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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:2019 PCMA Education Conference - Los Angeles
DESCRIPTION:PCMA Education Conference is an energetic\, immersive and provocative program designed to attract thought leaders\, event marketers\, experience designers and business events strategists. The program fosters learning styles that drive engagement — creating solutions and ideas that build lasting relationships.
URL:https://power.pcma.org/event/2019-pcma-education-conference-los-angeles/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Industry Calendar
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SUMMARY:2019 PCMA Convening Leaders
DESCRIPTION:PCMA will host 2019 Convening Leaders in Pittsburgh\, PA\, known as” City of Bridges\,” located at confluence of the Allegheny\, Monongahela and recognized for its 400+ bridges and breath-taking vistas. The destination once known as “The Steel City” has transformed into a technology lightening rod with companies such as Google\, Apple\, Bosch\, Facebook\, Uber\, Nokia\, Autodesk\, and IBM among the 1\,600 technology firms generating $20.7 billion in annual payrolls and generous local intellectual capital. \nLocated in Downtown Pittsburgh\, the David L. Lawrence Convention Center blends space\, functionality\, and flexibility with cutting-edge technology and promises to create an unforgettable Convening Leaders experience. Pittsburgh is home to 68 colleges and universities\, including research and development leaders Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh. PCMA will tap into these cerebral resources to bring risks\, new ideas and innovation to Convening Leaders’ content. You just might get a chance to take a spin in a driverless Uber!
URL:https://power.pcma.org/event/2019-pcma-convening-leaders/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Industry Calendar
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SUMMARY:2018 PCMA Convening Leaders
DESCRIPTION:The definitive annual event for the business events industry.\nWe’re cranking up the volume at 2018 PCMA Convening Leaders. The engagement factor is the most critical piece of connecting with your audience. But we’ve entered the new school of engagement — one where you must navigate around digital distractions and satisfy increased attendee expectations at every turn. At Convening Leaders\, you’ll learn how to electrify your experience. And what better place to bring that supercharged sound and feeling than Music City. Plug in and discover the Grand Ole Land of Innovation and Opportunities. Join more than 4\,200 of your colleagues in Nashville this January.​ \nPriority registration now open for PCMA Members. \nQuestions? Contact events@pcma.org
URL:https://power.pcma.org/event/2018-pcma-convening-leaders/
LOCATION:Nashville Music City Center\, 201 Fifth Avenue South\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Featured,Industry Calendar
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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
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar
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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/
LOCATION:Hilton Columbus at Easton\, Easton Town Center\, 3900 Chagrin Drive\, Columbus\, OH\, 43219\, United States
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