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SUMMARY:GMC PCMA Spring Educational Program
DESCRIPTION:Join GMC PCMA for our Spring Educational Program where speaker\, Kevin Coffey\, will help us devise a plan to safeguard our attendees\, clients\, customers and organization’s security and safety with his presentation\, “Travel Risk Reduction: A Guide for Meeting Professionals and Suppliers to Understanding\, Avoiding\, and Responding to Travel Security Risk Issues”. \nSchedule:\n12:30 – 2:00pm | Registration and Networking\n1:00 – 2:00pm   |  Committee Meetings\n2:00 – 2:30pm   |  Welcome by President; Committee Updates\n2:30 – 4:00pm   |  Educational Session\n4:00 – 5:30pm   |  Reception \nAbout our Educational Session:\nMost meeting professionals find out about security or safety issues after it’s too late. Laptop and projector thefts\, meeting or hotel room thefts\, meeting attendees choking on food or suffering a medical emergency during an event are all real\, everyday events that greatly impact your attendees\, clients\, customers\, as well as your organization’s reputation. As a meeting professional\, what steps have you taken to safeguard against these issues? What “reasonable” steps are you taking to protect your client’s safety and security during a meeting or event? \nIn Kevin Coffey’s presentation\, “Travel Risk Reduction: A Guide for Meeting Professionals and Suppliers to Understanding\, Avoiding\, and Responding to Travel Security Risk Issues\,” you’ll learn what steps and precautions you need to take to ensure you are covering the basics for emergency plans during your meeting or event. \nAbout our speaker:\nDetective Kevin Coffey\, aka “The Scholar of Thievery” \nWhen it comes to educating the travel and meeting professionals on risk reduction techniques\, Detective Coffey is internationally known as a speaker\, author\, and risk reduction expert. His expertise in unique\, as he has over 35 years of real-life\, street crime experience as a Detective Sergeant with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). He has personally investigated thousands of crimes\, including those involving violence\, robbery\, burglary\, theft\, identity theft\, and is a court qualified expert on several subjects within the crime spectrum. \nIn 1991\, he founded the LAPD’s Airport Crimes Investigations Detail where he investigated crimes committed against travelers while they passed through the Los Angeles International Airport. Additionally\, he was responsible for the investigation of crimes committed at hotels and meeting venues where guests and meeting attendees had fallen victim to crime and unfortunate events. This unique and specialized investigative assignment resulted in a first-hand expertise in the anticipation\, recognition\, and prevention of crimes committed against travelers\, as well as within the travel and meeting industry. \nAs a result of this experience\, he has been sharing his travel\, meeting\, and street crime counter-measures with over 50\,000 employees of Fortune 2 to 500 companies\, as well as countless travel and meeting managers\, planners\, and suppliers around the globe. \nDetective Coffey has appeared on many television shows including ABC’s 20/20\,\nThe Today Show\, The Travel Channel\, Good Morning America\, CNN\, CNBC\, several appearances on Oprah\, as well as numerous other TV programs and print publications. \nHowever\, the appearance he’s most proud when he was selected to play the role of an LAPD Detective in the movie “Heat” with Al Pacino and Robert De Niro. \nHe is the author of Travel Beware\, an Undercover Cop’s Guide to Avoiding Travel Crime\, as well as Lies\, Cons\, and Stolen Briefcases. \nDetective Coffey is an adjunct faculty member of the University of Southern California\, where he instructs at the Safe Communities Institute. He resides in Calabasas\, California\, a suburb of Los Angeles. \n \nThis event has been approved for 1.50 CE credit and is Presented by PCMA Greater Midwest Chapter\, a CMP Preferred Provider. 
URL:https://greatermidwest.pcma.org/event/gmc-pcma-spring-educational-program/
LOCATION:Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile\, 540 N Michigan Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
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SUMMARY:GMC Awards Recognition Event and Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we honor our GMC stars being recognized for their achievements throughout 2024!\n  \nDate:\nTuesday March 18th\, 2025\n11:00 am – 11:30 am – Registration\n11:30 am – 12:30 pm – Educational Panel Discussion\n12:30 – 1:30 pm – 2024 Award Recipient Recognition \nLocation:\nChicago Marriott Magnificent Mile\n540 Michigan Ave\,\nChicago\, IL 60611 \nPricing:\nPlanner Member: $95.00\nPlanner Non-Member: $125.00\nSupplier Member: $140.00\nSupplier Non-Member: $175.00\nTable Sponsorship: 1 table $1\,085.00 | 2 tables $2\,000 \nEvent Description:\nThis luncheon will feature an educational panel discussion and honor Chapter stars being recognized for their achievements throughout 2024! \nInsights from Award-Winning Meeting Professionals \nJoin us for an engaging discussion with past award winners who have excelled in the meeting planning industry. These distinguished professionals will share how their involvement with PCMA Greater Midwest Chapter (GMC)\, combined with their dedication to the field\, has opened doors for continued growth and success in their careers. \nIn addition to reflecting on their journeys\, the panel will explore the future of the industry—addressing key challenges and opportunities\, including the impact of rising costs and AI integrations on event planning. Gain valuable insights into how industry leaders are adapting to change and positioning themselves for success in an evolving landscape. Don’t miss this chance to hear from the best and be inspired for the road ahead! \nPanelists: \nAngie Ranalli\, San Diego Tourism Authority\, 2003 Richard A. “Dick” Daignault Award\nHilary Rosenthal\, Sheraton Grand\, 2012 GEM Award\nPhillip Ridley\, Emergency Nurses Association\, 2017 Pillar Award\nColleen Bagnasco\, Association Management Center\, 2024 Robert J. “Bob” Donovan Award \n2024 Award Recognition\nView the 2024 award recipients \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\nCollecting Donations for Deborah’s Place at the Awards Event\nIn recognition of Women’s History Month\, the GMC DEI Committee is proud to partner with Deborah’s Place\, a Chicago-based organization dedicated to opening doors of opportunity for women experiencing homelessness. Through supportive housing and comprehensive services\, Deborah’s Place empowers women to heal\, achieve their goals\, and move beyond homelessness. \nWe invite attendees to join us in supporting this meaningful cause. We will be collecting donations of much-needed\, full-sized personal care items at the Awards Event to present to Deborah’s Place following the event. Your contributions make a difference! \nItems most needed include: \n\nDish Soap\nHand Soap\nMouthwash\nShampoo\nConditioner\nBody Wash\nToothbrushes\nToothpaste\n\nTo learn more about Deborah’s Place and their impact\, please visit their website HERE \nNew this year: Sponsor a table! \nTable sponsorships offer the opportunity to build connections and engage with planners and industry colleagues. As a Table Sponsor\, you will receive a reserved table for 10 attendees at the event. You can fill your table in one of two ways: \n\nExtend invitations to your network – Sponsors may register their team members\, clients\, or industry colleagues.\nWelcome planners seeking a hosted seat – Planners interested in being hosted can submit a request using our HOSTED PLANNER FORM. Sponsors can access these submissions HERE and select attendees for their table.\n\nInterested in sponsoring this event? Opportunities are listed below. Please reach out to events.gmcpcma@gmail.com with any questions or to reserve a sponsorship.\n  \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\nEducation Sponsor: $5\,000\nSponsor Benefits: \n\n90 Second Podium Time\n2 Comp Registrations\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\nTable Sponsorship: $1\,085 (1 table) | $2\,000 (2 tables)\nSponsor Benefits: \n\nReserved table for 10 attendees per table\nOpportunity to invite planners as guests\nRecognition in event promotional emails\nLogo on event signage\nVideo promotion opportunity: Provide a video link highlighting your company\,\nwhich will be hyperlinked to your logo in marketing emails and posted\nindividually on GMC’s Facebook and LinkedIn page\nAttendee list post event\nBranding opportunity: Customize and decorate your table\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
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LOCATION:Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile\, 540 N Michigan Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
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SUMMARY:2025 Awards Recognition Event and Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:A limited number of registrations will be available on-site on the day of the event.\nMarch 11\, 2026 | Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile | 540 North Michigan Avenue\, Chicago\, IL 60611\nChicago Ballroom ABCDE\, 5th floor \nRead about the 2025 GMC Award Honorees here! \nSchedule*: \n11 – 11:45 AM Registration Open\n11-11:30 AM – Cash bar open\n11:45 – 12:10 PM Welcome & Awards Ceremony12:20 – 1:00 PM Educational Session1:00- 1:30 PM Awards Ceremony & Closing1:30 PM Networking Social\n2:00 PM – Marriott Lobby Bar Opens Early (attendees on own for beverages) \n​*Schedule is subject to change \nParking Information: \nValet Parking  \nDaily: $80 (no in-and-out privileges)\nLess than 6 hours: $53 (covers 6–24 hours)\nNo discounts available for valet parking\n\nSelf-Parking\n \n\nSelf parking: $35 discounted parking vouchers will be available for this garage. Vouchers will be provided at registration \n\nThe Chicago Marriott Magnificent Mile Hotel uses ROW Parking Garage\n50 East Ohio Street (corner of Rush & Ohio)\, approximately 0.1 miles north of the hotel \nGMC is excited to feature Robin Shear as our Keynote Speaker! \nRobin is a TEDx and global joy speaker\, author & joy coach. She helps people learn to meet their needs for joy so they can give and lead from a place of fullness. She uses her Joy\, NO MATTER WHAT 5-point framework to lay a foundation that will keep audiences in giving and thriving mode. Her speaking clients include PCMA\, CEMA\, MPI\, Northstar Meetings Group\, Northwestern Medicine\, The National Organization for Human Services\, and many others. She’s been interviewed in TIME Magazine\, The Wall Street Journal\, and Psychology Today. Her book\, Messy Joy\, helps readers find joy in their lives\, despite their circumstances. Robin has served as a registered dietitian\, youth pastor\, and activity director for seniors. She’s the President-Elect of the National Speakers Association of Michigan and was awarded NSA Michigan’s Member of the Year. \nGMC is partnering with WINGS for a Suit and Professional Attire Drive! \n \nThis Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative centers on the collection of business suits and professional attire to support individuals and families connected to WINGS as they rebuild their lives after domestic violence. \nAccess to professional clothing is more than a practical need — it is a powerful tool for confidence\, dignity\, and opportunity. \nDonated items will help stock the Career Closets at both of our Safe Houses\, ensuring residents have immediate access to professional attire for job interviews\, new employment opportunities\, court appearances\, and other important milestones. For many clients\, pursuing employment is a critical step toward long-term safety and economic independence\, and having appropriate attire removes a significant financial barrier. \nOnce the Career Closets are fully stocked and client needs are met\, any additional high-quality items will support WINGS Resale\, generating revenue that directly funds essential programs and services. Every contribution — whether worn by a client or sold to sustain our mission — continues to empower individuals on their path toward stability and self-sufficiency. \n  \nSponsorship Opportunities: \nTake a moment to review the sponsorship prospectus for more details and opportunities available throughout the year.  \nWelcome planners seeking a hosted seat – Planners interested in being hosted can submit a request using our HOSTED PLANNER FORM.  \n  \nThank you to our Sponsors! \n  \nTitle Sponsor: \n \nSignage Sponsor: \n \nPhoto Sponsor: \n \nPhotobooth Sponsor: \n \nMedia Partner:  \n \n  \nA/V Partner:  \n \n  \nDisplay Table Sponsor: \n \n  \nTable Sponsors: \n \n 
URL:https://greatermidwest.pcma.org/event/2025-awards-recognition-event-luncheon/
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