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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 of your career or how to navigate a career search. These are 100% online.

Free for students, job seekers and GMC Members
$10 for non-members

AUGUST 15TH WEBINAR
August 15, 12-1pm CT on Zoom

Boost Your Career: LinkedIn and Resume Mastery with Dahlia El Gazzar

Join personal branding expert Dahlia El Gazzar as she guides you in making your next career move with confidence. This session will cover how to optimize your LinkedIn profile and craft a standout resume. Dahlia will share her top tips and strategies to enhance your online presence and maximize your professional impact. Following her presentation, Jen Salerno will moderate a conversation where she asks Dahlia to address your most pressing questions and provide personalized advice to help you achieve your career goals. Don’t miss this chance to elevate your personal brand and open doors to new opportunities!

Speaker:

​​​​​Dahlia El Gazzar

Moderator: 

Jen Salerno
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Learn more and register online!

SEPTEMBER 26TH WEBINAR
September 26, 12-1pm CT on Zoom    

Accelerate Your Career Through Volunteerism​​​​​ 

Discover how professional volunteer opportunities can provide valuable experience, expand your network, prepare you for leadership roles, and earn recognition. Whether you’re looking to start or advance your volunteer journey, this session offers essential insights to help you achieve your career goals.

​​​Learn more and register online!

OCTOBER 29TH WEBINAR
October 29th, 12-1pm CT on Zoom

Journey to Independence – Strategies for Fostering a Successful Event Contracting Business

Hear from successful contractors who pursued entrepreneurship proactively and after a layoff. Discuss essential tips on pricing strategies, marketing tactics, selecting services, and maintaining client relationships. Learn valuable lessons and insights to help you establish and grow your own successful event contracting business. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to enhance your current business, this session provides the strategies you need for success.

​​​​​Learn more and register online!

​​​​Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions or concerns.

Behind the Scenes- DNC 2024
Registration is Open!

Thursday, September 12th | 3:00 PM- 7:00 PM | Skydeck at Willis Tower

Event Schedule:
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM – Registration Open
4:45 PM – 5:45 PM –  Panel
Hear from the expert planners on the ins-and-outs of the DNC planning process. Hear how they take a national convention to a big city like Chicago and all the security, logistics, and special considerations that are necessary for a successful program.
5:45  PM – 7 PM – Networking Reception

Pricing:
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$60 : Professional Member
$95 : Supplier Partner Member
$60 : Faculty Member
$35 : Student
$80 : Non-Member Planner
$105 : Non-Member Supplier
$60 : Non-Member Faculty
$35 : Non-Member Student

Planners can register for FREE thanks to our Registration Sponsor, Visit Austin! Planners use code VisitAustin2024 when registering. Limited complimentary planner registrations available. Register soon!

REGISTER TODAY!
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Secure sponsorship opportunities for this event now!

Email [email protected] for more information

Thanks to our Behind the Scenes-
DNC 2024 Event Sponsors


Save the date 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 strike a good time at PCMA GMC’s annual event this fall! Come to Bowl Bash where you can STRIKE up a conversation and PIN your next connection!

Join us for an evening of bowling fun, networking, and exciting silent auction items. Stay tuned as more details and registration information will be rolling your way soon!

For Bowl Bash sponsorship opportunities, CLICK HERE or email [email protected]

Call for Silent Auction Items

Please use this form to indicate if you will be donating an auction item for the silent auction at PCMA GMC’s 2024 Bowl Bash, taking place in November. If you would like to donate, but are unsure of the what your donation will be at this time, please fill out just your name and contact info so that we can contact you when we get closer to the event. Thank you for your support of PCMA GMC!

Upcoming Events

CPS Career Fair –  October, final date coming soon!
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Bowl Bash – November 13, 2024

GMC Leadership Day & DEI Education Event – ​​​​December 3, 2024

Sponsorship Opportunities

For organizations in the meetings industry, there is no better audience than PCMA Members and no better place to capture the highest quality meetings-related business than from within the Greater Midwest Chapter. PCMA’s Greater Midwest Chapter continues to provide you with unparalleled access to a wide range of the industry’s most influential meeting planners. We look forward to partnering with you in 2024 as we work to elevate and inspire the business events industry.

Please contact [email protected] to secure your spot.

Learn more here!

Star of the Quarter

Big congratulations to the Star of the Quarter: Jennifer Sommers!

The nomination came from Ronette Phillips:
Jennifer deserves recognition for her outstanding contributions to our committee. Her engagement and eagerness to learn about the DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) space have been commendable. Notably, she took the lead for two consecutive years, ensuring that our golf event had a DEI component. Jennifer’s proactive approach and genuine desire to expand her knowledge make her an asset to our team.

Member Mondays

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Calling All Members!  Get ready to Shine on Member Mondays and be featured on the PCMA GMC Social Media Platforms. We want to give you the opportunity to showcase you; your talents, achievements, and stories to our GMC Community! We want to hear from you and let us celebrate your uniqueness and highlight your contributions.  Do not miss this chance to be in the spotlight on the PCMA GMC Member Mondays! Fill out our Member Monday form now to be featured on our social media channels this year!

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THANK YOU PCMA GMC GOLD SPONSORS

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