experts, will claim the 2024 Xplor Communication Design Competition Victory Cup for their university. All participating students will receive a complimentary summit pass to join us for networking and education.

Questions regarding the 2024 Xplor Summit can be directed to Register@xplor.org or +1-813-949-6170 between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM (ET), Monday through Friday.

Vendors interested in exhibiting can email sales@xplor.org for more information.

About Xplor International

Xplor International is a not-for-profit association dedicated to the education, evolution, and success of the CCM and transactional communication industries. Our members design, produce, implement, deliver and manage high-volume, highly regulated and highly personalized communications across all channels and in all formats.

Xplor membership enhances organizational success and advances the careers of our members by providing research, analyst access, industry certification, professional development, and educator guidance. Global members benefit from our in-person annual conference, virtual events, and networking opportunities.

Xplor International has its worldwide headquarters in Lutz, Florida with active membership across the globe.

Further information is available at www.xplor.org.

Xplor International Media Contact:
Chad Henk
Marketing Director
+1-813-949-6170
Chad@xplor.org

Xplor International Announces 2024 Conference Dates

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Lutz, FL — March 11, 2024:  Xplor International, the worldwide electronic document systems association, today announced their annual conference, the 2024 Xplor Summit will take place September 24-26, 2024, in Lake Buena Vista, Florida at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista, Disney Springs Area.

“We are excited to partner with Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista this September,” says Skip Henk, Xplor President/CEO.  “The venue location offers a one-of-a-kind experience for attendees to encourage networking with entertainment and restaurants in close proximity.”

The two-and-a-half-day event brings together end users, analysts, consultants, industry experts, and vendors dedicated to the education, evolution, and success of the Customer Communications Management (CCM) industry. The event will include:

  • Rapid-Fire General Session Exhibitor Introductions
  • Educational Sessions
  • Birds of a Feather Discussions
  • Educational Panels
  • Leading-Edge Exhibitors
  • Daily Networking (including lunches and evening events)
  • Industry Awards

The 2024 Xplor Summit website, as well as the Call for Presentations, will open in the coming weeks. Check out www.xplor.org for the latest and most up-to-date information.

Interested in speaking or exhibiting? Watch for our Call for Presentations announcement or email register@xplor.org to be notified once we are accepting applications. If you are interested in exhibiting, please email skip@xplor.org.

Questions should be directed to Xplor HQ via email at register@xplor.org or by phone at +1-813-949-6170, between the hours of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (ET), Monday through Friday.

About Xplor International

Xplor International is a not-for-profit association dedicated to the education, evolution, and success of the Customer Communications Management (CCM) industry. Our members design, produce, implement, deliver and manage high-volume, highly regulated and highly personalized communications across all channels and in all formats.

Xplor’s mission is to provide the education and resources necessary for the development of engaging customer communications.

We enhance organizational success and advance the careers of our members by providing research, analyst access, industry certification, professional development, and educator guidance. Global members benefit from our in-person annual conference, virtual events, and networking opportunities.

Xplor International has its worldwide headquarters in Florida, with active membership across the globe.

Further information is available at www.xplor.org.

Xplor International Media Contact:
Chad Henk
Marketing Director
+1-813-949-6170
Chad@xplor.org

Cal Poly Team Wins Xplor’s Annual Design Competition

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Lutz, FL – November 20, 2023 – Xplor International, the worldwide electronic document systems association, today announced the winners of their 2023 Communication Design Competition. The annual contest is open to university students and challenges them to promote real-life application development, while having a bit of fun.

Participating teams each consisted of up to five student members from the same university. A team can only submit one entry, but the university can have multiple teams. Each student can only participate on one team.

The top two teams presented their solutions on Wednesday, November 15th at the 2023 Xplor CCM Summit and the winners were recognized on stage.

Sponsored by Quadient, the winning team was from the California Polytechnic State University’s Graphic Communication Department and included students Keilana Calder, Miriam Gabai, Umika Kuroda and Charlotte Smith.

“The Design Competition is a highlight of our event. The efforts put forth by the students is a testament to their commitment as the next generation of CCM professionals,” says Skip Henk, President and CEO of Xplor International. “I want to thank Cal Poly for participating and Quadient for their investment in supporting this wonderful program.”

The winners were selected based on their team’s presentation and explanation of the redesign to a panel of judges. Additionally, each participant received a complimentary full-summit pass to the annual event where they attended educational sessions and panels and networked with other attendees and our exhibitors.

About Xplor International

Xplor International is a not-for-profit association dedicated to the education, evolution, and success of the Customer Communications Management (CCM) industry. Our members design, produce, implement, deliver and manage high-volume, highly regulated and highly personalized communications across all channels and in all formats.

Xplor’s mission is to provide the education and resources necessary for the development of engaging customer communications.

We enhance organizational success and advance the careers of our members by providing research, analyst access, industry certification, professional development, and educator guidance. Global members benefit from our in-person annual conference, virtual events, and networking opportunities.

Xplor International has its worldwide headquarters in Florida, with active membership across the globe.

Further information is available at www.xplor.org.

Xplor International Media Contact:
Chad Henk
Marketing Director
+1-813-949-6170
Chad@xplor.org

Xplor Announces 2023 Dr. Keith Davidson Lifetime Achievement Award

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Lutz, FL — November 15, 2023: Xplor International, the worldwide electronic document systems association, today named the recipients of the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Awards. These awards were presented at the 2023 Xplor CCM Summit, on Tuesday, November 14th during the awards ceremony in Orlando, Florida.

The Lifetime Achievement Award was established in 2007 and is given to an individual, or individuals, whose efforts and contributions have significantly changed the course and development of the digital document industry. This award is open to Xplor International members as well as non-members.

The award was renamed last year to honor Dr. Keith Davidson, EDP who passed away. Dr. Davidson was the original Executive Director of Xplor for 11 years and is responsible for much of the influence of the association. In his honor, Xplor has officially renamed the award to the Dr. Keith Davidson Lifetime Achievement Award.

The 2023 recipients are:

Roger P. Gimbel, EDP, has had a long and distinguished history in the Document Industry. His father founded a successful chain of copy shops in New York City in the 1950’s and with his father’s premature passing in the 1970’s, he was thrust into taking over, diversifying and growing the business in additional areas, such as doing Facilities Management for AT&T.

At its’ apex, he had 3 partners in Global Document Solutions, approximately 700 employees, offset, print-on-demand and digital transactional print technologies.

20 years ago, he reinvented himself again, selling his interest in Global Document Solutions and setting up a consulting business, which continues today with 17 consultants advising clients on a broad range of document processes and technologies.

He is a founding member of IPN, the International Printers Network, which connects printers and print work across the globe.

He has been involved in Xplor for over 25 years, has attended and supported regional and global events, most recently as a Platinum Partner. He has also supported the development of our college students through contributions to the Xplor Member Scholarship program.

Scott Baker, EDP, has exhibited exceptional leadership in the technology marketing industry for over 30 years. His knowledge and expertise in technology marketing, strategy development, planning, international channels, and strategic relationships have made him a true visionary and expert in his field.

Throughout his career, he has demonstrated an unparalleled understanding of various industries, including enterprise level software, document accessible solutions, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Direct Marketing (DM), Managed Print Services (MPS), Customer Communications Management (CCM), Enterprise Content Management (ECM), Printing and Publishing, and the Finance sector.

His most significant contribution is his unwavering dedication to sharing knowledge and insights. Scott has been a consistent presence at Xplor events, attending and presenting for nearly a decade.

His commitment to Xplor and industry the in general extend beyond mere participation. Scott

served on the Board of Directors, playing a pivotal role in shaping the association’s direction. He is a global subject-matter expert on customer communications management (CCM), and his visionary approach has influenced the development of critical concepts such as Enterprise Communications Processing (ECP), Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Enterprise Content Management (ECM), and Variable Data Publishing (VDP).

As Executive Vice President of Crawford Technologies and during his tenure as VP, Worldwide Channels at Quadient (formerly known as GMC), he has played instrumental roles in shaping the success of these organizations.

“Our 2023 recipients represent the best the industry has to offer,” says Skip Henk, President/CEO of Xplor International. “We thank them for all of their contributions to Xplor and the industry in general.”

Other Xplor annual awards, recognized and announced at the CCM Summit, include:

Technology of the Year
Winner:  Crawford Technologies – SmartSetup
Honorable Mention:  Smart Communications – SmartIQTM
Honorable Mention:  Messagepoint – MARCIE

Application of the Year
Winner:  Mayo Clinic & Solimar Systems, Inc. – Dynamically Created Personalized Patient Booklets
Honorable Mention:  Papyrus Software – Papyrus DocuFlow

Xplorer of the Year
Cheryl Simerson, EDP

Design Competiton Winners
Keilana Calder, Miriam Gabai, Umika Kuroda & Charlotte Smith
California Polytechnic State University

About Xplor International

Xplor International is a not-for-profit association dedicated to the education, evolution, and success of the Customer Communications Management (CCM) industry. Our members design, produce, implement, deliver and manage high-volume, highly regulated and highly personalized communications across all channels and in all formats.

Xplor’s mission is to provide the education and resources necessary for the development of engaging customer communications.

We enhance organizational success and advance the careers of our members by providing research, analyst access, industry certification, professional development, and educator guidance. Global members benefit from our in-person annual conference, virtual events, and networking opportunities.

Xplor International has its worldwide headquarters in Florida, with active membership across the globe.

Further information is available at www.xplor.org.

Xplor International Media Contact:
Chad Henk
Marketing Director
+1-813-949-6170
Chad@xplor.org

Industry Leaders Support the 2023 Xplor CCM Summit

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Lutz, FL – October 19, 2023 – Xplor International, the worldwide electronic document systems association, today announced the line-up of summit sponsors for the 2023 CCM Summit, being held November 14-16, at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Florida.

For information about the event or to register visit: go.xplor.org/23summit

“I’d like to thank all of our sponsors and partners,” said Skip Henk, EDP, President and CEO of Xplor International. “Your continued support allows us to produce an educational and fun event, each and every year.”

  • Diamond Summit Sponsors
    • Crawford Technologies – Wednesday Reception Co-Sponsor
    • Gimbel & Associates – Beverage Breaks, Wednesday Lunch, Industry Awards, Educational Tracks
    • Quadient – Mobile App, Lanyards, Collegiate Design Competition
    • RenderX, Inc. – Wednesday Reception Co-Sponsor
    • Smart Communications – Tuesday Social Hour
  • Ruby Summit Sponsor
    • Messagepoint – Tuesday Lunch
  • Emerald Summit Sponsors
    • Canon Solutions America – Conference Bags
    • The Cincinnati Insurance Companies – Printed Event Guides
    • McGrewGroup Inc. – Registration
    • Solimar Systems, Inc. – Booth Scramble

2023 CCM Summit Vendor Forum:

  • Allyant, Conduent, Content Critical Solutions, Inc., Crawford Technologies, FCI CCM Inc., Gimbel & Associates, Macrosoft Inc., Messagepoint, MHC, Papyrus Software, Quadient, RenderX, Inc., Smart Communications, Solimar Systems, Inc.

About Xplor International

Xplor International is a not-for-profit association dedicated to the education, evolution, and success of the Customer Communications Management (CCM) industry. Our members design, produce, implement, deliver and manage high-volume, highly regulated and highly personalized communications across all channels and in all formats.

Xplor’s mission is to provide the education and resources necessary for the development of engaging customer communications.

We enhance organizational success and advance the careers of our members by providing research, analyst access, industry certification, professional development, and educator guidance. Global members benefit from our in-person annual conference, virtual events, and networking opportunities.

Xplor International has its worldwide headquarters in Florida, with active membership across the globe.

Further information is available at www.xplor.org.

Xplor International Media Contact:
Chad Henk
Marketing Director
+1-813-949-6170
Chad@xplor.org

2023 Technology and Application of the Year Award Winners Announced

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Recipients to be recognized at the 2023 Xplor CCM Summit in Orlando on November 14th

 

Lutz, FL — October 12, 2023 – Xplor International, the worldwide electronic document systems association, today announced the recipients of its 2023 Technology and Application of the Year Awards. The awards will be presented at a ceremony Tuesday, November 14, 2023, during the CCM Summit event at the Rosen Centre hotel in Orlando, Florida.

Application of the Year Award:

The Application of the Year Award is presented to an individual, a company or an organization to recognize outstanding achievement in the imaginative application of current technology and/or unique implementation of existing document and communication systems. This award is open to members and non-members alike.

Xplor will award one honorable mention in addition to the 2023 winner.

  • The winner of the 2023 Xplor Application of the Year is Solimar Systems, Inc. & Mayo Clinic. Mayo Clinic dynamically creates personalized patient booklets, in both print and electronic formats, delivering critical information that improves the patient experience and the quality of time with nurses.

    The Automated workflow eliminated the need for manual booklet kitting, packaging and mailing allowing nurses more time to spend with patients. The system-generated packets ensure current material versioning and customization for each patient. The new automated workflow freed up many hours and eliminated pre-printed materials.

  • An Honorable Mention is being awarded to Papyrus Software for its innovative Papyrus DocuFlow solution for rapid digitization of forms, documents and processes. The Papyrus DocuFlow makes it easy to migrate and design forms for digital and replaces emails and manual processes with automated workflows and case management. The DocuFlow wizard automatically converts PDF interactive forms into Web forms, accelerating digital transformation and enabling businesses to offer products and services to any customer on any device to complete and digitally sign.

Technology of the Year Award:

The Technology of the Year Award honors an individual, company or organization that has conceived and developed an original concept leading to a significant advancement in the industry.  This can be a new program, product, or technology that notably enhances the capabilities of document and communication systems. This award is open to members and non-members alike.

This year, Xplor will present two honorable mentions, in addition to the winner of the award.

  • The winner of the 2023 Xplor Technology of the Year is Crawford Technologies’ SmartSetup. This product is an efficient, no-code software solution that simplifies the indexing process for document onboarding and application migration projects. By leveraging SmartSetup’s capabilities, businesses can significantly increase productivity, eliminate errors, simplify complex projects, and enhance overall operational efficiency.
  • An Honorable Mention is being awarded to Smart Communications for SmartIQTM. Forms automation software from SmartIQTM allows organizations to modernize any form process—guiding internal stakeholders and end-users through an automated digital experience that will reduce abandonment rates and inaccurate data, accelerate end-to-end processing time, create highly secure processes that protect customer data and empower business users across the enterprise.
  • A second Honorable Mention is being awarded to Messagepoint for their Intelligent Content Hub. This leverages proprietary AI through the Messagepoint Advanced Rationalization and Content Intelligence Engine (MARCIE) which acts as an intelligent assistant to accelerate the ingestion, migration, consolidation, and optimization of content. These capabilities were a groundbreaking industry first within the CCM industry and are available in Messagepoint, Rationalizer, and an API-based content intelligence service known as Semantex.

“As always the nominations were impressive and the Awards Committee found their task of selecting winners for each award to be challenging,” says Skip Henk, EDP, President and CEO of Xplor International. “Congratulations to our 2023 award recipients and thank you to all who took the time to submit a nomination. I encourage you to visit the Xplor website for more information and if you are going to be at the 2023 Xplor CCM Summit, stop by and say hello to our winners.”

Xplor International will also be announcing the recipients of additional awards during the 2023 CCM Summit on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, during the awards ceremony.

For more information regarding the event, or to access the registration site, please visit xplor.org/2023ccmsummit. Questions should be directed to Register@xplor.org or +1-813-949-6170 between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM (ET), Monday through Friday. Vendors interested in being a sponsor or exhibitor can contact Xplor HQ, at +1-813-949-6170 or via email at sales@xplor.org.

About Xplor International

Xplor International is a not-for-profit association dedicated to the education, evolution, and success of the Customer Communications Management (CCM) industry. Our members design, produce, implement, deliver and manage high-volume, highly regulated and highly personalized communications across all channels and in all formats.

Xplor’s mission is to provide the education and resources necessary for the development of engaging customer communications.

We enhance organizational success and advance the careers of our members by providing research, analyst access, industry certification, professional development, and educator guidance. Global members benefit from our in-person annual conference, virtual events, and networking opportunities.

Xplor International has its worldwide headquarters in Florida, with active membership across the globe.

Further information is available at www.xplor.org.

Xplor International Media Contact:
Chad Henk
Marketing Director
+1-813-949-6170
Chad@xplor.org

Sponsors Announced for Xplor Breakfast Panel at PRINTING United

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Lutz, FL – October 5, 2023 – Xplor International, the worldwide electronic document systems association, today announced the sponsors for their complimentary breakfast panel during the PRINTING United event in Atlanta, GA.

Sponsors include Crawford Technologies, Quadient, and Solimar Systems.

The breakfast panel will be co-moderated by industry experts Pat McGrew, M-EDP and Ryan McAbee and is titled ”Efficient Workflows Make Your Press Run Faster.” This panel will explore the ways printers waste money with outdated workflows and it begins with how you create the print files and continues through every task. Panelists will be answering the hard questions about how they help printers save money.

The event will take place October 19th from 7:30-9:30am and will include a complimentary full breakfast, a brief industry overview and a panel discussion.

“I’d like to thank Crawford Technologies, Quadient, and Solimar Systems for their support of this event,” says Skip Henk, Xplor’s President and CEO. ”Their participation allows us to put on a high-quality panel while providing a relaxing networking opportunity over breakfast.”

For more information or to register for the event visit: go.xplor.org/printingunited

About Xplor International

Xplor International is a not-for-profit association dedicated to the education, evolution, and success of the Customer Communications Management (CCM) industry. Our members design, produce, implement, deliver and manage high-volume, highly regulated and highly personalized communications across all channels and in all formats.

Xplor’s mission is to provide the education and resources necessary for the development of engaging customer communications.

We enhance organizational success and advance the careers of our members by providing research, analyst access, industry certification, professional development, and educator guidance. Global members benefit from our in-person annual conference, virtual events, and networking opportunities.

Xplor International has its worldwide headquarters in Florida, with active membership across the globe.

Further information is available at www.xplor.org.

Xplor International Media Contact:
Chad Henk
Marketing Director
+1-813-949-6170
Chad@xplor.org

Xplor Auction Benefitting the Scholarship Program Returns for 2023 Event

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Lutz, FL – September 1, 2023 – Xplor International, the worldwide electronic document systems association, today announced they will once again host an online auction with the winners announced at the 2023 Xplor CCM Summit, being held November 14-16, at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Florida.

For information about the 2023 Xplor CCM Summit, visit: go.xplor.org/23summit

Due to the generosity of Gimbel & Associates, RenderX and Rio Crest Wines, we are offering two unique experiences for auction. This is a great opportunity to treat employees, customers or prospects to a one-of-a-kind experience.  All proceeds will benefit the Xplor Member Scholarship program.

The first item up for auction is a private luxury day cruise on the Hattrick Yacht, which is an 82 ft. Hatteras that has been featured on The Apprentice and Princesses of Long Island. Sponsored by Gimbel & Associates, the winner will cruise from Pompano Beach, Florida for the day with up to 20 guests. The captain and crew are included as well as soft drinks/snacks. The starting bid is $3,000 USD.

The second item is a day in Sonoma wine country. Up to 10 guests will engage in the wine country lifestyle for the day where they will savor Rio Crest’s award-winning wines and treats from the wine cellar, including locally sourced cheeses and olives. Sponsored by RenderX, Inc. and Rio Crest Winery, the guests will also indulge in tastings at two other local wineries before concluding the day with a five-course dinner at Rio Crest Winery in Guerneville, California. The starting bid is set at $3,000 USD.

Those looking for additional information about the items or to bid, can do so at go.xplor.org/2023auction. Winners will be announced at the 2023 Xplor CCM Summit.  For questions, please reach out to register@xplor.org.

About Xplor International

Xplor International is a not-for-profit association dedicated to the education, evolution, and success of the Customer Communications Management (CCM) industry. Our members design, produce, implement, deliver and manage high-volume, highly regulated and highly personalized communications across all channels and in all formats.

Xplor’s mission is to provide the education and resources necessary for the development of engaging customer communications.

We enhance organizational success and advance the careers of our members by providing research, analyst access, industry certification, professional development, and educator guidance. Global members benefit from our in-person annual conference, virtual events, and networking opportunities.

Xplor International has its worldwide headquarters in Florida, with active membership across the globe.

Further information is available at www.xplor.org.

Xplor International Media Contact:
Chad Henk
Marketing Director
+1-813-949-6170
Chad@xplor.org