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SUMMARY:February Lunch & Learn: Is AI "Applicable Intelligence"?: Using AI to Enhance Efficiency in Your Daily Workflow
DESCRIPTION:Is AI “Applicable Intelligence”?: Using AI to Enhance Efficiency in Your Daily Workflow\nJoin us as we delve into AI and its applications in the events industry. This session is for business event organizers\, DMO/NSO partners\, and hotel sales professionals seeking practical strategies to integrate AI into your daily workflow and the tactical advantages to showcase your personal value to your organization. \nDate: February 22\, 2024 \nTime: 12:00 – 1:30 pm \n  \nSpeakers: \nMeredith Douglas\, Manager\, Chapter Engagement\, PCMA HQ \nDiane E. Kovats\, CAE\, CMP\, Chief Executive Officer\, International Society for Computational Biology \nAriel Litewka\, CMP\, DES\, Senior Meetings Manager\, Society of Critical Care Medicine \nLisa Nucci\, Chief Marketing Officer\, Choose Chicago \n  \nWhere: Virtual Registration Link Below \nCost: $12 Member – Planner or Supplier \n$22 Non-Member – Planner or Supplier \n 
URL:https://capital.pcma.org/event/feb24-lunch-learn/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Calendar
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SUMMARY:2024 PCMA Capital Chapter Convening Leaders Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join your PCMA Capital Chapter friends and colleagues for our annual Convening Leaders Chapter Reception! You will have an opportunity to network with old and new friends at the beautiful InterContinental San Diego. \nDon’t wait… space is limited so register today! \nDate: Sunday\, January 7\, 2024 \nTime: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM \n \nFees:\n$10 Planner Member\n$60 Supplier Member\n$25 Planner Non-Member\n$110 Supplier Non-Member \nThanks to our Partners:\nPresenting Sponsors\n \n \nEvent Sponsor\n\nVenue Sponsor
URL:https://capital.pcma.org/event/2024-pcma-capital-chapter-convening-leaders-reception/
LOCATION:InterContinental San Diego\, 901 Bayfront Court\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:2024 All Access Pass
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 All Access Pass includes education and networking opportunities in 2024\, and is more than 25% in savings on PCMA Capital Chapter events! \nIN-PERSON registration \n\nTwo (2) Sparkler events\nGlobal Meetings Industry Day (GMID)\nOne (1) Spark event\nTwo (2) Networking events\nAnnual Meeting and Awards\n\nVIRTUAL registration \n\nThree (3) Lunch and Learns\n\nA registration code will be sent via email prior to each event. \nRegistration Fees:\n \nNEW! 2024 Partner Plus All Access Pass\nYou now have an opportunity to host clients and save! Supplier Members can purchase the Partner Plus pass which includes a pass for themselves and a planner to each event. \n2024 Partner Plus Cost: $455 \n  \nTerm & Conditions\nThe pass is transferable to allow optimum attendance for your organization. \nPlease notify the chapter office at capital@pcma.org if you are unable to attend one of the events\, or if you would like someone else to attend in your place. The Chapter requires three business days notice. \nAll Access Pass is available for PCMA Capital Chapter Members Only. \nCancellation Policy: Once purchased\, the All Access Pass is not refundable.
URL:https://capital.pcma.org/event/2024-all-access-pass/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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SUMMARY:Celebrate!
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers like you selflessly give their time to serve the Chapter and its members. Join the PCMA Capital Chapter as we CELEBRATE! our volunteers\, our members\, and our Chapter. We want to thank you for all you do to support our industry with a night of recognition and celebration! \nLet’s celebrate where we’ve been and where we are going. Following the awards presentation\, we will enjoy time together networking and tasting some of the delicious treats our venue sponsor is preparing. \nWhen:\nThursday\, December 14th | 3:30 – 8:00 PM \nWhere:\nWestin Alexandria Old Town\n400 Courthouse Square Alexandria\, VA 22314 \nAgenda:\nRegistration: 3:30 – 4:30 PM\nReview & Awards: 4:30 – 6:30 PM\nNetworking: 6:30 – 8:00 PM \nRegistration Fees: \nIndividual Planner Member – $45.00\nIndividual Planner Non-Member- $55.00\nIndividual Supplier Member -$65.00\nIndividual Supplier Non-Member -$75.00 \n \n  \n\nThank you to our Sponsors!\n\n\n\n\nVenue Partner\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPatron Partner\n\nAnnual Partners\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship Opportunities Available! If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities\, please contact Noreen Cournoyer at ncournoyer@mcaa.org or Geralyn Krist at geralyn.krist@conferencedirect.com. Thank you for your support of the PCMA Capital Chapter!
URL:https://capital.pcma.org/event/celebrate-2023/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:Virtual Lunch and Learn: Successful Leaders are Powered by Empathy
DESCRIPTION:Topic:\nLet Go of Hustle: Successful Leaders are Powered by Empathy \nDate:\nMonday\, Dec. 11\, 2023\n12:00 PM – 1:30 PM \nThe glorification of hustle culture is no longer valid. Melva explains why humane and empathetic leadership is non-negotiable for the vibrancy of the event and hospitality industries. Gain a new perspective to enhance your current leadership style and discover the critical role you can play in sustaining a positive work culture. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nUnderstand key characteristics and behaviors of empathetic leaders\nReceive a framework on how to transform your work perspective\nDiscover key considerations to maintain a human-first culture in the events industry.\n\n \nAgenda:\n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Education Session\n1:00 PM – 1:30 PM | “Unplugged” \nSpeaker:\nMelva LaJoy Legrand\, CMP\, DES – CEO of LaJoy Plans\nAs a self-made entrepreneur recognized for her work in the Live Events industry\, as well as causes rooted in social equality as it pertains to women\, health\, and race & identity\, Melva LaJoy Legrand is a public speaker\, event producer/director\, community leader\, and storyteller. \nAs the founder/CEO of LaJoy Plans\, an event planning firm she re-launched in 2019\, Melva has been recognized as a trailblazer in the events industry receiving the BizBash Top Event Industry Innovator Award and the Events Industry Council\, Global Social Impact Award in 2022. \nFocused on curating custom events for mission-focused organizations and individuals\, Melva and her team have coordinated events for budgets in excess of $1.5M/day\, spanning across 38 states and have included notable attendees such as Inaugural National Youth Poet Laureate\, Amanda C. Gorman; gospel legend Yolanda Adams; Former Speaker of the House\, Nancy Pelosi; civil rights icon\, author\, and founder of The National Memorial of Peace and Justice\, Bryan Stevenson; and current U.S Secretary of Education\, Dr. Miguel Cardona\, among others. During the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic\, Melva became the forefront of the event industry’s transition to virtual experiences. As the Education Co-Chair of the Live Events Coalition (LEC)\, Melva helped design all webinars and online conferences for its 1\,500+ members\, a position she held until 2022. As of 2023\, Melva has spearheaded two new initiatives\, Mondays With Melva; exclusive monthly content for her subscribers\, offering career guidance as well as event planning tips and Head Table Talks; an annual luncheon that she co-created as a safe space for event planners. \nRecognized nationally for her thought leadership\, Melva has lent her expertise to topics surrounding Sexual Assault\, Alzheimer’s and Dementia\, and Entrepreneurship and is skilled at speaking towards Staying Motivated\, Diversity\, Leadership\, and Work Prioritization. She has spoken on panels for Consciously Unbiased\, Tide Risers\, RAINN\, MPI Chicago\, Evolve 2.0\, along with being featured in Forbes Magazine\, Architectural Digest\, BizBash\, Connect Magazine\, and more. \nOutside of her professional realm\, Melva is known for her love of people\, high energy\, culinary event experiences\, unique laugh\, creativity and her tenacious work ethic. When not planning events\, Melva can be found at OrangeTheory\, swimming\, or enjoying trips with her beloved husband Emmanuel. \n  \nThank you to our Sponsors!\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Sponsor\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnnual Partners
URL:https://capital.pcma.org/event/virtual-lunch-and-learn-let-go-of-hustle-successful-leaders-are-powered-by-empathy/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:October Sparkler: All in on AI: What You Need To Know!
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, October 25th | 12:00 – 5:30 PM \nLocation:\nHyatt Regency Reston\n1800 Presidents Street\, Reston\, VA 20190 \nArtificial Intelligence (AI) can be both a friend and a foe for the meetings and hospitality industry. It is a source of curiosity\, opportunity\, and a little bit of fear. We invite you to join us from 1 – 4 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Reston\, where we’ll discuss exactly how hotels\, suppliers\, and planners are pioneering the use of AI and in which areas and uses we should be cautious and mindful. We’ll conclude the event with a reception from 4 – 5:30 p.m. \nBy attending this event\, we’ll help you balance automation and human interaction as we continue to innovate our industry and identify areas where AI could significantly impact change. \nThe event will: \n\nProvide practical applications of AI to create a personalized attendee experience.\nShare ways AI is making meetings and events more accessible for all.\nExplore how hotels deploy AI in their workforce and hotel management.\nUnderstand how AI can assist us in completing our daily tasks more efficiently.\nIdentify how AI could affect our daily routine\, workforce\, and industry.\n\n  \nAgenda (subject to updates and changes): \n\n\n\n12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\nRegistration\n\n\n1:00 pm – 1:15 pm\nWelcome\n\n\n1:15 pm – 2:00 pm\nKeynote: AI Enhanced Events with Nick Borelli\n\n\n2:00 pm – 2:30 pm\nSpark Demo and Q&A with Meredith Sorkin from PCMA Global\n\n\n2:30 pm – 2:45 pm\nBreak\n\n\n2:45 pm – 3:15 pm\nAI in the Industry\n\n\n3:15 pm – 3:45 pm\nAI Activity led by Nick Borelli\n\n\n4:00 pm – 5:30 pm\nReception\n\n\n\n. \nMeet the Speakers: \n \nNick Borelli\nMarketing Director\nZenus\nPCMA Best in-Class Speaker \nClick here to read more about Nick. \n.\n\nMeredith Sorkin​​​​\nManager\, Chapter Engagement\nPCMA \n \n\nThank you to our Sponsors!\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue Partner\n \n\n\nPresenting Partner\n\nEvent Partner\n \n \nBrand the Registration Desk Partner\n \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnnual Partners\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship Opportunities Available! If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities\, please contact Noreen Cournoyer at ncournoyer@mcaa.org or Geralyn Krist at geralyn.krist@conferencedirect.com. Thank you for your support of the PCMA Capital Chapter!
URL:https://capital.pcma.org/event/october-sparkler-2023/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Reston\, 1800 Presidents Street\, Reston\, VA\, 20190\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Learn CPR & Save a Life!
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, October 25th | 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM \nThe statistics for heart disease are frightening: \n# 1 killer in the US – 1 in every 5 deaths!\nCardiovascular disease claims more life’s than all forms of cancer.\n70% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests are inside the home. \nJoin the Community Services Committee on Wednesday\, October 25 to learn how to do Hands-Only CPR.\nHow can you not spend an hour learning how to save a life? The Training is FREE and is being held prior to the October Sparkler\, but you don’t have to attend the PCMA Program to attend. \n \n\nThank you to our Sponsors!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnnual Partners\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship Opportunities Available! If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities\, please contact Noreen Cournoyer at ncournoyer@mcaa.org or Geralyn Krist at geralyn.krist@conferencedirect.com. Thank you for your support of the PCMA Capital Chapter!
URL:https://capital.pcma.org/event/learn-cpr-save-a-life/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Reston\, 1800 Presidents Street\, Reston\, VA\, 20190\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T170000
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SUMMARY:Don't Be A Drag\, Just Be A Queen (Or King)!
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, September 26th | 5:00 – 7:30 PM \nArlington Cinema & Draft House\n2903 Columbia Pike\, Arlington\, VA 22204 \nThe First Annual Don’t be a Drag Just be a Queen (or King)! event was a blast. Can you imagine what the second annual event will be like? Save the date and get ready for a night to remember. The PCMA Capital Chapter Second Annual Don’t be a Drag Just be a Queen (or King)! event is on Tuesday\, September 26th and may even have more surprises than last year! \nWhether you want to perform or enjoy as an audience member\, we’re confident you will be entertained. \nHere’s a challenge to all our CVB friends – each city has its own favorite drag queen\, how about you bring in your favorite performer! \n\n\nThank you to our Sponsors!\n\n\n\n\nVenue Partner\n\n\n\n\n \nDiamond Diva Partners\n \n \nDreamgirl Performer Sponsor\n\n \n  \nFierce & Fab Friends Partner\n \n \n  \n \nBrand the Registration Desk Partner\n \n  \n\n\n\n\nAnnual Partners\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship Opportunities Available! If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities\, please contact Noreen Cournoyer at ncournoyer@mcaa.org or Geralyn Krist at geralyn.krist@conferencedirect.com. Thank you for your support of the PCMA Capital Chapter!
URL:https://capital.pcma.org/event/dont-be-a-drag-just-be-a-queen-or-king-2023/
LOCATION:Arlington Cinema & Draft House\, 2903 Columbia Pike\, Arlington\, VA\, 22204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:Martha's Table - PCMA Capital Chapter Community Service Activity
DESCRIPTION:Join the PCMA Capital Chapter Community Services Committee for an afternoon of giving back during a Martha’s Table Markets event. We will be volunteering in-person on Wednesday\, September 20\, 2023 from 1 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Volunteers should dress comfortably (jeans\, t-shirts and sneakers) as you’ll be assisting in the distribution of fresh produce including fruits & vegetables to customers. Activities will include: restocking\, assisting in bagging requested items\, and carrying bags to customer vehicles. \nThis activity is limited to the first 20 individuals to sign up. Please note that parking at the venue is limited\, attendees are encouraged to carpool or take public transportation. Via Metro – Green Line train to Anacostia station\, transfer to the Circulator Bus to Congress Heights (Bus Bay F). Exit the bus at the Elvans Road SE stop (5 stops from Anacostia). Martha’s Table Market is located at 2375 Elvans Road S.E. \nDate:\nWednesday\, September 20\, 2023\n1:00 PM – 4:15 PM \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n. \nThank you to our event sponsors:\n \n\n​ \nThank you to our Annual Partners\n  \n\nAnnual Partners\nConvening Leaders Partner\n\n\n\n​ \n  \n\n\n\nGMID Presenting Partner\n\n\n\n​ \n  \n\n\n\nAnnual Partners\n\n\n\n​ \n  \n\n\n​ \n  \n\n\n​ \n 
URL:https://capital.pcma.org/event/marthas-table-pcma-capital-chapter-community-service-activity/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Chapters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230822T130000
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SUMMARY:August Spark: State of the Industry
DESCRIPTION:State of the Industry: Past\, Present\, and Future\nAugust Spark\nAugust 22\, 2023 | 1:30 – 6:30 p.m.\nAlexandrian Old Town \nJoin us for the PCMA Capital Chapter August Spark as we guide you through the current State of the Industry: Past\, Present\, and Future. \n\nPast: We turned quickly to virtual events during the Pandemic\, and as we returned to in-person\, we began offering hybrid. Let’s discuss what hybrid meant to you in the past\, what we’re doing now\, and best practices for the future.\nPresent: Today’s Political Climate is complex. Beth Surmont of 360 Live Media will guide the conversation on how legislation affects the events industry in “Decision made. Conference relocated or remained. Now what?” where she’ll speak with planners from organizations that have navigated both situations and their next action steps.\nFuture: We’ll close out our event with a facilitated session on what keeps you awake at night. As we head into the last half of 2023\, join your colleagues to discuss issues they are facing now\, share resources\, and gain insight into what worked (and what didn’t) for others.\n\nLocation:\nThe Alexandrian\n480 King St\, Alexandria\, VA 22314 \nDate:\nTuesday\, August 22\, 2023\n1:00 PM – 5:00 PM\, Networking Reception to follow \nRegistration Fees:\nPlanner Members: $30.00\nSupplier Members: $40.00\nPlanner Non-Members: $45\nSupplier Non-Members: $55\nStudent: $10.00 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAgenda: \n1:30 PM – 5:00 PM – Registration/Information Open \n\n2:00 PM – Welcome \n\n2:15 PM – 3:00 PM – What’s Next? Lessons Learned from 3 Years of Hybrid\nOver the past three years associations have tested various digital delivery methods for conference content: virtual\, hybrid\, synchronous\, asynchronous\, live\, and pre-recorded. This period of pivoting (yes we used the “p” word) has resulted in an ever-growing body of knowledge in the association world on the topic of digital content. Important benchmarks are now being released about attendance\, costs\, and ROI. Best practices and case studies are being shared in hundreds of outlets. As such\, many organizations are going with a digital-first strategy while others are longing for a return to 2019. Join us for an engaging and lively discussion where we explore the lessons learned and the possible paths for moving forward. Define what “hybrid” means\, how to have knowledgeable conversations with your stakeholders about digital delivery\, and what the possible outcomes of the various options could be. \nSpeakers: \n\n\n\n\n  Barry Schieferstein\, CMP\, DES\n  Director\, Events\n  American Society for Nondestructive Testing\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n  Sara Stehle\, CAE\, CMP\n  Owner and Independent Planner\n  Wow Moments Experience & Event Design\n\n\n\n  \n\n3:15 PM – 4:15 PM – Decision Made. Conference Relocated or Remained. Now What?\nToday’s Political Climate is complex. Beth Surmont of 360 Live Media will guide the conversation on how legislation affects the events industry and speak with two planners from organizations that have navigated either relocating an event or remained at destination despite opposition. This session will focus on the next steps that the organization needed to focus on and act upon after that decision was made. \nSpeakers: \n\n\n\n\n  Beth Surmont\, FASAE\, CMP-Fellow\, CAE\n  Vice President Event Strategy & Design\n  360 LIVE MEDIA\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n  Robin Troutman\n  Deputy Director\n  National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n  Nneka St. Gerard\, CMP\n  Chief Program Officer\n  Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine\n\n\n\n  \n\n4:30 PM – 5:00 PM – Better Together – Industry Idea Xchange\nAs we roll into the end of 2023\, we want to create open space for our smart community to learn and share from each other. This fun and interactive session will give you a moment to reflect\, an opportunity to learn\, and the chance to help out a fellow event professional. \n3 Takeaways: \n\nThe audience will reflect on the great things they have seen and done this year\nThe audience will present issues to each other to get feedback on resources and opportunities\nThe audience will have a chance to collect great thinking from their peers\n\nSpeaker:\n \n\n\n\n\n  Beth Surmont\, FASAE\, CMP-Fellow\, CAE\n  Vice President Event Strategy & Design\n  360 LIVE MEDIA\n\n\n\n  \n\n5:15 PM – 6:30 PM – Reception\nWe’ll wrap up PCMA’s Capital Chapter August Spark with a reception where you can reconnect with old friends and make new ones. We hope to see you there!\n \n\n\n\n\nThank you to our event sponsors:\n\nPremier Venue Sponsor \n \n\n\n  \n\nPresenting Sponsor​ \n \n  \nEvent Partner​​​​​\n\n \n\n \n\nBrand the Reception​​ \nBrand the Registration Desk​ \n​ \n\n\nThank you to our Annual Partners\n\n\n​ \n\n\n\n\n​ \n  \n\n\n​ \n  \n\n\n​ \n 
URL:https://capital.pcma.org/event/august-spark-state-of-the-industry/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education
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SUMMARY:Play Ball - Summer Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:The All-Stars of the meetings and events industry in the DMV are scoring big in the Champion’s Club at Nats Park! \nJoin us for some great food\, beverages and camaraderie as PCMA Capital Chapter and MPI Potomac shows this industry how to PLAY BALL! \nNote: there will not be a game on the day of this event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Fees:\nPlanner: $30.00\nSupplier: $60.00\nSupplier Plus: Bring a client with you and save. This fee includes 1 supplier and 1 planner.: $80.00\nStudent: $10.00 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n.\nPayment must accompany registrations. If you wish to pay by check or cash\, please call MPI Potomac at 202-422-5186 or email info@mpipotomac.org to request a registration form sent to you. No refunds will be given for no-shows. Substitutions are welcome. \nThank you to our event sponsors:\n  \n\n\n\n \n \n 
URL:https://capital.pcma.org/event/play-ball-summer-networking-event/
LOCATION:Nationals Park\, 1500 S Capitol St. SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T193000
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SUMMARY:Capital Pride Parade
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 10\, 2023\nWashington\, DC\n11:00 AM Breakfast at The Westin Georgetown\n2:15 PM – Gather at Parade Staging Area\n3:00 PM – Parade\nJoin the PCMA Capital Chapter to march in the Capital Pride Parade on Saturday\, June 10th! Please register using the link below. \nWe have a capacity of 100 walkers and are excited to announce we will invite other DMV industry associations to join us! Our theme is We Put the PRIDE in Meetings & Events! \nThe parade starts at 3:00pm on Saturday\, June 10th. We are planning a Breakfast Meet-Up prior to the parade at The Westin Georgetown\, and then walk together to our designated parade route start location. Once you have registered\, we will share additional details. \nFees:\nMembers: $10.00\nNon-Members: $15.00 \n\nRegistration due by 5:00pm on Monday\, June 5. \nQuestions? See this FAQ about the Parade. \n\nThank you to our Sponsors!\n\n\nEvent Partners\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnnual Partners\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship Opportunities Available! If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities\, please contact Noreen Cournoyer at ncournoyer@mcaa.org or Geralyn Krist at geralyn.krist@conferencedirect.com. Thank you for your support of the PCMA Capital Chapter!
URL:https://capital.pcma.org/event/2023-capital-pride-parade/
LOCATION:Logan & Dupont Circle Neighborhoods\, Washington\, DC\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T133000
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SUMMARY:Learn from the Best: Takeaways from the 2023 PCMA Event Designers of the Year
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the May Virtual Lunch and Learn\, Learn from the Best: Takeaways from the 2023 PCMA Event Designers of the Year. \nWe’re excited to share the expertise of PCMA’s 2023 Visionary Awards Event Designer of the Year Finalists. May’s Lunch & Learn will be held virtually from 12:00 – 1:30 pm ET on Wednesday\, May 10\, 2023. \nWe’ll hear from Beth Surmont\, FASAE\, CMP-Fellow\, CAE\, Vice President\, Event Strategy and Design\, 360 Live Media; Kristi Casale\, CMP\, DMCP\, Vice President for Meetings and Continuing Education\, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry; and Megan Finnell\, CMP\, Director\, Meetings & Conferences\, MGMA\, as they discuss their events\, best practices\, and share their top takeaways. \nFollowing the presentation from Beth\, Kristi\, and Megan\, we’ll have an unplugged discussion where the audience can ask the group questions or share their best practices in event design. \n \n\nThank you to our Sponsors!\n\n\n\n\nEvent Partner\n \nAnnual Partners
URL:https://capital.pcma.org/event/learn-from-the-best-takeaways-from-the-2023-pcma-event-designers-of-the-year/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230417T134500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230417T183000
DTSTAMP:20260604T085506
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SUMMARY:Leveraging Your Relationships
DESCRIPTION:We hope you join us on Monday\, April 17 as we discuss how you can leverage and grow your relationships in 2023. \nMany of our long-time contacts have changed as college graduates have joined the industry\, people have taken on new roles\, and long-time veterans have left the industry. \nThe PCMA Capital Chapter April Sparkler will focus on engaging your internal team\, including your remote office and multi-generational staff\, and building new and stronger relationships with suppliers and vendors moving forward. \nThe event will be from 1:45 pm – 6:30 pm at the American Geophysical Union (AGU) Conference Center\, 2000 Florida Ave. NW\, Washington\, DC 20009. \n \nAgenda:\nRegistration | 1:45 pm\nEducation | 2:15 pm – 5:00 pm\nReception | 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm \n\nKeynote: Maximizing Engagement in Hybrid Teams: Strategies for the New Work Environment\n\n2:15 pm – 3:00 pm\n.\n.\nCameron Curtis\, CMM\, CAE (She/Her)\nPresident & Chief Executive Officer\nC2 Association Strategies\n.\n.\n.\n\nMulti-Generational Workforce: Framing the Industry to Flourish\n\n3:15 pm – 4:00 pm \nJoin our panelists as we discuss communication and the skill sets needed to be successful in an ever-changing workforce. It’s crucial that people in cross-generational workplaces understand the best way to communicate with each other. Learning how to communicate in multiple styles will equip you with knowledge\, tools\, and techniques to successfully work with people from all generations. \nLearning Objectives:\n• Increase your awareness and respect of generational differences in the workplace.\n• Acknowledge how age diversity benefits the workplace.\n• Understand the similarities and differences in generations.\n• Identify and provide solutions of cross-generational conflict and how to manage them. \n.\nKayla Firriolo\nDirector\, Industry Relations\nPharmaceutical Care Management Association\n.\n.\n.\nMary Gallagher\, CMP\nVice President\, Convention Sales\nLos Angeles Tourism & Convention Board\n.\n.\n.\nSara Haywood\, CMP\nAVP\, Conference & Events\nNational Council for Mental Wellbeing\n.\n.\n.\nRobert Smith\, CMP Fellow\, CMM\, DES\nSr. Vice President\, Partner Engagement\nNational Institute of Building Sciences\n.\n.\n.\nCaroline Gennello\nEvents Manager\nEvents DC\, Walter E. Washington Convention Center\n.\n.\n.\nCory Evans\nSales Manager\nWestin Alexandria\n..\n.\n\n\nLife After the Pandemic: Relearning What Suppliers Want You To Know\n\n4:15 pm – 5:00 pm \nChange is everywhere. We’re all going through team\, structure\, and resource changes. Let’s hear from our supplier partners on how we navigate our external relationships as suppliers are also juggling their challenges\, like team members new to the industry\, losing their “go-to” contacts\, being stretched thin over new territories\, and more. \nEngage with us for this frank\, “lay it all out there” talk that’ll take us beyond the guidance of “just be open\, transparent\, and early with your communication” and into what we can do to solidify and help to rebuild and establish new relationships. \n.\nCarla Bascope Hebble\nVP of Sales\nVisit Alexandria\n.\n.\n.\n.\nClaudia Girerd\nSenior Client Relationship Director\nFreeman Company\n.\n.\n.\n.\nTravis Peterson\nSenior Account Executive\nMarriott International\n.\n.\n.\n \n\n\nModerator:\nTony Scurry\, MBA\, CMP\nOwner/Principal Planner\, 7 Pointe Planning\, Inc.\n.\n.. \n\n\nMartha’s Table was selected as the PCMA Capital Chapter Charity of the Year. Every week 5\,000 families turn to Martha’s Table for healthy food – more than double the number of visitors from before the pandemic.\n​​​​​\nPlease bring trail mix\, goldfish\, and granola bars to ALL of our Capital Chapter events. Your healthy snack donations will help the 200+ neighbors experiencing hunger who rely on Martha’s Table for their meals. If you’re unable to attend\, please consider a cash donation! \n\nCOVID-19 Guidelines\nThe American Geophysical Union (AGU) Conference Center requires proof of vaccination for entrance into the building along with a temperature screening. \nIf you have any questions or concerns\, please reach out to capital@pcma.org. \n\nCE Credit: PCMA CC has been approved by the Events Industry Council (EIC) as a Preferred Provider of the below-listed continuing education courses\, which qualify for CMP continuing education credit. Determination of continuing education credit eligibility or Preferred Provider status does not imply EIC’s endorsement or assessment of education quality. This event qualifies for 2.0 CE credits. \n\nThank you to our Sponsors!\n\n\n\n\nVenue Partners\n \n  \n \n  \nRegistration Desk Partner\n \n  \nAnnual Partners
URL:https://capital.pcma.org/event/april-sparkler-leveraging-your-relationships/
LOCATION:American Geophysical Union (AGU) Conference Center\, 2000 Florida Ave. NW\, Washington\, D.C.\, 20009
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Global Meetings Industry Day - Meetings Matter
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the the 2023 Global Meetings Industry Day Event!\nTogether\, we continue to pave the way for a brighter future. Join leaders in the meetings industry to discuss solutions to the current issues we are all facing.\n.\nLet’s tell our story to elected leaders and the media that meetings\, events and business travel is essential to our country.\n.\nNetwork with your colleagues! #GMID2023 #MeetingsMatter\n.\nAgenda: \n3:00 pm – 4:00 pm — Welcome & 1st Panel\n.\nState of the Industry From All Sides \nJoin us for an open conversation about the state of the meeting industry. Transform challenges and move to thrive! Hear top leaders of the industry discuss the challenges event professionals will face in the next few years.\n.\n.\nMary Kreins\, CASE\nPresident\nPCMA Capital Chapter\n.\n.\n.\nPhil Rappoport\nPresident\nMPI Potomac Chapter\n.\n.\n.\nHunter Clemens\, CAE\, CMP\nChairman\nAssociation of Meeting Professionals (AMPs)\n\n. \n\n\n..\nClaudia Maurer\, CEM\nChair\, IAEE DC Chapter\n.\n.\n.\n.\nModerator – Robin Troutman\n.\n.\n.\n. \n\n4:00 pm – 4:15 pm — Break\n.\n4:15 pm – 5:15 pm — Chapter Updates & 2nd Panel\n.\nThe Voices of Our Industry\nOur voices matter\, together we can promote the value of face-to-face meetings and events that positively impact local\, national and global economies. Our panelists will discuss how we can actively engage policymakers\, business professionals\, educators and young professionals to raise the overall awareness of the meetings and events industry through a single\, powerful voice.\n.\n.\nTommy Goodwin\nVice President\, Government Affairs\nExhibitions & Conferences Alliance\n.\n.\n.\nEric Johnston III\nDirector – Federal Government Affairs\nMarriott\n.\n.\n.\nNicole Porter\nVice President\, Political Affairs – PAC and Grassroots\nUS Travel Association\n.\n.\n\n.\nModerator – Sandy Yi-Davis\nFounder & Head of Event Design\nStrategic Meeting International\n.\n.\n5:15 pm – 5:30 pm — Wrap up & Closing\n.\n5:30 pm – 7:00 pm — Networking Reception\n\n\nMartha’s Table was selected as the PCMA Capital Chapter Charity of the Year. Every week 5\,000 families turn to Martha’s Table for healthy food – more than double the number of visitors from before the pandemic.\n​​​​​\nPlease bring trail mix\, goldfish\, and granola bars to ALL of our Capital Chapter events. Your healthy snack donations will help the 200+ neighbors experiencing hunger who rely on Martha’s Table for their meals. If you’re unable to attend\, please consider a cash donation! \n\nAll Access Passholders: This event is included in your pass. Please contact capital@pcma.org if you have not received your discount code. \nCE Credit: PCMA CC has been approved by the Events Industry Council (EIC) as a Preferred Provider of the below-listed continuing education courses\, which qualify for CMP continuing education credit. Determination of continuing education credit eligibility or Preferred Provider status does not imply EIC’s endorsement or assessment of education quality. This event qualifies for 2.0 CE credits. \n\n\n\nGMID Presenting Partner\n\n\n\nVenue Sponsor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAudio/Visual Sponsor\n\nRegistration Desk Sponsor\n\nAnnual Partners\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n.
URL:https://capital.pcma.org/event/gmid-2023/
LOCATION:Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center\, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T133000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Lunch & Learn: Demystifying Data Analytics
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, February 23\, 2023 \nTime: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM \nEvent data collection has jumped up significantly in the last few years – as technology platforms and resulting attendee experiences have exploded. This session will discuss the power of data collection for event organizers\, and spell out the steps to get started today. No seriously – today. Allowing you and your team to unlock the value of this sometimes hidden event asset. We will explore how event organizers can use data to track attendee behaviors\, understand customer preferences\, and uncover new revenue opportunities. We will also discuss how data can be used to measure ROI and provide meaningful insights into the success of an event. \nTakeaways: \n\nHow to build or advance a data-centric culture on your team\nHow to avoid data bloat – giant projects that go nowhere\nKeys to moving fast and staying agile\n\nFees: \nMembers $10\, Non-Members $20 \nSpeaker: Joseph Colangelo\, Co-Founder & CEO of Bear Analytics \nJoe is the Co-Founder and CEO of Bear Analytics – a technology company that powers event success. Joe is obsessed by the fundamental belief that data-driven insights make for better event outcomes and experiences. It was that foundational belief that led to the creation of Bear IQ\, the industry leading event analytics platform that powers the measurement\, design\, and growth of the world’s best experiences. \nThanks to our Event Partner:\n \n.
URL:https://capital.pcma.org/event/virtual-lunch-learn-demystifying-data-analytics/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T193000
DTSTAMP:20260604T085506
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SUMMARY:SWING into 2023
DESCRIPTION:Come SWING into the new year with a PCMA Capital Chapter networking event at Swingers in DC! Are you looking for a way to get more involved within the chapter? Is there a committee you would like to learn more about? Are you ready to try out a new committee? Are you ready to step up your chapter involvement? If so\, then this Membership Pop-Up event is for you! Join us for food\, fun\, and an opportunity for getting the most out of your membership in 2023! \nDate: Wednesday\, January 18\, 2023 \nTime: 4:30 PM-7:30 PM \nLocation: Swingers\, 1330 19th Street NW Washington\, DC 20036. \n\nThank you to our Sponsor!
URL:https://capital.pcma.org/event/swing-into-2023/
LOCATION:Swingers\, 1330 19th Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230108T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230108T180000
DTSTAMP:20260604T085506
CREATED:20221117T194741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T235637Z
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SUMMARY:2023 PCMA Capital Chapter Reception
DESCRIPTION:Are you attending Convening Leaders in Columbus\, OH? Join your PCMA Capital Chapter friends and colleagues for our annual reception! You will have an opportunity to network with old and new friends. \nDate & Time: \nSunday\, January 8\, 2023\n4:30 PM – 6:00 PM \nFees: \nMembers: $10 Planner Member\, $55 Supplier Member\nNon-Members: $25 Planner Non-Member\, $110 Supplier Non-Member
URL:https://capital.pcma.org/event/2023-pcma-capital-chapter-reception/
LOCATION:Nationwide Arena\, 200 West Nationwide Boulevard\, Columbus\, 43215
CATEGORIES:Chapters
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230112
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SUMMARY:2023 PCMA Convening Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Join us Jan. 8-11\, 2023\, when PCMA Convening Leaders brings its flagship education and networking event to Columbus\, Ohio — an innovation center that is consistently ranked as one of the United States’ top cities to visit. Experience Columbus will host PCMA’s education and networking event at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.  \nDiscover why thousands of business events professionals and community leaders from around the world come to Convening Leaders every year to explore\, through leading-edge education\, research and networking\, how business events generate economic and social legacies for businesses and communities.  \nAlso\, be sure to join your PCMA Capital Chapter friends and colleagues for our annual reception!
URL:https://capital.pcma.org/event/2023-pcma-convening-leaders/
LOCATION:Greater Columbus Convention Center\, 400 N High Street\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230101T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T235900
DTSTAMP:20260604T085506
CREATED:20221221T152430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230126T034957Z
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SUMMARY:2023 All Access Pass
DESCRIPTION:The 2023 All Access Pass includes education and networking events in 2023\, and is 25% in savings on PCMA Capital Chapter events! \nIN-PERSON registration \n\nTwo (2) Sparkler events\nGlobal Meetings Industry Day (GMID)\nOne (1) Spark event\nTwo (2) Networking events\nAnnual Meeting and Awards\n\nVIRTUAL registration \n\nThree (3) Lunch and Learns\n\nA registration code will be sent via email prior to each event. \nRegistration Fees:\n \nThe pass is transferable to allow optimum attendance for your organization. \nPlease notify the chapter office at capital@pcma.org if you are unable to attend one of the events\, or if you would like someone else to attend in your place. The Chapter requires three business days’ notice. \nCancellation Policy: Once purchased\, the All Access Pass is not refundable.
URL:https://capital.pcma.org/event/2023-all-access-pass/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T120000
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CREATED:20221121T235753Z
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SUMMARY:Support the DC Diaper Bank
DESCRIPTION:Please join the PCMA Capital Chapter Community Service Committee in supporting the DC Diaper Bank in their mission to provide diapers\, wipes\, formula and baby food to babies in the DMV. We will be working on donation inventory\, packing and stacking diapers\, and organizing the Baby Pantry. \nDate: December 15\, 2022 \nTime: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm \nLocation:\nGreater DC Diaper Bank Warehouse\n8860 Monard Drive\nSilver Spring\, MD \nRegistration is limited to 15 participants so register today!
URL:https://capital.pcma.org/event/support-the-dc-diaper-bank/
LOCATION:Greater DC Diaper Bank Warehouse\, 8860 Monard Drive\, Silver Spring\, Maryland\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T133000
DTSTAMP:20260604T085506
CREATED:20221104T220925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T235301Z
UID:6636-1670328000-1670333400@capital.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Lunch & Learn: It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Contracts
DESCRIPTION:2022 is coming to an end and maybe so are all of our rebook contracts. As we are now contracting for the future and looking ahead\, what can and should we do to prepare and protect our events? Join us for the December 6 Virtual Lunch & Learn where we’ll work to explore what’s new and critical with event contracts. What can we expect and what are the new key clauses that contracts should address? We’ll hear from the professional first and then also allow time for the group to ask questions and also share any lessons learned. \nDate: Tuesday\, December 6\, 2022 \nTime: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM\nUnplugged session: 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM \nFeatured Speaker: Tom Pasha \nTom Pasha has been recognized as one of the top event planners in the planning industry. Starting in hotel operations positions of caddy\, bellman\, bartender and cook\, Tom began his management career as a Hyatt Management Trainee in Chicago. He went to Sales Management positions throughout the Hyatt organization\, working in 12 Hyatt Hotels over 20 years. Tom was Director of Sales at Hyatt Hotels in Greenville\, San Antonio and Chicago O’Hare\, and as Director of Sales\, started the National Sales Office for Hyatt Hotels in Omaha. He won Sales Manager of the Year\, Sales Director of the Year and the Donald M. Pritzker Award\, the first ever awarded in Sales. \nTom went into meeting planning and founded CONTACT Planning\, a national meeting planning company with headquarters in Orlando. The company specializes in corporate and association events from site selection through on-site management. Tom’s company books over 100\,000 roomnights and 30\,000 rounds of golf nationwide\, working with premier corporate and association clients. \nCE Credit: PCMA CC has been approved by the Events Industry Council (EIC) as a Preferred Provider of the below-listed continuing education courses\, which qualify for CMP continuing education credit. Determination of continuing education credit eligibility or Preferred Provider status does not imply EIC’s endorsement or assessment of education quality. This event qualifies for 1 CE credit. \n. \n\nThank you to our Sponsors!
URL:https://capital.pcma.org/event/virtual-lunch-learn-its-beginning-to-look-a-lot-like-contracts/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221128T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221128T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T085506
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SUMMARY:Celebrate!
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers like you selflessly give their time to serve the Chapter and its members. Join the PCMA Capital Chapter as we CELEBRATE! our volunteers\, our members and our Chapter. We want to thank you for all you do to support our industry with a night of recognition and celebration! \nOn site registration is available. \nVenue:\nThe Westin\, D.C. City Center\nBook your group rate for PCMA Awards Event \nAgenda:\nRegistration: 3:30 – 4:30 PM\n2022 Review & Awards: 4:30 – 6:30 PM\nNetworking 6:30 – 8:00 PM \nLet’s celebrate where we’ve been and where we are going. Following the awards presentation we will enjoy time together networking and tasting some of the delicious treats our venue sponsor is preparing. \n\nCOVID-19 Guidelines\nThe safety and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority for the Capital Chapter. We will be implementing the following guidelines: \nRegistrants for the event must be fully vaccinated or have had a negative PCR or laboratory administered COVID-19 test result within 72 hours of the start of the event. You will be required to show proof of vaccination or the results of your negative test prior to entrance. \n\nAttendees are strongly encouraged to wear masks while not actively eating or drinking.\nProtect yourself by frequent hand washing and minimizing face touching.\nDo NOT attend if feeling ill or if you have had recent COVID-19 exposure.\n\n\nThank you to our Sponsors!\nPresenting Partner\nVenue Partner\nEvent Partner\nPhotography Parter\n\nSignage Partner
URL:https://capital.pcma.org/event/celebrate-2022/
LOCATION:The Westin\, D.C. City Center\, 400 M St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T183000
DTSTAMP:20260604T085506
CREATED:20220601T203400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221021T201811Z
UID:6262-1666796400-1666809000@capital.pcma.org
SUMMARY:The New Age of Event Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Getting attendees to your conference has always been important\, but now more than ever\, how we spend our time has become even MORE important. With that\, Event Marketing is crucial to an event’s success. Are you marketing your event to the right audience? Are you marketing your event in a way that will entice attendees and exhibitors to attend? Does your organization have the bandwidth to effectively market your events? Join us October 26th to learn what’s changed and what’s important now with Event Marketing. \nEnough is Enough Already\nAre you doing more with a lot less when it comes to your event marketing? Are you marketing your event to the right audience? And if so\, is your call to action relevant or a copy and paste from previous years? There is already so much to do when working to execute an event\, but how we market the event to attendees has become increasingly just as critical. Join this session to look at how to demonstrate the “why” for attendees to attend\, tactics to drive event attendance and knowing when it’s time to bring in some help. \nGuest Speaker: \n\n\n\n  .\nMelissa Cherry\nChief Diversity & Inclusion Officer/ SVP\nMiles Partnership\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n\nLearning Objectives: \n\nHow to identify what’s the “why” for your attendee\nHow to work collaboratively with your marketing team\nLearn the tactics to drive event attendance\n\nEvent Marketing Insights: What’s Next!\nIt’s the new age of event marketing. Valerie and Michelle will focus on best practices business event specialists can think about to incorporate and contribute to the success of the event marketing plan. Additionally\, they will focus on considerations business event specialists should think about incorporating into their plans as they work collaboratively with the marketing team to achieve event attendance and messaging success. \nGuest Speakers: \n\n\n\n .\nValerie Sumner\nPrincipal\nVRS Meetings & Events Inc\n\n\n .\nMichelle Mobley\nAccount Director\, Marketing & Events\nVRS Meetings & Events Inc\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nLearning Objectives: \n\nBest Practices for event planners with event marketing plan\nWhat business considerations should event planners focus on?\nHow to work collaboratively with your marketing team\n\nPanel Q&A of Today’s Speakers\nModerator: \n\n\n\n .\nJasmine O. Dyson\nBrand Strategist & Marketing Consultant\nThe Brand Xperience Lounge\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n\nNote: space is limited for this event. Register today! \nAgenda: \n\n\n\n3:00 pm – 3:30 pm\n  Registration\n\n\n3:30 pm – 3:45 pm\n  Chapter Welcome and Sponsor Remarks\n\n\n3:45 pm – 4:15 pm\n  Speaker #1\n\n\n4:15 pm – 4:30 pm\n  Networking Break\n\n\n4:30 pm – 5:00 pm\n  Speaker #2\n\n\n5:00 pm – 5:30 pm\n  Panel Q&A of Event’s Speakers\n\n\n5:30 pm – 6:30 pm\n  Networking Reception\n\n\n\n  \nCE Credit: PCMA CC has been approved by the Events Industry Council (EIC) as a Preferred Provider of the below-listed continuing education courses\, which qualify for CMP continuing education credit. Determination of continuing education credit eligibility or Preferred Provider status does not imply EIC’s endorsement or assessment of education quality. This event qualifies for 2 credits. \n\n\nMartha’s Table was selected as the PCMA Capital Chapter Charity of the Year. Every week 5\,000 families turn to Martha’s Table for healthy food – more than double the number of visitors from before the pandemic.\n​​​​​\nPlease bring trail mix\, goldfish\, and granola bars to ALL of our Capital Chapter events. Your healthy snack donations will help the 200+ neighbors experiencing hunger who rely on Martha’s Table for their meals.  If you’re unable to attend the June Sparkler\, please consider a cash donation! \n\nCOVID-19 Guidelines\nThe safety and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority for the Capital Chapter. We will be implementing the following guidelines: \nRegistrants for the event must be fully vaccinated or have had a negative PCR or laboratory administered COVID-19 test result within 72 hours of the start of the event. You will be required to show proof of vaccination or the results of your negative test prior to entrance. \n\nAttendees are strongly encouraged to wear masks while not actively eating or drinking.\nProtect yourself by frequent hand washing and minimizing face touching.\nDo NOT attend if feeling ill or if you have had recent COVID-19 exposure.\n\n\nThank you to our Sponsors!\nAnnual Education Partner\n\nPresenting Partner\n\nVenue Partners\n \n \n\n\nPatron Partner\n\n\n  \nCollaborator Partner\n\nPhotography Partner\n\nSignage Partner
URL:https://capital.pcma.org/event/october-sparkler/
LOCATION:Capital One Hall\, 7750 Capital One Tower Road\, Tysons\, 22102
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221201
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SUMMARY:Stepping Up Chapter Challenge
DESCRIPTION:ACCOR Hotels and their brands\, Fairmont Hotels & Swissotel Presents the Stepping Up Chapter Challenge powered by Heka Health \n\n\n\n\nThe Challenge starts on Saturday\, October 15 and ends on Wednesday\, November 30.
URL:https://capital.pcma.org/event/stepping-up-chapter-challenge/
LOCATION:DC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T193000
DTSTAMP:20260604T085506
CREATED:20220811T201726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220906T214526Z
UID:6486-1663174800-1663183800@capital.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Don't be a Drag\, Just be a Queen (or King)!
DESCRIPTION:Is there a Lady Gaga or Cher within our membership? How about Freddie Mercury?\nJoin the PCMA Capital Chapter for a night you won’t soon forget. The PCMA Capital Chapter is holding its first annual (we hope) Drag Queen and King networking event. Whether you want to perform or sit in the audience\, we’re confident you will be entertained. This high-energy evening will feature entertainment and games. Who knows? It might even include some comedy. One thing for certain\, there will be food and beverage and lots of fun. \nBut most of all it will include our very own members paying homage to some famous divas. \nIt may not be Pride month\, but we support Pride all year. \n\n\nInterested in performing during the event? Fill out the Call for Performers and a member of the committee will get in touch with you.\n\n  \nThank you to our Sponsors!\nAnnual Education Partner\n\n\nVenue Partner\n\n\nDiamond Diva Partner\n\n\n\nGlam and Gold Partner\n\n\n\n\nPhotography Partner\n\n\nSignage Partner
URL:https://capital.pcma.org/event/dont-be-a-drag-just-be-a-queen-or-king/
LOCATION:Arlington Cinema & Draft House\, 2903 Columbia Pike\, Arlington\, VA\, 22204\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220816T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220816T190000
DTSTAMP:20260604T085506
CREATED:20220601T202817Z
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SUMMARY:On Your Mark\, Reset...Go
DESCRIPTION:More Than Ever\, the Importance and Need for Strategic Planning\nLean staff\, new leadership\, instability of resources – while we are seeing the return of in-person meetings\, it comes with these rotating challenges that event professionals are working through. Let’s take the time to reflect\, refocus and reset on what trends and solutions we can bring back to our organizations and help the business of events work smarter\, not harder. \nThe August Spark event will open with a keynote on 2022 Event Trends from influencer and industry thought icon\, Will Curran\, Founder and Chief Event Einstein of Endless Events. From there\, let’s dig into those challenges that affect our current landscape – inflation\, staffing shortages\, new contractual clauses\, DEI\, sustainability – to raise awareness and better prepare event professionals. \n**Special Registration Rate** Bring an Emerging Professional from your office for an additional $10.00. Opt-in on the registration link above. \nThis event has been approved by the Events Industry Council (EIC) for 4.5 CE credits. \nAgenda: \n\n\n\n\nTime\nDescription\n\n\n12:30 pm – 1:00pm \n\n\nRegistration & Networking \nVirtual Sign In (12:45pm)\n.\n\n\n1:00 pm – 2:30 pm\nKEYNOTE: 2022 Event Trends \nJust like that\, we blinked and it’s already half way through the year. You might be asking yourself\, what will be shaking up the industry next year? How will the industry evolve? We have some predictions! This year we stepped it up and surveyed hundreds of #Eventprofs to weigh in on the hottest trends for the year. We could list out hundreds of trends but at that point is it even a trend? We don’t think so. Instead\, we’re bringing you a curated list of the top event trends for the year. Buckle up\, it’s going to be an exciting ride! \nLearner Outcomes: \n\nThink strategically when it comes to creating your events\nWalk away with trends to implement into your events right away\nLearn to think about how to apply existing trends in the world to events\n\nKeynote Speaker: Will Curran\, Founder\, Endless Events\n.\n\n\n2:30 pm – 2:40 pm\nBreak\n.\n\n\n2:40 pm – 3:25 pm\nBreakout Sessions \nSession 1: (Livestream)\n“Am I Not Clear?” …breaking down the communication barriers between generations in the workplace\n \nA key part of Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion\, (DEI) an aspect of the many focuses of DEI is generational representation and its widespread impact in our society. JOIN IN on this interactive session where YOU are a part of the content creation! Attendees will create a living agenda and focus on specific topics related to generational DEI and communications you would like to explore in deeper dialogue. Panelists will respond in REAL TIME to your content requests and as this session will be tailored to deliver exactly on the learning objectives in the room! \nLearner Outcomes: \n\nWhy is generational diversity important\nWhat does generational diversity mean and what is its organizational impact in the workplace?\nWhat are the key characteristics/benefits of generational diversity?\nWhat are some best practices for working with various generations and navigating generational differences\nWhat are some tools to best communicate across generations\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nCara Anderson\nSenior Manager of Multicultural Affairs\nMarriott International\n\n\n\nColleen Phalen\nChief Creative Office\nAmerican Association for Justice\n\n\n\nSophia Hyder Hock\nChief Diversity Office\nDestinations International\n\n\n\n​​​​​\nSession 2: Young Professional Panel\nIntergenerational Approach to Advancing your Career\n \nPCMA Capital Chapter has curated a panel to help the hospitality professional\, whether you are just beginning your career or are more seasoned\, navigate thru the challenges that affect the current landscape\, with topics that will cover staffing\, labor shortages\, and overall customer service. \nBelow are the topics that we would like the panel to discuss. The panelists will include a college placement or HR recruiter\, a young professional\, and a senior meeting planner. \n\nIdentifying potential companies and job opportunities\nJob productivity and building reputation\nDeveloping business acumen\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nZoe Roberts\nMembership Associate\nDestination DC\n\n\n\nVince L. Rodriguez\, CMP\, DES\nDirector\, Member Meetings & Conferences Education\, Training & Events\nNational Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA)\n\n\n\nNicole Belyna\, SHRM-SCP\nManager\, Talent Acquisition & Inclusion\nSociety for Human Resource Management\n\n\n\nKim Graves\nNational Account Director\nTravel Portland\n\n\n\nModerator:\nSara Stehle\, CAE\, CMP\nSenior Specialist\, Event Logistics\nSociety for Human Resource Management\n\n\n\n​​​​​ \n.\n\n\n3:25 pm – 4:05 pm\nCapital Connections\nDuring Capital Connections\, we will learn about an opportunity to win big by helping the chapter recruit new members\, while assembling Snack & Activity Bags for the Ronald McDonald House Charities in WDC. The families spend LONG hours at the hospital and we can help by providing grab and go snacks and activities. Destination Toronto is donating all of the items needed for the bags and you just need a Spirit to Serve.** \n\n\n\n\n4:05 pm – 4:50 pm\nBreakout Sessions \nSession 1: (Livestream)\nCreating More Sustainable\, Higher-impact Meetings & Events  \nSustainability and ESG are increasingly important concepts for meetings and events. Awareness and expectations on these topics are ever changing\, particularly after COVID-19 made planners feel like they were put on the back burner. It’s time to better explore what these terms actually mean\, and how we can effectively plan a more sustainable meeting without breaking the budget. This session explores just that\, and where you can focus your efforts to have the greatest impact. \n\nESG? Net-zero? Carbon neutral? Carbon positive? Learn the key terminology with regards to sustainability and how it applies to planning a meeting.\nExplore the growing trends and expectations around sustainability and ESG.\nTake away practical\, cost-effective ideas and actions that you can apply to your own meetings and events to increase the sustainability and social impact.\n\nSpeaker: \n\n\n\n\nLaura Gustafson\nHilton\n\n\n\n​​​​ \nSession 2: Rethinking How We Measure Event Success \nMeasuring event success is never far from our minds – the last few years challenged us on this more than ever. While previous KPIs and goals are important strategies to measure success\, are you and your organization focused on not only the tangible but also the Emotional Quotient intangibles? What story does your event experience tell? How does this fit into the strategic planning for your event? \nJoin us for this interactive session on rethinking how to totally measure event success. Exchange ideas with your colleagues on strategies for what’s worked\, and what hasn’t\, and tips and tricks of additional measurements as we bounce forward. Walk away with new ideas to bring back to your teams and the next event. \nLearner Outcomes: \n\nExplore ideas for retooling your strategic thinking around how to totally measure event success\nLearn about the EQ intangibles when measuring event success – and ways these can be measured in the future\nWalk away with actionable tactics and tips for implementing these new ideas\n\nSpeaker: \n\n\n\n\nBrad Weaber\nBrad Weaber Consulting Group\, LLC\n\n\n\n​​​​​\n\n\n4:50 pm – 5:00 pm\nBreak\n.\n\n\n5:00 pm – 6:00 pm\nLabor Shortage: Perspectives and Insights from Suppliers\nTravel\, tourism and meetings are finally back and at full speed. However despite high demands so many sectors are struggling with inadequate staffing and supply chain disruptions.Our panel of industry professionals will talk about how these challenges are affecting their companies and organizations and what they are doing to offset these shortages.Panelists: \n\n\n\n\nJenna Shrove\nSenior Director\, Strategic Advocacy and Advisor to the Chief Policy Officer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLeChez Solanges\nSenior Manager Executive Recruiting & Diversity Sourcing\nGlobal Executive Talent Acquisition\n\n\n\nGreg Deininger\nSenior Vice President\, Sales and Marketing\nAimbridge Hospitality\n\n\n\nModerator:\nMisty Johnson Oratokhai\nChief Administrative Officer\nEvents DC\n\n\n\n​​​​\n\n\n6:00 pm – 7:00 pm\nClosing Reception and Networking\n.\n\n\n\n\n\nCE Credit: PCMA CC has been approved by the Events Industry Council (EIC) as a Preferred Provider of the below-listed continuing education courses\, which qualify for CMP continuing education credit. Determination of continuing education credit eligibility or Preferred Provider status does not imply EIC’s endorsement or assessment of education quality. This event qualifies for 4.5 CE credits. \nAll Access Passholders: This event is included in your pass. Please contact capital@pcma.org if you have not received your discount code. \n\nCOVID-19 Guidelines\nThe safety and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority for the Capital Chapter. We will be implementing the following guidelines: \nRegistrants for the event must be fully vaccinated or have had a negative PCR or laboratory administered COVID-19 test result within 72 hours of the start of the event. You will be required to show proof of vaccination or the results of your negative test prior to entrance. \n\nAttendees are strongly encouraged to wear masks while not actively eating or drinking.\nProtect yourself by frequent hand washing and minimizing face touching.\nDo NOT attend if feeling ill or if you have had recent COVID-19 exposure.\n\n. \n\nRoom Block\n \nThe Westin Alexandria Old Town is offering a special group rate of $89.00 USD a night for those attending the event. Please book your accommodations using this link.\n. \n  \n\n\nMartha’s Table was selected as the PCMA Capital Chapter Charity of the Year. Every week 5\,000 families turn to Martha’s Table for healthy food – more than double the number of visitors from before the pandemic.\n​​​​​\nPlease bring trail mix\, goldfish\, and granola bars to ALL of our Capital Chapter events. Your healthy snack donations will help the 200+ neighbors experiencing hunger who rely on Martha’s Table for their meals.  If you’re unable to attend the June Sparkler\, please consider a cash donation! \n. \n\nThank you to our Sponsors!\nAnnual Educational Partner\nPresenting Partner \n \nEvent Partner \n \n \nVenue Partner \n\nCollaborator Partner\n \nSpeaker Partner\n \nPhotography Partner \n \nSignage Partner \n \nVideo Partner
URL:https://capital.pcma.org/event/on-your-mark-reset-go-more-than-ever-the-importance-and-need-for-strategic-planning/
LOCATION:Westin Alexandria\, 400 Courthouse Square\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220809T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220809T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T085506
CREATED:20220623T213005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220623T213121Z
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SUMMARY:New Member Orientation Q3
DESCRIPTION:Your membership with PCMA can put you on the right track to take your career to the next level. The information in this orientation program will help you to get started on your journey. PCMA is your gateway to the industry’s most relevant\, cutting-edge information and knowledgeable leaders. So let’s get you prepped and ready to take full advantage of all we offer! \nThis will be an interactive session led by the membership chairs of our 17 North American Regional Chapters. New and prospective members will hear an overview of benefits\, hear testimonials for their peers\, and participate in breakouts for how to best utilize their membership.\n\n\n\nPresenter: Jacky Meracle CAE CMP\nDirector\, Chapter Engagement\nPCMA
URL:https://capital.pcma.org/event/new-member-orientation-q3/
LOCATION:DC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220629T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220629T183000
DTSTAMP:20260604T085506
CREATED:20220504T191541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220628T174020Z
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SUMMARY:Weird is ok. So how weird are you?
DESCRIPTION:Online registration for this event has closed. We will be accepting walk-ins for onsite registration.\nEveryone wants to belong and be part of something. Unfortunately\, the pandemic prevented that from happening. Instead\, it made many of us feel isolated\, alone\, and unsure how to navigate persistent uncertainty at work and in our personal lives. So many in our industry have lost what they thought was their life’s profession or have had to make several sacrifices to stay on the same career path. But we are much more than what we do. And much more than what we’ve become. \nJoin the PCMA Capital Chapter on June 29th from 2:30pm – 6:30pm for our first ever SPARKLER event. \nOur panel of hospitality professionals will share their stories of how they are adjusting to the changing dynamics of our industry. They’ll address the stigma of mental health within cultures\, the workplace and themselves. We’ll then break into small groups to discuss practical application of these principles\, how to transition back to the workplace and face-to-face events\, and how to be mindful of how the pandemic has impacted each of us differently. \nJoining us will be Shelley Brown\, author of Weird Girl Adventures and a self-proclaimed “Belonging Ambassador”. Shelley will take us on her journey of being Weird (Welcoming\, Engaging\, Integration\, Risk taking\, Dynamic) and how we can apply this principle as we discover ways to adjust to what our lives have become. \nKeynote Speaker:\n \n.\nShelley Brown | Author of Weird Girl Adventures and self-proclaimed “Belonging Ambassador”\n.\n. \n.\nPanel:\n \n.\nSherman Gillums\, Jr | Chief Strategy\, Operations\, and Impact Officer | National Alliance on Mental Health\n.\n.\n.\n.\n.\n. \nBrandi Hicks | Vice President\, Business Advisory & Communication Services | Marriott International\n. \n.\n.\n. \n \n.\n.\nDana Johnston\, CMP | Senior Manager\, Convention Operations and Meetings | Infectious Diseases Society of America.\n\n.\n.. \n \n.\n.\nCynthia V. Catchings\, LCSW-S\, LCSW-C\, CFTP\, CMHIMP\, EMDR\, CLYL\, LALF\, CMS | Executive Director/Psychotherapist | Women’s Emotional Wellness Center \n. \n\nLearning Objectives\n\nWellness tips for how to manage pressures as a result of the reality of living in a constant pandemic state.\nStrategies for transitioning back to the workplace and face-to-face interaction\nLearning to have empathy for others\nGiving grace to others\n\n\nAgenda\n2:30 – 3:00  |  Registration\n3:00 – 3:15  |  Chapter Welcome Remarks\n3:15 – 3:45  |  Keynote\n3:45 – 4:30  |  Panel Discussion\n4:30 – 4:45  |  Meditation Break\n4:45 – 5:15  |  Round Table Discussion\n5:15 – 5:30  |  Report Out of Round Tables & Wrap Up\n5:30 – 6:30  |  Networking Reception \nCOVID-19 Guidelines\nThe safety and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority for the Capital Chapter.  We will be implementing the following guidelines: \nRegistrants for the event must be fully vaccinated or have had a negative PCR or laboratory administered COVID-19 test result between 8am Sunday\, June 26\, 2022\, and the arrival at the event on Wednesday\, June 29\, 2022. You will be required to show proof of vaccination or the results of your negative test prior to entrance. \n\nAttendees are strongly encouraged to wear masks while not actively eating or drinking.\nProtect yourself by frequent hand washing and minimizing face touching.\nDo NOT attend if feeling ill or if you have had recent COVID-19 exposure.\n\n\n\n“Continuing the Conversation: Mindfulness for the Workplace” brought to you by the Namaste Project\, will be scheduled on Sunday\, July 10 at 7pm EST. \nClick here to attend the meeting. \n\n\nMartha’s Table was selected as the PCMA Capital Chapter Charity of the Year. Every week 5\,000 families turn to Martha’s Table for healthy food – more than double the number of visitors from before the pandemic.\n​​​​​\nPlease bring trail mix\, goldfish\, and granola bars to ALL of our Capital Chapter events. Your healthy snack donations will help the 200+ neighbors experiencing hunger who rely on Martha’s Table for their meals.  If you’re unable to attend the June Sparkler\, please consider a cash donation! \n\nAll Access Passholders: This event is included in your pass. Please contact capital@pcma.org if you have not received your discount code. \nCE Credit: PCMA CC has been approved by the Events Industry Council (EIC) as a Preferred Provider of the below-listed continuing education courses\, which qualify for CMP continuing education credit. Determination of continuing education credit eligibility or Preferred Provider status does not imply EIC’s endorsement or assessment of education quality. This event qualifies for 2 CE credits. \nThank you to our Sponsors!\nAnnual Educational Partner\n.\nVenue Partner\n \nPresenting Partner\n \n\nEvent Partners\n\n\n \n  \nContinue the Conversation Partner \n \n  \nWellness Partner\n. \nCatering Partner \n \n. \n. \nPhotography Partner \n. \n. \nSignage Partner \n \n.. \n  \n.
URL:https://capital.pcma.org/event/weird-is-ok-so-how-weird-are-you/
LOCATION:Freeman\, 11 Canal Center Plaza Suite 100\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
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SUMMARY:PCMA EduCon
DESCRIPTION:PCMA EduCon 2022 will be hosted at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans on June 5–8\, 2022\, and streaming LIVE from wherever you call home. \nComplete with top-notch programming\, non-stop entertainment\, and impeccable cuisine\, EduCon 2022 is this summer’s ultimate get-together for learning and fun. Connect with colleagues over beignets\, create new partnerships to propel your business\, and rejuvenate your senses when you embark on the 2022 EduCon experience.
URL:https://capital.pcma.org/event/pcma-educon/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency New Orleans\, 601 Loyola Ave\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Featured
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