GMC PCMA C.A.R.E. Education Event Recap
GMC PCMA C.A.R.E. Education Event Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | Obama Presidential Center, Chicago, IL A sold-out crowd of 240 planners and suppliers joined us at the Obama Presidential Center
Chapter News
GMC Board Nominations Close on Monday!
Do you know someone who will lead the Chapter with innovation, insight, and integrity? Do you know someone who will be a great leader for the Chapter? Do you know
GMC 2026 Award Nominations Now Open!
GMC PCMA is seeking nominations for the following various awards to honor chapter members. Our volunteer committee members are the reason GMC is one of the most successful and active of all PCMA
GMC PCMA Pickleball Tournament Recap
GMC PCMA Pickleball Tournament Thursday, July 30, 2026 | SPF Chicago, Chicago, IL Paddles up! On July 30, 200+ attendees swapped conference lanyards for pickleball paddles at SPF Chicago for
GMC Board Nominations Are Now Open!
Do you know someone who will lead the Chapter with innovation, insight, and integrity? Do you know someone who will be a great leader for the Chapter? Do you know
Apply now for the PCMA 20 in their Twenties class
Applications for PCMA’s next 20 in their Twenties class are now open, and we’re hoping to see every chapter represented in this year’s pool – that’s where you come in. You know
2026 GMC Awards Recognition Event and Luncheon
2026 GMC Awards Recognition Event and Luncheon March 11, 2026, Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile, Chicago, IL This March, members of the Greater Midwest Chapter gathered for the 2026 GMC
2026 GMC Chapter Reception at Convening Leaders
2026 GMC Chapter Reception at Convening Leaders Sunday, January 11, 2026, Hard Rock Café, Philadelphia, PA This January, members of the Greater Midwest Chapter kicked off Convening Leaders 2026 with
December Events Recap
Association Forum – Holiday Showcase – Meeting Planner Track Sessions The PCMA GMC Professional Development Committee, in partnership with our friends at Association Forum, recently hosted two standout meeting planner
Bowl Bash Recap 2025
On Tuesday, November 12, over 280 PCMA GMC members and partners turned up at 10Pin Bowling Lounge in downtown Chicago for the annual Bowl Bash. Many came from the PCMA
December 2025 Newsletter
December 2025 GMC Newsletter President’s Message Happy Holiday Season PCMA GMC Members! I wish you all a healthy, happy and joyous holiday season. May you find time to recharge, enjoy
Chapter Archives Needed for 70th Anniversary Celebration
Chapter Archives Needed for 70th Anniversary Celebration In celebration of PCMA’s 70th anniversary kicking off at Convening Leaders 2026, we’re creating a museum to honor the stories and milestones that
November 2025 Newsletter
November 2025 GMC Newsletter President’s Message November celebrates a month of being thankful. What are you thankful for? As November arrives, it invites us to slow down, reflect, and give
October 2025 Newsletter
October 2025 GMC Newsletter President’s Message October marks the start of Q4 with only three more months remaining in 2025. Time flies. Time has a way of moving quickly, sometimes
August 2025 Newsletter
August 2025 GMC Newsletter President’s Message August – the ‘Lazy days of summer’ is upon us. A sincere thank you to all who participated in and sponsored the July Pickleball
July 2025 Newsletter
July 2025 GMC Newsletter President’s Message As we welcome July and Independence Day, we celebrate the ideals of freedom, unity, and the enduring promise of democracy that have shaped our
June 2025 Newsletter
June 2025 GMC Newsletter President’s Message June marks the midway point of the year. Take this moment to pause, reflect, realign and serve as a catalyst to reignite enthusiasm. June
May 2025 Newsletter
May 2025 GMC Newsletter President’s Message May brings blooming flowers, warmer days, and longer hours of sunshine. It serves as a reminder to pause amid the hustle and truly stop
April 2025 Newsletter
April 2025 GMC Newsletter President’s Message Spring is in the air! April kicks off with Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID). GMID is an international day of advocacy showcasing the undeniable
March 2025 Newsletter
March 2025 GMC Newsletter President’s Message Spring is in the air! In honor of Women’s History Month , we celebrate the incredible contributions of women in the events industry, whose
February 2025 Newsletter
February 2025 GMC Newsletter President’s Message February is filled with many sports, celebrations and holidays from honoring Black History Month to Super Bowl Sunday, Galentine’s Day, Groundhog Day and more,
January 2025 Newsletter
January 2025 GMC Newsletter President’s Message Happy New Year PCMA GMC Members! I wish you all a healthy, happy and prosperous 2025. It was wonderful to see many of you
December 2024 Newsletter
December 2024 GMC Newsletter Upcoming Events CONVENING LEADERS CHAPTER RECEPTION Registration now open! Get ready to connect, celebrate, and kick off PCMA Convening Leaders 2025 with your Greater Midwest Chapter community!
November 2024 Newsletter
November 2024 GMC Newsletter Register Today for the online webinar Career Webinar Series – We have offered sessions with resources and shared practices on navigating your career. We look forward to
October 2024 Newsletter
October 2024 GMC Newsletter Register Now For Bowl Bash! November 13, 2024 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM 10 Pin Bowling Lounge 330 N. State Dr. Chicago, IL 60654 Get ready to
September 2024 Newsletter
September 2024 GMC Newsletter Behind the Scenes-DNC 2024 Registration is Open! Thursday, September 12th | 3:00 PM- 7:00 PM | Skydeck at Willis TowerEvent Schedule: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
August 2024 Newsletter
August 2024 GMC Newsletter Register Today for the online webinars Career Webinar Series – we will be offering webinars throughout 2024 for tips and tricks on how to make the most
July 2024 Newsletter
July 2024 GMC Newsletter Register Today for the 3rd Annual Golf and Give Back July 22, 2024 | 8:30 am– 4:00 pm Join us at the beautiful Itasca Country Club for
June 2024 Newsletter
June 2024 GMC Newsletter Register Today for the 3rd Annual Golf and Give Back July 22, 2024 | 8:30 am– 4:00 pm Join us at the beautiful Itasca Country Club for
May 2024 Newsletter
May 2024 GMC Newsletter Inside the Ivy: Exploring the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field Friday, May 31st | 9:30 am- 12:30 pm | Cubs game to follow Save the
April 2024 Newsletter
April 2024 GMC Newsletter Your April Newsletter Industry Xchange 2024 April 11, 2024 | 3:00 PM – 7:30 PM | Convene Willis Tower 233 S Wacker Dr. Chicago, IL 60606 Industry Xchange
March 2024 Newsletter
March 2024 GMC Newsletter Your March Newsletter March is Women’s History Month Women’s History Month is a celebration of resilience, strength, and the remarkable contributions of women throughout history. Let’s use