Chapter News

May 2020 Letter from the President

April showers bring May flowers!  Looks like it is happening, and I am personally happy to see some green.  I hope this spring experience is lifting your spirits.   Weather in

June 2020 Webinar

How can you protect your business and still be a good partner? How has COVID-19 forever changed the way we do business? How are we planning for the rest of

PCMA Industry Relief Fund

The PCMA Foundation Industry Relief Fund will support individuals in the events industry whose health has been impacted by COVID-19. Funds will be distributed through our partner, SEARCH Foundation. We

April 2020 Letter from the President

April is here!  I love the longer days and hope it gives you energy as we go through a very challenging time. As we settle into our new reality whatever

Sponsor Spotlight: Visit Salt Lake

From Jeff Gassaway Director of Convention Sales – Midwest Region at Visit Salt Lake Virtual can be fun, but the real experience is better. First and foremost, I hope everyone

Thank You Sponsors

The sponsorship committee would like to thank all of our sponsors who make everything we do for GMC possible. Times are tough right now, but we are all in this

March 2020 Letter from the President

Happy Spring GMC!   As I write this letter, I am reflecting on the week we have all had.  So many adjectives and not enough space in this article. Thank you

Vendor Spotlight: Visit Anchorage

Direct Flights, Diverse Wildlife Make Anchorage a Larger-Than-Life Meeting Destination   Finding the ideal meeting venue means answering a long list of key questions: What potential locations are both within

February 2020 Letter From The President

Happy February Greater Midwest Chapter! Time flies when you are having fun. We have done so much in the last month to get ready for a fun year. The Board

January 2020 Letter from the President

Happy New Year Greater Midwest Chapter!   Can you believe it is 2020?  I am honored to serve as your President in this new decade.   There are so many things to

Meet the 2020 Board and Committee Chairs

This Month’s Featured Leader: Becky Svienteck Meeting Planner at American Academy of Sleep Medicine GMC Education Committee Chair Fun Fact about Becky: I’ve been to 14 zoos in 9 states

Convening Leaders Recap

Nearly 5000 business events professionals gathered in San Francisco from January 5-8 to kick of the year at the industry’s premier event of the year, PCMA Convening Leaders. The Greater

Mark Henry Scholarship Recipients of 2019

Mark Henry was a friend to many in the meetings industry. He was a long time GMC member and a wonderful volunteer leader. Sadly, he passed away in December 2017.

December 2019 Letter From The President

Season’s Greetings to all GMC PCMA members! It was terrific to see many of you at the Holiday Mixer as well as Holiday Showcase.  It is always befitting this time

Vendor Spotlight: Visit Fort Worth

Three Experiences. Fort Worth VIP Style. You Choose! Meeting planners, enter to win one of three Fort Worth VIP experiences! Music lovers, hang out at Niles City Sound, the studio

Vendor Spotlight: San Francisco Travel Association

Why Chicago Meeting Planners Still Choose San Francisco   San Francisco is a premier meeting destination famous for fostering new ideas and drawing record-breaking attendance. The city is always changing,

Vendor Spotlight: Business Events Montreal

The Backstory of Montréal’s Ground-Breaking New Guarantees Montréal is one of North America’s most creative cities—and they’ve innovated once again. With the recent launch of a new pledge that offers

Vendor Spotlight: Visit Anchorage

Data Scientists, Lawyers, Cranes, and Police All Fit in Anchorage, Alaska Anchorage, Alaska is the best of both worlds. The city’s meeting venues have the versatility to host a wide

Chicago Student Day Update

Chicago Student Day at Wrigley Field and Hotel Zachary On Friday September 27, 2019 over twenty students and industry professionals enjoyed a unique Student Day at Wrigley Field and Hotel

November Members on the Move

November 2019 Members on the Move Join us in welcoming our new or renewing GMC members! Jocelyn Guertin Laura Lutter Cole Lissa Salvatierra Mary Patton Darren Mendola Emily Eppelheimer Joyce

November 2019 Letter From the President

Greetings GMC! I hope everyone is staying warm and your Halloween was spooktacular!  Onward to November and the Holiday Season.  We at GMC have been working hard continuing the momentum

Award Nominations Are Open

It’s that time of year again! Nominations for the GMC 2019 Awards are OPEN! You can nominate someone (or yourself) for four awards: the Richard A. Daignault Award, the Robert

Indiana Student Day Recap

The GMC Student Committee recently had the pleasure of meeting with students of IUPUI’s Department of Tourism, Event & Sport Management for 2019 Indiana Student Day. The program brought hospitality

Vendor Spotlight: Meet in Vancouver

Vancouver is globally recognized as a health and wellness hub. Book your next meeting in Vancouver and see for yourself how memorable and unique the attendee experience can be when

October 2019 Letter From the President

Greetings GMC! I am so proud of all we have done thus far in 2019!  It’s truly a new day for us and things keep getting better and better.  I’m

Detroit. It’s GO time.™

Detroit. It’s GO time.™ It’s time to take a closer look at Detroit for your next meeting. You’ll be amazed by the city’s energy and vitality. The D continues to

Member Spotlight: Morgan Prewitt

NAME:  Morgan Prewitt EMPLOYER: McCormick Place SMG   WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MOMENT OR MEMORY WITH THE GREATER MIDWEST CHAPTER OF PCMA? I went to Convening Leaders a few years

September 2019 Letter From the President

Hello GMC! Many exciting things are on the horizon for our chapter in the coming months. Two things that I am very much looking forward to are the upcoming Student

GMC 2020 Volunteers

GMC PCMA is seeking nominations from chapter members for the 2020 Board of Directors and Officers.

Signature Event Sponsorship Opportunities

The Greater Midwest Chapter is bringing you a new and fresh Signature Event! On November 7, GMC PCMA will be hosting the Annual Business Meeting and Signature Event at WhirlyBall

Help Us Select The 2020-21 Chapter Charity

2020 will be here before we know it.  We select a new charity to support every two years.  The Community Services Committee needs your help in selecting our charity for

August 2019 Letter From the President

Hello GMC! I am so proud, honored, excited and thankful we are now officially managed by PCMA.  Partnering with our parent organization is already bringing a new level of positive

GMC Member Spotlight

GMC PCMA member Racheal McDonald answers questions about the Chapter, her career, and more!