Chapter News

Partner Spotlight: Reno Tahoe

What makes Capital Chapter Partners the best? Reno Tahoe speaks to the topics our members care about most! Who we are: Reno Tahoe is a four-season resort destination with over

Partner Spotlight: ABTS

What makes Capital Chapter Partners the best? ABTS Convention Services speaks to the topics our members care about most! Who we are: ABTS, YOUR GLOBAL GROWTH PARTNER. ABTS offers customized

Mindful Tips for Observing the Jewish Holidays

PCMA Capital Chapter September Pulse Article By: Bianca DeStout Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are two of the most significant holidays in the Jewish faith, marking the beginning of the

Celebrating The History of Labor Day

Jay Marsh, Sales Development, CenterCircle Creative By the time you read this, summer 2024, will officially be over.  Students are back in school, fall conferences have started and the smell

August Spark Session: Reflection

The finale of Capital Chapter’s August Spark event gives you the opportunity to reflect with two inspirational industry leaders. Take a look! Dana Johnston, MS, CMP, Vice President, Client Partnerships,

Partner Spotlight: Projection

What makes Capital Chapter Partners the best? Projection speaks to the topics our members care about most!   Who we are: Projection is a full-service, nationwide event production company serving

August Spark Session: Strategies for Success

The upcoming August Spark: Excellence in Business Events features the session “Strategies for Success” in which industry leaders will explore the strategies and best practices that have propelled them to

PCMA Visionary Awards and the August Spark

The PCMA Visionary Awards celebrate our industry, spotlighting exceptional talent and lifetime achievement. Beyond the glittering ceremony and inspiring speeches, however, lies the practical insights and experiences that often remain

International Self-Care Day

International Self-Care Day- July 24th (Yes, It’s a Thing!) By Annette M. Suriani, CMP, CFMP, DES- Business Events Strategist, AMS Meetings Solutions   I’m one of those people who doesn’t

Partner Spotlight: Destination Madison

What makes Capital Chapter Partners the best? Destination Madison speaks to the topics our members care about most!   Who we are: Madison is the capital city of Wisconsin and

Capital Chapter GMID 2024 Wrap-Up

A packed house of over 200 meeting industry professionals spent their morning at the Washington Convention Center to hear from industry luminaries on Capitol Hill’s latest and discuss industry challenges

Human Rights Day

Author: Shaliga Rhodes | Corporate Partnership Director | CCWC- Corporate Counsel Women of Color December is host to many holiday celebrations. One of the lesser-known is Human Rights Day, on

Giving Tuesday 2023

GivingTuesday – November 28, 2023 “GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity. GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages

Native American Heritage Month

Author: Robin Troutman | Deputy Director | National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities Each November, Native American Heritage Month is celebrated in the United States to recognize and honor

Is It Unconscious Bias or Ignorance?

Author: Annette M. Suriani, CMP, CFMP, DES | AMS Meeting Solutions | PCMACC DEI Committee Member I grew up in the 70’s in New York City. The melting pot, the

September is Hispanic Heritage Month

As the Covid-19 pandemic evolved and more information about transmission became available, guidance about staying healthy while traveling has recently centered on the impact of talking, sneezing, and coughing.

Who Should Champion Employee Wellness?

Author: Dana Johnston, CMP | Director of Corporate Strategic Partnerships | American Gastroenterological Association August is National Wellness Month. How would you rate your wellness? If you are like most

PCMA CC Summer Sponsorship Update

Author: Geralyn Krist, CMP-Fellow, DES | Global Account Executive | ConferenceDirect While we are in the middle of the summer enjoying warm days and breezy nights, your Sponsorship Committee is

Juneteenth—Not just another day off

Author: Robin Troutman | Deputy Director | National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities While the country celebrates the beginning of summer and the end of school, we are also

We Put the PRIDE in Meetings and Events

Author: Laurie Nelson-Choice | Visit Baltimore | PCMA CC DEI Committee Chair This past Saturday members of the PCMA Capital Chapter marched in the Capital (DC) Pride Parade, an event

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

As the Covid-19 pandemic evolved and more information about transmission became available, guidance about staying healthy while traveling has recently centered on the impact of talking, sneezing, and coughing.

May 2023: AAPI Heritage Month

As the Covid-19 pandemic evolved and more information about transmission became available, guidance about staying healthy while traveling has recently centered on the impact of talking, sneezing, and coughing.

“The Chatter” Q1 is Here!

As the Covid-19 pandemic evolved and more information about transmission became available, guidance about staying healthy while traveling has recently centered on the impact of talking, sneezing, and coughing.

Black History Month 2023: Black Resistance

As the Covid-19 pandemic evolved and more information about transmission became available, guidance about staying healthy while traveling has recently centered on the impact of talking, sneezing, and coughing.

Message from the President | January 2023

Author: Mary Kreins | 2023 PCMA Capital Chapter President Happy New Year! With PCMA Convening Leaders behind us, we’re excited about the year ahead. The past few years have been

Message from the President | December 2022

According to National Geographic, “navigation is the art and science of determining the position of a ship, plane or other vehicle, and guiding it to a specific destination.”

Tips to Staying Healthy During Winter Travel

As the Covid-19 pandemic evolved and more information about transmission became available, guidance about staying healthy while traveling has recently centered on the impact of talking, sneezing, and coughing.

Native American Heritage Month

Very few people remember or know that November is also the month for commemorating the sacrifices and important contributions of the first American people; myself included prior to writing this article.

Message from the President

According to National Geographic, “navigation is the art and science of determining the position of a ship, plane or other vehicle, and guiding it to a specific destination.”

PCMA Foundation Stepping Up Chapter Challenge

All PCMA Chapters are coming together this fall, leading up to Convening Leaders 23 in Columbus, OH, to celebrate all that PCMA is doing for our communities; to foster engagement with members, to promote collaboration across chapters, to generate fun competition/rivalry, and to support our industry friends.

Message from the President

Symbolically, the Fall season represents a time of “plenty, ripening, harvest, and abundance.” At the same time the season can symbolize, “decay and decline.”

Coffee + Convo

Coffee & Conversations: Episode 3

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

PCMA HQ Convening Leaders 2023 Scholarships

Don't miss out on your opportunity to apply for one of the many PCMA Scholarships available for Convening Leaders 2023. Sponsored by the PCMA Foundation. Deadline to apply is September 15th.

Message from the President

Winston Churchill said, “We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” In today’s climate for business events, it is easy to let volunteerism slip down the list of what’s important and what’s not important.