Hidden costs, ADA charges, and limiting liability were among the topics discussed at the Association Forum Meeting Planners’ SIG meeting on May 6

Next week, the Chapter is launching a weekly game as part of the 20th anniversary activities for the next 20 weeks.

“Students today want to be exposed to more than the textbooks,” says Jim LaBadie, account executive for the Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Time is running out! Do YOU have a charitable organization that you feel would BENEFIT from GMC PCMA's involvement?

Lisa L. Meredith, hotel, association and convention marketing executive, was recently appointed director of sales at the Union League Club of Chicago.

Partnership plays a crucial role in meetings. See what author Jim Davidson had to say on the subject at last week's HSMAI MEET Mid-America.

GMC PCMA congratulates Ms. Taylor Cossum, winner of the DePaul University School of Hospitality Leadership Ambassador Award.

On Wednesday, April 17, 2013 PCMA sponsored lunch and an afternoon of fun and games at the Windy City Field House for a selected team of exceptional children from the Off The Street Club.

Earn CEUs, strengthen relationships and experience Chicago in June. This is an especially great opportunity for GMC PCMA members who live outside of greater Chicago.

Last week’s Boston Marathon bombings provide a good reminder that organizations should ensure that their meeting and event emergency plans are comprehensive and updated each year.

Save the Date: Tuesday , November 5, 2013. Our 4th Annual Fundraising Reception will take place on November 5 at Northwestern’s Prentice Women’s Hospital. Please join us!

Congratulations to Adrienne Nudo and Tim O’Brien. They were recently named Senior Sales Managers by the San Antonio Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Ensuring that hospitality students’ needs are understood and addressed and providing these students with “industry immersive opportunities” are significant aspects of the Student Membership Committee’s mission. What does this mean to the committee members?

The PCMA Education Foundation is excited to recognize Maureen Beck, most recently an Account Manager at Select Meeting Sites, as the recipient of the Disney Destinations PCMA Education Foundation scholarship.

Meet Jessica Munoz, Michigan State University Student Chapter President, who is building the foundation for a successful future career in the hospitality industry.

The four speakers at the March 20 GMC PCMA Education Program at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago - Magnificent Mile each approached the issue of "Staying Relevant in a Changing Work Environment" from a different angle.

Tracy Riggan, Director of Meetings and Events at IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries, discusses why PCMA has been a key to her success.

If you have registered recently for a PCMA event, you've probably noticed that PCMA has moved to a new event registration platform, RegOnline. Read more for important information for first time use of RegOnline.

Association Forum of Chicagoland recently named Phillip Ridley as a Workforce Diversity Scholar for 2013-2015.