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SUMMARY:Leverage LinkedIn: Strategies for Meeting Professionals and Suppliers
DESCRIPTION:LinkedIn is the go-to social media platform for business professionals. With over 900 million members\, it’s a powerhouse to help you increase your visibility\, position yourself as the go-to expert in your industry\, generate buzz for your conferences\, meetings\, and events\, and connect with decision makers for new opportunities to grow your business. Join PCMA POWER Chapter on February 21st for this virtual event as Jennifer Darling presents this high content program where you’ll learn strategic and tactical approaches to maximize LinkedIn. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nJennifer’s 3 Part Formula to Leverage LinkedIn for an Endless Supply of Leads\nExactly What You Need in Your Profile to Attract High-Quality Prospects\n4 Most Effective Power Posts to Increase Your Visibility\nConference & Meeting Planner Case Study Using LinkedIn\n\nBuild visibility for your clients’ conferences and meetings\, and generate and nurture leads for your business. Jennifer is a professional speaker\, member of the National Speakers Association\, the author of Increase Your Leads with LinkedIn: 52 Tips for Sales Success\, Say Yes! Then Figure It Out\, and Find Your Leadership Rhythm! With over 20 years’ experience in advertising sales and sales management for companies such as FOX\, NBC\, CBS\, and Comcast\, she knows what works and what doesn’t to boost sales\, motivate teams\, and shift mindsets. \nRegistered attendees will receive the Zoom link via email on February 20th. \n 
URL:https://power.pcma.org/event/leverage-linkedin/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar
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SUMMARY:Best in Class Chapter Education Event featuring Fran Dean-Bishop
DESCRIPTION:Join the POWER Chapter for our annual Best in Class education event\, brought to you by the PCMA Foundation on October 12 at the Drury Plaza Hotel Cleveland Downtown\, featuring Best in Class speaker Fran Dean-Bishop! \nRegistration now open! \n\n\n	    REGISTER NOW     \n    Prioritize Workplace Wellbeing to Boost Productivity\, Performance\, and Engagement \nFran Dean-Bishop is a management consultant and the award-winning President and CEO for Aerobodies\, Inc.\, a health and wellbeing corporate service provider. She established a 20-year track record as a business leader\, publisher\, speaker\, and technology innovator\, founding Aerobodies\, Inc. in 1997 as a provider of health management and business consulting services to private and public sector organizations. \nFran currently leads a team of 50 employees and contractors serving 20 different federal agencies and private sector companies in the areas of workforce management\, health technology integration\, enterprise-level activation\, and engagement systems. A certified Executive Leadership Coach\, she serves on the boards of the National Contract Managers Association Tysons Chapter and the Northern Virginia Technology Council as a Co-Chairwoman of the Healthcare Committee. She is also a professionally certified master wellness coach. \n  \nThank you to our sponsors \n \n 
URL:https://power.pcma.org/event/best-in-class-2023/
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SUMMARY:Student Insight Series: Sippin' with Students
DESCRIPTION:You never know when a casual coffee chat could change the course of your career. Networking is one of the best ways to find a new job\, but it’s also an effective and exciting way to keep expanding your connections\, even when you’re not job hunting.  \nPlease join us on Tuesday\, September 21\, at 4pm PST\, for Sippin with Students\, hosted by Southwest & Pacific Chapter of PCMA. Register now to gain tips and valuable advice in an informal setting from a group of successful event professionals while collaborating with other PCMA student members.  \nDate: Tuesday\, September 21\, 2021\nTime: 4pm – 5:30pm PST\nWho: Students\nWhat: Sippin’ with Students\nWhere: Zoom Meetings (Call-in details will be provided to you upon registration)\nCost: Complimentaryisa Lewis \nQuestions? Please contact Adrien Aloi\, Board Member\, adrien.aloi@gmail.com \n\nMeet Our Panelists\n  \nLisa Lewis\nLisa has over 28 years of experience in the luxury hotel market including on-property and in global sales. She is involved with Sunbelt MPI and AZSAE as well as a Board Member for the PCMA Southwest Pacific Chapter. She was awarded top Global Sales Manager by Global Cynergies and various awards at ALHI. \n  \n  \n  \nTodd Hester\nTodd Hester\, Regional Vice President of Venues for Encore\, has been in the live events / hospitality industry for 24 years and brings a diverse background through working closely with multiple market segments\, hotel chains and ownership groups from the Rockies to the Hawaiian Islands. He has held roles in his organization from Technician to Venue Director to Divisional Leadership. In his current role\, he supports Encore’s venue operations in Los Angeles and Hawaii. \n  \n  \n \n\nCasey Shields\nCasey Shields has been a professional in the Meetings and Events industry for over 20 years. Beginning her career at The Venetian Hotel Resort & Casino\, Casey transitioned to a medium-sized General Contractor before spending ten years with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. She now leads the group sales efforts for Las Vegas’s newest attraction Meow Wolf. Casey sits on the board for PCMA Southwest & Pacific Chapter as well as the Las Vegas Hospitality Association. \n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://power.pcma.org/event/student-insightq32021/
CATEGORIES:Chapters
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SUMMARY:Student Insight Series: Exploring Career Paths Into the Events Industry
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLearner Outcomes: \n\nWhat skills sill make you more marketable: from marketing/communications to admin support\, to creative\, HR\, education\, and sales roles\nHow getting your foot in the door positions you well with connections and skills when the events industry takes off again (and it will)\nHow to best market yourself to potential employers\nHow today’s events professionals followed a sometimes surprising and nontraditional path to a successful career (and how you can\, too)\n\nInvest 2 hours in your future: February 23rd\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm ET \nSpeakers:\nGeneral Session conversation with: \n\nGina Meier\, Director of HR\, PCMA\nScott Chase\, Director of HR\, Pharmacy First\n\nBreakouts discussions about career paths: \n\nAlex Land\, Director of Member Engagement\, National Ready Mixed Concrete Association\nGeoff VanDeusen\, Director of Operations and Events\, United Soccer Coaches\nJessica Blubaugh\, Director of Partnerships and Events\, WIN for K\nDarnell Belford\, National Account Manager\, Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau\nMaribeth Oberheide\, Senior Global Event Strategist\, Maritz Global Events\nLindsay Williams\, Sales Manager\, GES\n\nQuestions about this event or careers in the events industry? Contact: Teresa Hellman \nMeet our Speakers \n Gina Meier\, Director of HR\, PCMA \n Scott Chase\, Director of HR\, Pharmacy First \n Alex Land\, Director of Member Engagement\, National Ready Mixed Concrete Association \n Geoff VanDeusen\, Director of Operations and Events\, United Soccer Coaches \n Jessica Blubaugh\, Director of Partnerships and Events\, WIN for KC \n Darnell Belford\, National Account Manager\, Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau \n Maribeth Oberheide\, Senior Global Event Strategist\, Maritz Global Events \n Lindsay Williams\, Sales Manager\, GEShttps://forms.gle/QKeXtqskRu64cmkV7
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SUMMARY:Create a Movement by Building Tribes
DESCRIPTION:It’s no secret that to be a leader in the industry\, your event must challenge the status quo\, build a culture\, and be committed to your audience members. Using Seth Godin’s famous TEDTalk “The Tribes We Lead” as the foundation of this session\, you will be part of a group discussion that will challenge each other to discover how tribes can be the catalyst for inspiration and leadership for all the events you organize. Join conference catalyst Thom Singer and learn how to tell the story of your organization\, connect attendees to others in their “tribes”\, and draw the lines between the past and the future. \nJoin us for this unique education opportunity! \n  \nAgenda: \n\n11:00 am – Registration & Networking\n11:45 am – Luncheon\n12:30 pm – Presentation\n2:00 pm – Program completion and hotel tour\n\n  \nAbout our speaker\, Thom Singer\, CSP \nThom Singer\, CSP\, has more than 25 years of sales and marketing experience with firms such as RR Donnelley\, Brobeck Phleger & Harrison LLP\, Andrews Kurth LLP\, Marsh Inc.\, and Wells Fargo Bank. He is an expert in human engagement and has trained thousands of professionals in the art of building professional contacts that lead to increased business. Thom’s work centers around helping people get back to the basics of relationships that lead to better opportunities and more sales. \nHe has authored twelve books on the power of business relationships\, sales\, networking\, presentation skills and entrepreneurship\, and regularly speaks to corporate\, law firm and convention audiences. Thom earned the prestigious Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation in 2014. \n  \nRegistration Fees: \nPCMA POWER Chapter Member: $35 \nNon-Member: $45 \nStudent: $10 \n  \nThank you to our sponsor!
URL:https://power.pcma.org/event/pcma-power-chapter-presents-pittsburgh-education-session/
LOCATION:The Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Square\, 300 W. Station Square Drive\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219
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SUMMARY:The Disaster Experience Quickfire - How Ready Are You?
DESCRIPTION:You’ve made a plan and update it regularly but now it’s time to put your skills to the test. This simulation will put you in the throes of a real-life event crisis\, as it unfolds. You’ll make critical decisions and deal with the consequences as you respond to each twist and turn. \n  \nFrom this session\, you will learn how to: \n\nImprove your crisis communications and decision-making skills\nIdentify gaps in your event crisis planning and response\nFormulate best practices for handling event disruptions\, disasters\, and crises\n\n  \nAgenda: \n\n11:00 am – Registration & Networking\n11:45 am – Luncheon\n12:30 pm – Presentation\n2:00 pm – Program completion and hotel tour\n\n  \nAbout our speaker\, Bob Mellinger: \nBob Mellinger is the founder and president of Attainium Corp.\, which delivers business continuity\, emergency preparedness\, and crisis management services. Bob speaks frequently on business continuity and contingency planning\, delivering sessions ranging from the basics of continuity planning to disaster simulations and tabletop exercises. \n  \nRegistration Fees: \nPCMA POWER Chapter Member: $35 \nNon-Member: $45 \nStudent: $10 \n  \nRegister here\n  \nThank you to our sponsor!\nThe Kimpton Schofield Hotel
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LOCATION:The Kimpton Schofield Hotel\, 2000 East Ninth Street\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44115\, United States
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SUMMARY:What the Next-Generation Conference Participant Really\, Really Wants
DESCRIPTION:Hosted jointly by\n                                               \n  \n  \n  \nAn increasing number of associations are greying right before our eyes. Attracting the next generation member and conference participant has\, and will continue to be\, critical to organizational sustainability. In this program\, you’ll discover illuminating insights about what society wants and expects today from your conference. You’ll also discover what drives people away from your events or association\, and what compels them to keep coming back. \nFrom this session\, you will learn how to: \n\nIdentify strategies for applying the findings about audience’s needs regarding institutions (including associations\, conferences) from the field of sociology.\nEvaluate strategies and indicators (good and bad) for a sustainable conference business model.\nDiscuss the shift needed in your conference from 20th century demands to 21st century demands.\n\n  \nAgenda: \n\n10:00 a.m. – Networking/Registration\n10:30 a.m. – Introductions & Sponsor Recognition\n10:45 a.m. – Dave Lutz Presentation\n12:00 p.m. – Lunch\n1:00 p.m.  –  Program Concludes\n\n  \nAbout our speaker\, Dave Lutz\, Managing Director\, Velvet Chainsaw Consulting: \nIn 2006\, Dave founded Velvet Chainsaw Consulting\, an industry-leading business improvement firm that helps conference and tradeshow organizers grow or transform their major face-to-face conferences. Prior to becoming a consultant\, Dave was with Experient for 22 years\, where he served as President of both the Meeting Planning and Registration divisions. Dave is a frequent industry speaker\, facilitator and author specializing in large conference innovation and growth. Areas of expertise include conference business models\, strategy\, attendance marketing\, sponsorship programs and meeting technology. \n  \nRegistration Fees: \nMember (PCMA\, MPI\, OSAE): $45 \nNon-member: $65 \nStudent: $10 \nThank You to our Sponsors!\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://power.pcma.org/event/powersept2017/
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