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SUMMARY:February Chapter Meeting & Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the February Chapter Meeting\,\nHow To Leverage LinkedIn For Your Business and Brand.\nOur featured speaker will be Scott Aaron\, who specializes in how to “create meaningful human connection\, build personal brands\, and grow wealth through the means of LinkedIn.” During this event\, attendees will learn how to: \n\nOptimize their LinkedIn profiles.\nBuild a proper network.\nSend LinkedIn messages the right way.\nCreate content.\n\nAttendees are encouraged to bring their laptops\, as the session will include real-time instruction. Each person who registers by Friday\, January 26th will receive an autographed copy of Scott’s book\, The LinkedIn® Book For Sales and Marketing\, along with a virtual accountability checklist and downloads to ensure you take action after the meeting. There will be open Q&A throughout the meeting so no one is left behind. \nAgenda:\n8:00am-8:45am: Registration and breakfast\n8:45am-10:15am: Opening remarks and education session\n10:15am-10:30am: Closing remarks \nLocation\, Hotel Accommodations & Parking:\nMany thanks to the Courtyard Philadelphia City Avenue for hosting this breakfast meeting. The hotel is offering a discounted room block ($99 rate\, $115.20 inclusive rate). The cutoff date is January 25\, 2024. Guests can either book directly through this reservation link or by calling 1-866-877-1206. Complimentary self-parking is available. \nRegistration Information: \n\nMembership to 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 Monday\, January 29\, 2024\, at 8:00am. After that\, only onsite registration will be available beginning at 8:00am on Thursday\, February 1\, 2024 outside of the Fairmont Ballroom.\nClick here to register or click on the blue button below.\n\nEducation Credit: PCMA 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. \nIf 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: The Courtyard Philadelphia City Avenue building is accessible. If you need additional accessibility services or have questions\, please contact gppcma@comcast.net. \nA Message From the Community Service Committee: At this event\, we will be hosting a school supply donation drive for the Tanner G. Duckrey School in the Philadelphia School District. They will accept basic school supplies that can be purchased at any store\, or gift cards to stores like Staples\, Target\, Amazon\, or CVS. Students are also in need of socks\, hats\, and gloves\, ages 5-10. Please help support the students and faculty at this school by bringing donations to this meeting. Venmo will also be accepted at the event. \nThank you to our host and sponsors!
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/2124/
LOCATION:Courtyard Philadelphia City Avenue\, 4100 Presidential Boulevard\, Philadelphia\, 19131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar,Networking
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SUMMARY:Chapter Reception at Convening Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Please join us to kick off Convening Leaders!\nA welcome reception with the New England\, New York\, and Greater Philadelphia Chapters will take place on Sunday\, January 7\, 2024\, 4:30pm-6:00pm PST\, at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina\, Rancho Santa Fe Room. If your primary membership is with the New England\, New York\, or Philadelphia Chapter\, please click here to register.  \nThere is no fee to attend\, but membership to one of the three chapters is required. \nATTENTION FOOTBALL FANS! Football will be televised during this reception. \nThank you to our event sponsors!\n \n 
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/cl2024/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites by Hilton Houston Downtown\, 1515 Dallas Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
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SUMMARY:Holiday Fundraiser & Awards Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our annual holiday party to celebrate our chapter members and leaders\, industry friends\, award recipients\, and the holidays!\nThis year the event will include our annual silent auction with exciting items from hotels\, restaurants\, museums\, and more! Please consider making a donation to the silent auction. We appreciate all types of donations including hotel overnight stays\, restaurant gift cards\, museum passes\, gift baskets\, and electronics. Click here for more information about donating to the silent auction.\nClick here to review the list of silent auction items. Click here to review the auction rules and disclaimers.\nDetails:\n• Thursday\, November 30\, 2023\, 5:00pm-8:00pm EST\n• Philadelphia Marriott Old City\, One Dock St\, Philadelphia\, PA 19106\n• Valet parking is available. \nRegistration Information: \n\nMembership to 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 Monday\, November 27\, 2023\, at 8:00am. After that\, only onsite registration will be available beginning at 5:00pm on Thursday\, November 30\, 2023.\nClick here to register or click on the blue button below.\nAttendance is required to bid on auction items.\n\nAccessibility: The Philadelphia Marriott Old City is accessible. If you need additional accessibility services or have questions\, please contact gppcma@comcast.net. \nSpecial thanks to our host and sponsors!
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/113023/
LOCATION:Philadelphia Marriott Old City\, One Dock St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
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SUMMARY:Leveraging Your CVB Relationship — It’s More Than Just Sourcing
DESCRIPTION:Please join us to learn  how to work with and leverage the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB)/Destination Management Organization (DMO) of your destination. There’s more to a CVB/ DMO than just sourcing your venue. This session will explore different CVB/DMO models\, available resources\, and top tips for suppliers and planners. Speakers will include representatives from different sized destinations and planners who have benefitted from working with their destination partners.   \nLearning Objectives:  \n\n Gain a stronger knowledge of the offerings from a CVB/DMO \n Discuss available support from CVBs/DMOs\, no matter the event size\n Consider the value of joining a CVB as a supplier\n Explore how to partner with CVBs/DMOs on solutions to current issues in event planning\n Network with other meeting and event professionals\n\nSpeakers include: \n\nEd Seiders\, Director of Business Development\, 20/20 Visual Media (Moderator)\nJonathan Neis\, Sales Manager\, Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau\nKelly Albert\, National Accounts Director\, Visit Orlando\nAmanda Rodriguez\, CMP\, DES\, Citywide Sales Manager\, East Region\, Visit Denver\nLisa McGlashen\, CMP\, CEM\, HMCC\, Director\, Meetings and Exhibits\, ASCRS\nKathleen Sullivan\, CMP\, Meeting Planner\, American College of Physicians\n\n\nAgenda:\n2:30PM – 3:00PM: Registration\n3:00PM – 3:15PM: Welcome\n3:15PM – 4:45PM: Panel: Leveraging Your CVB Relationship — It’s More Than Just Sourcing\n4:45PM – 5:00PM: Wrap Up\n5:00PM – 6:00PM: Networking Reception  \n\n\nDirections & Parking:\nThank you to ASTM International for hosting this meeting. ASTM International is located at 100 Barr Harbor Drive\, Conshohocken\, PA 19428. Complimentary\, onsite garage parking is available. ID is required to enter the building. \n\nRegistration Information: \n\nMembership to the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter is not required to attend. Guests are welcome.\nAlready signed up? Bring a guest for 1/2 off the registration fee! Contact gppcma@comcast.net for more information.\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 Monday\, October 23\, 2023\, at 8:00am. After that\, only onsite registration will be available beginning at 2:30pm on Thursday\, October 26\, 2023.\nClick here to register or click on the blue button below.\n\nEducation Credit: PCMA 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. \nIf 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: The ASTM International building is accessible. If you need additional accessibility services or have questions\, please contact gppcma@comcast.net. \n \n 
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/102623/
LOCATION:ASTM International\, 100 Barr Harbor Drive\, Conshohocken\, PA\, 19428\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Philadelphia%20Chapter":MAILTO:gppcma@comcast.net
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SUMMARY:Philabundance Activity & Social Hour
DESCRIPTION:Two great events in one day!\nPhilabundance Packing Day\nTuesday\, September 19\, 2023 12:45pm-3:30pm EDT\nPhilabundance\, 3616 S Galloway St\, Philadelphia\, PA \nJoin us on September 19th when we volunteer at Philabundance for a Warehouse Repacking Day! \nPlease sign up by visiting the link below:\nhttps://philabundance.volunteerhub.com/vv2/lp/pcma \nSocial Hour\nTuesday\, September 19\, 2023\, 4:00pm-6:00pm EDT\nThe Library at The Prime Rib at Live! Casino Hotel\, 900 Packer Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA 19148 \nPCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter leaders will be present at the social hour to share what’s happening with the Chapter as well as PCMA at the national level. Learn how to get involved and share ideas in a casual\, fun setting. There is no registration fee to attend. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Please feel welcome to share this information with your colleagues. Click here to register today. \nIf you represent a venue and would be interested in hosting a future social hour\, please contact gppcma@comcast.net. \nPlease note: There are separate registrations for these two events. You can attend one or both parts of the day. Space is limited for the Philabundance activity.\nIf you would like to donate to Philabundance\, please use this QR code:
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/91923/
LOCATION:Philabundance followed by Live! Casino Hotel\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T100000
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SUMMARY:Education Day & Trade Show
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Education Day on Thursday\, September 7\, 2023 at Convene Commerce Square in Philadelphia! This year\, Education Day will include a trade show with over 40 exhibitors from CVBs\, hotels\, AV companies\, exhibit and transportation companies\, and more. Also included is an afterparty for all attendees at the Pyramid Club. It’s a full day with opportunities for education\, networking\, socializing\, and fun!\nAgenda:\n10:00am-11:00am: Registration\n11:00am-12:30pm: Education Session I\n12:30pm-2:30pm: Networking Lunch and Exhibits\n2:30pm-4:00pm: Education Session II\n4:00pm-6:00pm: Networking Reception and Exhibits\n6:15pm-8:15pm: Afterparty at the Pyramid Club \nEducation Session I:\nPCMA Best in Class Speaker: Aurora Dawn Benton\, DBA\, Founder\, Astrapo\nGo Rogue: Making Diverse and Local Procurement Possible\nWhen it comes to making events more inclusive and welcoming\, supplier diversity and buying local are the key to making an impact in host communities. Unfortunately\, there are significant barriers to driving real change: costs\, contracts\, and capacity. After years of pushing for change\, and being impatient with the lack of results\, a cohort of industry change makers\, led by Dr. Benton\, convened to identify solutions. Their restlessness and urgency are what led to the mandate to GO ROGUE!\nLearning Objectives: \n\nLearn how to use this framework to understand and overcome barriers and transform the industry.\nConsider how supplier diversity can lead to more inclusive and welcoming events.\nExplore how to confront the barriers and lack of access for many to participate in events and the hospitality industry.\n\nNetworking Lunch and Exhibits:\nEnjoy lunch on our trade show floor!  This is your opportunity to mix and mingle with our incredible exhibitor partners. A list of exhibitors attending this event can be found here. \nEducation Session II:\nSpeaker: Rich McLaughlin\, MA\, Principal\, McLaughlin Consulting Services\nEffective Teams and Fully “Showing Up” to Work\nDuring this session\, Mr. McLaughlin will use presentations and small group work to provide leadership and coaching skills related to connecting with colleagues and building teams\, showing up fully for our roles at our organizations\, participating in meaningful work\, and innovating.\nLearning Objectives: \n\nLearn how to create trust and “psychological safety” in our teams.\nConsider what it means to “fully show up” each day (the opposite of “quiet quitting”).\nExplore the role of improv in learning to be a better team player.\n\nReception & Exhibits:\nJoin us for a reception on our trade show floor.  This is another opportunity to connect with our exhibitors. \nAfterparty:\nAll Education Day & Trade Show attendees are welcome to attend an afterparty at the Pyramid Club\, hosted by Metropolis Passenger Logistics and the Pyramid Club. The Pyramid Club is located at 1735 Market Street\, 52nd Floor\, Philadelphia\, PA 19103. It is a 6-minute walk from Convene. There is no fee to attend\, but registration for Education Day is required. \nHotel Room Block:\nA discounted room block is available at the Motto by Hilton Rittenhouse Square. The booking link is PCMA PHL Education Booking Link\, or search Motto by Hilton Rittenhouse Square\, enter the date of your stay\, and then enter group code 90D in the Special Rates section. The cutoff date is August 30. \nDirections & Parking:\nClick here for information about getting to Convene Commerce Square and parking. \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 Monday\, September 4\, 2023\, at 8:00am. After that\, only onsite registration will be available beginning at 10:00am on Thursday\, September 7\, 2023.\nClick here to register or click on the blue button below.\n\nThank you to our host and sponsors!\n \n  \nA Note from the Community Service Committee:\nThis year the focus of our community service efforts will be on Philabundance. Our committee members will be at Education Day asking for monetary donations. We have made it very easy to donate via a QR code that takes credit cards or PayPal\, as well as cash donations onsite. We look forward to your support this year. \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. \nIf 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. \nThe education credit total for these sessions is 3.0 hours.
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/edday2023/
LOCATION:Convene Commerce Square\, 2001 Market Street\, Two Commerce Square\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230814T173000
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SUMMARY:Social Hour
DESCRIPTION:Looking to network with industry professionals? Are you new to the meeting and convention management industry and want to meet people? Join us for the PCMA PHL upcoming social hour at the Le Cavalier in Hotel Dupont\, Wilmington\, DE on Monday\, August 14th\, from 5:30pm-7:30pm!\nPCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter leaders will be present at the social hour to share what’s happening with the Chapter as well as PCMA at the national level. Learn how to get involved and share ideas in a casual\, fun setting. \nThere is no registration fee to attend. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. \nPlease feel welcome to share this information with your colleagues. Click here to register today. \nIf you represent a venue and would be interested in hosting a future social hour\, please contact gppcma@comcast.net.
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/81423/
LOCATION:Le Cavalier in Hotel Dupont\, 42 W 11th Street\, Wilmington\, DE\, 19801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Philadelphia%20Chapter":MAILTO:gppcma@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230719T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T150000
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SUMMARY:2023 Chapter Retreat - Resources & Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the PCMA PHL Chapter Retreat on July 19-20! This year’s Chapter Retreat will be held at the Wind Creek Bethlehem\, and will include opportunities for education\, networking\, socializing\, and fun!\nThe agenda for Resources & Resilience is below:\nJuly 19th:\n2:15-4:00 PM: Community Service Activity: Second Harvest\, Nazareth\, PA (off-site; meet at hotel)\nRegistration for this activity is separate from the event registration. Click here to register for the community service activity.\n5:00-7:00 PM: Opening Reception \nJuly 20th:\n8:00-9:00 AM: Continental Breakfast\, Registration\n9:00-9:30 AM: Welcome\, Chapter Updates\, Sponsor Presentations\n9:30-10:15 AM: Jessica Harrington\, MPH\, Owner\, Stress Management; Health Educator\, Journey to Yourself: Interactive session on managing stress and burnout\n10:15-10:45 AM: Break\n10:45-11:15 AM: Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion\, and Accessibility (DEIA) Committee Discussion: Engage in a discussion with committee members about what you’d like to see included about DEIA at the Chapter level.\n11:15-11:45 AM: Best Practices Activity: Bring your best business/professional “hack” to share with others.\n11:45 AM-1:00 PM: Lunch\n1:00-2:30 PM: Danielle Cohn\, Founder\, Chief Inspiration Officer\, My Inspirement: Learn how to tap your own potential\, trust your intuition\, and plan for what is next in your life or work. www.MyInspirement.Com \n2:30-3:00 PM: Wrap Up \nClick here to view the speaker bios. \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\, and then register for the meeting. \nHotel accommodations: The Wind Creek Bethlehem is offering complimentary rooms for planner members for the night of July 19th\, and discounted rooms for supplier members at $149.00 plus tax for the night of July 19th. Planners\, please book your room at the $149.00 rate. The room fee will be waived prior to when you check-in at the hotel. The cutoff date is Monday\, July 3\, 2023. To make a reservation\, contact the Wind Creek Hotel Reservation’s Department at (877)-726-3777 and identify youself with the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter. \nGuests are required to provide a credit card to allow for incidental charges to their rooms. A hold of $50.00 per night will be placed on the provided credit card and will be applied to the incidentals balance or released upon check-out if not utilized. \nRoom rates are per room (single or double occupancy)\, per night and do not include Northampton County room tax and/or other taxes with similar application at the rate applicable at time of occupancy (“Governmental Taxes”). With the exception of children twelve (12) and under staying with an adult\, an additional charge of $25.00 per night will be assessed for each occupant in excess of two (2). \nThe PCMA Philadelphia Chapter is a CMP Preferred Provider. This program\, identified with the CMP Preferred Provider logo\, meets the requirements to receive continuing education (CE) credit for the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) credential. The use of the CMP Preferred Provider Pre-Check logo is not an endorsement by the Events Industry Council of the quality of the session. For more information about the CMP credential or CMP Preferred Provider Program\, please visit www.EventsCouncil.org.\nNote: To easily obtain education credit\, please register for the Chapter Retreat using the same email address you have on file with the Events Industry Council. \nThank you to our host and sponsors!\n \nQuestions? Please contact Erica Keagy\, Managing Director of the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter\, 610-220-1232.
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/retreat2023/
LOCATION:Wind Creek Bethlehem\, 77 Wind Creek Blvd\, Bethlehem\, PA\, 18015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Philadelphia%20Chapter":MAILTO:gppcma@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230710T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230710T193000
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SUMMARY:Social Hour
DESCRIPTION:Looking to network with industry professionals? Are you new to the meeting and convention management industry and want to meet people? Join us for the PCMA PHL upcoming social hour at Off the Rail on Monday\, July 10th\, from 5:30pm-7:30pm!\nPCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter leaders will be present at the social hour to share what’s happening with the Chapter as well as PCMA at the national level. Learn how to get involved and share ideas in an informal\, fun setting. \nPCMA PHL welcomes everyone whether you are a member or not! \nThere is no cost to attend. Off the Rail will offer drink specials of $3 domestic beers and $6 wines. Food will also be available for purchase. \nMetered parking is available (strictly enforced)\, and there are parking garages nearby on State and Olive Streets\, and Front and Olive Streets. \nPlease feel welcome to share this information with your colleagues. Click here to register today. \nLet us know if your venue would be interested in hosting a future social hour. Contact gppcma@comcast.net.
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/socialhour71023/
LOCATION:Off the Rail\, 109 West State Street\, Media\, 19063\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Philadelphia%20Chapter":MAILTO:gppcma@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T193000
DTSTAMP:20260606T214456
CREATED:20230530T180501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T203014Z
UID:4067-1686677400-1686684600@greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Social Hour
DESCRIPTION:Looking to network with industry professionals? Are you new to the meeting and convention management industry and want to meet people? Join us for the PCMA PHL upcoming social hour at Hook and Ladder Skybox and Kitchen on Tuesday\, June 13th\, from 5:30pm-7:30pm!\nCommittee and Board Members will be on hand to share what’s happening with the chapter and at the national level. Learn about getting involved and share ideas in an informal and fun setting. \nWe welcome non-members and members! This event is free to attend. Drinks will be available for purchase\, and the venue will provide some complimentary appetizers. \nStaff from the Hotel West & Main\, Tapestry Collection by Hilton\, will be available for tours. \nPlease feel welcome to share this information with your colleagues. Click here to register today.
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/socialhour61323/
LOCATION:Hook and Ladder Skybar and Kitchen\, 46 Fayette Street\, 2nd Floor\, Conshohocken\, PA\, 19428
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Philadelphia%20Chapter":MAILTO:gppcma@comcast.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T153000
DTSTAMP:20260606T214456
CREATED:20221205T143512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T202944Z
UID:3888-1684931400-1684942200@greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Phillies Businessperson's Special
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Wednesday\, May 24th for the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter’s annual networking event at Citizens Bank Park! This year’s event will take place at the Rooftop Terrace\, while the Phillies play the Arizona Diamondbacks. The festivities are planned to maximize the fun complete with food\, beverage\, and plenty of your industry colleagues and friends. \nNetworking Lunch Information:\nYour registration includes one and a half hours of beer\, soft drinks\, and ballpark food favorites. Food and drinks will be served from 12:35pm-2:05pm. The Rooftop Terrace is located inside of the park above Ashburn Alley. \nGame Information:\nThe 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:\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. Please register BY CLICKING HERE\, or click the registration button later on this page. \nMembership:\nIf 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 Managing Director\, gppcma@comcast.net\, 610-220-1232. \nParking:\nSuggested parking lots are lots T\, U and V\, which are near the Left Field Gate. Information on parking and transportation can be viewed at https://www.mlb.com/phillies/ballpark/transportation. \nBag Policy:\nPlease take note of the bag policy at the stadium\, https://www.mlb.com/phillies/ballpark/information/code-of-conduct. Only very small purses are permitted inside the stadium. \nNote to Suppliers:\nSuppliers\, please consider inviting a planner to attend as your guest. \nThank you to our sponsors!
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/phillies2023/
LOCATION:Citizens Bank Park\, 1 Citizens Bank Way\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19148\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Philadelphia%20Chapter":MAILTO:gppcma@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230508T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230508T193000
DTSTAMP:20260606T214456
CREATED:20230427T151630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T202903Z
UID:4043-1683567000-1683574200@greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Social Hour
DESCRIPTION:Looking to network with industry professionals? Are you new to the meeting and convention management industry and want to meet people? Join us for the PCMA PHL upcoming social hour at City Tap House Logan Square on Monday\, May 8th\, from 5:30pm-7:30pm!\nCommittee and Board Members will be on hand to share what’s happening with the chapter and at the national level. Learn about getting involved and share ideas in an informal and fun setting. \nWe welcome non-members and members! This event is free to attend. Drinks and food will be available for purchase. \nPlease feel welcome to share this information with your colleagues. Click here to register today.
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/socialhour5823/
LOCATION:City Tap House Logan Square\, 2 Logan Square\, Philadelphia\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Philadelphia%20Chapter":MAILTO:gppcma@comcast.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T214456
CREATED:20230210T180237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T202834Z
UID:3974-1681992000-1681995600@greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Midday Break
DESCRIPTION:Midday Break: Read and React: “What is my calling? An exploratory mixed-methods approach to conceptualizing hospitality career calling”\nMany are feeling the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the events industry workforce. Organizations and venues alike are struggling to hire back employees\, recruit new staff\, and retain existing staff. Join this PCMA PHL Midday Break to discuss an academic article that studied “calling dimensions” as they relate to advancing the hospitality workforce. According to the article\, “Calling has historically been defined as a sense of destiny or prosocial obligation (Duffy et al.\, 2018); however\, calling has more recently been understood as a sense of fulfillment or happiness\, emphasizing the current workforces’ focus on meaningful careers (Duffy et al.\, 2018). Calling has been found to enhance academic satisfaction (Duffy et al.\, 2011)\, life satisfaction (Duffy et al.\, 2017)\, vocational identity (Galles and Lenz\, 2013; Hirschi and Herrmann\, 2012) and well-being (Marsh and Dik\, 2020). More importantly\, previous studies found a sense of calling positively influences critical job-related attitudes and behavior such as career commitment\, job satisfaction and turnover (Chen et al.\, 2018; Duffy et al.\, 2012).” Join us for this session to discuss this study in more detail and what insights might be gleaned for solving current staffing challenges. \nThis article was written by: Lindsey Lee\, School of Sport\, Tourism and Hospitality Management\, Temple University; Sandra Sun-Ah Ponting\, L. Robert Payne School of Hospitality and Tourism Management\, San Diego State University; Ankita Ghosh\, William F. Harrah College of Hospitality\, University of Nevada Las Vegas; Hyounae (Kelly) Min\, The Collins College of Hospitality Management\, California State Polytechnic\, University Pomona. Dr. Lee will join us as the session facilitator. \nClick here to view the article. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nLearn about “calling identities” as they relate to advancing the hospitality workforce\nDiscuss current challenges in staffing in event management\nConsider possible solutions\, including “calling identities\,” for solving staffing challenges\n\n \nDr. Lindsey Lee will participate in this discussion. She is an assistant professor at Temple University’s School of Sport\, Tourism\, and Hospitality Management and focuses on maximizing service performance while supporting employee wellbeing. Dr. Lee’s research interests include identifying management and organizational practices to support employees\, implementing emotional labor to manage difficult guests\, and employee management training and development. \nThe PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter has been approved by the Events Industry Council (EIC) as a Preferred Provider of this 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. \nRegistration Information: Please consider making a donation towards registration for this meeting. Registration fees are a key source of revenue for the chapter. There is a $1.00 minimum. Any amount is appreciated. A Zoom link will be emailed to registered attendees prior to the midday break.
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/42023/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Featured,Industry Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Philadelphia%20Chapter":MAILTO:gppcma@comcast.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230410T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230410T193000
DTSTAMP:20260606T214456
CREATED:20230328T172456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T202804Z
UID:4032-1681147800-1681155000@greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Social Hour
DESCRIPTION:Looking to network with industry professionals? Are you new to the meeting and convention management industry and want to meet people? Join us for the PCMA PHL upcoming social hour at City Tap House Logan Square on Monday\, April 10th\, from 5:30pm-7:30pm!\nCommittee and Board Members will be on hand to share what’s happening with the chapter and at the national level. Learn about getting involved and share ideas in an informal and fun setting. \nWe welcome non-members and members! This event is free to attend. Drinks and food will be available for purchase. \nPlease feel welcome to share this information with your colleagues. Click here to register today.
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/socialhour31323-2/
LOCATION:City Tap House Logan Square\, 2 Logan Square\, Philadelphia\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Philadelphia%20Chapter":MAILTO:gppcma@comcast.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T181500
DTSTAMP:20260606T214456
CREATED:20221010T162717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T202732Z
UID:3842-1680179400-1680200100@greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Global Meetings Industry Day
DESCRIPTION:Global Meetings Industry Day Philadelphia\nMeetings Matter: Trends and Tactics\nThursday\, March 30\, 12:30-6:15 PM ET\nPennsylvania Convention Center \nJoin us to celebrate the business events industry and its resilient workforce\, learn from experts in the field\, and interact with your colleagues. \nOur GMID event will focus on the importance of meetings\, future trends\, timely issues\, and practical solutions. The meeting will start with a panel looking at the data around current trends in the meeting industry and future directions. A second panel will follow to discuss why meetings matter\, how they create impact\, and tactical solutions for current challenges. Speakers will hail from all corners of the industry\, and will speak on topics such as: travel trends\, changes in trajectory of meetings\, CEO decision-making on how meetings fit into larger organizational goals\, staffing and workforce issues\, sustainability\, social justice issues\, and more. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nReview current trends in the meeting industry\nDiscuss how meetings fit in with larger organizational goals\nExplore solutions to current issues in event planning\nNetwork with other meeting and event professionals\n\nSpeakers Include: \n\nScott Higgins\, Director of Sales\, Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board (panel moderator)\nGregg Caren\, President and CEO\, Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau\nNan Marchand Beauvois\, Senior Vice President of Membership and Industry Relations; General Manager\, Educational Seminar for Tourism Organizations\, U.S. Travel Association\nBeth Mauro\, Senior Director of Client Services\, AH\nJohn J. McNichol\, President & CEO\, Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority\nKellie Mayrides\, Client Success Manager\, Event Strategy Group\nLee-Jung Kim\, Service Design Experience Lead\, Pfizer Biopharma Group\n\nSpeaker bios are available by clicking here. \nAgenda:\n12:30 PM: Registration\n1:00-2:45 PM: Welcome and Session One\n2:45-3:15 PM: Break\n3:15-5:00 PM: Session Two and Wrap-up\n5:00-6:15 PM: Reception \nPlease note this event will not offer lunch. Refreshments and light snacks will be served at the afternoon break. A networking reception with food and beverage will be provided at the conclusion of the meeting. \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 Sunday\, March 26. After that\, only onsite registration will be available.\nParking information can be found by clicking here.\nClick here to register\, or click on the blue button below.\n\n THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS AND SUPPORTING PARTNERS!\n \nA note from the Community Service Committee:\nThis year the focus of our community service efforts will be on Philabundance. Our committee members will be at GMID asking for donations.  Our motto: If you forgo one cup of specialty coffee a week and donate $5 to Philabundance\, 10 meals are donated to our local communities.  We have made it very easy to donate via a QR code that takes credit cards or PayPal.  We look forward to your support this year. \nEducation Credit Information:\nPCMA PHL has been approved by the Events Industry Council (EIC) as a Preferred Provider of the above-listed continuing education courses\, which courses 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. \nIf 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.
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/gmid2023/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania Convention Center\, 1101 Arch Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Philadelphia%20Chapter":MAILTO:gppcma@comcast.net
GEO:39.9539323;-75.1588768
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230313T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230313T193000
DTSTAMP:20260606T214456
CREATED:20230308T125227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T202706Z
UID:4016-1678728600-1678735800@greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Social Hour
DESCRIPTION:Looking to network with industry professionals? Are you new to the meeting and convention management industry and want to meet people? Join us for the PCMA PHL upcoming social hour at City Tap House Logan Square on Monday\, March 13th\, from 5:30pm-7:30pm!\nCommittee and Board Members will be on hand to share what’s happening with the chapter and at the national level. Learn about getting involved and share ideas in an informal and fun setting. \nWe welcome non-members and members! This event is free to attend. Drinks and food will be available for purchase. \nPlease feel welcome to share this information with your colleagues. Click here to register today.
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/socialhour31323/
LOCATION:City Tap House Logan Square\, 2 Logan Square\, Philadelphia\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Philadelphia%20Chapter":MAILTO:gppcma@comcast.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T101500
DTSTAMP:20260606T214456
CREATED:20221010T162411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T202629Z
UID:3839-1675324800-1675332900@greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org
SUMMARY:February Chapter Meeting & Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Building Accessibility Into Events: What Are You Responsible For? What Should You Be Doing?\nPlanners\, organizations\, venues\, and cities are all responsible for ensuring accessibility at their events and in their event spaces. Join the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter on February 2nd to learn about the various types of accommodations event professionals should be considering\, how to proactively plan for accessible events\, legal responsibilities\, communication\, and more. Seasoned event professionals will share their knowledge on this topic and their work in creating accessible events. \nSpeakers include the following:\nModerator: Mariellen Diemand Morris\, Senior Director of Conferences and Membership\, Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research (PRIM&R)\, PCMA PHL Board Member\nSpeaker: Joshua L. Grimes\, Esq.\, Grimes Law Offices\, LLC\nSpeaker: Sheila Hess\, City Representative\, Office of the City Representative\, City of Philadelphia\nSpeaker: Lakshmee Lachhman-Persad\, Founder\, Accessible Travel NYC\nSpeaker: Amy Nieves\, MHR\, Executive Director\, Mayor’s Commission for People with Disabilities\, Office of the Mayor\, City of Philadelphia\nClick here to read the speakers’ bios. \nLearning objectives:\n* Learn how to proactively build accessibility into events (e.g.\, event design\, RFPs\, budget\, registration)\n* Review the types of accommodations and legal responsibilities\n* Discuss communication strategies for both collecting accessibility needs and confirming accommodations\n* Hear how cities/buildings are conceiving of accessibility in their spaces \nAgenda:\n8:00-8:30 AM   | Registration and Continental Breakfast\n8:30-8:45 AM   | Opening Remarks\n8:45-10:15 AM | Moderated Panel Discussion \nRegistration Information: \n\nMembership to 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.\nPlease note: All attendees will be required to show proof of a negative Covid test taken on Wednesday\, February 1 or the morning of Thursday\, February 2\, 2023. Attendees will be required to show a photo of their negative test upon check-in to the event. This test can be an at-home test or rapid test. Registration refunds will be provided if you test positive. 15-minute self-tests will be available at registration if needed.\nEarly registration closes on Monday\, January 30. After that\, only onsite registration will be available.\nThe hotel will provide a 25% discount off valet parking rates\, currently listed at $54.00. Other options for nearby parking are available under the parking tab at this link. Another option for discounted parking is https://spothero.com.\nQuestions? Contact Erica Keagy\, Managing Director\, PCMA PHL at gppcma@comcast.net\, 610-220-1232.\n\nTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS AND HOST!\n  \nA note from the Community Service Committee: This year the focus of our community service efforts will be on Philabundance. Philabundance was founded with the simple belief that no one should go hungry while healthy food goes to waste. Their mission is to drive hunger from our communities and to end hunger for good. In addition to food distribution\, they strive to reduce food waste\, increase access to nutritious meals\, and tackle the root causes of hunger through programs such as the Philabundance Community Kitchen. On February 2\, we will learn more about this organization and how PCMA PHL will support it in 2023.
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/feb102022-2/
LOCATION:Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square\, 1800 Market Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Philadelphia%20Chapter":MAILTO:gppcma@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230108T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230108T180000
DTSTAMP:20260606T214456
CREATED:20221114T205002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T202548Z
UID:3876-1673195400-1673200800@greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Chapter Reception at Convening Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Please join us to kick off Convening Leaders!\nA welcome reception with the New England\, New York\, and Philadelphia chapters will take place on Sunday\, January 8\, 2023\, 4:30pm-6:00pm EST\, at the Hyatt Columbus in the Franklin C/D rooms. If your primary membership is with the New England\, New York\, or Philadelphia chapter\, please click here to register.  \nThere is no fee to attend.  \nATTENTION FOOTBALL FANS! THE EAGLES/GIANTS GAME WILL BE TELEVISED DURING THIS RECEPTION.\nSponsored by:
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/cl2023/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Columbus\, 350 North High Street\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Philadelphia%20Chapter":MAILTO:gppcma@comcast.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T190000
DTSTAMP:20260606T214456
CREATED:20221115T123814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T202434Z
UID:3882-1670950800-1670958000@greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Social Hour
DESCRIPTION:Looking to network with industry professionals? Are you new to the meeting and convention management industry and want to meet people? Join us for the PCMA PHL upcoming social hour at City Tap House Logan Square on Tuesday\, December 13th from 5:00pm-7:00pm!\nCommittee and Board Members will be on hand to share what’s happening with the chapter and at the national level. Learn about getting involved and share ideas in an informal and fun setting. \nWe welcome non-members and members! This event is free to attend. Drinks and food will be available for purchase. \nPlease feel welcome to share this information with your colleagues. Click here to register today.
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/socialhour11822-2/
LOCATION:City Tap House Logan Square\, 2 Logan Square\, Philadelphia\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Philadelphia%20Chapter":MAILTO:gppcma@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T214456
CREATED:20220117T165117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T200931Z
UID:3542-1669914000-1669924800@greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Fundraiser & Chapter Awards Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our annual holiday party to celebrate our chapter members and leaders\, industry friends\, award recipients\, and the holidays!\nThis year the event will also include our annual silent auction with exciting items from hotels\, restaurants\, wineries\, and more! Please consider making a donation to the silent auction. We appreciate all types of donations including hotel overnight stays\, restaurant gift cards\, museum passes\, gift baskets\, and electronics. Click here for more information about donating to the silent auction. \nDetails:\n• Thursday\, December 1st\, 5:00pm-8:00pm\n• DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Philadelphia West (near the Plymouth Meeting Mall)\, 640 Fountain Road\, Plymouth Meeting\, PA 19462\, 610-834-8300.\n• Self-parking is complimentary. \nRegistration Information: \n\nMembership to 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.\nPlease note: All attendees will be required to show proof of a negative Covid test taken on Thursday\, December 1\, 2022. Attendees will be required to show a photo of their negative test upon check-in to the event. This test can be an at-home test or rapid test. Registration refunds will be provided if you test positive. 15-minute self-tests will be available at registration if needed. Safety requirements may be adjusted to the current requirements.\nEarly registration closes on Sunday\, November 27\, 11:59pm. After that\, only onsite registration will be available.\nQuestions? Contact Erica Keagy\, PCMA PHL Administrator at gppcma@comcast.net or 610-220-1232.\n\nThank you to our host and sponsors!
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/holiday-chapter-awards-celebration-2022/
LOCATION:DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Philadelphia West\, 640 Fountain Road\, Plymouth Meeting\, PA\, 19462\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Philadelphia%20Chapter":MAILTO:gppcma@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221120T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221120T110000
DTSTAMP:20260606T214456
CREATED:20220822T145136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T201000Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer at the Philadelphia Marathon
DESCRIPTION:Here’s Your Chance to Rise and Shine to Cheer on the\nPhiladelphia Marathon Participants! Volunteers Needed!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe PCMA PHL Community Service Committee invites you to volunteer at our annual water station at the 2022 Philadelphia Marathon! The event will be held on Sunday\, November 20\, and our time slot is from 6:00am-11:00am. We will be located at Water Stop #3 at 6th & Walnut. In our experience\, this activity ends closer to 9:30am (depending on how fast we clean up the thousands of cups that will be recycled). Our job is to set up thousands of cups of water and Gatorade\, and hand out the cups to the ever-grateful runners. It’s very stimulating and inspiring!  We know it’s an early morning\, but this is for a good cause! \nStreet parking is available on Walnut Street and on either side of 6th Street. You will receive a parking voucher when you arrive. All volunteers receive an official Philadelphia Marathon t-shirt to wear at the event. \nIf interested\, please follow the steps below to signup. Space is limited\, and is assigned first come-first served\, so please register soon! \n\nClick here to be directed to the volunteer page for the Philadelphia Marathon.\nSelect Water Stop #3 at 6th and Walnut for Sunday\, November 20th. Select PCMAPHL under “Are you registering on behalf of a team?”\n\nQuestions? Contact Community Service volunteer\, Sharon Goodspeed\, at sgood265@gmail.com.
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/volunteer-at-the-philadelphia-marathon-2-2/
LOCATION:Philadelphia Marathon\, Water Stop #3 at 6th & Walnut\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Philadelphia%20Chapter":MAILTO:gppcma@comcast.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221108T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221108T190000
DTSTAMP:20260606T214456
CREATED:20220928T153540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T201042Z
UID:3833-1667926800-1667934000@greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Social Hour
DESCRIPTION:Looking to network with industry professionals? Are you new to the meeting and convention management industry and want to meet people? Join us for the PCMA PHL upcoming social hour at City Tap House Logan Square on Tuesday\, November 8th from 5:00pm-7:00pm!\nCommittee and Board Members will be on hand to share what’s happening with the chapter and at the national level. Learn about getting involved and share ideas in an informal and fun setting. \nWe welcome non-members and members! This event is free to attend. Drinks and food will be available for purchase. \nPlease feel welcome to share this information with your colleagues. Click here to register today.
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/socialhour11822/
LOCATION:City Tap House Logan Square\, 2 Logan Square\, Philadelphia\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Philadelphia%20Chapter":MAILTO:gppcma@comcast.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T190000
DTSTAMP:20260606T214456
CREATED:20220117T164801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T201320Z
UID:3540-1666278000-1666292400@greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org
SUMMARY:October Chapter Meeting and Networking Reception
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELED. \nJoin us on Thursday\, October 20th\, 3:00pm-7:00pm at the Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square for an afternoon education session followed by a networking reception. During this event\, Rich McLaughlin\, Leadership Coach/Speaker\, will use presentations and small group work to provide leadership and coaching skills related to connecting with colleagues and building teams\, showing up fully for our roles at our organizations\, and participating in meaningful work\, and innovating. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nLearn leadership and coaching skills that can be applied to internal work and external vendor relationships\nConsider how to show up fully for your role\, especially in times of uncertainty\, challenge\, etc.\nDiscuss how to leverage teams to innovate\n\nAbout the Speaker: Rich McLaughlin has been an observer and practitioner of innovation and employee engagement processes for over 20 years. He has over 14\,000 hours designing and facilitating leadership and interpersonal skills workshops\, innovation explorations and problem solving with teams to help them jump start their change and innovation efforts. He has helped teams as small as eight and departments as large as 100 learn how to blend external developments (to understand where customer needs are moving) with internal employee engagement processes (to show how to stimulate internal experiments and capitalize on those opportunities). Rich received his MA in Training and Development for Business from Ohio State University\, and has been consulting faculty for the University of Notre Dame’s College of Business since 2000. He is author of\, “Rules of Engagement: A Story About How Leaders Can More Effectively Engage Employees”\, and he co-authored\, “Tapping Team Intelligence: Consulting Tools and Exercises that Facilitate Team Performance and Learning Through Action”. He is also certified in EQi 2.0\, Rummler Brache process mapping methodology\, MBTI\, TMI\, CCL’s 360 Benchmarks\, the Hermann Brain Dominance Index\, the Matrix Management Institute’s Project Management Methodology\, and the Experience Innovation simulation. \nPlease note: All attendees will be required to show proof of a negative Covid test taken on Thursday\, October 20\, 2022. Attendees will be required to show a photo of their negative test upon check-in to the event. This test can be an at-home test or rapid test. Free at-home tests are available at https://www.covid.gov/tests. Registration refunds will be provided if you test positive. A limited number of tests will be available at registration if you forget. Safety requirements may be adjusted to the current requirements in the City of Philadelphia and at the Sonesta Philadelphia as the event date approaches. \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. \nThank you to our host and sponsors!
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/102022/
LOCATION:Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square\, 1800 Market Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Philadelphia%20Chapter":MAILTO:gppcma@comcast.net
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T190000
DTSTAMP:20260606T214456
CREATED:20220927T175924Z
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UID:3821-1665507600-1665514800@greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Social Hour
DESCRIPTION:Looking to network with industry professionals? Are you new to the meeting and convention management industry and want to meet people? Join us for the PCMA PHL upcoming social hour at City Tap House Logan Square on Tuesday\, October 11th from 5:00pm-7:00pm!\nCommittee and Board Members will be on hand to share what’s happening with the chapter and at the national level. Learn about getting involved and share ideas in an informal and fun setting. \nWe welcome non-members and members! This event is free to attend. Drinks and food will be available for purchase. \nPlease feel welcome to share this information with your colleagues. Click here to register today.
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/socialhour101122/
LOCATION:City Tap House Logan Square\, 2 Logan Square\, Philadelphia\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Philadelphia%20Chapter":MAILTO:gppcma@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T190000
DTSTAMP:20260606T214456
CREATED:20220117T164335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T201627Z
UID:3538-1662642000-1662663600@greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Education Day
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Education Day on Thursday\, September 8\, 2022\, 1:00-6:00 PM at Live! Casino Hotel Philadelphia.\nRegister today!\nAccording to a recent survey of our audience\, the future of work and re-imagining the audience journey were the most interesting topics. As such\, we’ve planned this year’s Education Day event around these topics. Attendees at this year’s event will hear from seasoned experts about the challenges of planning and the potential in holding in-person events in this environment\, and they will have the opportunity to dialogue with their peers about possible short-term and long-term solutions. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDiscuss the future of work and its impact on events\, suppliers\, and planners\nConsider what attendees want from in-person events post-COVID and learn how to re-imagine the audience journey\nBrainstorm solutions to current challenges and network with colleagues\n\nAgenda:\n1:00-2:00 PM: Registration\n2:00-2:15 PM: Welcome\n2:15-3:15 PM: General Session: Meg Fasy\, Founder\, FazeFWD & eventsGIG; PCMA Best in Class Speaker: The Future of Work–Shift Happens\n3:15-3:30 PM: Break\n3:30-4:30 PM: Breakout Sessions\n4:30-5:00 PM: Wrap-up\n5:00-7:00 PM: Reception \nSession Descriptions: \n\nThe Future of Work is top of mind for all leaders – from the “Great Resignation” to the gig economy\, these dynamic shifts are challenging all businesses. Your workforce\, how and where people work\, and skills you need to address the evolving event formats is critical to succeed. A talent strategy that is based on skills and finding new ways to source talent is pivotal to staying agile and adapting to whatever the future brings. It’s not just about getting through your next program but determining what is needed to reimagine what is possible and deliver compelling experiences.\nLearner Outcomes:\n•Optimize your talent strategy to drive innovation •Identifying gaps for your future state •Leveraging gig economy talent options to build the right team\nBreakout 1: The Future of Work Follow-Up Conversation: This session will provide a deeper dive into the future of work as it applies to the business events industry. Speakers will discuss current challenges in all industries and potential short-term and long-term solutions. Speakers include Maria Grasso\, Senior Vice President\, Convention Division\, PHLCVB\, Meg Fasy\, Founder\, FazeFWD & eventsGIG\, and Ben Fileccia\, Senior Director of Operations\, Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association.\nBreakout 2: Re-Imagining the Audience Journey: Planning events in the post-pandemic era has forced event professionals to think more about what their audiences want out of in-person events\, what’s feasible given ongoing challenges regarding budgets\, COVID\, hybrid\, etc.\, and how to re-imagine in-person events to both incentivize in-person participation and enhance the education/networking/business transactions that take place at these events. Speakers include Danielle Cleary\, Sourcing Manager\, JR Global Events\, Sharon DeFelices\, CMP\, owner of Mosaic Meetings and Events\, and Kyle Morris\, Vice President Business Development\, NMR Events.\nClick here to learn more about our speakers.\n\nA Message from the PCMA PHL Community Service Committee: At Education Day\, we will be hosting a school supply donation drive for the Tanner G. Duckrey School\, 1501 Diamond St.\, Philadelphia School District. Located in North Philadelphia\, this school is challenged with less-than-ideal conditions\, a lack of supplies\, and various hardships for the children\, families\, and teachers. Despite the challenges\, nearly 510 diverse students benefit from education that helps them get into some of the best high schools in the city.  They will accept basic school supplies that can be purchased at any store\, or gift cards to stores likes Staples\, Target\, Amazon\, or CVS. Please help support the students and faculty at this school by bringing donations to Education Day. Thank you! \nPlease note: All attendees will be required to show proof of a negative Covid test taken on Thursday\, September 8\, 2022. Attendees will be required to show a photo of their negative test upon check-in to the event. This test can be an at-home test or rapid test. Free at-home tests are available at https://www.covid.gov/tests. Registration refunds will be provided if you test positive. A limited number of at-home tests will be available at registration if you forget. Safety requirements may be adjusted to the current requirements in the City of Philadelphia and at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia as the event date approaches. \nTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS AND HOST! \nPlatinum Sponsor \nGold Sponsor \n \n\nUnderwriter Sponsors \n \n  \n \n  \n  \nPCMA Best in Class Speaker Sponsor \n \nHost 
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/education-day-2022/
LOCATION:Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia\, 900 Packer Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19148\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Philadelphia%20Chapter":MAILTO:gppcma@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220711T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220712T143000
DTSTAMP:20260606T214456
CREATED:20220117T163958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T201752Z
UID:3535-1657558800-1657636200@greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Chapter Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the PCMA PHL Chapter Retreat on July 11-12! This year’s Chapter Retreat will be held in-person at the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square in Lancaster\, PA\, and will include opportunities for education\, networking\, socializing\, and fun! The agenda is as follows: \nSunday\, July 10\, 2022 \n\n4:00 PM: Hospitality Suite Open\n\nMonday\, July 11\, 2022 \n\n2:30-4:30 PM: Registration\n2:30-4:30 PM: Community Service Activity – We will be filling 100 tote bags for Heart of Surfing\, a non-profit organization that offers free surfing and skateboarding lessons for families with autism or other developmental disabilities. Please bring donations to include in the bags. Suggested items (in any amount) include sunglasses\, chap stick\, beach balls\, flip flops\, spray bottles\, candy\, water bottle\, toys\, frisbees\, footballs\, and bubbles.\n2:30-5:00 PM: Hospitality Suite Open\n5:00-7:00 PM: Opening Reception\n\nTuesday\, July 12\, 2022: \n\n6:30 AM: Group Walk (optional)\n8:00-9:00 AM: Registration\n8:00-9:00 AM: Continental Breakfast\n9:00-9:05 AM: Welcome\, Chapter Updates\n9:05-9:15 AM: State of Industry/Trends\n9:15-9:25 AM: Sponsor Presentations\n9:25-10:15 AM: Chapter Committee Activity: Help Your Chapter!\n10:15-10:30 AM: Break\n10:30 AM-12:00 PM: General Session: Harriet Stein\, RN\, MS\, Big Toe in the Water; Creator\, Take Pause Mindfulness Program\n12:00-1:00 PM: Lunch\n1:00-1:05 PM: Discover Lancaster and Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square Welcome\n1:05-2:30 PM: Best Practices Roundtable Activity: Bring your best business/professional “hack” to share with others.\n\n*Agenda is subject to change. Attendees are encouraged to arrive a day early (July 10) to experience all that Lancaster has to offer. Contact Sara McWilliams\, PCMA President Elect\, for information on things to do before the retreat!  \nRegistration Information: \n\nPCMA PHL Member and Faculty Planners – $50 registration fee\nPCMA PHL Supplier Members – $60 registration fee\nPCMA PHL Student Members – $15 registration fee\nRegister at https://na.eventscloud.com/retreat2022.\nMembership to the Philadelphia Chapter is required to attend the Chapter Retreat. If you are a member of PCMA\, but not of the Philadelphia Chapter\, contact membership@pcma.org to add PHL to your membership for $30.00.\nNegative Covid test requirement: Please take a Covid test the day you are departing for the Chapter Retreat to make sure you are negative. Please take a photo of the negative test and share it when you check in at registration. Free tests are available at https://www.covid.gov/tests. A rapid test offered by a doctor or testing facility is also acceptable. If you test positive\, your registration fee will be refunded.\nPCMA PHL has been approved by the Events Industry Council (EIC) as a Preferred Provider of the above-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.\n\nHotel accommodations: The Lancaster Marriott is offering complimentary rooms for planners for the nights of July 10th and July 11th\, and discounted rooms for suppliers at $129.00 plus tax for the nights of July 10th and July 11th. Planners\, please book your room at the $129.00 rate. The room fee will be waived prior to when you check in at the hotel. The cutoff date is Friday\, July 1\, 2022. To make a reservation\, click the link below: \nBook your group rate for PCMA PHL Chapter Retreat \nThank you to our host and sponsors!
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/chapter-retreat-2/
LOCATION:Lancaster Marriott\, 25 S Queen St\, Lancaster\, 17603
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Philadelphia%20Chapter":MAILTO:gppcma@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T214456
CREATED:20220308T180539Z
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UID:3603-1654178400-1654189200@greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Tailgate Trade Show
DESCRIPTION:You and your meeting planning team are invited to a unique outdoor trade show where you will be able to visit in-person with destinations\, hotels\, venues\, event service companies\, and more! There will be exciting raffle prizes and tasty food\, beverages\, and treats!\nThursday\, June 2\, 2022\n2:00pm-5:00pm\nThe Drexelbrook Catering & Event Center\n4700 Drexelbrook Drive\, Drexel Hill\, PA 19026 • 610-259-7000\nIn the event inclement weather is forecasted on June 2\, this event will be moved inside. \nPlanners – Click here to register. Or press the Register Now bar below! This event is complimentary for all planners. Please register by May 27th. \nVaccine Requirement/Proof of Negative Test: Upon arrival to registration\, attendees will be required to show proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the meeting. \nDress Code: Smart casual including shorts \nInformation about exhibiting and sponsorships\, is available by clicking here.  \nA room block is available at the Holiday Inn and Suites: Philadelphia W – Drexel Hill\, which is adjacent Drexelbrook. Click the link below to be connected to the Tailgate Trade Show room block\, offering a $149+ rate: \nPCMA PHL Tailgate \nTHANK YOU TO OUR PARTNER\, HOST & SPONSORS! \n \nQuestions? Please contact PCMA PHL Administrator\, Erica Keagy\, at gppcma@comcast.net\, 610-220-1232.
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/tailgatetradeshow2022/
LOCATION:The Drexelbrook Catering & Event Center\, 4700 Drexelbrook Drive\, Drexel Hill\, PA\, 19026\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Philadelphia%20Chapter":MAILTO:gppcma@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T153000
DTSTAMP:20260606T214456
CREATED:20191118T161347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T201925Z
UID:2634-1652963400-1652974200@greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Phillies Businessperson's Special
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Thursday\, May 19th for the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter’s annual networking event at Citizens Bank Park! This year’s event will take place at the Rooftop Terrace\, while the Phillies play the Padres. The festivities are planned to maximize the fun complete with food\, beverage\, and plenty of your industry colleagues and friends. \nNetworking Lunch Information:\nYour registration includes one and a half hours of beer\, soft drinks\, and ballpark food favorites. Food and drinks will be served from 12:35pm-2:05pm. The Rooftop Terrace is located inside of the park above Ashburn Alley. \nGame Information:\nThe 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. Vaccine and mask requirements/restrictions will be posted and shared closer to the event date. \nRegistration:\nPlease register BY CLICKING HERE\, or click the registration bar later on this page. \nThank you to our sponsors!\n\n\n \n  \nA discounted room block is available at Live Casino & Hotel. Below is the booking link:\nLive! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia (livecasinohotel.com)
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/phillies-businesspersons-special-5192022/
LOCATION:Citizens Bank Park\, 1 Citizens Bank Way\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19148\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Philadelphia%20Chapter":MAILTO:gppcma@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T180000
DTSTAMP:20260606T214456
CREATED:20220117T162220Z
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UID:3529-1649333700-1649354400@greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Global Meetings Industry Day
DESCRIPTION:PCMA’s Greater Philadelphia Chapter is excited to announce the in-person return of Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) on April 7\, from 12:15-6:00 PM ET\, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center! Join us this afternoon to celebrate the business events industry and its resilient workforce\, learn from experts in the field\, and interact with your colleagues. \nOur GMID event will focus on “reuniting to recover\,” with sessions that will provide insights for suppliers and planners on bringing back in-person events\, working together through current challenges\, and planning for the future of the events industry. We will be bringing back the popular “unconference” format\, which will allow attendees to select and learn about the topics of most interest to their immediate needs. \nPlease note this event will not offer lunch. A networking reception with food and beverage will be provided at the conclusion of the meeting. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDiscuss strategies for partnerships in the current meeting environment\nExplain current challenges in planning meetings and events\nWork with other meeting and event professionals to brainstorm solutions to current and upcoming challenges\n\nAgenda: \n12:15-1:30 PM: Registration Open\n12:15-1:15 PM: Attendee Headshots: Come early and have your complimentary headshot taken!\n1:30-1:45 PM: Welcome\n1:45-2:00 PM: Event Industry Proclamation\, Jim Kenney\, Mayor of Philadelphia\, PA\n2:00-2:30 PM: Unconference Overview/Topic Brainstorming: Attendees will work in small groups to brainstorm potential discussion topics\n2:30-3:30 PM: General Session: Reuniting to Recover: A moderated discussion featuring seasoned business events professionals on the future of strategic partnerships in event planning\, current challenges\, and potential solutions. Speakers include:\n \n\nJohn McNichol\, President and CEO\, Pennsylvania Convention Center\, Moderator\nMaria Grasso\, Senior Vice President\, Convention Division\, Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau\nKevin Kelly\, Director of Meetings and Events\, ASTM\nMichael Thompson\, Director of Meeting and Event Services\, Talley Management\nClaire Marrazzo Greenwood\, Executive Director\, CEO Council for Growth\, Senior Vice President for Economic Competitiveness\, The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia\n\nSpeakers bios are available by clicking here. \n3:30-3:45 PM: Break\, Attendee Headshots\n3:45-5:00 PM: Unconference Continued: Presentation of Session Topics: Attendees will hear presentations on selected topics resulting from brainstorming sessions. This session will be moderated by Paul Wong\, Director of Global Events\, ISPOR\, and Kacie Sheppeck Corbitt\, Senior Event Manager\, Global Event Management GBS\, Wolters Kluwer. Our Unconference speakers include: \n\nApril Gamache\, Director of Group Sales\, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown\nJoshua L. Grimes\, Esq.\, GRIMES LAW OFFICES\, LLC\nKaren Lennert\, CASE\, DES\, National Account Manager\, Projection\nBrad Magarity\, Vice President\, Sales\, ALHI\nDebra Maines\, CMP-HC\, DES\, Senior Manager\, Sponsorships & Exhibit Logistics\, A. Fassano & Company\nJudi McLaughlin\, Managing Director\, Northeast\, HelmsBriscoe\nBob O’Connell\, National Sales Manager\, GES\nMichelle Rovner\, Director\, Marketing\, ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research\n\n5:00-6:00 PM: Reception \nThe PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter has been approved by the Events Industry Council (EIC) as a Preferred Provider of these 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. \nUpon arrival to the PCMA PHL chapter meeting\, attendees will be required to show proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the meeting. Masks are recommended but not required. These requirements may be adjusted to the current requirements in Philadelphia and at the Pennsylvania Convention Center as the event date approaches. \nA discounted room block is available at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown\, 1201 Market St\, Philadelphia PA 19107. To make a reservation\, visit this link:\nhttps://book.passkey.com/go/GlobalMeetingsIndustry \nClick here to register.\nThank you to our hosts and sponsors!
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/global-meetings-industry-day-472022/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania Convention Center\, 1101 Arch Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Philadelphia%20Chapter":MAILTO:gppcma@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T214456
CREATED:20220117T162004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T202029Z
UID:3527-1646913600-1646917200@greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Midday Break
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Midday Break: Community Conversation—State of Meeting Planning in the Current Environment\nJoin your colleagues on March 10 for a virtual midday break on the state of meeting planning in the current environment. This offering will be a moderated discussion. Planner and supplier attendees are encouraged to attend to discuss current challenges/opportunities\, brainstorm and share solutions\, and make connections. At the start of the event\, attendees will take a poll on the issues they most want to discuss during the session\, then a moderator will facilitate discussion on the top two to three topics. \nLearning objectives:\n1) Discuss timeline topics in current meeting planning environment\n2) Brainstorm and share solutions to current challenges\n3) Network with others in field and make connections that can benefit you beyond the session \nModerator: Mariellen Morris\, Senior Director of Conferences\, PRIM&R; PCMA PHL Board Member and Education Committee Co-Chair \nThe PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter has been approved by the Events Industry Council (EIC) as a Preferred Provider of this 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. \nRegistration Information: Please consider making a donation towards registration for this meeting. Registration fees are a key source of revenue for the chapter. There is a $1.00 minimum. Any amount is appreciated.
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/midday-break-31022/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Philadelphia%20Chapter":MAILTO:gppcma@comcast.net
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