GMC Virtual Fall Student Day

Our industry is ever-changing so join GMC PCMA for a Virtual Student Day focusing on virtual platforms and the reality of hybrid events moving forward! Laura Welsh, Chief Executive Officer at Conference Solutions, will lead the discussion focusing on the growing new opportunities in our industry. Students can emphasize the synergy of their skillsets focusing

“REIMAGINE” – PCMA Chapter Presidents’ Town Hall

All organizations are having to rethink and transition into new working models. Why not re-imagine what the future looks like together? The purpose of this program is to bring all PCMA Chapters and PCMA HQ together on one day to provide updates to our communities around a centralized theme as we prepare to re-imagine our

Virtual Holiday Mixer

Grab your drink of choice and join us as we wave goodbye to 2020!   Wear your most creative ugly sweater and you could win a fabulous prize - hint the GMC PCMA Board of Directors are the judges :)   The festivities will include Jingo de la Rosa, a local artist from Indy, teaching

Convening Leaders Reception

In 2020, we were “stayin’ alive” In 2021, “we will survive!”   Bummed we can’t all be together this year? Don’t bug out! GMC is hosting a virtual, disco-themed party and we want to see you there! We’ll be using the groovy platform, Remo, so we can virtually network to the max! This event is

Lunch & Learn – Career Advancement

As a career coach and leadership development professional, John Potterton provides guidance, advice and counsel to individuals seeking to transition within or outside their organization. His expertise includes creating results-oriented resumes, crafting impressive LinkedIn profiles, and preparing candidates for face-to-face and virtual interviews. By leveraging 30+ years of leadership experience, John challenges clients to discover

Student Insight Series: Exploring Career Paths Into the Events Industry

Are you excited about a career in events and hospitality, but worried about the current pandemic-instigated slowdown in the industry? The events business is still the place to be with many career paths you might not yet know about. Hospitality is the #5 employer of all major industries and is more than just wedding planning.

March Quarterly Education Program

Join the award-winning author, radio host and three-time New York Emmy-nominated documentary filmmaker, Dr. Kaye Wise Whitehead, as she connects the history of systemic racism to what is happening across the country in our cities, homes and businesses.

Student Insight Series: Taking on a Pandemic Career Search

Job hunting is difficult no matter what skill level or trade. Throw in COVID-19 and how it’s affected the events industry and we now must rethink how we market ourselves. This Student Insight Series discusses how to take on these challenges via job hunting strategies and suggestions for the current Meetings & Events Industry job market.

IDE Lunch & Learn: Hidden Figures: Women of Color in the Hospitality Industry

This panel discussion will feature three women of color exploring their professional journey through the hospitality industry, with reflections on past and current experiences, thoughts on the impact of intersectionality of gender and race, and suggested changes that would positively impact women of color in hospitality for the future.

Lunch & Learn – Let’s Talk Hybrid

Please join us on May 5th as we “Talk Hybrid” with Mike Zarski and Angela Stengel.   Mike Zarski is the Executive Director of American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) and recently hosted a successful hybrid event.     Angela Stengel is the Executive Director of American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain

Lunch & Learn – Grocery Budgeting Workshop

Do you often find yourself buying the same ingredients week after week, discovering that you are making the same meals and recipes time after time? Are you stuck in a food rut that lacks variety and creativity? This session will give you the top 6 tips to build the foundation for creative budget meals and