Sponsor Spotlight: Encore (formerly PSAV)
Today we spotlight Encore (formerly PSAV) – one of the Heartland Chapter’s valued sponsors. What is recently new at PSAV (Encore)? Our rebrand! After the initial announcement of
Chapter News
Scholarship Winners Share Their PCMA Convening Leaders Experience Takeaways: Liza M. Lampi
Seven Heartland Chapter members attended last month’s PCMA Convening Leaders conference using their scholarships awarded to them by the Chapter. This week, we hear from Liza M. Lampi and feature
Focus on a Member: Hayley Neverve
This week, we focus on Heartland Chapter member, Hayley Neverve, Regional Sales Manager, Caesars Entertainment Corporation What was your favorite Netflix binge during 2020? Oh man, so many! Schitt’s
Recommendations for Physical Events/Exhibit Floors in the Foreseeable Future
Check out these ideas/recommendations for a physical meeting/exhibit floor during these COVID-19 times and what may be needed in the foreseeable future post-pandemic. These ideas are from a 2020 NY
Scholarship Winners Share Their PCMA Convening Leaders Experience Takeaways: Rhonda Chesney
Seven Heartland Chapter members attended last month’s PCMA Convening Leaders conference using their scholarships awarded to them by the Chapter. This week, we hear from Rhonda Chesney, consultant, and feature
Focus on a Member: Eric Jacobson
This week, we focus on Heartland Chapter member, Eric Jacobson, Vice President, Business Development at Ascend Media in the Kansas City metro. Did you create a new tradition
Scholarship Winners Share Their PCMA Convening Leaders Experience Takeaways-Vicki Baker
Seven Heartland Chapter members attended last month’s PCMA Convening Leaders conference using their scholarships awarded to them by the Chapter. This week, we hear from Vicki Baker and feature her
Scholarship Winners Share Their PCMA Convening Leaders Experience Takeaways: Annie Tebow
Seven Heartland Chapter members attended last month’s PCMA Convening Leaders conference, using their scholarships awarded to them by the Chapter. In this week’s newsletter, we feature Annie Tebow’s highlights and
Scholarship Winners Share Their PCMA Convening Leaders Experience Takeaways: Steve Donlin
Seven Heartland Chapter members attended last month’s PCMA Convening Leaders conference, using their scholarships awarded to them by the Chapter. This week, we hear from Steve Donlin, Regional Sales Director,
Update from Chapter President- Sandy Wachter
When did you become involved in the PCMA Heartland Chapter and what made you want to join? I became involved with the PCMA Heartland Chapter about 17 years ago. I
Sponsorship Spotlight: Little Rock
Today we spotlight Little Rock AR- one of the Heartland Chapter’s valued sponsors. What is recently new in Little Rock? In 2020, Little Rock embraced the outdoors with the opening
Taylor Abbate Reflects on Being Named One of PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties’ Class of 2021
Congratulations to our Chapter member, Taylor Abbate, CMP, who recently was named and awarded one of PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties’ Class of 2021. In PCMA’s announcement, it said the
Heartland Chapter By-Laws Changes Final Revision
HEARTLAND CHAPTER of the PROFESSIONAL CONVENTION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION BYLAWS (Revised October 22, 2020) ARTICLE I NAME The name of this organization is the Heartland Chapter of the Professional Convention Management
Sponsor Spotlight: Louisville Tourism
Today we spotlight Louisville Tourism: one of the Heartland Chapter’s valued sponsors. What is recently new in Louisville? “We are excited about the following new attractions and venues that
Tips, Advice and Memories From Our Long-time Chapter Members: Kathleen (Kitty) Ratcliffe
Impressively, our Heartland Chapter has 13 members who have belonged to the Chapter 20 or more years. Their contributions to our Chapter have been, and continue to be, invaluable. We
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Spotlight: Cox Business Convention Center
Today we spotlight Cox Business Convention Center, Tulsa OK: one of the Heartland Chapter’s valued sponsors. Cox Business Convention Center (CBCC) offers over 275,000 square-foot of event space in downtown
Tips For Effectively Using Zoom
Tips For Effectively Using Zoom Thank you to Heartland Chapter member, Kristin Malek, for hosting a variety of recent webinars on how to use Zoom effectively. Kristin is an
Tips, Advice and Memories From Our Long-time Chapter Members: Cassi Connors
Impressively, our Heartland Chapter has 13 members who have belonged to the Chapter 20 or more years. Their contributions to our Chapter have been, and continue to be, invaluable. We
Tips, Advice and Memories From Our Long-time Chapter Members: Dale Shuter
Impressively, our Heartland Chapter has 13 members who have belonged to the Chapter 20 or more years. Their contributions to our Chapter have been, and continue to be, invaluable. We
Tips, Advice and Memories From Our Long-time Chapter Members: Kate Turner
Impressively, our Heartland Chapter has 13 members who have belonged to the Chapter 20 or more years. Their contributions to our Chapter have been, and continue to be, invaluable. We
Tips, Advice and Memories From Long-Time Chapter Members: David Peckinpaugh
Impressively, our Heartland Chapter has 13 members who have belonged to the Chapter 20 or more years. Their contributions to our Chapter have been, and continue to be, invaluable. We
Meet Dr. Kristin Malek
Dr. Kristin Malek has over ten years in event management experience to include third-party, corporate, hotels, food service, and retail. She had the honor of being named a Hilton Merit
Tips, Advice and Memories From Long-Time Chapter Members: Belinda Waldo
Belinda Waldo Director of Sales, Midwest Region ALHI (Associated Luxury Hotels International) Impressively, our Heartland Chapter has 13 members who have belonged to the Chapter 20 or more years. Their
Tips, Advice and Memories From Our Long-time Chapter Members: Tanya Lowery
Impressively, our Heartland Chapter has 13 members who have belonged to the Chapter 20 or more years. Their contributions to our Chapter have been, and continue to be, invaluable. We
Tips, Advice and Memories From Our Long-time Chapter Members: Missy Johnson
Impressively, our Heartland Chapter has 13 members who have belonged to the Chapter 20 or more years. Their contributions to our Chapter have been, and continue to be, invaluable. We
Working from Home? How to Relieve Aches and Pains in Your Neck, Back and Shoulders
The following tips are from an article by Stacey Colino’s June 11, 2020 article on the AARP website.Colino states that “thanks to stay-at-home orders and office closures, people may be
Reflections from Libby Dischert – 2020 Convening Leaders Scholarship Recipient
I’ve been the Director of Meetings at the American Association of Orthodontists for about 18 months. And, somewhere around the middle of 2019, I learned that my department’s budget for
Inside Look at KC Chiefs Super Bowl Parade Webinar
Register here for our upcoming webinar, June 25th 11:00 am- 12:00 pm CDT as we hear from our speakers Keli O’Neill and Kathy Nelson about an Inside Look at KC
Meet New Heartland Chapter Member Lizzie Oxley
The first concert I went to was: Hannah Montana with the Jonas Brothers! My favorite holiday is: New Year’s Eve What you would be surprised to know about me: I
Meet New Heartland Chapter Member Hanna Roberts
The first concert I went to was: Hannah Montana and the Jonas Brothers Tour. My favorite holiday is: Christmas! What you would be surprised to know about me:
Meet Heartland Chapter Member Crystal Walker
Member Spotlight: Crystal Walker Name: Crystal Walker, DMin, CMP, CHSP Director of Sales and Services, Dayton Convention & Visitors Bureau, Dayton/Indianapolis The first concert I went to was:
Distinguished Planner Member of the Year-Melissa Abuel Award winner interview
1. What does winning the Chapter’s 2019 “Distinguished Planner Member of the Year” mean to you? It is a complete surprise and honor to be selected for the Distinguished Planner
UPDATED MAJOR INDUSTRY EVENTS
Pharma Forum June 15-19 Financial and Insurance Conference Planners Education Forum New dates: June 22-26, online Professional Convention Management Association EduCon New dates: canceled ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition August
Tips And Insights From Chapter Member Hayley Neverve, Regional Sales Manager, Caesars Entertainment
Question: What is a good question to ask a fellow Chapter member when meeting her/him for the first time? Hayley: Asking their name is a great start…but in all seriousness,
Resources and Tips for Coping with These Unprecedented Times
Resources and Tips for Coping with These Unprecedented Times Recently furloughed or temporarily between jobs? Feeling stressed? Have more time to exercise? Among all the resources you’ve tapped into since
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Staying Current
Staying Current By Cheri Jones, CMP, The Roark Group Amid this time of COVID-19, furloughs and layoffs, so many of the event industry organizations are stepping up to offer education
David Kinney Reflects On His Distinguished Member of 2019 Award
David Kinney Reflects On His Distinguished Member of 2019 Award 1. What does winning the award mean to you? David: It means a great deal to me personally, because this
GMID goes virtual
Join #EventProfs from around the world on April 14, 2020 to virtually celebrate #GMID20 and break the Guinness World Record for largest audience for a virtual conference! Global Meetings
The Ethics of Epidemic by Yonason Goldson
The Ethics of Epidemic 3 practical insights from the coronavirus outbreak It was my pleasure to address the PCMA Heartland chapter last month. In my program, I identified the
Annual Awards & Installation Banquet Turnout
We had a great turnout at our Annual Awards & Installation Banquet at the Westin Crown Center! Congratulations to our award winners: Taylor Abbate – Emerging Leaders Award Melissa Abuel
Welcome Letter from 2020 Heartland President, Sandy Wachter
Dear PCMA Heartland Chapter, Thank you to all that joined us as we celebrated an amazing event during the 2020 Annual Awards & Installation Banquet at the Westin Crown Center.
Heartland Hospitality Career Exploration Day
The words we have written or seen written too many times in the past couple of weeks….Out of an abundance of caution we are postponing the Hospitality Career Exploration Event
San Francisco hosted education and celebrity packed Convening Leaders conference
More than 4,000 business event professionals and suppliers from around the world gathered the first week of January 2020 in San Francisco to attend the annual PCMA Convening Leaders conference.
Great Turnout at Chapter Reception During PCMA Convening Leaders
We had a great turnout at our Chapter Reception at the Grand Hyatt San Francisco during this month’s 2020 PCMA Convening Leaders. Here are a few pictures from the reception.
Thank You Caitlin For Your Great Leadership During 2019
A big “thank you” to Caitlin Arnold for being such a good president for our mighty Heartland Chapter during 2019. Reflecting on the past year, Caitlin shares the following thoughts:
2020 Heartland Chapter Programs
Save the date for these upcoming 2020 programs! More information will be provided throughout the year. January 5-8 – Convening Leaders in San Francisco February 6 – Awards Dinner &
Heartland Chapter Awards
Do you know a full-time meeting professional who deserves recognition for their great contributions to their organization and community? Nominate them for one of four Chapter awards to be
Member Spotlight: Kristin Malek
Meet Heartland Chapter member Kristin Malek, Event Management Extension Specialist and Assistant Professor; University of Nebraska Lincoln; Lincoln The first concert I went to was: America one week and Backstreet