Coffee & Conversations is a must see conversational series of industry professionals sharing their stories and offering advice and strategies to those interested in pursuing a career in the meeting planning industry. Episode 1 features Sheila Neal, Associate Director, Sales at Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau. Coffee & Conversations is a product of
Congratulations Amanda Clark, CMP, DES – Star of the 3rd Quarter 2021!
Are You Ready for the Chapter Challenge?
Presenting the 2022 Board of Directors Slate
Presenting the 2022 Board of Directors Slate
Communities connect humans and sustain communication, growth and overall success. They are particularly vital in this era of digital transformation. The Five Pillars of Community framework can help you achieve organizational growth.
Congratulations Danielle Foisy, FASAE, CASE, TMS Transportation Management Services – Star of the 2nd Quarter 2021!
As a part of our expanding initiatives in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the PCMA Capital Chapter has worked hard to provide exposure to global and national awareness months and days.
The PCMA Capital Chapter’s goal in serving the events industry and connecting our members is one that has been concurrent with the strategic goals pertaining to diversity and inclusion.
Volunteerism is a crucial component and at the core of the continued success of the Capital Chapter and PCMA. This is your Chapter, and taking on a volunteer leadership role is an incredible opportunity.
Congratulations Lynn Whitehead, National Sales Director, Citywide Conventions, San Diego Tourism Authority – Star of the 1st Quarter, 2021!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Join Reston Herndon Meeting Planners for an insightful discussion about the impact the pandemic has had on our sense of normalcy.
On behalf of your Board of Directors, I would like to bring to your attention the rising incidents of violence and discrimination towards people of Asian descent.
Gain exposure and stay ahead of your competition by advertising with the PCMA Capital Chapter. If you are an industry partner, destination or property remember that members are looking for you! They need products and services, and we make it easy for them to find you.
Please fill out this form if you would like to participate in the PCMA Capital Chapter Mentorship Program
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Our industry is committed to providing more job opportunities for all individuals. For those interested in pursuing a career in event planning or tradeshow management, an apprenticeship program may be your best first stop.
The 2021 All-Access Pass is now available for purchase. This year's pass includes more savings that ever! Get yours today to maximize your education attendance in 2021.
The PCMA Capital Chapter is a strong community built from individuals who have always taken care of one another. This guide includes links and other information to assist members with career opportunities, scholarships, and meal support.
The PCMA Capital Chapter is excited to announce our 2021 Call for Speakers. We had such a great response from speakers and chapter members last year that we can’t wait to see what you have in store for us this year.
Apply now for the 2021 Convening Leaders Scholarships, deadline extended to December 2, 2020!
Six leading DC area meetings industry associations unite to create a collaborative community, the Mid-Atlantic CHAMPs (Coalition of Hospitality and Meeting Professionals) – Partnership for Progress
It is crucial that Congress immediately passes a small business relief package that extends and expands the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to include destination marketing organizations and a second draw of PPP funds.
The PCMA Capital Chapter Nominating Committee is asking all chapter members to vote for a Temporary Bylaws change from August 1 - August 31
A message from the President on Diversity and Inclusion.
If you missed the last Lunch and Learn: Eat, Pray, Love 2.0, here is the "how have you spent your time during quarantine?" video our PDC co-chair put together.
Now more than ever, we need each other. If you have recently had a change in your employment due to the COVID-19 crisis, please allow us to help you thru these difficult times. Our industry and the Capital Chapter community is strong, and together we will lift each other up! Let us know if you
UNIFIED as an Industry, Association, and a Chapter
UNIFIED as an Industry, Association, and a Chapter
The PCMA Capital Chapter is excited to announce our 2020 Call for Speakers. We are looking for fresh, innovative talks that will challenge us and spark actionable ideas for the attendees.
2020 Educon Planner Scholarship Application form is now closed. Thank you to those who applied! All applications are being reviewed and a winner announced in the next few weeks.
A BIG Thank You to all of the attendees who made it out to the 2020 Mix 'N Bowl! And the winners are...
View photos from the 2020 Capital and Chesapeake Chapter Reception at CL2020 in San Francisco
Lead a committee, become a committee chair or co-chair! Applications open now...
Presenting the 2020 Board of Directors Slate
Catching up with Allison Brennan, the 2019 PCMA Capital Chapter Emerging Professionals Intern My fifth and final rotation of the Emerging Professionals Internship with the PCMA Capital Chapter was with AACC. My time at AACC was extremely hands on and spent helping the meetings and educational team gear up for the 71st AACC Annual Scientific
Scholarship for 2020 Convening Leaders! Deadline: Thursday, August 15, 2019 Apply for a Chance to Win a FULL Scholarship to the 2020 PCMA Convening Leaders Meeting in San Francisco, CA Jan. 5-8, 2020 WHAT DOES THE SCHOLARSHIP INCLUDE? Airfare (advance purchase up to $500) Hotel accommodations for up to four (4) nights at the conference
Catching up with Allison Brennan, the 2019 PCMA Capital Chapter Emerging Professionals Intern The next rotation for the PCMA CC Emerging Professionals Internship was at Interel. Interel is an association management company with locations around the globe ranging from Washington DC, Brussels, and Beijing. Interel is responsible for managing the Capital Chapter’s events and finances,
Catching up with Allison Brennan, the 2019 PCMA Capital Chapter Emerging Professionals Intern The third rotation of PCMA’s Capital Chapter Emerging Professionals Internship was on site in Los Angeles, CA for their annual EduCon meeting. In LA, I had the opportunity to work directly with PCMA’s events team and take part in the conference. My
Catching up with Allison Brennan, the 2019 PCMA Capital Chapter Emerging Professionals Intern The past two weeks I was given the opportunity to intern in the Sales Department of the historic Omni Shoreham hotel in Washington, D.C. Throughout my experience, I was afforded the chance to shadow each department at the Shoreham, which enables the
Catching up with Allison Brennan, the 2019 PCMA Capital Chapter Emerging Professionals Intern This past week, I had an amazing opportunity to shadow and work alongside Spargo’s housing, registration, exhibits, and logistics teams as they successfully implemented their largest show of the year, the American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting, at McCormick Place in
Disrupt + ED: Questioning Our Industry If you missed the May 16 event here are some highlights… Click here for more photos. Thank You Program Sponsors! Thank You Photography and Signage Sponsors!
May 7, 2019 – 2019 Professional Excellence Awards winners announced PCMA Foundation celebrated the business events industry and honored 21 outstanding professionals for their dedication, innovation and passion at the 2019 Visionary Awards in Washington, D.C. The premier annual industry recognition event on May 7 drew more than 1,000 business events professionals to the Marriott
The Emerging Professionals Committee's 2018 School Outreach Update!
View photos from the GMID19 Hill Day Event and Afternoon Education Program.
A BIG thank you to all of the attendees who made it out to the 2019 Mix 'N Bowl! And the winners are...
Scholarship for the June PCMA Educon Deadline: Friday, March 29, 2019 One lucky PCMA Capital Chapter Planner Member will win the 2019 Scholarship to attend the PCMA Educon June 25-28, 2019 in Los Angeles, CA https://pcmaeducon.org/ WHAT DOES THE SCHOLARSHIP INCLUDE? Airfare (advance purchase up to $500) Hotel accommodations for up to three (3) nights