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SUMMARY:Chapter Meeting & Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter on Thursday\, March 5\, 2026 for an education session titled\, Crisis Command: From Game Plan to Go-Time in High-Stakes Events\, followed by a networking reception. This event will take place at Stateside Live!\nIn today’s high-stakes event environment\, crises aren’t a matter of if—they’re a matter of when. From technical failures and weather disruptions to reputational risks and on-site emergencies\, event leaders must be prepared to act decisively under pressure. \nCrisis Command: From Game Plan to Go-Time in High-Stakes Events is an interactive\, simulation-based session designed to help event professionals build the mindset\, tools\, and muscle memory needed to lead confidently through disruption. Drawing on real-world case studies\, industry best practices\, and experiential learning principles\, this session moves beyond theory into practical application—equipping attendees to manage chaos with clarity\, communication\, and control. \nAgenda\n1:45–2:30 pm | Registration\n2:30–2:45 pm | Opening Remarks\n2:45–4:00 pm | Education Session\n4:00–5:00 pm | Networking Reception \nClick here for quick access to register\, or select the blue button at the bottom of this page. \nPresenters\nChristine A. Cleaver\nClinical Assistant Professor of Event Management\nNew York University\, School of Professional Studies\nJonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality\nPCMA PHL Board Member \nMatt Hohmann\nSenior Director\, Production Services\nProduction Resource Group (PRG) \nClick here to learn more about the speakers. \nSession Overview\nThis high-energy learning lab blends concise content framing with hands-on crisis simulations. Attendees will explore the anatomy of an event crisis\, examine common crisis types\, and participate in a facilitated tabletop exercise responding to a live event disruption scenario in real time. \nParticipants will work in small teams\, assume crisis leadership roles\, and apply decision-making tools such as communication frameworks\, decision trees\, and contingency planning templates. The session concludes with guided reflection\, peer learning\, and take-home resources that can be adapted for use within attendees’ own organizations and events. \nLearning Outcomes\nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify and categorize common event crisis types\, including technical\, natural\, reputational\, and human-centered disruptions\nApply structured crisis management tools such as decision trees\, communication plans\, and contingency templates\nDemonstrate leadership under pressure through participation in a real-time crisis simulation\nDesign repeatable crisis-readiness systems that can be embedded into event planning\, staffing\, and training processes\n\nRegistration Information \n\nMembership in the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter is not required to attend. Guests are welcome. If you’d like to join PCMA\, click herefor information.\nIf you are a member of PCMA\, but not a member of the Philadelphia Chapter\, please contact membership@pcma.orgto add the Philadelphia Chapter to your account. The cost to add an additional chapter to your membership is $30.00.\nEarly registration closes on Friday\, February 27\, at 11:59pm. After that\, individuals must register onsite starting at 1:45pm on Thursday\, March 5th.\nIf you are a planner in need of financial assistance in order to attend this event\, please contact gppcma@comcast.net.\n\nEducation Credit\nPCMA has been approved by the Events Industry Council (EIC) as a Preferred Provider of the above-listed continuing education course\, which qualifies 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. If you plan to claim education credit\, please register for this meeting with the same email associated with your EIC account. You will receive an automated message to claim credit after the meeting when the final attendee roster is uploaded to the EIC. \nAccessibility\nStateside Live! is accessible. If you need additional accessibility services or have questions\, please contact gppcma@comcast.net. \nParking Information for the Recommended Lot\, Xfinity Mobile Arena– G Lot  \nClick here for detailed parking and entrance details. \n\nThe G Lot is the closest additional parking to Stateside Live!\nAccess the G Lot from Broad Street.\nThe price is $30 per vehicle when arriving after 2:00pm. There is no charge for parking before 1:45pm.\nParking Entry Instructions – Lot G\nApproach from Broad Street\nEnter the South Philadelphia Sports Complex via Broad Street and follow directional signage for event parking toward Lot G.\nProceed to the Parking Entrance\nPull up to the marked entry lane for Lot G. Parking attendants and signage will guide you to the correct gate.\nFollow Attendant Directions\nParking attendants will direct you to an available space within Lot G.\nWalking to the Venue\nAfter parking\, follow the pedestrian walkways and posted signage to the venue entrance of Stateside Live!\n\nThank you to our host and sponsors!\n \nAdditional sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact Erica Keagy\, PCMA PHL Executive Director\, at gppcma@comcast.net for more information.
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/march52026/
LOCATION:Stateside Live!\, 1100 Pattison Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19148\, United States
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SUMMARY:Global Meetings Industry Day in Philadelphia
DESCRIPTION:Join PCMA’s Greater Philadelphia Chapter for our Global Meetings Industry Day celebration on Tuesday\, May 5\, 2026\, at CYTO | PHL in Philadelphia. This year’s event\, Know Your Risk: Designing Smarter Events in an Uncertain World\, features an elevated\, forward-thinking program designed for today’s complex event landscape and will bring together meeting and event professionals from across industries ready to lead with strategy\, resilience\, and confidence. \nIn an era where uncertainty is constant\, from global travel disruptions and economic volatility to cybersecurity threats and evolving stakeholder expectations\, risk is no longer a back-end consideration. It is a core component of event design. This two-part educational experience challenges attendees to shift from reactive planning to proactive\, risk-informed decision-making that strengthens both event outcomes and organizational credibility. \nSession 1: From Exposure to Strategy: Travel\, Risk & Resilience in 2026: GMID will begin with this dynamic panel discussion featuring industry experts who will unpack the current risk landscape and its direct impact on site selection\, budgeting\, sponsorship strategy\, and marketing. Attendees will gain insight into how leading organizations are leveraging data\, AI\, and strategic foresight to navigate uncertainty while continuing to innovate. \nOur speakers include: \n\nArjun Chakravarti\, Managing Partner\, Cogknition Analytics\, Strategy & Analytics Consultancy\nTim Meehan\, Director for Assistance in the Americas\, International SOS\nBob O’Connell\, Senior Director Business Development\, GES\nPaul Wong\, MBA\, CMP\, Senior Director\, Global Events | ISPOR\, Immediate Past President\, PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter\nPamela Esbrandt Wynne\, CMM\, CMP\, HMCC\n\nClick here to read more about our speakers. \nSession 2: Risk Intelligence in Action: A Strategic Planning Lab: The GMID experience will continue with this interactive workshop where participants will apply concepts in real time. Through guided exercises and peer collaboration\, attendees will assess risks\, evaluate mitigation strategies\, and explore how risk tolerance influences key operational and financial decisions. This hands-on approach ensures participants leave not only informed\, but equipped. \nBy the end of the program\, participants will walk away with practical tools\, including a customizable risk matrix\, actionable mitigation strategies\, and a clear framework for integrating resilience into future events. More importantly\, they will gain the confidence to engage in executive-level conversations around risk\, positioning themselves as strategic leaders within their organizations. \nOpen to both PCMA members and non-members\, this program offers valuable continuing education credit and meaningful industry connections. Don’t miss this opportunity to rethink risk\, not as a barrier\, but as a powerful driver of smarter\, more sustainable event design. \nClick here for quick access to register\, or select the blue button at the bottom of this page.\n\nAgenda\n12:00-1:00 PM: Registration\n1:00-1:30 PM: Welcome and Sponsor Remarks\n1:30-2:30 PM: Session 1\n2:30-3:00 PM: Break\n3:00-3:15 PM: Sponsor Remarks\n3:15-4:15 PM: Session 2\n4:15-4:30 PM: Wrap Up\n4:30-5:30 PM: Reception \nRegistration Information \n\nMembership in the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter is not required to attend. Guests are welcome. If you’d like to join PCMA\, click here for information.\nIf you are a member of PCMA\, but not a member of the Philadelphia Chapter\, please contact membership@pcma.org to add the Philadelphia Chapter to your account. The cost to add an additional chapter to your membership is $30.00.\nEarly registration closes on Thursday\, April 30\, at 8:00 AM. After that\, individuals must register onsite starting at 12:00 PM on Tuesday\, May 5.\nIf you are a planner in need of financial assistance in order to attend this event\, please contact gppcma@comcast.net.\n\nThank you to our host\, sponsors\, and supporting partners!\nHost – Cyto | PHL\nGold Sponsor – Wind Creek Bethlehem\nAnnual Sponsors – Louisville Tourism\, Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau\, Valley Forge Tourism & Board\, Visit Atlantic City\nSupporting Partners – MPI Philadelphia Area Chapter\, MPI New Jersey Chapter\, ILEA Philadelphia Chapter\, and MASAE \nA message from the PCMA PHL Community Service Committee\nAt this event\, we will collect donations for Broad Street Love. Broad Street Love provides stabilizing services to individuals experiencing deep poverty. They aim to meaningfully reduce the deep trauma and suffering caused by scarcity and break the cycle of hardship\, hunger\, and housing insecurity in Philadelphia. The items most in need are listed below. Please bring new\, packaged items. \n\nMen’s boxer briefs (black\, sizes M-L) and women’s underwear (sizes S-L)\nLightweight\, breathable t-shirts and tank tops (sizes M-XL)\nPersonal care items (razors\, deodorant\, soap\, toothpaste\, toothbrushes)\nBackpacks or drawstring bags\n\nEducation Credit\nPCMA PHL has been approved by the Events Industry Council (EIC) as a Preferred Provider of the above-listed continuing education course\, which qualifies 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. If you plan to claim education credit\, please register for this meeting with the same email associated with your EIC account. You will receive an automated message to claim credit after the meeting when the final attendee roster is uploaded to the EIC. \nFood and Beverage: This event will offer refreshments and light snacks. Lunch will not be served. A networking reception with food and beverage will be provided at the conclusion of the meeting. \nAccessibility\nCYTO | PHL is accessible. If you need additional accessibility services or have questions\, please contact gppcma@comcast.net. \nParking\nSelf-parking is available in the Amtrak 30th Street Station garage adjacent to the Cira Centre\, in which CYTO | PHL is located. Take the elevators to the 3rd floor bridge. Exit the elevator and make a left through the double doors. Once through the doors\, make a right at the ATM to enter CYTO | PHL.
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/gmid2026/
LOCATION:CYTO | PHL\, Cira Centre\, 2929 Arch Street\, Philadelphia\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar,Networking
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SUMMARY:Phillies Businessperson's Special
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Wednesday\, June 17th for the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter’s annual Phillies networking event at Citizens Bank Park! The festivities are planned to maximize the fun with a private reception area inside the park complete with food\, beverages\, and plenty of your industry colleagues and friends. \nNetworking Lunch Information: Your registration includes one and a half hours of beer\, soft drinks\, and ballpark food favorites. Food and drinks will be served from 12:30pm-2:00pm. The Rooftop Terrace is located inside the park above Ashburn Alley. \nGame Information: The game starts at 1:05pm. Attendees will be able to watch the game from the reception area or from the bleacher seats adjacent to the reception area. \nRegistration Information: \n\nRegistration is limited to PCMA members and guest colleagues from the meetings and events industry. Spouses\, partners\, and friends of the industry are welcome\, too. If you are interested in attending the Phillies game but you are not affiliated with the meetings and events industry\, please visit the Phillies website for more information on purchasing game tickets.\nPlease register BY CLICKING HERE\, or click the registration button further down on this page.\nPCMA PHL is committed to creating a well-balanced event experience with strong engagement between planners and suppliers. To ensure this\, we will closely monitor registration and may limit certain registration categories if the ratio does not align with our event goals.\nPurchasing a ticket on your own and attending this private event is not an option. Wristbands and tickets will be checked upon entry and throughout the event.\nThis event sells out! Please register early to reserve your spot!\n\nNote to Suppliers: Please consider inviting a planner to attend as your guest. Many planners cannot expense this event since it does not have an educational component. \nCheck-In Information: Tickets\, Rooftop Party Passes\, and badges will be distributed at the PCMA PHL registration table outside the Left Field Gate from 12:00pm-1:00pm. After 1:00pm\, tickets will be available for pickup at Will Call\, which is located at the First Base Gate. Please try to get to registration no later than 1:00pm to make your arrival and check-in as smooth as possible. \nParking: Information on parking and transportation can be viewed at https://www.mlb.com/phillies/ballpark/transportation. \nBag Policy: Please take note of the bag policy at the stadium. Only very small purses and clear bags are permitted inside the stadium. \nMembership: If you are not a member of the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter\, please consider joining. Membership information is available here\, or by contacting Erica Keagy\, PCMA PHL Executive Director\, gppcma@comcast.net\, 610-220-1232. \nSponsorships for this event are still available. Please contact Erica Keagy\, PCMA PHL Executive Director\, at gppcma@comcast.net for more information. \nThank you to our event sponsors!\n \n  \nImportant Registration Notes: Please select the correct registration category before completing your registration. All selections will be reviewed to confirm both category accuracy and current membership status with the Philadelphia Chapter. If you’re unsure which category to choose or whether your membership is active\, please contact gppcma@comcast.net for assistance. If you register as a PCMA PHL member and your membership is not current\, you will be charged the difference and any additional balance will be charged to your original form of payment. If you register under an incorrect regisration category\, your registration will be updated accordingly and any additional balance will be charged to your original form of payment. Prepayment is required for all attendees. Tickets are non-refundable. 
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/phillies2026/
LOCATION:Citizens Bank Park\, 1 Citizens Bank Way\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19148\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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SUMMARY:Chapter Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the annual PCMA PHL Chapter Retreat\, July 30–31\, at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City! Join fellow chapter members for great conversations\, fresh ideas\, team building\, and plenty of fun as we reconnect\, celebrate our successes\, and continue shaping the future of our chapter.\nThursday\, July 30\, 2026\n2:00-4:00PM: Community Service Project at the Borgata to support the Hope Exists Foundation\n5:00-7:30PM: Opening Reception at the Borgata including karaoke!\n7:30PM: We’re working on plans to keep the fun going after the Opening Reception\, including an option to go to a comedy show at The Music Box! Stay tuned for more details. \nFriday\, July 31\, 2026\n8:00-9:00AM: Continental Breakfast\n9:00-9:15AM: Welcome\, Sponsor Presentations\, Chapter Updates\n9:15-9:30AM: Interactive Activity\n9:30-10:45AM: Session 1: Tomorrow’s Chapter: Creating Belonging for the Future with Robynne Weaver \nToday’s emerging professionals are looking for more than networking opportunities. They are looking for connection\, community\, mentorship\, and a genuine sense of belonging. According to Freeman’s research on the future of events and human connection\, belonging is one of the strongest drivers of engagement\, loyalty\, and long-term participation in communities. At the same time\, younger generations report increasing levels of loneliness and disconnection\, creating both a challenge and an opportunity for professional associations. \nAs Gen Z enters the workforce and evaluates where to invest their time\, energy\, and attention\, associations that intentionally foster belonging will be better positioned to attract\, engage\, and develop the next generation of members\, volunteers\, and leaders. \nIn this interactive session\, participants will explore what the research tells us about belonging\, why it matters to the future of chapters and associations\, and how small\, intentional acts of connection can shape the future of our industry. \nClick here to learn more about Robynne. \n11:00-11:15AM: EMMF Certificate Presentation & PCMA Axis Demonstration\n11:15AM-12:00PM: Session 2: PCMA PHL Committee Connections\n12:00-1:00PM: Lunch \nMembership Requirements: To attend the Chapter Retreat\, you must be a PCMA member in good standing including an active membership with the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter. For more information about membership\, click here. If you are a member of PCMA\, but not a member of the Philadelphia Chapter\, please add Philadelphia as a secondary chapter for $30.00. Email membership@pcma.org with the request to add the chapter to your membership. After payment\, please send confirmation to gppcma@comcast.net. \nJULY 9\, 2026 UPDATE – The room block is sold out at the Borgata. No additional rooms are available at this time under the group block.\nHotel Reservations and Parking: PCMA PHL Planner members will receive complimentary guest rooms including resort fees. PCMA PHL Supplier members will receive a discounted room rate of $95 plus tax and fees for the night of Thursday\, July 30. The cut-off date is Wednesday\, July 8\, 2026. Planners are required to provide a credit card to secure the reservation. A week prior to the Chapter Retreat\, PCMA PHL will share the list of registered attendees with the hotel\, and the hotel will waive the guest room charges for planner members. Self-parking for all attendee types will be complimentary. \nHotel Reservation Instructions: \nCall-Ins:\nRoom Reservations: 609-317-1000\nGroup code: GBPCM26  \nOnline: PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter Online Reservation Link \nPlease note: Registering for the meeting and making a hotel reservation are two separate steps. Click here to register now\, or the blue button below. \nEducation Credit:\nPCMA has been approved by the Events Industry Council (EIC) as a Preferred Provider of the above-listed continuing education course\, which qualifies 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. If you plan to claim education credit\, please register for this meeting with the same email associated with your EIC account. You will receive an automated message to claim credit after the meeting when the final attendee roster is uploaded to the EIC. \nAccessibility:\nPlease click here for information about the Borgata’s commitment to accessibility. If you need additional accessibility services or have questions\, please contact gppcma@comcast.net. \nThank you to our host and sponsors!\n \n  \nAdditional sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact Erica Keagy\, PCMA PHL Executive Director\, at gppcma@comcast.net for more information.
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/retreat2026/
LOCATION:Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa\, 1 Borgata Way\, Atlantic City\, NJ\, 08401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar,Networking
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SUMMARY:Education Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the annual PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter Education Day on Thursday\, September 17\, at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia!\nSpend the day connecting with industry colleagues while gaining valuable insights during two engaging education sessions\, building relationships over a networking lunch\, and participating in interactive activations. Whether you’re looking to gain fresh insights\, expand your professional network\, or reconnect with fellow industry professionals\, Education Day is the place to be. We can’t wait to see you there! \nAgenda:\n10:00-11:00 AM: Registration and networking coffee break\n11:00 AM-12:30 PM: Opening remarks and Session One\n12:30-1:30 PM: Lunch\n1:30-2:30 PM: Session Two \nClick here for quick access to register! \nSession I: How High-Performing Teams Master Change\, Pressure\, and Dysfunction\, with PCMA Leading Class Speaker\, Kathryn Landis \nToday’s leaders are navigating nonstop change\, widening spans of control\, and relentless demands—often with fewer resources and less clarity. When pressure rises\, even capable teams fall into patterns that stall execution: decisions escalate upward\, meetings multiply\, and people wait for signals instead of acting. \nIn this highly practical session\, executive coach and trusted advisor to senior leadership teams Kathryn Landis\, an NYU Adjunct Assistant Professor\, draws on Harvard research on team effectiveness and her advisory work with senior leadership teams to explain why capable teams lose momentum under pressure—and how leaders restore clarity\, alignment\, and forward progress. She introduces a practical framework teams can use to clarify decision ownership\, reduce friction across teams\, and address dysfunction before it slows execution. \nParticipants will learn how to: \n\nClarify decision ownership to reduce confusion and accelerate execution\nIdentify the hidden dynamics that drive team friction and stalled progress\nStrengthen collaboration when priorities compete and resources feel constrained\n\nSession 2: Building Connection\, Culture & Collaboration in Today’s Flexible Workforce­–Practical Strategies for Leading High-Performing Teams Anywhere \nLeading teams has never been more complex. Between remote employees\, hybrid schedules\, freelancers\, contractors\, volunteers\, and onsite event staff\, today’s leaders must create cultures of trust and belonging without everyone sharing the same office. This highly interactive session moves beyond theory. Through live polling\, peer-to-peer problem solving\, fishbowl conversations\, and rapid-fire idea exchanges\, participants will discover practical ways to recruit\, onboard\, engage\, mentor\, and retain high-performing teams regardless of where they work. \nAttendees won’t just hear best practices\, they’ll build them together. \nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify the leadership practices that create trust\, engagement\, and accountability across remote\, hybrid\, and onsite teams.\nDesign practical onboarding\, communication\, and relationship-building strategies that foster belonging from day one.\nApply collaborative problem-solving techniques to real workforce challenges and leave with actionable ideas that can immediately strengthen their own teams.\n\nRegistration Information \n\nMembership in the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter is not required to attend. Guests are welcome.\nIf you are not a member\, click here to learn more about membership.\nIf you are a member of PCMA\, but not a member of the Philadelphia Chapter\, please contact membership@pcma.org to add the Philadelphia Chapter to your account. The cost to add a chapter to your membership is $30.00.\nEarly registration closes on Friday\, September 11\, 2026\, at 11:59pm. After that\, only onsite registration will be available beginning at 10:00 AM on September 17\, 2026.\nIf you are a planner in need of financial assistance in order to attend this event\, please contact gppcma@comcast.net.\nClick here to register or click on the blue button below.\n\nHeadshot Activation\nWant to update your Headshot?! Pictures by Todd will be onsite providing professional headshots for registered attendees\, sponsored by Convene Hospitality Group. Each mini-session takes just 2–3 minutes\, and your fully retouched\, high-resolution image will be delivered directly to your phone via text the very same day. Please sign up for your timeslot using the Calendly link below:\nhttps://calendly.com/picturesbytodd610/pcma-education-day \nEducation Credit\nPCMA has been approved by the Events Industry Council (EIC) as a Preferred Provider of the above-listed continuing education course\, which qualifies 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. If you plan to claim education credit\, please register for this meeting with the same email associated with your EIC account. You will receive an automated message to claim credit after the meeting when the final attendee roster is uploaded to the EIC. \nAccessibility\nLive! Casino Hotel is accessible. If you need additional accessibility services or have questions\, please visit their website or contact gppcma@comcast.net. \nA Message from the Community Service Committee\nThe Work Group operates the New Jersey Youth Corps of Camden\, which helps young adults ages 16 to 25 earn their high school diplomas while gaining workforce experience\, career exploration opportunities\, and essential life skills. Through programs like the Thrift Works Resale Boutique\, participants receive hands-on retail training that builds confidence and prepares them for successful\, self-sufficient futures. PCMA PHL members can support this mission by donating gently used clothing\, shoes\, accessories\, and personal hygiene items\, with all proceeds helping fund educational and job training opportunities for at-risk youth. \nPromotion & Solicitation Policy\nTo ensure a fair experience for all sponsors\, the distribution of promotional materials\, event invitations\, tickets\, giveaways\, or other marketing items\, as well as the solicitation or promotion of products\, services\, organizations\, or events\, is limited to the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter and confirmed event sponsors. Non-sponsoring organizations and attendees may not promote or distribute materials without prior approval from the Chapter. \nRoom Block at Live!\nLive! is offering a room block with an industry friendly rate. Rooms are available on September 16th and 17th at $189++\, and the cutoff date is August 17th. Click the link below to make your reservation: \nPCMA Education Day – Start your reservation \nVery special thanks to our host and sponsors!\n \n 
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/edday2026/
LOCATION:Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia\, 900 Packer Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19148\, United States
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SUMMARY:Chapter Meeting & Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for an Afternoon of Networking\, Education & Excel!\nReady to work smarter\, not harder? Join us for an engaging afternoon featuring networking\, professional development\, and a hands-on Excel workshop led by best-selling author\, entrepreneur\, coach\, and Excel expert Jennifer Buchholz of Excel & Flourish. \nHands-On Excel Workshop: Work Smarter\, Not Harder\nWhether you use Excel every day or want to become more confident with the tools at your fingertips\, this interactive workshop will give you practical skills you can put to work immediately. Jennifer will share time-saving shortcuts\, useful formulas\, and underused Excel features designed to help you streamline everyday tasks and reduce repetitive work. \nThe session will focus on real-world workplace scenarios and practical techniques that go beyond the basics\, helping you get more out of Excel and work more efficiently. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nParticipants will learn how to: \n\nApply time-saving Excel shortcuts and features to work more efficiently.\nUse practical formulas and functions to automate calculations and reduce repetitive tasks.\nOrganize\, clean\, and format data for greater accuracy and readability.\nAnalyze and summarize information to create clear\, decision-ready reports.\nChoose the right Excel tools and techniques to tackle common workplace challenges with confidence.\n\nMeet Our Speaker: Jennifer Buchholz\nBest-selling author\, entrepreneur\, coach\, and self-described engaging geek Jennifer Buchholz brings more than 20 years of experience in higher education\, training\, and development. After recognizing that traditional approaches weren’t always helping her students succeed\, Jennifer founded Excel & Flourish\, a Milwaukee-based company that helps organizations and teams improve productivity and reduce frustration with Microsoft products through fun\, practical technical-skills training. \nJennifer is also an award-winning connector who is passionate about bringing people together and giving them the tools\, support\, and resources they need to succeed. \nBring your laptop and be ready to learn\, connect\, and flourish! \nRegistration Information \n\nMembership in the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter is not required to attend. Guests are welcome.\nIf you are not a member\, click here to learn more about membership.\nIf you are a member of PCMA\, but not a member of the Philadelphia Chapter\, please contact membership@pcma.org to add the Philadelphia Chapter to your account. The cost to add a chapter to your membership is $30.00.\nEarly registration closes on Friday\, October 23\, 2026\, at 11:59pm. After that\, only onsite registration will be available beginning at 2:30 PM on Thursday\, October 29\, 2026.\nIf you are a planner in need of financial assistance in order to attend this event\, please contact gppcma@comcast.net.\n\nEducation Credit\nPCMA has been approved by the Events Industry Council (EIC) as a Preferred Provider of the above-listed continuing education course\, which qualifies 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. If you plan to claim education credit\, please register for this meeting with the same email associated with your EIC account. You will receive an automated message to claim credit after the meeting when the final attendee roster is uploaded to the EIC. \nAccessibility\nThe Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square is accessible. If you need additional accessibility services or have questions\, please visit their website or contact gppcma@comcast.net. \nPromotion & Solicitation Policy\nTo ensure a fair experience for all sponsors\, the distribution of promotional materials\, event invitations\, tickets\, giveaways\, or other marketing items\, as well as the solicitation or promotion of products\, services\, organizations\, or events\, is limited to the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter and confirmed event sponsors. Non-sponsoring organizations and attendees may not promote or distribute materials without prior approval from the Chapter. \nThank you to our host and sponsors!\nHost\, Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square\nBronze Sponsor\, Choose Chicago\nBronze Sponsor\, Visit Fort Worth\nAnnual Sponsors – Louisville Tourism\, Philadelphia CVB\, Valley Forge TCB\, & Visit Atlantic City\n 
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/0ct292026/
LOCATION:Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square\, 120 South 17th Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar,Networking
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SUMMARY:Holiday Awards Celebration & Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the annual holiday celebration with special awards\, a silent auction\, and entertainment! \nSilent auction donations are now being accepted. Click here for details on how to participate. \nSponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact Erica Keagy\, Executive Director for PCMA PHL\, at gppcma@comcast.net for more information.
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/dec32026/
LOCATION:Hilton Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing\, 201 S Christopher Columbus Blvd\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
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