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SUMMARY:February Education Program - AI 101 - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:What: AI 101: Everything you wanted to know about AI but were afraid to ask \nWhen: February 29\, 2023; 8:00am networking reception / 8:30am-10:00am program & demo \nSponsored by: The Space Needle\, PCMA Foundation & Stay Pineapple \nWhere: Space Needle \n10:30am – Noon – Post-Program Interactive Workshop\n*Details to come and registration is required \nArtificial intelligence. It’s not one more thing organizers have to learn\, it’s the help you desperately need to take things off your plate. This session will take you from being timid to empowered when using AI-driven tools. Learn how events can benefit from the assistance of “Generative AI” and “Discriminative Deep Learning tools.” You’ll understand terms like these and how they apply to experience design. This interactive session will be led by veteran event pro\, Nick Borelli of Zenus.AI\, who is also the facilitator of the Event Learning Institute’s “Enhancing Event with AI” Certification Course. \nParticipants will learn: \nA deeper understanding of how AI works and its benefits\nEthical considerations\, data privacy and adoption challenges\nUse-cases for pre-event strategy\, marketing and planning\nAI enhancements for attendee engagement\, DEI initiatives and data collection \n \nBio:\nZenus’s Director of Marketing\, Nick Borelli\, has spent over two decades at the intersection of marketing\, events and tech. He is also the instructor for the Event Leadership Institute’s Enhancing Events with AI Course.\n 
URL:https://pacificnorthwest.pcma.org/event/february-education-program-2/
LOCATION:Space Needle Seattle\, 400 Broad Street\, Seattle\, WA\, 98109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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SUMMARY:Chapter Reception - Convening Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Join the Pacific Northwest\, Northern California & Southwest & Pacific Chapters for Some Networking to Kick off Convening Leaders 2024 \n \nHosted by: Northern California\, Pacific Northwest\, and Southwest & Pacific Chapters. \nSponsored by: Seattle Southside and Northwest Event Show and SEAS
URL:https://pacificnorthwest.pcma.org/event/chapter-reception-convening-leaders/
LOCATION:Marriott Marquis San Diego
CATEGORIES:Featured,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231109T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231109T190000
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SUMMARY:Annual Auction and Drag Bingo
DESCRIPTION:Agenda:\n5:00pm – Arrival & Registration\n5:30pm – Intro and First Rounds of Bingo/Wine Raffle\n6:00pm – Silent Auction Closure – Round 1 & Drag Performance\n6:30pm – 2nd Silent Auction Closure – Round 2 Bingo/Wine Raffle\n7:00pm – Finale – Drag Performance\, Wine Raffle\n7:30pm – Last call\n8:00pm – Conclude\n\nDress Code: \nNo particular dress code – but be bright and vibrant to fit in!\nWe will provide a coat check at check-in\n\nWhat is Included:\nOne Bingo Card & Two Drink Tickets are included with your registration\nWine Raffle Tickets are $10.00 Each\nAdditional Bingo Cards are $5.00 Each\nBeverages are available for purchase after drink tickets are spent\n\nWhat to Bring?:\nCredit cards can be presented at registration for your silent auction “bid number”\nAdditional bingo cards and wine raffles can be purchased via bid number/credit card\nIf you haven’t been before…bring additional $1.00 single dollar bills for Drag Performances and show the love!\n\nHow Does Bingo Work?:\nA card has “one” use.  Once a card is spent\, it cannot be used again\nThere are two expected rounds of Bingo\, you can play as many cards as you want per round.  Diagonal\, Horizontal and Vertical Lines are a win\nCall numbers until the first two winners in each round.\n\nSilent Auction:\nThere are over 60+ amazing packages\n\n\n$500 to Rider Restaurant at Hotel Theodore\nDestinations Galore! Denver\, Scottsdale\, Palm Springs\, Louisville\, and more!\nOvernight stay at Caesars with a Las Vegas Production show and Observation Wheel tickets from the High Roller!\nOvernight Stay at Hyatt Orlando\nTwo! Amazing packages to LA w/ Universal Orlando Passes\nStaycation in Walla Walla\, Spokane\, or Seattle!\n\n\nParking: \nOn-site Valet Rates:\nLess Than Three (3) Hours: $30+ Tax\n3 Hours+: $55+ Tax\n\nNearest Self-Park:\nOlympic Garage Seattle:\n415 Seneca Street\, Seattle\nOne Hour: $10+\nTwo Hours: $13+\nThree Hours: $17+\n\nPublic Transit:\n5th and Seneca Bus Stop (line 257\, 311\, 510\, 545\, & 577) – Fairmont Olympic Hotel stop\n4th and University Bus Stop (577 and 578) – One block Southeast to Fairmont Olympic Hotel\n4th and Seneca Bus Stop (111\, 212\, 218\, 402 & 405) – One block Northeast to Fairmont Olympic Hotel\nUniversity Street Lightrail Stop – Two blocks East on University
URL:https://pacificnorthwest.pcma.org/event/annual-auction-and-drag-bingo/
LOCATION:Fairmont Olympic Hotel – Seattle\, 411 University St\, Seattle\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Pacific%20Northwest%20Chapter":MAILTO:pacificnorthwest@pcma.org
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SUMMARY:Drinks on the Dock
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the latest cocktail\, mocktail\, and food trends happening this summer to use towards your next event. Listen to live music and enjoy the lake view at the Hyatt Regency on Lake Washington \nFee: $25\n \nLocation:\nHyatt Regency Lake Washington\n1053 Lake Washington Blvd N\, Renton\, WA 98056
URL:https://pacificnorthwest.pcma.org/event/drinks-on-the-dock/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency – Lake Washington\, 1053 Lake Washington Blvd N\, Renton\, WA\, 98056\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230315T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230316T170000
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SUMMARY:Northwest Event Show
DESCRIPTION:DESIGNED TO BRING THE WEST COAST EVENT INDUSTRY TOGETHER\nFrom Seattle to LA\, Portland to San Diego\, the West Coast has incredible destinations\, properties\, venues and industry suppliers that delight participants from around the globe.  Connect with industry peers and leaders\, get new ideas\, hear from expert speakers and take part in a unique set of experiences designed to ignite ideas for your return to face-to-face events. #NWES2023
URL:https://pacificnorthwest.pcma.org/event/northwest-event-show/
LOCATION:Seattle Convention Center – Summit Building\, 900 Pine St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220210T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220210T180000
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SUMMARY:RAFFLE & RE-ENGAGE
DESCRIPTION:The 4 Es of Engagement:\nHow to Create Content that Moves Your Audience to Action\nWhether you’re reaching a medical\, corporate or trade show audience\, smart content marketing can build the credibility of your brand while gaining the loyalty of your audience. In an ever more saturated media landscape\, your content needs to break through the noise and provide real value to your audience in order to tie back to your business goals. In this session\, digital marketing expert Zontee Hou shares case studies that demonstrate the four types of content that engage your audience\, and she shows how to translate that engagement into business results. Learn key takeaways that will allow you to start planning and deploying more effective content marketing today. \nLearner Outcomes:  \n\nDevelop a framework for brainstorming engaging\, effective content\nDescribe how to tie content to your business goals and calls-to-action\nDiscuss how to develop persuasive content that works for channels from social media to experiential events\n\nAgenda: \n2:00pm Registration \n2:30pm – 3:30pm – Education with Zontee (4 Es of Egnagement) \n4:00pm – 5:00pm – Raffle\, Trivia\, Raffle again between Rounds \n5:00pm – 6:00pm – Wine Tree and Social Hour \n6:00PM – Conclude \nRegistration Fees:\nIn-Person:  $20.00 \nVirtual:  $15.00 \n***Proof of Vaccine or Negative Covid Test within 72 Hours will be required for this event.  Please make sure to bring one or the other to show at Registration.
URL:https://pacificnorthwest.pcma.org/event/raffle-reengage/
LOCATION:Seattle Airport Marriott\, 3201 South 176th Street\, Seattle\, WA\, 98188\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220113
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SUMMARY:PCMA Convening Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Join us Jan. 9-12\, 2022\, when PCMA Convening Leaders brings its flagship education and networking event to Las Vegas. Caesars Entertainment Corp. will host the multi-day event at CAESARS FORUM\, a 550\,000-square foot conference center opening in 2022 in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip.  \nDiscover why thousands of business events professionals and community leaders from around the world come to Convening Leaders every year to explore\, through leading-edge education\, research\, and networking\, how business events generate economic and social legacies for businesses and communities.  \n 
URL:https://pacificnorthwest.pcma.org/event/pcma-convening-leaders/
LOCATION:Caesars Forum\, 3911 Koval Ln\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Featured,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211216T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211216T130000
DTSTAMP:20260614T121819
CREATED:20211017T184559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211017T184559Z
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SUMMARY:New Member Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Your membership with PCMA can put you on the right track to take your career to the next level. The information in this orientation program will help you to get started on your journey. PCMA is your gateway to the industry’s most relevant\, cutting-edge information and knowledgeable leaders. So let’s get you prepped and ready to take full advantage of all we offer! \nThis will be an interactive session led by veteran members of our 17 North American Regional Chapters. New and prospective members will: \n1. Hear an overview of benefits from PCMA HQ\n2. Receive membership testimonials from veteran PCMA members\n3. Participate in breakouts to learn how to best utilize their membership \nCan’t make it this time? A PCMA New Member Orientation is held each Quarter!
URL:https://pacificnorthwest.pcma.org/event/new-member-orientation/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Featured,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211014T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211014T133000
DTSTAMP:20260614T121819
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210929T023626Z
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SUMMARY:Capital Chapter/PNW Chapter Joint Event
DESCRIPTION:Q4 SPARK: HORIZONS\n\n\n\nQ4 Spark: Horizons: Workplace Innovation in Ever Changing Waters \nA Hybrid Event\nOctober 14\, 2021 | 9:30am – 3:00pm Pacific \nVirtual Platform: Performedia \nJoin the PCMA Capital Chapter on October 14th. Where people work and how well they work (remotely or together) is just the tip of the iceberg as we navigate the yet-uncharted waters. How would you prefer to be sailing into 2022? Let’s start the new journey across the waters by fostering an innovative workplace. When leadership cultivates the intelligence\, skills\, and passion of everyone in the organization – everybody creates\, everybody is connected\, and everybody contributes. Our Q4 Spark will highlight three paths of innovation in the workplace for the hospitality industry in a ever-changing environment: \n\nRefocus on employee engagement and culture – As the COVID vaccine takes hold\, and workplaces ramp back up\, employers will need to reconnect with employees to gauge the level of engagement.\nHeightened diversity and inclusion focus – Now is the time to improve multicultural competence\, evaluate and expand training\, include millennials in the discussions\, and rethink the interview process.\nThe gig economy will continue to grow – The gig economy can translate into cost savings for employee benefits\, office space\, and overhead\, while bringing skills and competency to the organization.\n\nRegistration Fees:\nVirtual PNW Member:  $20.00 \nVirtual PNW non-member:  $35.00 \nTentative Agenda \n9:30 AM            Registration Opens \n9:45–10:30 AM   Capital Connections\nThis is not just another cheesy networking reception. Okay\, maybe it’s a little cheesy. We are partnering with The Boards for our first ever Capital Connections opening networking event at Spark on October 14. We are kicking off our last Spark event of the year with a curated forum for everyone to get to know each other better\, learn about important updates from the chapter\, and more. Our in-person audience at The Garden in Alexandria\, Virginia will get to personally experience a delicious assortment of personal gourmet charcuterie and the virtual audience on the Performedia platform will join in for tips and tutorials on building your perfect board at home from Travis Peterson\, President and Co-Founder of The Boards himself. Come prepared to learn\, exchange ideas\, and have some fun! \n10:30–11:30 AM     Opening Keynote: Candid Conversation: New Leadership – New Direction\nWe will have a candid and fun question guided conversation with our guest\, Michelle Mason. We will also solicit audience participation with questions and polling tools. As the conversation flows\, so will the questions. Our conversation will be around: \n– The importance of DEI as it relates to innovation and creativity.\n– Innovative practices she used in previous position.\n– Innovative practices she plans to use in her current position to improve employee engagement and shift the workplace culture to be one that can be successful in the new work environment. \n11:30-11:45 AM     Networking Break \n11:45–12:30 PM     Workplace Innovation Panel: Fostering an Inclusive Company Culture\nAs event planners and marketers we have a social responsibility to make sure that the experiences and content we curate foster inclusivity and reflect the diverse backgrounds\, areas of interest\, and lived experiences of our consumers. To do this\, we must first make sure that we are arming our teams with the insights\, tools\, and support needed to feel empowered to do so. Join us as we share our story on how we leverage our company culture and business practices to #MakeItMeanMore for employees and clients. \nSpeakers:\nNoelle Alexandra: Director\, Employee Experience\, RedPeg Marketing\nTaren Tennessee : Director\, Venues and Sponsorship\, RedPeg Marketing \n12:30–12:45 PM    Networking Break \n12:45–1:30 PM     Innovation Case Studies\nTo get ahead\, every organization needs to find a unique angle to keep up with outside change. Innovation is never easy – and if you want to make a major leap forward\, you need to understand that it’s a messy\, unpredictable\, serendipitous process. Successful innovation is about learning from your mistakes\, persisting when the going gets tough\, rethinking your tactics in the face of disruption. It can even involve luck. To inspire you to think differently about innovation\, we bring you three innovation case studies: examples of teams that have done things their own way. \nRegistration closes October 12th at 5pm! \nThis session is eligible for 4.5 CE credits
URL:https://pacificnorthwest.pcma.org/event/capital-chapter-pnw-chapter-joint-event/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210921T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210921T170000
DTSTAMP:20260614T121819
CREATED:20210904T154730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210904T154730Z
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SUMMARY:Student Insight Series
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: Complimentary \nQuestions? Please contact Adrien Aloi\, Board Member\, adrien.aloi@gmail.com \nMeet Our Panelists\n \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  \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.
URL:https://pacificnorthwest.pcma.org/event/student-insight-series/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Featured,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210909T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210909T110000
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SUMMARY:Creating an Inclusive Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our first hybrid program on September 9th to learn how to make your events more inclusive as we resume in-person events\, while also continuing with the virtual and hybrid landscape.  We will cover the topics to help you determine which accommodations that your attendees may need\, no matter how they attend\, and steps you can take to make your event more inclusive for everyone.  Avery Berschauer and Andrea Lambrecht\, CMP will present based on their life experiences living with disabilities and share insights to apply inclusivity into your event. \n\n\nTakeaways: \n\n\n\nWhy holding an inclusive event is important\nUnderstand what types of disabilities and accommodations are possible or necessary\nInclusive presentation tips and things to consider with in-person vs. virtual.\nLearn how to develop pre/during event/post-event surveys to understand your attendee’s needs and the accommodations necessary.\nLearn to create a planner pre-event checklist to implement more inclusive  accommodations for your events\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, September 9th\nMeydenbauer Center\n\n11100 NE 6th St\, Bellevue\, WA 98004 \n\n8:30am – Reg/Networking/Breakfast\n9:00am – Breakfast/Program\n10:30am – Program Ends\n\n\n\nAvery Berschauer is a Seattle-based diversity\, equity\, inclusion\, and accessibility consultant. She pulls from formal education and lived experience to help businesses and organizations create cultures that foster belonging and celebrate everyone’s differences\n\nAs a child\, Avery was diagnosed with a retinal disease that worsens over time. Determined to help others avoid the barriers and adversity she has faced\, Avery founded A•B Inclusion. She also shares her experience living with a visual impairment on her podcast Basically Blind.\n\nAvery is a proud alumna of Washington State University where she earned a B.A. in communications and a B.S. in psychology. She also has a certificate in diversity and inclusion for Cornell University.  Avery is also a training manager for the Junior League of Seattle.\n\n\nCompany: https://abinclusion.com/\nPodcast: https://basicallyblind.buzzsprout.com/\nEmail: avery@abinclusion.com\n\nAndrea Lambrecht\, CMP has executed events for the last 12 years from the supplier side of the business\, working in large hotels\, convention centers\, and small boutique venues.  Andrea currently works as the Director of Group Services at Staypineapple Hospitality and has also recently started her own wedding and event consultancy – To Be Frank Consultants.\n\nAndrea was blessed with great taste in music\, best heard on full blast!  Due to this experience\, Andrea has had hearing loss in both of her ears since as early as she can remember and navigates the world today through lip-reading.  It wasn’t until the pandemic hid everyone’s beautiful smile that she learned her adaptations were no longer sufficient and now acts as an advocate for applying inclusive measures to events and meetings.\n\nAndrea is also a proud alumna of Washington State University where she earned a B.A. in Hospitality and Business Management. She also earned her CMP in 2015 to expand her expertise in executing events from the planner’s perspective.\nalambrecht@staypineapple.com\nwww.staypineapple.com\nwww.tobefrankconsultants.com\nhello@tobefrankconsultant.com\nInstagram @tobefrankconsultants\n\nThank you to our Sponsors:\n\n 
URL:https://pacificnorthwest.pcma.org/event/september-education-program/
LOCATION:Meydenbauer Center\, 11100 NE 6th Street\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210630T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210630T120000
DTSTAMP:20260614T121819
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SUMMARY:Drag Queen Trivia presented by PCMA PNW and Visit Seattle
DESCRIPTION:Drag Queen Trivia \nWhat’s saucy\, cheap\, and liked by everyone? Well\, Vel Veeta of course! \nOriginally from the bustling\, sophisticated metropolis of Reno NV\, Vel moved to the Pacific Northwest in 2019 in search of opportunities\, a change in scenery\, and humidity (hello to no more lotion!) Since relocating\, Vel has fallen in love with the local drag scene and performed throughout the region in Seattle\, Tacoma\, Bellingham\, and Oak Harbor. Despite her jet setter lifestyle\, Vel’s favorite venue is her living room\, filming content for digital drag shows (thanks COVID!) \nVel is a nutritious mix of glam\, camp\, heart\, and stupidity. Now\, Vel’s style is a very eclectic mix. Imagine you have a cauldron. You throw in equal parts Thierry Mugler\, Good Will\, and Bob Mackie. Add a shot of tequila and a hit of poppers and BOOM- there you go! Vel likes cracking jokes but doesn’t think she will ever do stand up comedy (it requires too much leg strength). When it comes to dancing? Watch out. When Vel sees a dancefloor\, her signature “coordinated flailing” move is sure to come out. And let’s just say it’s a show stopper (mostly because security has to stop the show to remove her from the dance floor.) \nOutside of drag\, Vel’s hobbies include interior design\, growing plants\, hiking and watching really trashy reality TV shows. \nVel is so excited to be your host for this year’s Day of Diversity Drag Queen Trivia! Feel free to follow her on social media (Instagram: @vel_veeta) She is always open for booking opportunities! No seriously\, please book her. COVID has been pretty difficult for drag entertainers. \nRemember to take your Lactaid! \nPRESENTED BY:  
URL:https://pacificnorthwest.pcma.org/event/day-of-diversitys-drag-queen-trivia/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210519T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210519T120000
DTSTAMP:20260614T121819
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SUMMARY:Creativity Amid Chaos with Wade Brill
DESCRIPTION:Creativity Amid Chaos: How to Stay Innovative in Times of Change\nSpeaker: Wade Brill   \nWade Brill is a Mindfulness Coach\, Speaker\, and Facilitator.  She is a cancer survivor and thriver on a mission to help others take care of themselves from the inside out.  Join Wade and PCMA PNW on 5/19 to feel more energized\, focused\, and productive! \n  \nDuring this 60-minute interactive workshop\, you will have an opportunity to explore how to stay creative during times of chaos and uncertainty by regulating your nervous system and mindset. You will walk away with deeper insights and tools to navigate ‘Zoom fatigue’ and have more energy\, creativity and enthusiasm to do the work you love! \nDuring this workshop\, you will:  \n\nRegulate your nervous system by learning a simple and effective breathing technique you can practice any time and any place \nGain awareness of what is currently draining and elevating your energy\nCreate an empowering growth mindset motto to enhance creative thinking and enthusiasm \nLeave the virtual room with a personalized action step to feel inspired and energized for the event planning work you love \nIncrease connection through breakout rooms and authentic reflection \n\nIncluded in the workshop:  \n\n30-minute pre- and post-workshop integration call with organizer(s) \nBonus Offerings: \n\n○ 30-minute\, post-workshop integration coaching call for anyone present for the workshop. Must schedule this before May 31st. Calendar link will be provided while live in Zoom and can be accessed here: calendly.com/wadebrill/connectioncall \n     ○ A special 14-day trial to Centered in the City — an on demand mindfulness          and self-care platform \n\n\n\n\n\nDate:  Wednesday\, May 19th \nTime:  11am-12pm \nCost:  Pay what you can
URL:https://pacificnorthwest.pcma.org/event/creativity-amid-chaos/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210325T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210325T120000
DTSTAMP:20260614T121819
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SUMMARY:Create EPIC Virtual Experiences With Marli Williams
DESCRIPTION:Create EPIC Virtual Experiences:  How to effectively design & deliver highly interactive and engaging online meetings\, events and experiences\n \n  \n \nEvent Details: \nWhen:  Thursday\, March 25\, 2021 \nTime:  11am – 12pm \nLocation:  Virtual \nCost:  $15.00 \nSession Description: \nThis interactive workshop is designed to inspire\, motivate and educate participants to create and deliver online events\, meetings & experiences that are both meaningful and memorable. Through sharing innovative and easy to implement tools\, tips and techniques for interaction and engagement\, they will feel empowered and excited about becoming a more EPIC virtual facilitator. Participants will walk away with new innovative ways to bring their content to life\, engage their audience and stay energized and inspired while delivering online experiences. The overall goal of this presentation is for attendees to be more inspired and motivated to create meaningful\, interactive & engaging virtual experiences. \nAs a result of this training you will learn: \n\nThe 4 Key Elements of being an EPIC Virtual Facilitator\nTips on making virtual experiences impactful\, memorable and inspiring\nHow to create memorable online events\, experiences and meetings\nInnovative and fun ways to create a culture of engagement during online meetings\, workshops\, trainings and events\nTips to elevate your energy as a virtual facilitator and how to show up and play full out.\nConnect with others in the professional community and make a plan for how to apply what you learned to your upcoming events.\n\nSpeaker Bio:  \nMarli Williams is a master facilitator\, leadership trainer\, courage cultivator\, joy instigator\, and engagement strategist who first fell in love with transformational leadership as a camp counselor. Two degrees and 15 years of facilitation training later\, Marli decided to give herself permission to be the “Professional Camp Counselor” she knew she was born to be. Now she helps incredible people and organizations stop waiting for permission and start taking bold action to be the changemakers and leaders they’ve always wanted to be. When she’s not speaking on big stages\, training facilitators\, or consulting with high-level event leaders\, you can find Marli running her annual women’s summer camp\, Camp Yes. To learn more about Marli\, check out www.marliwilliams.com
URL:https://pacificnorthwest.pcma.org/event/create-epic-virtual-experiences-with-marli-williams/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210225T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210225T120000
DTSTAMP:20260614T121819
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SUMMARY:Shrimp N Grits N All That Shi* with WhereYaAtMatt
DESCRIPTION:  \nWe are thrilled to welcome Matthew Lewis\, Chef and Host of WhereYaAtMatt\, to the PCMA PNW virtual stage! Chef Matt will be sharing his incredible BBQ Shrimp recipe\, while we interview him on his unique journey\, what direction he sees the food and beverage industry going\, and how we – event professionals – can better support Black-owned businesses\, like WhereYaAtMatt\, through our events. \nAbout Matthew: \n \nGrowing up in New Orleans\, Matthew was always happy to help his mom and grandmother in the kitchen. Standing on a stool so that he could see over the counter\, he learned a lot of the traditional Creole dishes such as gumbo\, jambalaya\, and étouffée. One of his favorite memories was going fishing with his grandfather and dad and coming back home and having a good ol’ southern fish fry. These simple delicacies have added flavor to his life and inspired him to share his passion by teaching others that cooking can be easy and fun and that anyone can do it. \nAfter graduating from the CIA\, Matthew worked at The Four Seasons Hotel in Seattle\, WA; Scott Staples of Restaurant Zoe\, a premier Northwest restaurant; Canlis\, a landmark Seattle restaurant and the birthplace of Northwest Cuisine; and Toulouse Petit. \nMatthew is a loving father\, and regularly tests his recipes through dinner parties and church auctions\, reaching out to the Seattle community sharing his knowledge and love for cooking.
URL:https://pacificnorthwest.pcma.org/event/whereyaatmatt/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201210T113000
DTSTAMP:20260614T121819
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SUMMARY:“REIMAGINE” - PCMA Chapter Presidents’ Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:All organizations are having to rethink and transition into new working models. Why not re-imagine what the future looks like together? The purpose of this program is to bring all PCMA Chapters and PCMA HQ together on one day to provide updates to our communities around a centralized theme as we prepare to re-imagine our traditional ways of operating into 2021. This will be a town hall format with a moderated discussion among all PCMA chapters and PCMA Headquarters.
URL:https://pacificnorthwest.pcma.org/event/reimagine-pcma-chapter-presidents-town-hall/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Featured,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201208T140000
DTSTAMP:20260614T121819
CREATED:20201121T203819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201121T203938Z
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SUMMARY:PCMA U - Student or Young Professional
DESCRIPTION:Register for PCMA U and hear from some of PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties Class of 2021! As a Student or Young Professional\, you probably have a lot of questions about the industry\, your future career\, and more. Register today and submit your questions to get the answers you’re looking for. \nPCMA U will be held virtually on December 8th from 3:00-4:00pm Central Time in lieu of a pre-conference event at Convening Leaders 2021. Registration for Convening Leaders 2021 is not required to attend PCMA U. \nZoom Links will be distributed to those registered within 24 hours of the program. Please direct any questions to Jena Vonderhaar at jvonderhaar@pcma.org. \n  \n20 in Their Twenties Panelists: \n Ben Cramer\, Sales Manager\, GES \n Byanca Ellul\, Coordinator\, Meeting Services\, HIMSS \n Basha Ferdinand\, Accelerator Program Manager\, Tampa Bay Wave \n Marcus Urquhart\, MBA\, CMP\, Event Marketing Manager\, Georgia State University\, J. Mack Robinson College \n Bree Nidds\, CTA\, Vice President of Sales\, Discover Lehigh Valley \n Colleen Bingle\, Meetings\, Exhibits\, and Sponsorship Manager\, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry \nModerator: \n Morgan Prewitt\, CMP\, 20 in Their Twenties Alum\, Event Professional\, Tech Company \n\n 
URL:https://pacificnorthwest.pcma.org/event/pcma-u-student-or-young-professional/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Featured,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201208T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260614T121819
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LAST-MODIFIED:20201203T143525Z
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SUMMARY:Prioritizing Traveler's Safety - United We Brunch - PCMA PNW
DESCRIPTION:Prioritizing Traveler’s Safety \n \nPlease join us as leaders from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport bring us an update on what’s been happening at SEA. \nThe agenda include: \nState of the Industry and SEA Traffic\nFlyHealthy@SEA Update – New Technology and Customer Feedback\nFlyHealthy@SEA continues to prioritize travelers’ safety\, health and well-being with protocols including medical grade cleaning\, plastic protective barriers\, pre-booked parking and even a digital travel book for children with sensory sensitivities. \nSEA wants the public to know the steps they are taking at the airport\, so you can confidently prepare for a trip or make an informed decision about traveling. If you’re headed home for the holidays or taking a trip that couldn’t wait\, it’s SEA’s highest priority to help keep you healthy with moments of holiday happiness sprinkled in.\nhttps://www.portseattle.org/page/flyhealthy-sea \nSpeakers:\nKazue Ishiwata\, Senior Manager of Air Service Development\nJulie Collins\, Director of Customer Experience \nUnited We Brunch\nPrioritizing Traveler’s Safety\nTuesday\, December 8\n11:00am – 12:00pm\nFree
URL:https://pacificnorthwest.pcma.org/event/december-united-we-brunch/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201013T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201013T120000
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SUMMARY:Guided Conversations - Moving Towards Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion - United We Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Guided Conversations – Moving Towards Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion\nUnited We Brunch\nTuesday\, October 13\n11:00am – Noon PDT\nWe hope you can join the Pacific Northwest Chapter of PCMA for our “United We Brunch” monthly webinar series. This month we will be sharing a panel discussion on\, “Guided Conversations: Moving towards diversity\, equity\, and inclusion”.  \nOur chapters Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion Committee is excited to produce the first of many DEI-focused events. We were inspired by our colleague’s authenticity and candor in this powerful video created in response to the death of George Floyd. Join us as we revisit this important video and host a panel discussion on the unique experiences and journeys of our panelists. Our hope is that this conversation will inspire an open dialogue amongst your colleagues and peers\, and encourage movement towards a more diverse\, equal\, and inclusive industry. \n Our panelists include Andréa Long of Twilio\, Tricia Dillard of Hyatt Sales Force\, Josh Henry of SPIE\, Cameron Hart of Visit Seattle\, and more… \n  \n \n 
URL:https://pacificnorthwest.pcma.org/event/october-united-we-brunch/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200811T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200811T123000
DTSTAMP:20260614T121819
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SUMMARY:August United We Brunch - PCMA PNW
DESCRIPTION:United We Brunch – A Virtual Networking Event\nAugust’s Topic:\nLet’s Solve Your Virtual Meeting Problems\nwith\nJohn Chen\, CEO of Geoteaming\n\n\n\nTuesday\, August 11\n11:30am – 12:30pm\n\n \n\nAre you working from home?\nAre you suffering from Zoom fatigue?\nDo you want the most engaging virtual meetings? \nJohn Chen\, author of Engaging Virtual Meetings has been meeting virtually for over 35 years and now is sharing 6 secrets of virtual engagement. These techniques helped save a Fortune 100 conference and an attendee said this is the first Zoom where she had MORE ENERGY by the end! \nLearn 6-steps that are working RIGHT NOW to fix your most common virtual meeting problems. \nYou’ll learn how to: \n\nFix attendees talking over each other\nBeat Zoom fatigue and meet for much longer\nEngage everyone even if someone else is talking\nImmediately improve how you look online\nUse powerful virtual tools to get work done now\nPowerfully close your meetings to increase engagement in your next meeting\n\nWhen you complete Engaging Virtual Meetings\, you’ll notice more energy after your virtual meetings\, increased productivity from your team and stronger participation. \nTraining Magazine Top 125 Companies two-time winner Ed Cohen says\, “John is not only an expert in creating engaging virtual meetings\, he’s my ‘go to’ person when I want to be sure that my online meetings are successful” \nJoin us for Tuesday\, August 11 at 11:30am (new time). To part take please register below\, no cost to you at all. Just a few easy questions so we may get you the necessary info to join the video chat. If you don’t get the email after registering with this information please reach out to us at pacificnorthwest@pcma.org. \n\n \n  \n\nUnited We Brunch\nLet’s Solve Your Virtual Meeting Problems\nTuesday\, August 11\n11:30am – 12:30pm\nFree\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://pacificnorthwest.pcma.org/event/august-united-we-brunch/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200714T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200714T120000
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SUMMARY:July United We Brunch - Event and Venue Health and Safety Guidelines How are Suppliers and Planners Handling This as the Country Reopens
DESCRIPTION:United We Brunch\nA Virtual Networking Event\nTuesday\, July 14\n11:00am – Noon PDT\nJuly’s Topic\nEvent and Venue Health and Safety Guidelines\nHow are Suppliers and Planners Handling This as the Country Reopens \nThe PNW Chapter of PCMA believes that we can offer more value right now by supportng our members in a less formal way. We look forward to seeing you for this month’s “Brunch Talks” – Video chats\, where members and guests from around the region can connect with each other. \n\nWe will share stories and ideas\, pick each other’s brains about relevant topics such as virtual events\, or dealing with cancellation clauses. Whatever is on your mind\, we’d love to hear from you. There will not be a formal agenda\, we’ll set the tone and discussion based on what the group is most interested in. We’ll evolve the concept as we go\, again\, based on feedback from participants. \nTo part take please register\, no cost to you at all. Just a few easy questions so we may get you the necessary info to join the video chat.
URL:https://pacificnorthwest.pcma.org/event/july-united-we-brunch/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210124
DTSTAMP:20260614T121819
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SUMMARY:Industry Relief Fund
DESCRIPTION:If you are able\, please lend a helping hand to our friends and colleagues who need our support during the COVID-19 crisis. 100% of our proceeds will be donated to PNW organizations who are dedicated to helping our meetings industry family. \n \nTo make your donation go even further\, the PNW Chapter of PCMA will be matching up to $10\,000.00 in donations. \nBig Table has been identified as one beneficiary of the Meetings Industry Relief Fund. Big Table strategically impacts those most vulnerable and in crisis\, within the hospitality and restaurant industry. By leveraging a unique referral process\, they are able to target the those most critically in need and provide emergency funds through grants. Big Table’s care is very personalized\, so funds granted are evaluated on a per-case basis. Once an individual is identified as a care recipient\, not only will they receive grant funds\, they will be provided with ongoing support from Big Table’s Care Coordinators. 100% of funds raised through the PNW Meetings Industry Relief Fund and donated to Big Table\, will specifically benefit their Seattle and Spokane chapters. If you would like to refer someone to Big Table\, simply www.big-table.com/refer \n  \n \nThe PNW Chapter of PCMA is still identifying partnerships to receive funds that specifically support our regional meetings industry. If you would like to refer an organization to receive support\, please contact PacificNorthwest.PCMA.org. or call Jennie at 314-283-1618. \nIf you or your organization is interested in participating in a donation match\, please contact us at PacificNorthwest@PCMA.org. Or call Jennie at 314-283-1618.
URL:https://pacificnorthwest.pcma.org/event/2769/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200105T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200105T180000
DTSTAMP:20260614T121819
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200104T235400Z
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SUMMARY:PNW Chapter Reception at Convening Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Come join us and kick off 2020 by meeting old and new friends at the PNW Chapter reception. \nSunday\, January 5\n4:30pm – 6:00pm \nSpin\n690 Folsom St\nSan Francisco\, CA 94107\n*Spin is a block from the Moscone Center \nAfter the reception\, grab the PCMA bus at The W San Francisco (181 3rd St\, San Francisco\, CA 94103)\, a 4 min walk from Spin and head to the Welcome Reception at Pier 48. \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://pacificnorthwest.pcma.org/event/pnw-chapter-reception-at-convening-leaders/
LOCATION:Spin San Francisco\, 690 Folsom St.\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191030T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191030T133000
DTSTAMP:20260614T121819
CREATED:20190910T183909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190910T183909Z
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SUMMARY:October Education Program - Bellevue\, WA
DESCRIPTION:Mastering Your Memory\n \nBrought To You By: \n \nThe human brain possesses an incredible amount of power to store and recall information. Unfortunately most people are never taught how to fully access this ability. In this fun and highly engaging training program you will learn unique and exciting methods to increase your memory skills to extraordinary levels. Most importantly\, discover how to use these new skills in daily life. Instantly recalling people’s names\, giving presentations without notes\, and improved mental organization are just a few of the practical benefits from this intriguing program. Tyler delivers the training in energetic fashion with no notes or PowerPoint to encourage maximum audience participation and to impart as much value as possible to all who attend. \nEVENT DETAILS\nWednesday\, October 30\n11:30am -1:30pm \nThe Westin Bellevue\nBellevue\, WA \nAGENDA\n11:30am – Registration/Networking\n12:00pm – Lunch\n12:30pm – Presentation\n1:30pm – Conclusion \nREGISTRATION\nMeeting Planners – First (10) are free\n*$30.00 savings\, after the first 10 spots are taken fee may apply.\nMembers – $45.00\nNon-Members – $65.00\nStudents – $10.00 *Valid Student ID Required
URL:https://pacificnorthwest.pcma.org/event/october-education-program-bellevue-wa/
LOCATION:Westin Bellevue\, 600 Bellevue Way NE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191017T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191017T190000
DTSTAMP:20260614T121819
CREATED:20190607T163529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190910T184104Z
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SUMMARY:Quiz and Bid Annual Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Register for our annual PCMA fundraiser at The Collective today! \nThis year we are taking on a new theme\, Bid and Quiz! The PNW Chapter is hosting a Knowledge Bowl in a funky new venue. It’s hip to be square these days\, take all that knowledge bouncing around in your head and win a trophy for your team. \nCome play three rounds in our fun and competitive tournament and take home the trophy. All the while bidding on many great silent auction items. Competitive? We are going old school and you must be present to bid and win on the array of silent auction items. \nYou are sure to have a blast this year while flaunting your knowledge\, networking\, and of course\, bidding on amazing auction items. We look forward to seeing you there!  \n  \nEVENT DETAILS\nThursday\, October 17\n4:00pm -7:00pm \nThe Collective \n400 Dexter Ave N\, Seattle\, WA 98109\nSeattle\, WA \nhttps://www.collectiveseattle.com \nAGENDA\n4:00pm  – Arrivals/Networking\n5:00pm – 6:00pm – Trivia (3 Rounds w/ short breaks in between)\n6:00pm – 1st Silent Auction Section Closes\n6:30pm – 2nd Silent Auction Section Closes\n7:00pm – Departures/Networking \nREGISTRATION\nTeams (Max players per a team\, six) – $175.00\nIndividual Player – $45.00\nNetworking Pro – $30.00
URL:https://pacificnorthwest.pcma.org/event/mix-quiz-annual-fundraiser/
LOCATION:The Collective\, 400 Dexter Avenue North\, Seattle\, WA\, 98109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190717T133000
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SUMMARY:July Education Program - Olympia\, WA
DESCRIPTION:Harness the Power of Digital and Social Media Marketing to Promote Events \nwith Karen Baker\, Strategic & Experiential Marketer+Professor\, 7Concepts Inc. \nWednesday\, July 17\, 2019 \nCapital Event Center \n6005 Tyee Drive SW \nTumwater\, WA 98512 \n  \n11:30am Registration \n12:00pm Welcome & Announcements \n12:00pm Lunch & Speaker \n1:30pm Conclusion \n  \nSavvy event organizers know how to harness the power of digital and social media marketing for events they use crucial brand and experiential marketing tools that drive attendance\, define and engage high-value target audiences extend the experience and build brand recognition.  Today’s planner needs to know how to design content and leverage the correct channels that promote the message and the experience efficiently.  What platforms best suit the audience? What content drives and engages the targets? \nLearner outcomes: \n\nDetermine and match your high-value audience and influencers and your social media platforms in experiential marketing\nDevelop a well-defined strategic plan that leverage the best digital marketing tools resulting in a measurable marketing campaign\nDevelop a story using visual storytelling for content design and marketing to encourage audience attendance\nDesign an interactive advertising plan that creates and builds online ad campaigns that drive attendance sales and that attendees remember\n\nKaren Baker\, Strategic & Experiential Marketer+Professor\, 7Concepts Inc. \n \nKaren Baker brings 24-years\, as an award-wining executive specializing in Design Research. Strategic planning. Engagement and Experiential Marketing.  Karen currently consults with Isom Global Strategies.  Think Local First DC and coaches small business owners. \nFor 13 years she has served as an adjunct professor at The Gorge Washington University\, American Public University and The NewSchool of Architecture & Design. Baker hosts a Live weekly talk show\, Behind The Mind Radio Show on We Act Radio.  Karen has been featured in Association Conventions & Facilities and MeetingMentor magazines and PCMA Education Webinars.  Some of her previous clients include Green Festival Expo\, BET/Viacom\, and Pernod-Ricard. \nBrought to you by: \nCMP Approval:\nEarn 1.0 clock hour toward your CMP certification or re-certification by attending this Education Session.  Credits will appear in your Events Industry Council Profile.
URL:https://pacificnorthwest.pcma.org/event/july-education-program-olympia-wa/
LOCATION:Capital Event Center\, 6005 Tyee Drive SW\, Tumwater\, WA\, 985115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190625
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190629
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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://pacificnorthwest.pcma.org/event/2019-pcma-education-conference-los-angeles/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Featured,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190514T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190514T120000
DTSTAMP:20260614T121819
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SUMMARY:PCMA PNW Hospitality Symposium
DESCRIPTION:PCMA PNW Hospitality Symposium \nThe symposium is back for a second round. The PNW Chapter of PCMA is gathering regional hospitality professionals for an innovated half day of education. A must-attend learning experience for professionals to come together and soar further in their career\, gain personal growth and open the door to rise within the industry. \nWhen: \nTuesday\, May 14th \n7:30am – Registration/Networking\n8:30am – Breakfast\n9:00am – Program\n9:45am – Break/Networking\n10:00am – Program\n10:45am – Break/Networking\n11:00am – Program\n11:45am – Closing Remarks\nNoon – Conclusion \nWhere: \nHyatt Regency Seattle \n808 Howell Street \nSeattle\, WA 98101 \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nRegistration: \nMeeting Planners – $50.00\nMembers – $70.00\nNon-Members – $85.00\nStudents – $30.00 *Valid Student ID Required \n  \nTOPICS \n  \nA View from the Trenches – A Look at Security and Best Practices \nPat Zollman\, Senior Director of Global Accounts\, HelmsBriscoe \n\nWhenever I attend Risk Management  classes I am always astounded when the speaker asks the audience who has a Risk Management Plan and only a handful of people raise their hands. For most planners and event organizers this process is daunting and time consuming. Some planners tell me I have it in my head. Well I’m here to tell you that is no longer good enough. If you don’t know what to do in the first 10 minutes of a situation your not prepared. Today we will get you started on that plan with tips and strategies that put attendee safety first and help you to mitigate damages. \n  \nHow Healthy Are Your Meetings and Events?\nLaura Pugh\, Senior Sales Manager\, Fairmont Olympic Hotel \n\nWellness is the hot term in the meetings and events industry\, but how healthy are your events? How do you incorporate wellness into your events? Learn the metrics and ways to sell wellness to your clients and incorporate them into your events without breaking the budget or alienating any of your attendees. \n  \nNetwork Know How\nRon Farris\, Sales Manager\, PSAV Client Network Services \n \nThis session discusses event internet and the considerations a meeting planner should address when planning for event critical internet. Understand nuances of event internet needs\, identify bandwidth\, uncover the network infrastructure and determine support needs. \n  \nCMP Approval:\nEarn 3.0 clock hours toward your CMP certification or re-certification by attending these Education Sessions. Credits will appear in your Events Industry Council Profile.
URL:https://pacificnorthwest.pcma.org/event/pcma-pnw-hospitality-symposium/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Seattle\, 808 Howell Street\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190418T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190418T140000
DTSTAMP:20260614T121819
CREATED:20190117T211206Z
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SUMMARY:April Education Program - Spokane
DESCRIPTION:Becoming Trusted: Building Trust In Our Increasingly Skeptical World \nTrust is the foundation of human relationships and the key to success in today’s business environment. Yet\, as a society\, we are in a crisis of trust on a global scale. To become trusted today\, you now must first prove that you are worthy of trust. But how? \nDrawing on more than sixty years of research in cognitive science and consumer behavior\, this engaging and insightful presentation uncovers the hidden truths behind the often-misunderstood concept of trust. It explains exactly how people form trusting relationships and why the conventional approach to building trust actually makes it harder to become trusted in our modern world. You’ll discover practical tips and strategies to quickly become trusted with others so you can perform and lead at your best. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand how trust has changed in our society and how this change affects the way trust now works\n Learn exactly what trust is (and what it’s not) and why we often unintentionally make it harder for others to trust us\nDiscover the process people use to assess another’s trustworthiness and how you can make it easier (and quicker!) for others to give you credit for being trustworthy\n\nKevin Sanders has spent more than 25 years in marketing\, including senior-level roles and consulting in financial services\, hospitality\, higher education\, high tech\, healthcare\, and foodservice. He is currently the CMO for a technology startup. Kevin believes trust is the foundation of all great companies\, organizations and institutions. However\, he also believes that trust is at an all-time low in our culture\, society and in our world. In this new world where skepticism is now the default\, businesses need to prove trustworthiness if they want to attract clients and thrive in our current society.\n \n  \n \n  \nEVENT DETAILS\nThursday\, April 18th\n11:30am -1:30pm \nDavenport Grand Hotel\nSpokane\, WA \nAGENDA\n11:30am – Registration/Networking\n12:00pm – Lunch\n12:30pm – Presentation\n1:30pm – Conclusion \nREGISTRATION\nMeeting Planners – $25.00\nMembers – $50.00\nNon-Members – $65.00\nStudents – Complimentary *Valid Student ID Required \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCMP Approval:\nEarn 1.0 clock hour toward your CMP certification or re-certification by attending this Education Session.  Credits will appear in your Events Industry Council Profile. \n  \nMeeting Planner Travel Stipend Available\nGuidelines: \n\nMax reimbursement is $150.00.\nMust be a Meeting Planner that is a PCMA Member.\nOne planner per a company/org will qualify\, if funds are still available others from the same company/org could be considered.\nPlanner must be registered for the program. Reimbursement will only be given after attendance to the program has been verified.\nFirst come\, first served or until funds run out.\n\nStipend considerations closes March 22. Planners will be notified of awarded stipend on Monday\, March 25. Stipend is to be used for flight or mileage reimbursement only. For those awarded a stipend\, more details will be sent via email. \n  \nWANT TO STAY OVERNIGHT?\nSpecial PCMA Block Rate at The Davenport Grand Hotel\n$129.00 a night\nBook by March 18!\nBook Now  \n 
URL:https://pacificnorthwest.pcma.org/event/april-education-program-spokane/
LOCATION:Davenport Grand Hotel\, 333 W. Spokane Falls Blvd\, Spokane\, WA\, 99201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190110
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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://pacificnorthwest.pcma.org/event/2019-pcma-convening-leaders/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Featured,Industry Calendar
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