President’s Corner
Dear Friends, It’s hard to believe it’s already June. I hope you’ve been able to enjoy the warm weather. We are here for you, providing support (see our #PCMANYstrong T-shirt
Chapter News
Mentorship Program Launching: Mentees Wanted
Looking for more ways to stay connected? PCMA New York Chapter launched its first-ever Mentorship Program! This will give industry professionals the opportunity to pair up with a mentee and
Follow up: Preparing for the Next Chapter: How to Stay Relevant, Informed and Together
Preparing for the Next Chapter: How to Stay Relevant, Informed and Together (Video of Webinar) Resources from Webinar Free “From Panic to Productive” PDF with top tips to keep you
Upcoming PCMA Webinars
June 9, 1:00 pm CDT CL20 REBROADCAST: Inspire Social Change Through Brand Storytelling June 10 @ 11:00 am– 11:45 am CDT PCMA Community Conversations: Diversity & Equity in the Business Events Industry
Make an Impact – Mentor a Student or Young Professional
Looking for more ways to stay connected? PCMA New York Chapter launched its first ever Mentorship Program! This will give industry professionals the opportunity to pair up with a mentee
Going Virtual to Support Sponsors and Attendees
With a pharmaceutical conference scheduled for March 22nd, the week many states’ stay at home orders went into effect (including New York), Fun Lee and her team at MJH Life Sciences had to act quickly to change their in-person event to virtual. The decision to go virtual was driven by two factors: wanting to use grants received from pharmaceutical companies for educational content and to provide continuing education to their attendees.
President’s Corner
Hello Friends, It’s hard to believe it’s already May. What things are you doing to keep yourself engaged? I’ve started drawing dates with a friend and NYPCMA hosts a weekly
Rockstar Mindfulness Follow Up and Resources
View the Rockstar Mindfulness Video with Shelley Brown Mindfulness Resources IMCW.org (Check event calendar for additional times) Live Zoom Mindful Meditation- Guided Meditation and Small Group Discussions Monday – Friday
Virtual Social Meetups
Join us every other Tuesday at 5:30 pm Virtual Social Meetup Check-in with friends and colleagues, catch up on what others are up to, share your stories, survival tactics, and
Call to action: Let’s unify our voice
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
GMID GOES VIRTUAL (#GMIDGoesVirtual)
#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
Catalyst – another way to interact with your fellow chapter members
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
Message from the President
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
PCMA and COVID-19
PCMA is offering resources, webinars, and information in how to deal with COVID-19. Please go to this link to see more.
CSR Monthlies
_______________________________________________________________________________________ April WALK MS – NEW YORK CITY! IMPORTANT UPDATE Join the chapter as NYPCMA will be walking virtually! Use this Zoom Link, Meeting ID: 125 322 189 Password: 697722
2019 ACE Awards Winners
2019 Member of the Year – Karin Bagnall, Modern Language Association 2019 Supplier of the Year – New York Marriott Marquis
Helping Puerto Rico
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
Convince Your Boss Letter
You’re convinced that you want to attend NYPCMA Education Day event, and we really want you there; now it’s time to convince your boss! Customize this letter to help your
PCMA Convening Leaders’ Content Studios Return in 2020
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
NYPCMA CONVENING LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
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
What Meeting Planners can do to remove waste
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
2020 New NYPCMA Board
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
Nation’s Busiest Convention Center Expansion Moves Forward
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
Accessibility Resources for Meetings
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
Mindful Meetings Matter in Vancouver
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
Summer Mixer
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
ATOP SKY TOWER: A NEW FIVE-STAR EXPERIENCE at MOHEGAN SUN
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
President’s Corner – Winter 2019
A welcome from NYPCMA 2019 Chapter President Diane Brady
New Board Member: Introducing Matthew Pizzimenti
A topic fresh on everyone's mind - and its effects on our industry
Global Inspiration
Come join us for our upcoming events - mark your calendars!
Education Date – October 3rd – Register Today
Come join us for our upcoming events - mark your calendars!
EPCAT – NYPCMA charity for 2019!
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
NYPCMA ACE Awards 2018: Committee Volunteer of the Year
Come join us for our upcoming events - mark your calendars!
Kickoff 2019: Convening Leaders 2019 in Pittsburgh
NYPCMA teamed up with MPIGNY and SITE Northeast to host GMID 2018
Hot Topic: Hotel Commissions
A topic fresh on everyone's mind - and its effects on our industry
Beyond Expectations at Kalahari Resorts
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is expanding! Find out more
Don’t Forget to Get REAL(-ID)
Attention all jet-setters! Do you have your REAL ID ready?
Program Wrap-Up – #GMID18
NYPCMA teamed up with MPIGNY and SITE Northeast to host GMID 2018
President’s Corner – Spring 2018
A welcome from NYPCMA 2018 Chapter President Fun Lee
Experience the Unconventional
Cleveland: Host of PCMA’s 2018 Education Conference
Chapter Champion – Chris Lynn
Cheer on Chris as he competes for PCMA Supplier of the Year!
Pro Tips for European Events
Thinking about holding your meeting or event in Europe?
President’s Corner
A welcome from NYPCMA 2018 Chapter President Fun Lee
NYPCMA Celebrates 25!
Come help us celebrate our silver anniversary and share on our theme of connectedness.
Kalahari Is Growing
The all-under-one roof convention adventure Is growing - with more flexible space opening In late 2019
Welcome to Denver
A vibrant outdoor city of urban adventure, sunshine, a thriving cultural scene and diverse neighborhoods
WE WANT YOU! Join an NYPCMA Committee Today
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!
Don’t Miss Out – ACE Awards and #Giving Tuesday – Dec. 14th
Don’t miss out! There’s still time to celebrate the season with this Thursday’s two-fer - the ACE Awards and #GivingTuesday
Meet Meagan Prescott, NYPCMA Sponsorship Director
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,
NYPCMA President’s Corner- Holidays 2017
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.