About Us
The Greater Midwest Chapter of the Professional Convention Management Association (GMC PCMA) was founded in 1993 and serves the Midwest region of the United States including Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. GMC offers a variety of educational meetings as well as networking opportunities.
Our interaction with other hospitality industry professionals through events such as our Membership Connections, Community Service Projects, and our Annual Signature Event Fundraiser also serve to provide our members and other industry colleagues with excellent events at which to network while serving the community.
PCMA Greater Midwest Chapter is proud to offer our members
Continuing Education credit as a CMP Preferred Provider.
What’s New
Upcoming Events
Catch up on the latest Greater Midwest Chapter of PCMA events
GMC Pickleball Classic
SPF 2121 N Clybourn AveREGISTRATION NOW OPEN! GMC Pickleball Classic Thursday, July 31, 2025 SPF | 2121 N. Clybourn Ave. | Chicago, IL 60614 Event Schedule 12:00 PM: Check-in/Registration 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM:
DEI Educational Event
SAVE THE DATE! DEI Educational Event September 9, 2025 Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel More information coming soon!
GMC Milwaukee Mingle
SAVE THE DATE! GMC Milwaukee MingleThursday, September 11, 20254:00 PM – 6:00 PMHarley-Davidson Museum500 W Canal St, Milwaukee, WI 53203 Join us for the GMC Milwaukee Mingle—an evening of networking,
Behind the Scenes: American College of Chest Physicians Annual Meeting (CHEST 2025)
Behind the Scenes: American College of Chest Physicians Annual Meeting (CHEST 2025) Tuesday, October 21, 2025 | Chicago, IL Ever wondered what it takes to bring the American College of
Bowl Bash 2025
10pin 330 N State St, Chicago, ILSAVE THE DATE FOR BOWL BASH! Bowl Bash 2025 November 12, 2025 |5:00 pm - 8:00 pm | 10pin Bowling Lounge 330 N State St | Chicago, IL 60654 Industry
GMC Holiday Mixer
GMC's Annual Holiday Mixer is back! Wednesday December 3, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!
Association Forum Holiday Showcase
Association Forum Holiday Showcase - Meeting Planner Track Powered by PCMA Greater Midwest Chapter Thursday, December 4th, 2025 | 8:30am - 11:00am More information coming soon!
2025 Awards Recognition Event and Luncheon
Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile 540 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, ILSAVE THE DATE! March 11, 2026 | Marriott Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile
Thank you to our 2024 Annual Gold Sponsors