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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 you attending the last one for 2024. This is 100% online.

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

November 20, 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.

If you registered for the October 29th webinar, your registration will carry over. Please remember you must register through the Zoom link as well once you register online.
​​​​​Learn more and register online!

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

join us at Bowl Bash!

November 13, 2024 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
10 Pin Bowling Lounge
330 N. State Dr. Chicago, IL 60654

We are excited to announce our Annual Silent Auction will be returning to Bowl Bash this year! Your generous donations play a vital role in the success of our chapter and the Greater Midwest hospitality community and we would like to invite you to contribute to our silent auction. If you are interested in donating this year, please fill out the form here.

Also at Bowl Bash will be our Wine & Spirit Pull! Donating is not just an act of generosity, it’s an opportunity to savor the flavor of philanthropy.

The concept is simple: you donate a bottle(s) of wine or spirit with a minimum value over $15, and during the event attendees have the opportunity to purchase tickets to select from a diverse collection of options, all wrapped up in secrecy.

Your contribution not only lifts the “spirits” but also raises worthy funds for our chapter. CLICK HERE to donate to the Wine & Spirits Pull

When you participate in these two fun events, all funds raised will directly support three essential aspects of our chapter’s mission: Chapter Programming, Education Initiatives, and Administration. Join us in making a difference!

Get ready to strike a good time at PCMA GMC’s annual event next week! Come to Bowl Bash where you can STRIKE up a conversation and PIN your next connection!

For more information and to register for Bowl Bash, CLICK HERE!

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

DEI EDUCATION EVENT

Registration now open!

Event Details

December 3, 2024 | 11:30 am – 3:30 pm | Hilton Rosemont
5550 North River Road, Rosemont, IL 60018

Pricing:

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

This is a must-attend event for meeting and event professionals aiming to connect with fellow professionals and explore strategies
for creating a more inclusive and supportive workplace. We look forward to seeing you there!

Meet our Speaker – Farah Harris, MA, LCPC

Interested in sponsoring this event?
Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions or to reserve your spot.

Call for Silent Auction Items

If you would like to donate an auction item for the silent auction or wine for the wine pull at PCMA GMC’s 2024 Bowl Bash, taking place in November, please let us know by filling out the following forms.Auction Item Donation Form

Wine Pull Donation Form

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

Convening Leaders GMC Reception –
Sunday January 12th 4:30-6:00 pm
Marriott Marquis in Houston
Registration coming soon!

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!

President’s Pause

November can represent a time of celebrating the harvest. It can be a time of reflection; it can be a time of remembrance. For some this moment represents a time of uncertainty for the future. Whatever this season means to you, I hope you take a moment to reflect on what GMC has meant to you this year, what seeds were you able to plant so you can reap a harvest of your work. Remember why you joined this organization and why GMC is important to you. And if you are uncertain about the future, I hope you can be certain that you will do your very best to be the very best version of yourselves. Be Kind, Be Bold, Be Brave.

Mentor/Mentee Program

Are you a student or new to the industry and looking for someone to share their experiences and help you make connections? The GMC PCMA mentorship program can be your secret weapon for breaking into the world of events and hospitality. By connecting with a mentor you can expect to gain insider knowledge, practice interview skills, and start building that all-important network.Are you an industry professional with a depth of knowledge that you are eager to share with others that are just getting started? This could be your chance to give back and help mentees navigate the ins and outs of our industry.

Our mentee/mentor program is open and we are looking for mentees and mentors to sign up NOW! Please visit the mentee/mentor page to learn more about the program and fill out the appropriate form to get involved!
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THANK YOU PCMA GMC GOLD SPONSORS

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