PCMA Associate Supplier Membership

Destinations, Venues, Product and Service Providers
Become an Associate Supplier Member if you or your organization is engaged in providing products and/or services related to the conducting and operation of meetings, conventions, exhibits, and seminars. You must have at least one Supplier Member, in good standing, at the same location.

Why become a PCMA Associate Supplier Member?
As a PCMA Associate Supplier Member you will be able to gain access to the industry's leading association, corporate and independent meeting professionals. PCMA provides a variety of resources, education and networking events that makes these connections possible, allowing you to build relationships, generate leads and provide opportunities to PCMA Professional members.

Why are connections with PCMA Professional members important?

  • 68% have 10+ years in the meetings and convention industry.
  • 78% are key decision makers for their organization.
  • 66% produce 10 or more meetings per year.
  • More than 50% attend the PCMA Annual Meeting each year.
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Associate Supplier vs. Supplier membership?

  • Associate Members can only attend one (1) PCMA Annual Meeting for the duration of their Associate membership. They must then upgrade to Professional status to attend future meetings.
  • Associate Members may not vote or hold office.

Benefits

  • PCMA Annual Meeting - Registration discount to PCMA's Annual Meeting, the industry's premier event, with more than 80 educational sessions covering hot topics, innovative executive level programs, and insightful discussions of best practices through shared interest groups. The perfect setting to network, build relationships and generate leads for your organization.

  • LinkedIn- PCMA's online community to network and discuss industry issues, challenges and hot topics.

  • PCMA.org: The Society's official Web site - Members-only access to the a variety of membership benefits including PCMA's Membership Directory, containing information on more than 6,000 industry leaders, searchable by location, company or name.

  • Chapter Membership - Membership in one of 16 North American Chapters, for year-round local and regional education, networking, leadership development and community service opportunities.

  • Convene® Magazine - Receive Convene® magazine each month, the leading resource meeting professionals turn to for in-depth information on trends in meeting management. Available online in digital format.

  • PCMA Career Center - Confidential access to the industry's top employers and job opportunities. PCMA members receive a $100 discount to post jobs, and can post résumés for free.

  • Education - PCMA's Educational programs are presented in a variety of formats including online, face-to-face, and print. Choose from Executive, Professional and Essential levels.

  • ThisWeek@PCMA - weekly E-newsletter - Breaking industry news, PCMA member news and updates on PCMA events.

  • Online Learning Programs - Access to PCMA's Online Learning Center, providing the best content from past PCMA Annual Meetings, Leadership Conferences, Masters Series programs and Webinars. Learn via audio and video recordings with content designed for all career levels, from essential to executive. A vital resource for CASE exam preparation.


  • MeetingMatrix™ software - Access to the most accurate, streamlined and efficient event space managment tool in the industry, allowing both planners and facilities to accurately manage their event space, assuring the actual space reflects the diagrams--down to a 1/4 of an inch--guaranteed!

  • Publications, Webinars and Resources - Use PCMA's proven resources, including Professional Meeting Management®, fifth edition (PMM5), APEX Meeting and Event Toolbox and new On-the-Go! Webinars to arm yourself and your staff with expert advice on the challenges you face on a daily basis.