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SUMMARY:September 12 - Behind the Scenes - DNC 2024
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open! Click here to register!\nJoin us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how the Democratic National Convention (DNC) 2024 was meticulously planned and executed. This is an unparalleled opportunity for event planners and industry suppliers to gain insights from the experts who orchestrated one of the most significant political events of the year. \nEvent Schedule:\n3:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Registration\nStart your evening by registering on the lower second level of the Willis Tower. After registration\, take advantage of the time before the main event begins at 4:45 PM. Explore the Skydeck’s new museum\, where you can dive into interactive exhibits and learn about Chicago’s history. Or\, step out onto “The Ledge\,” a thrilling glass balcony extending four feet outside the 103rd floor\, offering breathtaking views of the city and ideal photo opportunities. \n4:45 PM – 5:45 PM: Educational Panel\nHead to Skydeck for an insightful panel discussion with the planners behind the DNC 2024. Discover the strategies\, challenges\, and innovations involved in executing a major national event. This is your chance to learn from the best in the field and gain valuable knowledge to apply to your own events.\n5:45 PM – 7:00 PM: Networking Reception\nConclude your evening with a networking reception featuring drinks and hors d’oeuvres. \nDon’t miss out on this unique event where you can gain industry insights\, network with key professionals\, and enjoy the stunning views of Chicago from one of its most iconic landmarks.\n  \nRegister now to secure your spot!\nSponsorship Opportunities: \nVenue Partner: Choose Chicago/Skydeck \nEducation Sponsor: Destination Toronto  \nPlanner Registration Sponsor: Visit Austin \nReception Sponsor: Blue Plate \nPhoto Sponsor: MK Event Photo \nSignage Sponsor: Viper Tradeshow Services \n\nInterested in sponsoring this event? Opportunities are listed above.\nPlease reach out to events.gmcpcma@gmail.com with any questions or to reserve your spot.\n\nThank you to our Sponsors!
URL:https://greatermidwest.pcma.org/event/dnc-recap-panel-at-willis-tower/
LOCATION:Willis Tower\, 233 S Wacker Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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SUMMARY:3rd Annual Golf and Give Back
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the beautiful Itasca Country Club for the 3rd Annual Golf and Give Back! This will be a great day of networking and leisure on a mature\, championship course. Exceptionally fun to play for anyone from a scrap player to a 30 handicap\, and every single hole is postcard worthy! \nREGISTER TODAY!\n  \nInterested in sponsoring this event? Opportunities are listed below.\nPlease reach out to events.gmcpcma@gmail.com with any questions or to reserve your spot.\n  \nReception/Bar Sponsor: $3\,000 – SOLD TO VISIT SPOKANE\nSponsor Benefits:\n \n\n2 Comp Registrations\nSign on bar with logo and signature drink\nProvide branded items in bar area\nLogo on Signage\n\nBeverage Cart Sponsor: $3\,000- SOLD TO KALAHARI\nSponsor Benefits:\n \n\n1 comp registration\nBeverage Cart with bartender\nSponsor will pay cart bill\nLogo on signage\n\nCart with Beverages: $2\,000 – SOLD TO LOUISVILLE TOURISM\, VISIT BALIMORE\, VISIT SAN ANTONIO \nSponsor Benefits: \n\n1 comp registration\nCart with beverages\nSponsor will prepurchase beverages\nLogo on signage\n\nBreakfast or Lunch Sponsor: $2\,500 – SOLD TO COLUMBUS\, RENO TAHOE\nSponsor Benefits \n\n2 minute remarks @ meal\n2 comp registrations\nProvide branded items\nLogo on signage\n\n$1500 Regular Hole (1 Regular Holes available) – SOLD TO FORT WORTH\, TRAVEL PORTLAND\, DESTINATION DC\, VISIT TAMPA BAY\, MILWAUKEE\, LIVE NATION\n$1500 Closest to the pin – SOLD TO SAN DIEGO\n$1500 Longest Drive (Still available) –\n$1800 Premium Location or Beverage Hole – SOLD TO HILTON WORLD WIDE\, VISIT INDY\, INSPIRE SOLUTIONS\, DESTINATION DC\, INSPIRE SOLUTIONS\, IHG\, VISIT DENVER\,  PHILADELPHIA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU\, LAS VEGAS\, POND RIPPLE\, VISIT HOUSTON\, VISIT CHARLOTTE\nSponsor Benefits: \n\n2 comp registrations\nGolf Cart & 6 foot table with 2 chairs\nProvide branded items at hole\nBeverage hole sponsors to purchase water & can upgrade drink items\nLogo on signage\n\nEntertainment or Photobooth Sponsor: $1\,000 – SOLD TO SAN DIEGO \nSponsor Benefits: \n\nCover cost of Entertainment or Photobooth during reception\nLogo on Signage\n\n  \nThank you to our sponsors! \n  \nReception/Bar Sponsor: \n \nBeverage Cart Sponsor: \n \nCart with Beverages: \n \n  \nBreakfast and Lunch Sponsor: \n \nRegular Hole Sponsor: \n \n \nClosest to the pin: \n \nPremium and Beverage Hole Sponsors: \n \n \nEntertainment/Photobooth Sponsor:Venue Sponsor: \n \nPhotography Sponsor:  \n \n 
URL:https://greatermidwest.pcma.org/event/https-greatermidwest-pcma-org-event-1st-annual-gmcpcma-open-2-2/
LOCATION:Itasca Country Club\, 400 E. Orchard St\, Itasca\, IL\, 60143
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Featured,Industry Calendar
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SUMMARY:Inside the Ivy: Exploring the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field
DESCRIPTION:Inside the Ivy: Exploring the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field \nFriday May 31st 9:30 am- 12:30 pm\, Cubs game to follow \nRegistration is now open for a behind the scenes tour of Wrigley Field and the new Gallager Way\, home of the Chicago Cubs. Following a panel on the ins and outs of diversity\, inclusion\, and overall success of the Chicago Cubs Event Experts\, catch a Cubs game too! Ticket purchasing information coming soon. This event will be a homerun you do not want to miss! \nClick here to register\n  \nEvent Schedule: \n9:45 AM – Tour of Suites at Wrigley Field including Executive Center \n10:30 AM – Panel at Home Plate Room – 45 min “How the Cubs incorporate DEI and Mental Health Awareness as Event Planners” \n11:15 AM – Reception at Home Plate Room/Home Plate Terrace Terrace w/ beer\, wine\, and heavy hors d’oeuvres \n12:30 PM – Reception Ends \n1:20 PM –  Cubs game Begins \nPricing: \n\n$60 planner member-tour and reception only\n$70 supplier member-tour and reception only\n$60 Faculty member-tour and reception only\n$50 Student-tour and reception only\n$90 Non-member planner-tour and reception only\n$100 Non-member supplier- tour and reception only\nAdd on Cubs vs Reds game ticket for $30 each\n\nSecure sponsorship opportunities for this event now! Email events.gmcpcma@gmail.com for more information. \nSponsorship Opportunities:  \n\nTitle Sponsor\n\n$ 7\,000.00\n\n\nEducation Sponsor Sold to TMS\n\n$ 3\,000.00\n\n\nPlanner Registration Sponsor\n\n$ 4\,000.00\n\n\nBar Sponsor Sold to Travel Portland\n\n$ 3\,000.00\n\n\nEntertainment/Photo Booth\n\n$ 1\,000.00\n\n\nTable Display Sold to Visit Dallas\n\n$ 500.00
URL:https://greatermidwest.pcma.org/event/inside-the-ivy-exploring-the-chicago-cubs-and-wrigley-field/
LOCATION:American Airlines Conference Center\, 1101 Waveland Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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SUMMARY:GMC Awards & Education Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we honor our GMC stars being recognized for their achievements throughout 2023!\nFollowing its success last year\, an educational component will be included with\nNick Borelli’s Designing Radically Inclusive Events with AI. See more on Nick’s session below.\nCongratulations to our 2023 Award winners!\n\nCongratulations to the PCMA Foundation Visionary Awards Finalists from GMC\nVisionary Awards \n \nSchedule: \n1:30 PM – 2:30 PM: Session: Designing Radically Inclusive Events with AI\n2:30 PM – 2:45 PM: Registration Open for Awards Ceremony\n3:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Awards Ceremony\n4:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Reception \nCost: \nProfessional Member: $70\nNon-Member Planner: $90\nSupplier Partner Member:$90\nNon-Member Supplier: $110\nFaculty Member: $50\nStudent: $25 \nEducation Speaker: \n \nStrategy Consultant\, Nick Borelli\, leverages his background in  experience\ndesign\, event tech\, and digital marketing to help event  professionals reach their full\npotential. \nHis background includes decades of contributions to live and digital\ncommunication helping to facilitate his mission: bringing the world together  through\nintentionally designed experiences. To further this mission\, he has  presented on a\nwide range of topics internationally\, volunteered with  numerous industry\nassociations and contributed to dozens of publications.  He has also served as a\nboard member for a decade with the meetings and  events industry non-profit\, The\nSEARCH Foundation. \nNick has been named a Changemaker by MeetingsNet\, awarded  International\nVolunteer of the Year by International Live Events Association\,  and has won\nnumerous marketing awards. He has served as an advisor and  ambassador for\nassociations\, conferences\, technology companies and  many event suppliers. \nIt might seems counter intuitive\, but machines can help us make more human experiences. Generative AI can give us windows into others’ experience which can help us create a greater sense of belonging for a wider audience. Discriminative Deep Learning can provide us with the data we need to test how successful our designs are with different groupings of attendees. With AI being managed by designers leaning on empathy and creativity\, your events have the chance to reach new heights.  \n 3 Strategic Takeaways \n\nDemonstrations of AI being used to aid in the most inclusive versions of event staples. \nHow data can reveal unconscious bias that are holding your events potential back.\n\nWhich human skills to focus on to future proof your career in a world with powerful AI tech advancements \nInterested in sponsoring this event? Opportunities are listed below.\nPlease reach out to events.gmcpcma@gmail.com with any questions or to reserve your spot.\n  \nTitle Sponsor (can be split  \namong multiple sponsors): $7\,000 \nSponsor Benefits: \n\n3 min Podium Time\n3 Comp Registrations\nEvent Registration List\nSocial Media Post\nLogo on Signage\n\nEducation Sponsor: $5\,000\nSponsor Benefits: \n\n90 Second Podium Time\n2 Comp Registrations\nEvent Registration List\nLogo on Signage\n\nRegistration Sponsor $4\,000 \nSponsor Benefits: \n\n2 Comp Registrations\nGreet attendees at Reg table\nProvide lanyards or swag at Reg\nEvent Registration List\nLogo on Signage\n\nReception/Bar Sponsor: $3\,000\nSponsor Benefits:\n \n\n2 Comp Registrations\nSign on bar with logo and signature drink\nProvide branded items in bar area\nLogo on Signage\n\nAwards Sponsors: $1\,500 \n\n1 Comp Registration\n2 Minute Podium Time\nLogo on Signage\n\nEntertainment or Photobooth Sponsor: $1\,000\nSponsor Benefits: \n\nCover cost of Entertainment or Photobooth during reception\nLogo on Signage\n\nDisplay Table: $500\nSponsor Benefits: \n\nHigh Boy or 6ft Table (depending on space)\nProvide banded items\nLogo on Signage\n\nProgram Ads: \n\nFull Page: $500\nHalf Page: $250
URL:https://greatermidwest.pcma.org/event/gmc-awards-education-event/
LOCATION:McCormick Place Chicago\, 2301 S King Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Featured,Industry Calendar
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SUMMARY:Chapter Reception at Convening Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Kickoff Convening Leaders\, the flagship event of the business events industry\, and toast the start of 2024 in San Diego with all of your GMC friends! \nWhen:\nSunday\, January 7 | 4:30PM-6:00PM \nWhere:\nMarriott Marquis San Diego Marina\nPacific Ballroom 16\, 17\, 19\nSan Diego\, CA 92101 \n  \n \nThank you to our sponsors:\nPlanner Registration Sponsor: \n \n  \n  \nSponsorship Opportunities: \nTitle Sponsor (can be split among multiple sponsors): $7\,000\nSponsor Benefits: \n\n3 min Podium Time\n3 Comp Registrations\nEvent Registration List\nSocial Media Post\nLogo on Signage\n\nRegistration Sponsor $4\,000 – SOLD to Meet Hawaii\nSponsor Benefits: \n\n2 Comp Registrations\nGreet attendees at Reg table\nProvide lanyards or swag at Reg\nEvent Registration List\nLogo on Signage\n\nReception/Bar Sponsor: $3\,000\nSponsor Benefits:\n \n\n2 Comp Registrations\nSign on bar with logo and signature drink\nProvide branded items in bar area\nLogo on Signage\n\nEntertainment or Photobooth Sponsor: $1\,000\nSponsor Benefits: \n\nCover cost of Entertainment or Photobooth during reception\nLogo on Signage\n\nDisplay Table: $500\nSponsor Benefits: \n\nHigh Boy or 6ft Table (depending on space)\nProvide banded items\nLogo on Signage\n\nPlease contact events.gmcpcma@gmail.com  to secure your sponsorship. Thank you! \n 
URL:https://greatermidwest.pcma.org/event/chapter-reception-at-convening-leaders-2-2/
LOCATION:San Diego Convention Center\, 111 Harbor Dr\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters
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SUMMARY:30th Anniversary Celebration Holiday Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Holiday Mixer at Buddy Guy’s Legends and help us celebrate our 30th Anniversary! Network with fellow PCMA Greater Midwest Chapter friends while reminiscing about 30 years of PCMA GMC memories.  Enjoy a Silent Auction\, live jazz music\, and of course an open bar! \nPlanners use code “VISITDETROIT” to receive complimentary registration\, courtesy of our registration sponsor: \nREGISTER NOW\nNew this year\, we are excited to announce that we will be holding our annual Silent Auction at the Holiday Mixer. For the past three decades\, our chapter has been at the heart of the greater Midwest hospitality community\, tirelessly working to elevate our industry\, empower professionals\, and create a welcoming space for everyone who shares our passions.  As we celebrate our 30th anniversary\, we invite you to take part in our silent auction and donate to play a crucial role in securing our future.  All funds raised will directly support three essential aspects of our chapter’s mission: Chapter Programming\, Education Initiatives and Administration.  Consider donating now by clicking on the donate now button below! \n. \nMake sure you get your hand stamped when you arrive. This stamp will allow you to come back once Buddy Guy’s is open to the public and waive your $15 entrance fee. Don’t want to leave when the event wraps? No need! Join us by the bar at 7:00pm* while the venue gets ready to open to the public at 7:45pm and stay for live music until midnight! \n*Bar switches to cash bar at 7:00pm. \nVenue Sponsor:\n \n  \nTitle & 30th Anniversary Sponsor \n \nBar Sponsor \n \nBathroom Sponsor \n \nMusic Sponsor \n \nPhotography Sponsor \n \nRegistration Sponsor \n \n  \nAre you Interested in becoming a Holiday Mixer? Explore Available Sponsorship Opportunities! 
URL:https://greatermidwest.pcma.org/event/holiday-mixer-2023/
LOCATION:Buddy Guy’s Legends\, 700 S Wabash Ave\, Chicago\, IL
CATEGORIES:Chapters
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SUMMARY:Bowl-A-Thon 2023
DESCRIPTION:10pin Bowling Lounge\n330 N State St\nChicago\, IL 60654 \nREGISTER NOW\nBowl Your Way In!\nGet your teams of 6 together – Registration for the the networking event of the year is now open! \n  \nPlanners who wish to be hosted for this event can apply here. \n  \nAre you Interested in becoming a Bowl-A-Thon Sponsor? Explore Available Sponsorship Opportunities!  \n  \nDonate to the Wine & Spirit Pull!\nDonating to the Wine & Spirit Pull is not just an act of generosity\, it’s an opportunity to savor the flavor of Philanthropy. When you participate all funds raised will directly support three essential aspects of our chapter’s mission: Chapter Programming\, Education Initiatives\, and Administration. \nThe 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. \nYour contribution not only lifts the “spirits” but also raises worthy funds for our chapter. \nTitle Sponsor \n \n  \nBar Sponsors \n \nBathroom Sponsor Lane Sponsors \n \nIn-Kind Sponsors \n \n 
URL:https://greatermidwest.pcma.org/event/bowl-a-thon-2023-back-to-bowl-sics-2/
LOCATION:10pin\, 330 N State St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters
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SUMMARY:Hospitality Industry Career Fair
DESCRIPTION:You and your colleagues are invited to participate in the first-ever collaboration between Greater Midwest Chapter PCMA\, Choose Chicago and Chicago Public Schools. \nWe are hosting a Hospitality Industry Career Fair with the CPS Career and Technical Education team with the goal to introduce students pursuing culinary and hospitality programs to opportunities within our industry. \n Representatives from the following areas will be included:\nHotels\, major chains and independents\nConvention & Visitor Bureaus\, Destination Marketing Organizations\nThird Party Meeting Companies\, large companies\, small\nDestination Management Companies\nCulinary including Restaurants and Catering\nLocal colleges & universities with hospitality majors\, minors\, courses \nThe Fair will be held at McCormick Place Chicago south building\, on Wednesday\, November 1\, 2023\, 9:30am – 3pm. Set-up can begin at 7am and tables should be ready by 9:15am. You will have a 6’ table and two chairs. This is at no cost to you.  \nWe are asking you to come prepared to have engaging and interactive conversations with approx. 300-400 diverse high school students. Share job descriptions and talk about your personal experience getting to your present position. Share what employers in your area of expertise are looking for and discuss the best path to an entry level job. Discuss skills required to grow within the industry. Also\, include any information on internships and freelance opportunities\, if applicable. \nWe also encourage bringing diverse representation from your organization\, along with representatives across departments. \nWe are looking for cool giveaways that would be attractive to young people\, perhaps a string bag with swag included that is convenient and useful. \nWe would like to have everyone signed up by October 18 so we can share a complete list of representatives with the students attending. \nIf you have any questions\, we are happy to assist. Please email Barb Thavis at barbara.thavis@hilton.com and Patty Olejnik at patty.olejnik@maritz.com.
URL:https://greatermidwest.pcma.org/event/hospitality-industry-career-fair/
LOCATION:McCormick Place – South Building\, 2301 S King Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616
CATEGORIES:Chapters
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SUMMARY:DEI Education Event - Keeping DEI in the DNA of Your Organization: Powering Up for the Pushback
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nThis is a must-attend event for meeting and event professionals aiming to power up their DEI efforts. In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape\, it is crucial to ensure that diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI) remain at the forefront of our organizational DNA. This event is designed to provide you with the latest insights\, strategies\, and tools to advance your DEI initiatives and navigate pushback. Learn from industry experts about the importance of DEI in our industry and receive sustainable DEI practices that can be used in your organization.​​​​ \nPlanners use code “PROJECTION” to receive complimentary registration. \nMeet our Speaker\nCie Armstead\, MPA\, DBA\nPronouns: She\, Her\, Hers \nAdministrative Director\, Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion\nAmerican College of Surgeons \nFor more than 30 years\, Cie has served as a leader in various association management and diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI) roles.  Two core values that she has sought to exemplify throughout her career are serving others and seeking the positive in every situation.  In August 2021\, Cie joined the American College of Surgeons as an executive leader for its new strategic focus on anti-racism\, diversity\, equity\, and inclusion.  She is also the founder of Owlservations\, LLC\, a career service firm dedicated to equipping and empowering professionals of color to excel in their careers. \nPreviously\, Cie served for over 5 years as the inaugural Diversity & Inclusion Director for the American College of Healthcare Executives\, and for 24 years with the American Bar Association. During her ABA tenure\, Cie held several leadership positions including Diversity Center Director\, Senior Staff Advisor to the ABA President\, and Director of Litigation Section Periodicals. Cie is a frequent presenter\, writer\, and consultant on DEI and association management topics\, specializing in evidence-based practices and creating collaborative initiatives to achieve DEI and organizational objectives. She serves as the 2023 Chair of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Foundation Research Committee and previously Chaired the ASAE D&I Committee and its Diversity Executive Leadership Program Selection Committee (2016-2017); she has also held several leadership positions with the Association Forum of Chicagoland. On the NIGP: Institute for Public Procurement Board’s Talent Council\, Cie is the 2021-2023 DEI Thought Leader.  Cie earned an undergraduate Journalism degree from Northwestern University\, a Master’s in Public Administration from Roosevelt University\, and a Doctorate in Business Administration\, specializing in Industrial Organizational Psychology\, from Northcentral University. \nTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS\n  \nTitle Sponsor\n \n\n  \nPlanner Registration\n\n\n  \nEducation Breakout Sponsors\n               \nIn-Kind Sponsors\n    \n 
URL:https://greatermidwest.pcma.org/event/dei-education-event-2/
LOCATION:Hilton Chicago\, 720 S. Michigan Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230724T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230724T160000
DTSTAMP:20260806T151904
CREATED:20230120T201826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T123825Z
UID:6323-1690187400-1690214400@greatermidwest.pcma.org
SUMMARY:2nd Annual GMC PCMA Golf Classic
DESCRIPTION:[vc_btn title=”Register Now” color=”sky” size=”lg” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fna.eventscloud.com%2Fereg%2Fnewreg.php%3Feventid%3D741427%26|title:Register%20Now|target:_blank”]\n    Join us at the beautiful Itasca Country Club for the 2nd Annual GMC PCMA Golf Classic! This will be a great day of networking and leisure on a mature\, championship course. Exceptionally fun to play for anyone from a scrap player to a 30 handicap\, and every single hole is postcard worthy! This will be a scramble outing. \n  \nTentative Schedule: \nRegistration and Continental Breakfast 8:30 AM \nShotgun Start 9:30 AM \nLunch 11:30 AM \nActivities / Clinic for non-golfers 1:30 PM \nReception 3:00 PM \n  \nNot a golfer? We have you covered!\nAttend a riveting golf clinic covering driving\, chipping\, and putting. Enjoy lunch and the early evening reception OR attend the reception only! \n  \nAttendee Pricing:\nGolf Foursome $695.00 \nGolf Twosome $400.00 \nIndividual Golfer $200.00 \nLunch\, Golf Clinic & Reception Group of 5 $575.00 \nGolf Clinic & Reception Group of 5 $450.00 \nLunch\, Golf Clinic & Reception Single $125.00 \nGolf Clinic & Reception Single $100.00 \nReception Only Group of 5 $300.00 \nReception Only Single $65.00 \n  \nSponsorship Opportunities: \nEach opportunity will provide on-site signage recognition. A logo will need to be submitted by each sponsor. \nReception Sponsor $4\,000\n(SOLD TO KALAHARI)\n• Welcome remarks @ Reception\n• (2) complimentary registrations\n• Promo Product on bar/high tops (One (1) 8.5 x 11 Sign on Bar)\n• Logo on Email promo \nBeverage Cart Sponsor $3\,000\n(SOLD TO LAS VEGAS CONVENTION & VISITORS AUTHORITY)\no 1 golf cart\no (1) complimentary registrations\no Logo on Email promo\no Sponsor will pay cart bar bill at the end \nGolf Cart Beverage Sponsor $2\,000 (1 Available)\n(ONE SOLD TO RECALL DIGITAL MEDIA)\no 1 golf cart – cooler with (can or plastic only)\ndrink options through catering\no Sponsor will pay on consumption at end\no (1) complimentary registrations\no Logo on Email promo \nBreakfast Sponsor $2\,000 (1 Available)\n• 2-minute remarks @ breakfast\n• (1) complimentary registrations\n• Promo Product Placement\n• Logo on Email promo\n• Logo on all Print Signage \nBox Lunch Sponsor $2\,000\n(SOLD TO COLUMBUS)\n• 2-minute remarks @ lunch\n• (1) complimentary registrations\n• Logo on Email promo\n• Logo on all Print Signage \nGolf Clinic / Activities Sponsor $2\,000 (1 out of 3 Available)\n(TWO SOLD TO THE PALM BEACHES & DISCOVER PHILADELPHIA)\n• 2-minute remarks\n• (1) complimentary registrations\n• Promo Product Placement\n• Logo on Email promo \nClosest to the pin – Hole 4 – $1500\n(SOLD TO SAN FRANCISCO)\n• (2) complimentary registrations\n• 1 golf cart included\, 1 6ft table with 2 chairs for products\n• Connect with catering for any F&B items\n• Logo on Email promo\n• Printed yard sign with logo\n• Sponsor provides prizes \nLongest Drive – Hole 13 – $1500\n(SOLD TO VISIT SAVANNAH)\n• (2) complimentary registrations\n• 1 golf cart included\n• 1 6ft table with 2 chairs for products\n• Connect with catering for any F&B items\n• Logo on Email promo\n• Printed yard sign with logo\n• Sponsor provides prizes \nHole Sponsor $1\,800 for premier hole\n(SOLD TO HILTON HAWAIIAN VILLAGE\, PRODUCTION TRANSPORT\, VISIT INDY\, HILTON ANATOLE\, HILTON AMERICAS HOUSTON & POND RIPPLE MEDIA))\n• Premier location on the course \nHole Sponsor $1\,800 with beverages \n(SOLD TO SYNCHRONICITIES\, HILTON WORLD WIDE\, VISIT PITTSBURGH\, IHG\, & DESTINATION VANCOUVER)\n• Hole includes at minimum a water station\n• Sponsor can upgrade beverage selections with catering \nRegular Holes $1\,500\n(SOLD TO MGM RESORTS\, HILTON ANATOLE\, HILTON AMERICAS HOUSTON\, MONTEREY MEETINGS\, VISIT FORT WORTH\, VISIT SPOKANE\, & WYNN LAS VEGAS)\n• (2) complimentary registrations\n• 1 golf cart included\n• 1 6ft table with 2 chairs for products\n• Connect with catering for any F&B items\n• Printed yard sign with logo\n• Logo on Email promo \nDisplay Table near Registration – $500\n(SOLD TO GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE CVB & RENO TAHOE)\n• (1) complimentary registration\n• Product Showcase tabletop\n• Logo on website\n• Logo on Email promo \nThank you to our Sponsors! \n  \nBeverage Cart Sponsor: \n \nLunch Sponsor: \n \nReception & Champagne Toast Sponsor: \n \nGolf Cart Beverage Sponsor: \n \nGolf Clinic / Activities Sponsor: \n   \nClosest to the Pin Sponsor: \n \n  \nLongest Drive Sponsor: \n \n  \nHole Sponsors: \n           \n     \n                    \nDisplay Table Sponsors: \n \n  \nIn-Kind Sponsors: \n     \nGet noticed by donating a raffle prize! Contact greatermidwest@pcma.org
URL:https://greatermidwest.pcma.org/event/https-greatermidwest-pcma-org-event-1st-annual-gmcpcma-open-2/
LOCATION:Itasca Country Club\, 400 E. Orchard St\, Itasca\, IL\, 60143
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230608T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230608T180000
DTSTAMP:20260806T151904
CREATED:20230120T003056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T213744Z
UID:6302-1686225600-1686247200@greatermidwest.pcma.org
SUMMARY:JOINT EDUCATION WITH IAEE MIDWESTERN CHAPTER
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open! Join fellow Chicago meetings and events professionals for a day of networking and education. \nDate: June 8\, 2023\nLocation: Renaissance Schaumburg Chicago Convention Center Hotel\, Schaumburg\, IL \n  \n  \nIAEE MWC & PCMA GMC are spinning the hottest tracks of summer!\nCollaborate with your peers at our (7) round table\, sizzling\, hot topics.\nThis meeting will not miss a beat!\n\nTentative Schedule  \n12pm               Meet to board shuttle (pick up at 21 C History Museum) \n\n\n                        Transportation sponsored by Production Transport \n12:10-1pm       Shuttle ride to Renaissance \n1-1:30pm         Registration & Showcase Sponsors/begin scavenger hunt \n1:30-2pm         Welcome & Event Overview \n2-2:30pm         Topic Brainstorming + Voting \n2:30-3pm         Snack Break + Showcase Scavenger Hunt/Facilitators working out topics \n3:10-3:40pm    Breakout 1 \n3:45-4:15pm    Breakout 2 \n4:20-4:50pm    Breakout 3 \n4:50-5pm         Wrap Up/Thank You/Adjourn to Reception \n5-6/6:15pm      Reception \n6:15pm            Shuttle returns to city (drops off at 21 C History Museum) \n\n                        Transportation sponsored by Production Transport\n\n\n\n\nCOLLABORATED & EMPOWERED BY:
URL:https://greatermidwest.pcma.org/event/joint-education-with-iaee-chicago-2/
LOCATION:Renaissance Schaumburg
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230518T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230518T190000
DTSTAMP:20260806T151904
CREATED:20230404T174148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T212811Z
UID:6505-1684407600-1684436400@greatermidwest.pcma.org
SUMMARY:White Sox Outing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon at the ballpark for the annual GMC White Sox Networking Event! \nA limited number of tickets are available for each category so register today! \n  \n11:00 am – 11:30 am – Registration Opens/Networking \n11:30 am – 12:30 pm – Improving the Game: How the Chicago White Sox Design Inclusive and Attendee-Centered Events \nThis education session will provide a behind-the-scenes look at how the Chicago White Sox design the attendee experience for their events and game day. By attending this session\, participants will gain insights into how the team is enhancing the attendee experience through customer service\, personalization\, technology and by focusing on inclusivity\, diversity\, and equity. \nLearning Objectives:\nLearn best practices and strategies for how the Chicago White Sox and Levy are enhancing the special event and game day experience.\nExplore the team’s tactics and strategies for incorporating DEI principles into their events and game day.\nDiscover how to incorporate DEI principles into your own events to create a more inclusive and equitable experience for attendees. \n12:30 pm – End of game – Transfer to seats/Networking/ Food and drinks \n1:10 pm – Play Ball! \n\nContact GMC Sponsorship Committee Chairs for available sponsorship opportunities!\nMichelle Whitworth mwhitworth@connect2amc.com\nAdrienne Nudo anudo@hvcb.org \n  \nSponsorship Opportunities: \nBar Sponsor $2\,500 (SOLD TO TRAVEL PORTLAND)  \n\nOpportunity to provide branded items items in bar area\n(2) Complimentary Registrations\n(1) Social media spotlight posts\nEvent Registration list (Name/Title/Company only)\nLogo displayed at event\nLogo on all event marketing promotions\nLogo on event registration website\n\nEducation Sponsor $2\,500 (SOLD TO TMS)  \nThis education session will provide a behind-the-scenes look at how the Chicago White Sox design the attendee experience for their events and game day.  By attending this session\, participants will gain insights into how the team is enhancing the attendee experience through customer service\, personalization\, technology and by focusing on inclusivity\, diversity and equity. \n\n3 minutes podium time\n(2) Complimentary registrations\n(1) video in marketing email\nLogo displayed at event\nLogo on all event marketing promotions\nLogo on event registration website\n\nRegistration Sponsor $1\,500 (SOLD TO ATLANTA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU) \n\nOpportunity to supply/provide and distribute branded bags for all attendees to use and keep\nGreet guests as they check-in at Registration\n(1) Complimentary Registration\nSignage near registration\nEvent registration list (Name/Title/Company Only)\nLogo displayed at event\nLogo on all event marketing promotions\nLogo on event registration website\n\n  \nTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! \nEducation Sponsor: \n \nBar Sponsor: \n \n  \nPlanner Registration Sponsor:
URL:https://greatermidwest.pcma.org/event/white-sox-networking/
LOCATION:Guaranteed Rate Field\, 333 W 35th St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230330T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230330T193000
DTSTAMP:20260806T151904
CREATED:20230214T160259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T191225Z
UID:6380-1680190200-1680204600@greatermidwest.pcma.org
SUMMARY:GMID Industry Xchange
DESCRIPTION:Industry Xchange 2023: Meetings Matter\n3:30-7:30 p.m.\nThursday\, March 30\nConvene Willis Tower\n233 S Wacker\nChicago\, IL \nJoin your fellow Chicago meetings and events industry professionals to celebrate Global Meetings Industry Day at IX 2023. \nIX 2023 will highlight trends in our industry through thought-provoking keynote\, panel and lively networking opportunities.\nDon’t forget to select PCMA from the drop box when affiliating your registration! \nRegistration 3:30 – 4:00 p.m.\nEducation Program 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.\nKeynote & Panel/Networking Reception 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. \nRegistration Fees\nIndustry Partner Member- $79\nNon-Member $109\nStudent/Faculty: $39.50
URL:https://greatermidwest.pcma.org/event/gmid-industry-x-change-2/
CATEGORIES:Chapters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T180000
DTSTAMP:20260806T151904
CREATED:20230114T182107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T152138Z
UID:6265-1675863000-1675879200@greatermidwest.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Annual Awards Celebration and Education Event
DESCRIPTION:Register Now     \n    Join us as we honor our GMC stars being recognized for their achievements throughout 2022! \nNew this year\, an educational component has been added with PCMA Foundation’s Best in Class speaker: Steve Garguilo: The Science of Taking Action. See more on Steve’s session below. \nCongratulations to our 2022 GMC Award Winners\n\n\n     \n\n\n    Schedule of Events: \n1:30 PM – 2:30 PM: Session: The Science of Taking Action with Steve Garguilo\n2:00 PM – 2:45 PM: Registration Open for Awards Ceremony\n3:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Awards Ceremony\n4:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Reception \nSession brought to you by PCMA Foundation: \nThe Science of Taking Action\nSteve Garguilo \nHow often have you had an idea that you were passionate about — one that you genuinely believed in – and waited for the perfect time\, the perfect environment or the perfect set of circumstances? Of those ideas\, how many have vanished in to thin air because the “perfect” opportunities never came?​ \n​In this high-energy session\, Steve will demonstrate how you can transform ideas into action by incorporating a rigorously tested framework formulated on elements of design\, social science and adult learning. Experiment with ideologies that have helped thousands of people create a bias toward action to develop new technologies\, enhance relationships\, start new companies\, improve overall health and more.​ \n​Learner Outcomes: ​ \n\nCreate your personal action plan\, setting you on the path to take more action every day​\nUtilize the proven techniques and tools to construct more action-oriented events​\nGenerate methods of accountability to remain focused on your actionable goals through a set timeline\n\n\n\n    Hosted Planner Opportunity:\nPlanners wishing to be hosted for this event can apply here. Hosted planners will be notified by February 3\, 2023.* \n*Hosted opportunities will be awarded based on the order in which the form was submitted. The number of hosted opportunities vary by event and the number of planner registrations purchased by suppliers. \nSuppliers can purchase additional planner registrations through the registration portal. \n\n        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            \n    Thank you to our sponsors!\nPlatinum Sponsor\n\nEducation Sponsor\nRichard A. “Dick” Daignault Award Sponsor\n\nRobert J. Donovan Award Sponsor\n\nSpirit Award Sponsor\n  \n\nPillar Award Sponsor\n\n\nGEM Award Sponsor\n  \n \n  \nBroad Shoulders Award Sponsor\n\nPresident’s Award Sponsor\n  \n \n  \nGMC’s featured Women and Minority Owned Certified Business Partners Sponsor\n\n30-Second Commercial Sponsors\n \nVenue Sponsor \n \nPhotography Sponsor \n \nReception Music Sponsor \n \nInterested in sponsoring this event? Opportunities are listed below. Please reach out to greatermidwest@pcma.org with any questions or to reserve your spot. \nCeremony Sponsor – $7000 \n\n3 min podium time\nLogo on signage at event\n6 comp registrations\nReg list (this event only)\nLogo on Registration Page\nSocial Media Post\nTable of collateral at reg desk\nLogo on signage\n\nReception Sponsor – $3000 \n\n2 min podium time\nLogo on signage at event\n4 comp registrations\nReg list (this event only)\nLogo on Registration Page\nLogo on signage\n\nVIP Award Winner Reception Sponsor – $1500 \n\nExclusive recognition at reception\n1 minute podium time at event\n1 comp registration\nLogo on signage\n\n30 Second Commercial (2 available – sold to RenoTahoe and Visit Denver) – $1000 \n\nWill run between awards\n30 second talk or video promo\n\nIndividual Award Sponsor (6 Available) – $1500 \n\nRichard A. “Dick” Daignault Award (Supplier)  \n\nAndrea Schmidt | Visit Anchorage – SOLD Monterey  \n\nRobert J. Donovan Award (Professional)\n\nJoyce Paschall | American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine – SOLD Visit Salt Lake \n\n\n\nPillar Award (Professional or Supplier)\n\n\n\nPatty Coen | Great Chicago Events – SOLD Destination Reps \n\n\n\nSpirit Award\n\n\n\nJeanne Pluemer | Alliance of Crop\, Soil and Environmental Science Societies – SOLD Columbus \n\n\n\nGem Award “Going the Extra Mile”\n\n\n\nColleen Bingle | American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry – SOLD San Antonio \n\n\n\nBroad Shoulders (President Awarded)\n\n\n\nBonnie Stetz | National Association of REALTORS® – SOLD Hilton \n\n\n\n\n\nPresident’s Award (President Awarded)\n\n\n\n\n\nAdrienne Nudo | Meet Hawaii – SOLD Hawaii \nEach award sponsor receives: \n\n\n\n\n\n2 min podium time (30 sec about your company/ 90 sec about award recipient)\n1 comp registration\nLogo on signage\n\n\n\n\n\nEducation Sponsor $1500 – SOLD Visit Anchorage \n\n\n\n\n\n2-minute welcome remarks\n(2) complimentary registrations\nLiterature distribution\, Tabletop exhibit\nReg list (this event only – final)\nLogo on Email promo\nSponsor recognition on-site signage
URL:https://greatermidwest.pcma.org/event/annual-awards-celebration-2/
LOCATION:Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park\, 200 N Columbus Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601
CATEGORIES:Chapters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230108T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230108T180000
DTSTAMP:20260806T151904
CREATED:20221128T231545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T131859Z
UID:6196-1673195400-1673200800@greatermidwest.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Chapter Reception at Convening Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Kickoff Convening Leaders\, the flagship event of the business events industry\, and toast the start of 2023 in Columbus with all of your GMC friends! \nWhen:\nSunday\, January 8 | 4:30PM-6:00PM \nWhere:\nHilton Columbus Downtown | Pheoris West Ballroom B/C\nTower 402 | 3rd Floor\n401 N High Street\nColumbus\, Ohio 43215 \nSuppliers will be able to purchase registrations for planners within then registration platform. \nIf you are a planner who would like to be hosted for this event\, please apply here. \n \nThank you to our sponsors:\n  \nBar Sponsors: \n \nRegistration Sponsor \n \n  \nSponsorship Opportunities: \nTitle Sponsor (1 available): $9\,000\nSponsor Benefits: \n\nGreet guests on behalf of your organization upon entry into reception space\n(2) Minutes of Podium Time\nOpportunity to provide customized branded items or swag\, giveaways etc. to have placed around the room in the reception space/passed out upon entry\n(4) Complimentary Registrations\n(3) Social media spotlight posts\nVerbal recognition during event\nEvent registration list (Name/Title/Company only)\nLogo displayed at event\nLogo on all event marketing promotions\nLogo on event registration website\n\nBar Sponsor (2 sold): $2\,500 – SOLD TO VOCO\, AN IHG HOTEL AND CATCH DES MOINES\nSponsor Benefits: \n\nSignature Drink\nOpportunity to provide branded items in bar area\n(2) Complimentary Registrations\n(1) Social media spotlight posts\nEvent registration list (Name/Title/Company only)\nLogo displayed at event\nLogo on all event marketing promotions\nLogo on event registration website\n\nPhotobooth Sponsor (1 available): $1\,500\nSponsor Benefits: \n\n(1) Complimentary Registration\nSignage near registration\n(1) Social media spotlight posts\nEvent registration list (Name/Title/Company only)\nLogo displayed at event\nLogo on all event marketing promotions\nLogo on event registration website\n\nRegistration Sponsor (1 available): $1\,500 – SOLD TO RENO TAHOE\nSponsor Benefits: \n\nOpportunity to supply/provide and distribute branded bags for all attendees to use and keep\nGreet guests as they check-in at registration\n(1) Complimentary Registrations\nSignage near registration\nEvent registration list (Name/Title/Company only)\nLogo displayed at event\nLogo on all event marketing promotions\nLogo on event registration website\n\nMusic Sponsor (1 sold): $1\,500 \nSponsor Benefits: \n\n(1) Complimentary Registrations\nSignage near registration\nEvent registration list (Name/Title/Company only)\nLogo displayed at event\nLogo on all event marketing promotions\nLogo on event registration website\n\nPlease contact greatermidwest@pcma.org to secure your sponsorship. Thank you! \n 
URL:https://greatermidwest.pcma.org/event/chapter-reception-at-convening-leaders-2/
LOCATION:Hilton Columbus Downtown\, 402 N High Street\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230112
DTSTAMP:20260806T151904
CREATED:20220617T191657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220617T191657Z
UID:6018-1673136000-1673481599@greatermidwest.pcma.org
SUMMARY:2023 PCMA Convening Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Join us Jan. 8-11\, 2023\, when PCMA Convening Leaders brings its flagship education and networking event to Columbus\, Ohio — an innovation center that is consistently ranked as one of the United States’ top cities to visit. Experience Columbus will host PCMA’s education and networking event at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.  \nDiscover why thousands of business events professionals and community leaders from around the world come to Convening Leaders every year to explore\, through leading-edge education\, research and networking\, how business events generate economic and social legacies for businesses and communities. 
URL:https://greatermidwest.pcma.org/event/2023-pcma-convening-leaders/
LOCATION:San Diego Convention Center\, 111 Harbor Dr\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221130T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221130T190000
DTSTAMP:20260806T151904
CREATED:20220728T155209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T171145Z
UID:6068-1669827600-1669834800@greatermidwest.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Holiday Mixer at Buddy Guy’s Legends! Network with fellow PCMA Greater Midwest Chapter friends while enjoying live jazz music\, an open bar and opportunities to support the local community. \nThe Community Service Committee will be collecting food and hygiene products at the event to benefit our chosen charity\, Nourishing Hope. See what specific items are needed. You will also have an option to donate during registration. \nMake sure you get your hand stamped when you arrive. This stamp will allow you to come back once Buddy Guy’s is open to the public and waive your $15 entrance fee. Don’t want to leave when the event wraps? No need! Join us by the bar at 7:00pm* while the venue gets ready to open to the public at 7:45pm and stay for live music until midnight! \n*Bar switches to cash bar at 7:00pm. \nVenue Sponsor:\n \n  \nTitle Sponsor\n \nSponsorships Available: \nTitle Sponsor $3500 (3 Available) – Includes premium recognition on all marketing\, 4 complimentary registrations\, and 2 minutes of podium time. ONE SOLD TO ANCHORAGE \nPlanner Registration Sponsor $2\,500 – All planner attendees will receive free registration by entering your chosen code. Opportunity to activate at the registration desk with staff and giveaways. \nBar Sponsor $1\,500 (2 available) – Your signature cocktail\, decorations\, and signage at one of the downstairs bar areas. SOLD TO RENOTAHOE\n \nBathroom Sponsor $750 – Opportunity to decorate the men’s and women’s restrooms with your branding. SOLD TO EXPERIENCE COLUMBUS \nMusic Sponsor $1\,000 – Your logo on stage during the blues duo performance and a special shoutout during the performance. SOLD TO SAN ANTONIO
URL:https://greatermidwest.pcma.org/event/holiday-mixer-5/
LOCATION:Buddy Guy’s Legends\, 700 S Wabash Ave\, Chicago\, IL
CATEGORIES:Chapters
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221101T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221101T200000
DTSTAMP:20260806T151904
CREATED:20220728T154643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T164327Z
UID:6064-1667322000-1667332800@greatermidwest.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Bowl-A-Thon 2022: Back to Bowl-sics
DESCRIPTION:[vc_btn title=”Register Now” color=”primary” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fna.eventscloud.com%2F714949|||”]\n    10PIN Bowling Lounge (Next to House of Blues)\n330 N. State Street\nChicago\, IL 60654 \nGet your teams of 6 together – the networking event of the year is back! \nGreat sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact greatermidwest@pcma.org for more information. \nPlanners who wish to be hosted for this event can apply here. \nSponsorships Available:\nTitle Sponsor – $9000 SOLD TO MONTREAL\, CALGARY\, AND VANCOUVER\nIncludes 3 minutes of podium time\, 2 bowling lanes\, your logo on photo booth pictures\, a 90-second commercial\, logo recognition on all promotions\, ability to place your decorations and giveaways throughout the venue.\nBar Sponsor (2 Available) – $2500 Each SOLD TO ANCHORAGE AND ACCOR\nIncludes your signature cocktail served at the bar along with signage and decorations at the bar area\, a 30-second commercial\, and logo recognition on all promotions.\nSilent Auction App Sponsor – $2000\nIncludes your logo on the silent auction app which will be accessed by all bidders throughout the night and your company name in a welcome text to all bidders. See here for an example.\nBowling Lane Sponsor (36 Available) – $600 Each\nIncludes 6 registrations\, 60 minutes of bowling\, and access to the hosted planner application list.\n30 Second Commercial (5 Available) – $500 Each\nYour silent video advertisement will be played on a loop with others on the extra large video screens behind bowling lanes. Videos will play on every other TV with sports games\, etc. playing on the remaining screens. See here for an example. \nConsider donating to the Silent Auction or the Wine Pull! \n\nTitle Sponsor\n \n  \nBar Sponsors\n      \nRegistration Sponsor\n\n \nSupporting Sponsors
URL:https://greatermidwest.pcma.org/event/bowl-a-thon-2022-back-to-bowl-sics/
LOCATION:Pinstripes\, 435 E Illinois St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221003T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221005T170000
DTSTAMP:20260806T151904
CREATED:20220812T004854Z
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UID:6098-1664784000-1664989200@greatermidwest.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Opportunity at Lakeview Pantry
DESCRIPTION:The GMC-PCMA CSR Committee is providing another hands-on fun opportunity for our members to give back by volunteering to pack food boxes at Nourishing Hope (formerly Lakeview Pantry) and support those in need. Please join us on either Monday\, October 3\, Tuesday\, October 4 or Wednesday\, October 5 at 1716 West Hubbard Street\, Chicago from 9:30AM – Noon. \nWe are hoping to confirm a total of 10 volunteer spots per day. Please contact Rhonda Chesney to reserve your spot via email at rhondachesney303@gmail.com. Details to register to participate will be provided upon receipt of your email commitment. \nThank you for your support in advance as we look forward to bringing our GMC-PCMA energy and spirit to Nourishing Hope with our GMC-PCMA team in October. Questions? Please contact Rhonda at 847-902-0191.
URL:https://greatermidwest.pcma.org/event/volunteer-opportunity-at-lake-view-pantry/
CATEGORIES:Chapters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220915T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220915T170000
DTSTAMP:20260806T151904
CREATED:20220516T020020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220828T002120Z
UID:5974-1663246800-1663261200@greatermidwest.pcma.org
SUMMARY:DEI Education Event - The 7 Simple Habits of Inclusive Leaders
DESCRIPTION:[vc_btn title=”Register Now” color=”primary” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fna.eventscloud.com%2F700666|||”]        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            \n    Planners – attend this event free of charge when you use code PROJECTION to register!\nAdditionally\, ACCOR will be giving away a free PCMA Membership to 1 lucky planner attendee! \nRegistration Opens at 1 PM\nProgram from 2 – 3:30 PM\nReception from 3:30 – 5 PM \nWhat do inclusive leaders do? What specific actions do they take to demonstrate a commitment to inclusion? \nInclusive leadership expert Melissa Majors is an innovator and optimizer of inclusion\, leadership\, and education strategies. In The 7 Habits of Inclusive Leaders\, she reveals how great leaders enjoy superior team performance and drive much higher profitability by incorporating inclusive practices. \nThese behaviors fall into seven categories:\n-Business Process\n-Collaboration\n-Mindset\n-Leading Self and Others\n-Decisions\n-Values\n-Empathy \nMajors delivers clarity on how our brains are to blame for why leaders unintentionally exclude others. Through storytelling\, research\, and personal experiences\, she offers a common-sense yet compelling and actionable approach to inclusion. She argues that people shouldn’t feel guilty or defensive when having inclusion-related conversations; the brain is to blame\, not people. This discussion is for all leaders; leaders of self\, people\, initiatives\, and organizations. \n  \nLearner Outcomes: \n\nArticulate the case for integrity-based leadership as it relates to mitigating common challenges women face in the workplace.\nDescribe specific leadership tactics that can be used to overcome these issues.\nGain access to resources (infographics and pre-defined social posts) that can be used to continue the conversation with your network.\n\n\n \nMelissa Majors is a crowd-pleasing speaker who masters brain-friendly talks that engage her audiences and spark not just inspiration but action as well. \nMelissa Majors is the author of The 7 Simple Habits of Inclusive Leaders\, creator of Melissa Majors Consulting\, in’klooded®\, and Community Keynotes®. She is an innovator and\noptimizer of education\, inclusion\, & leadership strategies. She has dedicated her career to maximizing the business impact associated with these areas of focus. \nHer firm has extensive experience and a proven reputation for driving better business outcomes through innovative and inclusive strategic planning. They bring deep expertise in improving profitability and innovation\, boosting team and organizational performance\, and optimizing inclusion strategies. Melissa formally studied strategy and innovation at Harvard University. \nMelissa is featured in publications such as Forbes Magazine\, Smart Meetings\, The Meeting Professional\, NorthStar Meetings Group’s Eventful Podcast\, The Event DR\, and on the keynote stage at events such as Meeting Professional’s International’s WEC\, Matthews Asia\, Orthofix\, Blue Shield of CA\, State Street\, Institute for Internal Auditors\, and many more. \nMelissa delivers education and coaching talks on various subjects associated with leadership\, learning\, and “blameless” inclusion. She differentiates her content by blending research\, neuroscience\, purposeful stories\, and fun. \nMelissamajors.com\nFacebook.com/melissamajorsconsulting\nTwitter: @MajorsMelissa\nInstagram: @melissamajorsconsult\nLinkedIn: @melissa-majors\nhttps://linktr.ee/melissamajors \nThank you to our Sponsors: \nTitle Sponsor\n \nVenue Sponsor\n\nSpeaker Sponsor\n \nPlanner Registration Sponsor\n \nReception Sponsor\n\nPlanner Membership Giveaway Sponsor
URL:https://greatermidwest.pcma.org/event/dei-education-event/
LOCATION:Hilton Rosemont Chicago O’Hare\, 5550 N. River Road\, Rosemont\, IL\, 60018
CATEGORIES:Chapters
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220812T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220812T210000
DTSTAMP:20260806T151904
CREATED:20220527T165936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220706T133424Z
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SUMMARY:White Sox vs Detroit Tigers Outing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night at the ballpark! \nA limited number of tickets are available for each category. \nPlanners wanting to be hosted for this event can apply here. \n\nContact Jacky for sponsorship interest – Title\, Planner Registration\, and Happy Hour opportunities available!
URL:https://greatermidwest.pcma.org/event/white-sox-vs-detroit-tigers-outing/
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220809T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220809T150000
DTSTAMP:20260806T151904
CREATED:20220623T214916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220623T214916Z
UID:6025-1660053600-1660057200@greatermidwest.pcma.org
SUMMARY:New Member Orientation Q3
DESCRIPTION:Your membership with PCMA can put you on the right track to take your career to the next level. The information in this orientation program will help you to get started on your journey. PCMA is your gateway to the industry’s most relevant\, cutting-edge information and knowledgeable leaders. So let’s get you prepped and ready to take full advantage of all we offer! \nThis will be an interactive session led by the membership chairs of our 17 North American Regional Chapters. New and prospective members will hear an overview of benefits\, hear testimonials for their peers\, and participate in breakouts for how to best utilize their membership.\n\n\n\nPresenter: Jacky Meracle CAE CMP\nDirector\, Chapter Engagement\nPCMA
URL:https://greatermidwest.pcma.org/event/new-member-orientation-q3/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220725T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220725T160000
DTSTAMP:20260806T151904
CREATED:20220516T015348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220720T122513Z
UID:5971-1658736000-1658764800@greatermidwest.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Inaugural GMC PCMA Golf Classic
DESCRIPTION:[vc_btn title=”Register Now” color=”sky” size=”lg” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fna.eventscloud.com%2Fereg%2Fnewreg.php%3Feventid%3D673629%26|title:Register%20Now|target:%20_blank|”]\n    Join us at the beautiful Itasca Country Club for the Inaugural GMC PCMA Golf Classic! This will be a great day of networking and leisure on a mature\, championship course. Exceptionally fun to play for anyone from a scrap player to a 30 handicap\, and every single hole is postcard worthy! This will be a scramble outing. \nTentative Schedule: \nRegistration and Continental Breakfast 8:30 AM \nShotgun Start 9:30 AM \nReception 3:00 PM \nNot a golfer? We have you covered! Attend a riveting golf clinic covering driving\, chipping\, and putting and enjoy lunch and the early evening reception OR attend the reception only! \nAttendee Pricing:\nGolf Foursome $650.00\nGolf Twosome $335.00\nIndividual Golfer $175.00\nGolf Clinic & Reception Group of 5 $450.00\nGolf Clinic & Reception Single $100.00\nReception Only Group of 5 $300.00\nReception Only Single $65.00 \nSponsorships Available (Purchase through the Registration Portal): \nReception Sponsor $4\,000.00\nBeverage Cart Sponsor $3\,000.00 SOLD TO LAS VEGAS\nBreakfast Sponsor $2\,000.00 SOLD TO RENO TAHOE AND VISIT LAUDERDALE\nBox Lunch Sponsor $2\,000.00 SOLD TO EXPERIENCE COLUMBUS!\nGolf Clinic Activities Bar Sponsor (3 available) $2\,000.00\nHole Sponsor (12 sold\, 6 available) $1\,500.00 \nThank you to our Sponsors! \nBeverage Cart Sponsor:\n \nLunch Sponsor:\n \nBreakfast Sponsors:\n \nHole Sponsors:\n     \nPhoto Sponsor: \nClosest to the pin contest\, sponsored by Explore St. Louis\, chances will be sold for $25 to benefit the Chris Wehking Education Scholarship Fund.\nGrand Prize: Cubs vs the Cardinals Weekend in St. Louis – Sept 3-5\, 2022\n*A 2-night stay\, Sep 3 – 5\, 2022\, at the historic St. Louis Union Station Hotel\, Curio Collection by Hilton\n*Two tickets to the Cubs vs the Cardinal game on Sunday\, September 4th. Game Time is currently 1:15 pm. – Complements of The Hyatt Regency St. Louis\nPlus a $100 gas card for your down state road trip!\nBatter Up! Come to St. Louis and cheer on your favorite team! \n  \n\nLongest Drive Contest – One lucky man and woman with the longest drive will each win a pair of tickets to our White Sox outing on August 12! \n\nThere are still opportunities to get noticed by donating a raffle prize! Contact greatermidest@pcma.org
URL:https://greatermidwest.pcma.org/event/1st-annual-gmcpcma-open/
LOCATION:Itasca Country Club\, 400 E. Orchard St\, Itasca\, IL\, 60143
CATEGORIES:Chapters
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220602
DTSTAMP:20260806T151904
CREATED:20220302T033701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220520T152232Z
UID:5790-1654041600-1654127999@greatermidwest.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Joint Education with IAEE Chicago
DESCRIPTION:[vc_btn title=”Register Now” color=”sky” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fshowproevent.com%2FEventRegistration%2FIAPC0622%2FRegister%2FNew%2Fstep%2F2faa693c-e953-4640-a72c-72c5b04cf0d2%3FregId%3D41fa2a86-e824-4748-830a-fcde554ba958%26flowId%3D2a6eb86a-c1ab-42c0-a310-a58456fc8147|title:Register%20Now||”]\n     \nCOLLABORATED & EMPOWERED BY: \n \nIAEEMWC & PCMA GMC are spinning the hottest tracks of summer! \nCollaborate with your peers at our (7) round table\, sizzling\, hot topics. \nThis meeting won’t miss a beat! \nBreakout Session Hot Topics \n\nDelivering BIG while understaffed with limited resources\nF&B trends in meetings & exhibit floor drivers\nReimaging your event schedule\nRegistration trends and how it impacts budgeting & supply chain\nThe changing face of city wide / annual meetings\nStrategies for attendee & exhibitor retention Y2Y\nEvent tech & association technology management\n\nEvent Learning Objectives (2 CE Credits): \n\nCreate valuable and profitable sponsorship opportunities with limited resources\nDesign Strategies for improving attendee and sponsor/exhibitor retention and enhancing event scheduling\nDemonstrate an understanding of global supply chain challenges\, and prepare plan B!\nIdentify tools on how to manage and streamline event technology platforms\n\nEvent Schedule:\nJune 1\, 2022 @ The Renaissance Schaumburg \n12:00pm – Transportation Pick Up:\n@ 21 Museum Hotel Chicago\n55 E Ontario Street\n12:10pm – 1:00pm – One World Transport to Renaissance\, Schaumburg\n1:00pm – 1:20pm – Registration / Badge Pickup \n1:00pm – 1:45pm – Showcase Sponsors \n1:45pm – 2:00pm – Opening Presentation! \n2:00pm – 4:10pm – Stop! Collaborate & Listen\nBreakout Sessions \n4:15pm – 4:30pm – Closing Presentation \n4:45pm – 6:00pm – Networking Reception! \n6:15pm – One World Transportation:\nRenaissance\, Schaumburg to 21 Museum Hotel Chicago \nREGISTER NOW\nGrab your spot early! Meeting Planners! Use the code: MCNW for your sponsored registration!\nMeeting Planner Registration Sponsored by: \n \nEvent Leaders & Sponsors: \nEvent Host Sponsors: \n         \nEvent Organizer Sponsor: \n \nBreakout Session Design & Décor Sponsor \n \nBreakout Education Sponsors: \n  \nAfternoon Caffeine Buzz Sponsor: Showcase Sponsors: \n   \n    \nNetworking Cocktail Reception Sponsors: \n   \nHotel Transportation Pick Up Sponsor: \n \nTransportation Sponsor:
URL:https://greatermidwest.pcma.org/event/joint-education-with-iaee-chicago/
LOCATION:Renaissance Schaumburg
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220502T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220504T120000
DTSTAMP:20260806T151904
CREATED:20220427T160312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T160312Z
UID:5909-1651483800-1651665600@greatermidwest.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Opportunity at Lakeview Pantry
DESCRIPTION:May 2nd\, 3rd\, or 4th from 9:30 am – 12:00 noon – Lakeview Pantry West \nOn behalf of the Community Services Committee\, we are reaching out to invite our GMC members to help support the Lakeview Pantry (lakeviewpantry.org) on either Monday\, May 2; Tuesday\, May 3 or Wednesday\, May 4 from 9:30 – 12:00 noon to join our GMC food packing crew at 1716 West Hubbard Street (located in the Kinzie Street Corridor)\, Chicago. \nFor those of our members who have not participated in the past\, this is a “hands-on” effort\, as we will be working together as a team to pack up food boxes (similar to any experience you may have had at the Chicago Food Depository) for distribution to those in need in the Lakeview Community. We will not be distributing the food boxes\, only packing them up! \nYou can feel confident knowing we will be working in a safe and sanitized environment. We have committed to providing 10 volunteers per shift on each day from 9:30 – 12:00 noon and are hoping to hear from you\, our GMC members who are available to volunteer their time and volunteer spirit! \nSpace is limited so please sign up as soon as possible by reaching out to Rhonda Chesney at rhondachesney303@gmail.com with your date selection of either May 2nd\, 3rd\, or 4th.
URL:https://greatermidwest.pcma.org/event/volunteer-opportunity-at-lakeview-pantry/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220426T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220426T163000
DTSTAMP:20260806T151904
CREATED:20220314T154741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T181523Z
UID:5844-1650985200-1650990600@greatermidwest.pcma.org
SUMMARY:PCMA Student Insight Series
DESCRIPTION:The PCMA Student Insight Series aims to expose students to different aspects of the Business Events Industry and perspectives of working professionals at all career levels. \nThis month’s topic: “Negotiating the best contract and how to maintain lasting relationships.” \nThis session will be hands-on\, including a breakout portion. Come ready with your questions! \nPanel: \nMoira O’Brien has been with McCormick Place Convention Center\, currently managed by ASM Global\, since 2009. As the Director of Sales for McCormick Place since 2015\, Moira and her team secure events at the largest convention center in North America ranging from major city-wide conventions and trade shows\, Association and Corporate meetings\, public and consumer shows to smaller catering functions. Having worked as a National Sales Manager then Senior Sales Manager with McCormick Place Moira has managed all types of accounts and industry segments. \nPrior to McCormick Place\, Moira worked as an Executive Recruiter in the hospitality industry focusing on Leadership placements in both the hotel and restaurant communities. This was preceded by ten years working with a hospitality trade association managing membership\, sponsorship and trade show logistics plus five years in the hotel industry directly out of college where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management\, all which prepared her well for her current role building relationships with customers\, the convention bureau and all our hospitality partners to host successful events at McCormick Place. \nIn 2020-21\, the COVID-19 pandemic deeply impacted the global meetings and events industry. Moira is passionately committed to the continued recovery efforts at McCormick Place. McCormick Place was one of the first facilities to commit to the GBAC STAR™ Accreditation\, an independent review of our cleaning and business operations to reduce the spread of infectious diseases. Since being able to host large scale events again as of July of 2021\, we are thrilled many of our event organizers have been able to meet safely and successfully achieve their event’s missions. \nMoira lives in Chicago and is constantly exploring new restaurants in Chicago’s thriving culinary scene. She is a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan\, always hoping for late October baseball. Moira tries to relax with yoga and travel\, and still has many places to experience to her bucket list. \n \n\nMatt Radenbaugh has been working in hotel sales for 20 years\, first with the Drake Hotel and now with the Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park. Previous to that\, he was in the front office and convention services\, so he prides himself on knowing the ins and outs of hotel operations in order set realistic expectations for his clients and setting them up for a successful conference experience. He believes a group contract should be a “win-win” agreement\, in which both sides feel risks are shared and terms are fair. In his free time\, Matt enjoys spending time with his family and pursuing his passion of fishing all over the Chicagoland area. \n  \n \nMurray Ryan has served in the meetings and events industry for over 30 years.  Prior to joining the Encore family Murray worked in a variety of sales and marketing roles for leading industry firms including Hyatt\, Hilton\, Tourism Toronto\, and PRG.  Murray is a proud member of the Greater Midwest Chapter of PCMA\, having served on the Board of Directors in various years\, most recently serving as chapter President in 2018. \n  \n  \n \nJen Salerno is a 20-year veteran of the hospitality & events industry. Throughout her career\, Jen has worked with and consulted for many of the biggest trade shows in the country and specializes in strengthening the relationship between event planners and the hospitality community. \nToday\, she is owner of JTS Connect\, which provides live\, virtual and hybrid event host/emcee and moderating services. She is also host of The Room Block\, the podcast where hospitality and event professionals meet. Jen is passionate about solidifying the connections across our industry\, and is ready to connect your team or audience with ideas that inspire action. \n  \nLindsay Woike attended College at Eastern Illinois University and majored in Business Management with a minor in Hospitality. Had to complete an internship with my minor and headed to Hilton Head South Carolina to Vagabond Cruise where myself and a team of interns ran the operations for the sightseeing and excursion cruise operator. After graduation I started a job at Hyatt Regency Deerfield as the Assistant Outlets Manager. About 7 months into my position\, Hyatt sold the hotel and promoted me to Assistant Banquet Manager at the Hyatt Regency Louisville where they moved me to. From there I found my love for meetings and events. After 3 years with Hyatt\, I moved back to Chicago and started work with the American College of Healthcare Executives as their Meeting Planner. After a few years with ACHE I was promoted to Senior Meeting Planner and was with ACHE a total of 7 years. While I loved working with associations\, it was time to grow my career and learn about being a manger. I found my next job with CNO Financial as the Manager of Operations for Training and Development. During this time COVID came and my job changed quite a bit and we all had to pivot with the times. After 3 years with CNO Financial I moved to my current job which is Manager\, Meetings and Event Experiences with Institute of Food Technologists this past December. I am now planning\, with my amazing team\, to put on a show for 18\,000 people in person and 2\,000 virtually with my team at Institute of Food Technologists.
URL:https://greatermidwest.pcma.org/event/pcma-student-insight-series/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220407T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220407T193000
DTSTAMP:20260806T151904
CREATED:20220302T033216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T033343Z
UID:5787-1649341800-1649359800@greatermidwest.pcma.org
SUMMARY:GMID Industry X Change
DESCRIPTION:Industry Xchange 2022: Forward Momentum\n\n\n2:30-7:30 p.m.\nThursday\, April 7\nThe Old Post Office\n433 W Van Buren St.\nChicago\, IL 60607\n\n\nJoin fellow Chicago meetings and events professionals at Industry Xchange (IX) 2022\, to collaboratively celebrate this year’s Global Meeting Industry Day and the forward momentum of our resilient industry. In partnership with local industry chapters such as:\n\n\nPCMA GMC\nSITE Chicago\nDestination Reps\nIAEE Midwest\nNACE\nEDPA Midwest\nILEA\n\n\nIX 2022 provides new perspectives on key trends and issues facing the meetings industry today through thought-provoking keynotes\, educational learning labs\, and lively networking opportunities.\n\n\nEducational topics include:\n– Good Health + Well Being\n– Decent work + Economic Growth\n– Industry Innovation & Infrastructure\n– Sustainable Cities + Communities\n\n\n\nShowcasing one of Chicago’s historic landmarks\, the event space at The Old Post Office provides the perfect setting to connect\, collaborate\, and learn with industry peers. For those unable to make it in-person\, a virtual option will be available. \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://greatermidwest.pcma.org/event/gmid-industry-x-change/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220316T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220316T173000
DTSTAMP:20260806T151904
CREATED:20220105T183444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220308T185306Z
UID:5663-1647439200-1647451800@greatermidwest.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Annual Awards Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Register Now     \n    Join us as we honor our GMC stars being recognized for their achievements throughout 2021! \n \nSchedule of Events: \n2:00 PM – Registration Opens and VIP Reception for Current and Past Award Winners\n3:00 PM – Awards Ceremony\n4:15 PM  – Reception \nA rate of $169/night has been secured at the Fairmont for guests of this event. You may book your room here. \nValet Parking will be offered until 6 PM for the rate of $40. \nPlanners wishing to be hosted for this event can apply here.\nSuppliers can purchase additional planner registrations through the registration portal. \nThank you to our Sponsors! \nTitle Sponsor – Kalahari\n \nVIP Reception Sponsor – Visit Reno Tahoe\n \nHost – Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park\n \nMusic and Audio Effects Provided By:\n \nPhoto Booth Provided By:\n \n  \n  \nAward Sponsors: \nDaignault Award\n \nDonovan Award\n \nOutstanding Service to the Chapter Award\n \nPillar Award\n\nGEM Award\n \nStill Available: Spirit Award\nAward sponsorship includes 2 minutes of podium time including presentation of the award to the winner. \nCommercial Sponsors:\n\n \nMany Opportunities Still Available! See the Guide Here.
URL:https://greatermidwest.pcma.org/event/annual-awards-celebration/
LOCATION:Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park\, 200 N Columbus Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601
CATEGORIES:Chapters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220217T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220217T160000
DTSTAMP:20260806T151904
CREATED:20211228T163240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T143227Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Education Event - The 4 Es of Engagement
DESCRIPTION:The 4 Es of Engagement:\nHow to Create Content that Moves Your Audience to Action\nWhether you’re reaching a medical\, corporate\, or trade show audience\, smart content marketing can build the credibility of your brand while gaining the loyalty of your audience. In an ever more saturated media landscape\, your content needs to break through the noise and provide real value to your audience in order to tie back to your business goals. \n \n  \nIn this session\, digital marketing expert Zontee Hou shares case studies that demonstrate the four types of content that engage your audience\, and she shows how to translate that engagement into business results. Learn key takeaways that will allow you to start planning and deploying more effective content marketing today. \n  \nPreview Zontee on our Facebook Page:\n \nLearner Outcomes:  \n\nDevelop a framework for brainstorming engaging\, effective content\nDescribe how to tie content to your business goals and calls-to-action\nDiscuss how to develop persuasive content that works for channels from social media to experiential events\n\nSchedule: \n12 pm – 2 pm: Board Meeting\n2 pm : Registration Opens \n2 pm – 3 pm: Committee Meeting \n3 pm – 4 pm:  Education Event \n4 pm – 5 pm: Reception \n  \nPlanners who wish to be hosted for this event can apply here. \n  \nSponsorships are still available for this and future GMC events! View the opportunities here. \n  \nThank You to our Host Partner:\n\nChicago Downtown Magnificent Mile \n  \n***Proof of Vaccine will be required for this event\, per City of Chicago Ordinance.   \n 
URL:https://greatermidwest.pcma.org/event/winter-quarterly-education-event/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites Chicago Magnificent Mile\, 511 N Columbus Dr.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters
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SUMMARY:Chapter Reception at Convening Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Kickoff Convening Leaders\, the flagship event of the business events industry\, and toast the start of 2022 in fabulous Las Vegas with all of your GMC friends! We will gather at the beautiful Otoro Restaurant\, located inside The Mirage just across from the front desk! \n  \nSuppliers will be able to purchase registrations for planners within then registration platform. \nIf you are a planner who would like to be hosted for this event\, please apply here. \n\nThank You to Our Sponsor:
URL:https://greatermidwest.pcma.org/event/chapter-reception-at-convening-leaders/
LOCATION:Otoro at The Mirage\, 3400 S Las Vegas Blvd\, Las Vegas\, Nevada\, 89109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters
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