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Everybody Hates AV. There, I Said It. Now, Let’s Fix It – October 17, 2017
Talk to any group of meeting planners and they’ll tell you that one of the most frustrating elements of planning and executing any conference is the AV. From planning to budgeting to on-site issues, AV is what often keeps them up at night. It’s mysterious and complicated. It’s changing all the time. It’s expensive, and frankly, it can make or break an event. The flip side is, AV can add sizzle and create an emotional connection between your event, event…
Find out more »Nominations Due for the Lighthouse Award – October 20, 2017
The Lighthouses of the Chesapeake Bay are towers of light showing the way and providing valuable assistance to the sea travelers along our coastal waters. The lighthouse has become a symbol for endurance, dependability and guidance. The Chesapeake Chapter’s Lighthouse Award recognizes one member each year who, through his or her volunteerism, has demonstrated their dedication, involvement and leadership to our organization and illuminating the way for our chapter’s members. Nominations are due by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 20,…
Find out more »2017 Town Hall & Awards – November 16, 2017
Town Hall Event Join your 2017 Chesapeake Chapter President, Krystine St. Michael Bussiere, and the PCMA Chesapeake Chapter Board for a year in review and your chance to ask questions and give input on the chapter events, what you’d like to see in the future and anything else that’s been on your mind! After the town hall, get ready for all those holiday parties and Convening Leaders and brush up on your networking skills! Networking with Impact Do you get…
Find out more »2018 PCMA Convening Leaders
We’re cranking up the volume at 2018 PCMA Convening Leaders. Plug in and discover the Grand Ole Land of Innovation and Opportunities along with more than 4,200 of your colleagues in Nashville this January.
Find out more »Chapter Reception at PCMA Convening Leaders – Nashville
Save the Date! The Capital and Chesapeake Chapters of PCMA will be holding a joint reception on Sunday, January 7th. We'll have more details as we get closer to the event.
Find out more »CMP Study Group forming for May 2018 Exam Candidates
Are you taking the CMP Exam in May? The PCMA Chesapeake Chapter is forming a study group for anyone accepted to sit for the May 2018 CMP Exam. Led by Marci Glavin, CMP, the study group will meet weekly in Baltimore. The location and night will depend on the schedules of the participants but we will be starting the week of January 15th. The course will be weekly for 11 weeks from 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Cost is $150 for…
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PCMA Education Foundation 2018 Visionary Awards
Save the Date for the PCMA Education Foundation Visionary Awards to honor the exceptional stars of the business events industry. From the red carpet to the awards program and the swinging after-party, the evening will be another night to remember. All proceeds from the Visionary Awards benefit the PCMA Education Foundation. The Foundation funds industry innovation, nurtures professional development and advances student achievement. Nominations can be submitted HERE and are due by September 15, 2017.
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