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24 March 2020 The global events industry is suffering unimaginable and unprecedented losses from COVID-19. It is impacting us personally and professionally. The Events Industry Council is working with members and partners to unify our voice and communicate loudly: We are the events industry and we will drive economic recovery – but we need help
#GMIDGoesVirtual Join #EventProfs from all over the world on April 14, 2020 to virtually celebrate #GMID20 and help us break the Guinness World Record for most participants in an online video conference. We are thrilled to partner with Meetings Mean Business Canada and #GMIDGoesVirtual to celebrate Global Meetings Industry Day –virtual edition! Global Meetings Industry
Another way to interact with your fellow NYPCMA members is through PCMA Catalyst. There is an area for our chapter. If you go to the link here. You will also see other communities within PCMA that may be of interest to you.
We are in the midst of unprecedented and challenging times. All of us are experiencing the stress of the unknown and upheaval in our work and personal lives, as we also worry and care for our family members, friends, neighbors, and colleagues. NYPCMA is here for you, to share resources and updates, and as a community to
PCMA is offering resources, webinars, and information in how to deal with COVID-19. Please go to this link to see more.
_______________________________________________________________________________________ April WALK MS – NEW YORK CITY! FROM MS SOCIETY……………………………………….. IMPORTANT UPDATE The National MS Society is closely monitoring the latest developments of the coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic and we are taking proactive steps to protect people affected by MS, our event participants and the broader MS community. Based on recent guidance from the Centers
2019 Member of the Year – Karin Bagnall, Modern Language Association 2019 Supplier of the Year – New York Marriott Marquis 2019 Committee Member of the Year – Leah Zender, Experience Columbus 2019 President’s Award – Victoria Lee, the Estee Lauder Companies Inc 2019 Past
All funds will be donated to Acacia Network, Inc. and will go towards their Brigadas al Sur project – a three-month work plan to assist children and elderly affected by the earthquakes in Puerto Rico. As you all well know, in an effort to help the communities affected by the recent earthquakes in the southwest
Dear (NAME), PCMA is the leader in education for business events professionals around the world. PCMA New York Area Chapter (NYPCMA) Winter Program will offer an invaluable attendee experience and education to business event professionals. For this event, NYPCMA will offer an intimate, small group learning experience that encourages a more organic approach to networking
When PCMA Convening Leaders 2020 comes to San Francisco’s recently expanded and renovated Moscone Center, Jan. 5–8, it will be bringing back a studio approach to immersive-learning environments that it launched in 2019. To learn more about this see
NYPCMA is pleased to Announce the winner of the 2019 Scholarship Recipient If you follow NYPCMA on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter, then you have experienced the creativity, humor, and passion for our industry that erupt from NYPCMA’s social media coordinator, Janene Machado. From the moment she joined the marketing committee, her positive energy and
One of the biggest takeaways from the World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) research into ending food waste in commercial kitchens was the need to clearly better communicate with meeting planners about the multiple ways in which they could use their role to reduce food waste, said WWF’s Monica McBride. To read more about this see https://www.pcma.org/what-meeting-planners-can-do-reduce-food-waste/
President – Anastasia (Stacey) Courtney (Modern Language Association) President Elect – Jimmy Le (IEEE Communications Society) Treasurer/Secretary – Jacqueline Huang (Omni Hotels & Resorts) Immediate Past President – Diane Brady (BCD Meetings & Events ) Directors: Matt Pizzimenti, (Marriott Marquis) – Marketing Janene Machado, (deBanked) – Programs Marisa Blank, (Tourism LA Convention and Visitors Bureau) – Membership John Teehan, (IEEE) – Sponsorship
By Jamie Bialor It’s been about 2.5 years since the Javits Center broke ground on the expansion project. With the facility slated to open on schedule in the first quarter of 2021, we thought this would be a good time to check-in and get an update on the construction. The design of the new building
PHYSICAL ACCESS ADA Building Regulations for Physical Access Restaurant Accessibility ETIQUETTE Best practices for interacting with people with disabilities MARKETING Web Content Accessibility Guidelines Social Media Tips Email Accessibility Tips Guidelines for Writing About People With Disabilities MEETING PLANNERS Meeting Planners Check-list & Guide Examples of Accessible Information Transparency Bronx Zoo Theatres Museum Attraction Restaurant
Mindful meetings are one of the most talked-about crazes in the conference world, and there’s nowhere better to test out the trend than Vancouver. The city’s raw beauty inspires a local lifestyle heavily geared towards health and wellness, and delegates will find it surprisingly easy to slip into a mindful lifestyle upon arrival. After emerging
NYPCMA Summer Social: Conversations, Connections, and Cocktails Last week we gathered at the beautiful farm-to-table BlackBarn bar in Chelsea for the NYPCMA Summer Social. The event attracted a great mix of attendees, with some coming from as far away as Texas. New members mingled with long-standing members, including three past-presidents (hello Fun, Rocky, and Karin!). Mixing, mingling, and
One of the most iconic structures in the Northeast is Sky Tower at Mohegan Sun. Now at the highest levels of Sky Tower, guests can take advantage of an all-new VIP experience. The 36 floor hotel, featuring 1,200 rooms, hundreds of suites and one of the most alluring hotel lobbies in the world, has officially
A welcome from NYPCMA 2019 Chapter President Diane Brady
A topic fresh on everyone's mind - and its effects on our industry
Come join us for our upcoming events - mark your calendars!
Come join us for our upcoming events - mark your calendars!
For those who attended GMID 2019, you saw the enormity of how sex trafficking has impacted our industry. ECPAT is a worldwide network of organizations working to end the sexual exploitation of children. We work at all levels, supporting shelters for survivors, training and supporting law enforcement, influencing governments and conducting a wide range of
Come join us for our upcoming events - mark your calendars!
NYPCMA teamed up with MPIGNY and SITE Northeast to host GMID 2018
A topic fresh on everyone's mind - and its effects on our industry
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is expanding! Find out more
Attention all jet-setters! Do you have your REAL ID ready?
NYPCMA teamed up with MPIGNY and SITE Northeast to host GMID 2018
A welcome from NYPCMA 2018 Chapter President Fun Lee
Cleveland: Host of PCMA’s 2018 Education Conference
Cheer on Chris as he competes for PCMA Supplier of the Year!
Thinking about holding your meeting or event in Europe?
A welcome from NYPCMA 2018 Chapter President Fun Lee
Come help us celebrate our silver anniversary and share on our theme of connectedness.
The all-under-one roof convention adventure Is growing - with more flexible space opening In late 2019
A vibrant outdoor city of urban adventure, sunshine, a thriving cultural scene and diverse neighborhoods
by Chris Achacoso, Melbourne Convention Bureau / NYPCMA Marketing Director Volunteers are the lifeblood of NYPCMA – and we’d love your help in taking the chapter to the next level! We invite you to join us to bring education, networking and programming to the New York metro area’s brightest and best meetings industry all-stars. Make
Don’t miss out! There’s still time to celebrate the season with this Thursday’s two-fer - the ACE Awards and #GivingTuesday
by Lumi Hilchey, Atout France / NYPCMA Marketing Committee Chair NYPCMA welcomes our new incoming Sponsorship Director, Meagan Prescott – and she shares her thoughts on our chapter, her work, and some fun tidbits. Take it away, Meagan! What inspired you to become an NYPCMA member? I’ve always valued education and networking, and am lucky
In a blink of an eye, the year passed. This year we set out to Educate, Serve and Inspire. We did just that and more and we have set the bar high for 2018.
The first half of the year has flown by and summer is in full swing.
Every quarter NYPCMA honors a Chapter Champion - a Chapter member who has demonstrated dedication, commitment and contributed to the overall awesomeness to NYPCMA.
Many thanks to our Program Committee, venue sponsor PuntoSpace, our friends at 1Hotels and Fit with Fun (led by NYPCMA President-elect Fun Lee) for our successful Wellness Event on Wednesday July 12th.
This month we are celebrating Brecht Putman, currently serving as Membership Director with NYPCMA for the past three years.
London Tech Week: a week-long showcase of tech innovation and success in Europe’s leading technology hub, with global leaders sharing expertise and knowledge in hundreds of venues across London.
NYPCMA continues to kick up the heat this summer with several activities in store for all our members, friends and industry partners. Hope you can join us for any (or all) of these activities)
Volunteerism is the key component to the continued success of our chapter and PCMA. Consider the benefits of becoming a chapter leader: Personal and professional growth Networking Earn points to qualify for the CMP exam, or to re-certify Demonstrate your commitment to our industry and continued education Mentoring Be an exciting part of the New
NYPCMA is excited to welcome the best and brightest meeting and event professionals to the Big Apple, for the annual PCMA Education Conference – Where New Ideas and Event Design Converge – June 11-14, 2017. Connect with thought leaders and industry shakers as you learn the newest trends, experiences and ideas within our industry. On