Chapter News

Coffee + Convo

Coffee & Conversations

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

Five Pillars of Community

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.

Star of the 2nd Quarter

Congratulations Danielle Foisy, FASAE, CASE, TMS Transportation Management Services – Star of the 2nd Quarter 2021!

Inclusion

Honoring the Past as We Work for the Future

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.

Star of the 1st Quarter

Congratulations Lynn Whitehead, National Sales Director, Citywide Conventions, San Diego Tourism Authority – Star of the 1st Quarter, 2021!

So, how are you…really?

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.

Advertise with us

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.

Chatter Newsletter Survey

Please participate in this brief survey so we can highlight more of our members in upcoming issues of The Chatter.

Student Apprentice Program Opportunity

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.

2021 All-Access Pass

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.

COVID-19 Resource Guide

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.

Call for Speakers

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.

January Scholarship 2021

Apply now for the 2021 Convening Leaders Scholarships, deadline extended to December 2, 2020!

Creation of Mid-Atlantic CHAMPS

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

Advocacy Alert: Get Out the Vote!

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.

Members During Quarantine

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.

Stay Connected

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

2020 Call For Speakers

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.

June Scholarship 2020

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.

Adventures of an EPC Intern… part five

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

January Scholarship 2020

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

Adventures of an EPC Intern… part four

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

Adventures of an EPC Intern… part three

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

Adventures of an EPC Intern… part two

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

Adventures of an EPC Intern…

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,

2019 May Discovery Studio

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

PCMA Foundation Visionary Awards

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