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The POWER Chapter of PCMA is dedicated to serving meetings and event professionals with continuing education and community service. Our chapter meets 7 times each year with powerful education and networking opportunities.
PCMA’s POWER Chapter serves 170 members from Pittsburgh, Ohio, West Virginia, Erie Region.
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January 2018
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 »Convening Leaders 2018 POWER Reception
Join the POWER Chapter for a casual gathering prior to the Convening Leaders Opening Night Celebration on January 7th in Nashville. Meet incoming Board members, network with colleagues, and learn about the programming we have planned for 2018. We look forward to seeing you in Nashville! This is a complimentary reception for all POWER Chapter members and POWER student chapters. Thank you to our sponsor!
Find out more »March 2018
Practicing Your Critical Thinking Skills
How often as an event professional are you faced with critical thinking moments? Is this a part of your job where you thrive or do you get that “deer in the headlights” look when your boss comes to you with a major challenge? We all are confronted with those surprising challenges that pop up at a moment’s notice, and the expectation from our colleagues is that we can resolve challenges at the “snap of a finger”. No pressure on you,…
Find out more »April 2018
Global Meetings Industry Day Events
Global Meetings Industry Day with the PCMA POWER Chapter – Coming to a City Near You on April 12! PCMA POWER Chapter invites you to our special gatherings and receptions celebrating Global Meetings Industry Day and Meetings Mean Business. Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) will shine a light on the real impact meetings have on businesses, economies and communities. Meeting professionals’ organizations, association chapters, corporations, destinations, partners and other supporters will hold events all around the world to support…
Find out more »June 2018
PCMA Education Conference in Cleveland
Learn more and register now at pcmaeducon.org!
Find out more »September 2018
Joint Industry Event 2018 – Planners Are From Mars, Suppliers Are From Venice
Technology and the changing face of the events industry have shifted the roles of planners and suppliers. Planners are strapped for time; meanwhile, suppliers experiencing increased sales goals face the challenge of being heard in an ever-increasing pool of marketing noise. In this interactive session attendees will work in teams to discover the most effective methods for creating win-win interactions. To register for the event, select this link. Objectives: Planners will discover how to efficiently route and organize supplier…
Find out more »October 2018
Empowering Communities To Reach Your Marketing Goals with Nick Borelli
Do you struggle with creating different and unique ways to market your events? Is it difficult to find sources that can help you with marketing without it costing you “an arm and a leg”? As sophisticated as experience design gets, we all still wrestle with the eternal problem: “how do we find different ways to increase attendance?”. Nick Borelli/Borelli Strategies, a recognized meetings industry presenter on event marketing gives away his process of making every participant in your event a…
Find out more »November 2018
More Than A Name: The Power of Event Rebranding
CANCELLED We apologize for the cancellation and will update our calendar when a new date is confirmed. Presented by Best in Class Speakers Craig Wood & Neil O’Keefe Date: November 8, 2018 Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Could your event brand benefit from a reboot? We’ll explore how the Data & Marketing Association (DMA) orchestrated a masterful rebranding pivot and achieved growth in attendance and engagement within key segments at their new event: &THEN: The Global Marketing Experience. Participants…
Find out more »January 2019
2019 PCMA Convening Leaders
PCMA will host 2019 Convening Leaders in Pittsburgh, PA, known as” City of Bridges,” located at confluence of the Allegheny, Monongahela.
Find out more »Convening Leaders 2019 POWER Reception
Join the POWER Chapter for a casual gathering prior to the Convening Leaders Opening Night Celebration on January 6th in Pittsburgh! Meet incoming Board members, network with colleagues, and learn about the programming we have planned for 2019. The reception begins at 4:30pm, to be followed by the PCMA Opening Reception. Join us for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. This is a complimentary reception for all POWER Chapter members. We look forward to seeing you in Pittsburgh!
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