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SUMMARY:St. Louis Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:  \nPCMA Heartland Chapter is coming to you on September 17th for a lunch and learn program!\nWe are bringing our recent Crack the Contract Code event on the road with brand new panelists and Dale Shuter\, Meetings & Expositions Manager at EASA \, as our moderator. \nEvent contracts can make or break your bottom line\, and your peace of mind. In this dynamic panel session\, industry veterans from all sides of the table come together to share real-world advice\, cautionary tales\, and insider strategies to help you confidently navigate the fine print. \nFrom attrition clauses to A/V labor minimums\, you’ll hear tips and tricks from a seasoned event planner\, hotelier\, A/V provider\, legal expert\, and third-party planning rep. Together\, they’ll discuss what’s changing in today’s contracting landscape—including force majeure updates\, sustainability clauses\, tech-related terms\, and more. \nWalk away with a fresh perspective on how to protect your event\, build stronger partnerships\, and negotiate with confidence in a rapidly evolving industry. \nRegistration now open! Recieve a early registration discount of $15 if you register before August 31st!\n \nModerater: Dale Shuter\nMeetings & Expositions Manager at EASA \n \nPanelist: Jeff Sacks\nThird Party Provider\, Maritz \n \nPanelist: Melissa Whitaker\nMeetings & Events Consultant \n  \n \nAaron Heepke\nEncore Senior Sales Manager\nA/V \n \nJohn Malkus\nDirector of Sales and Marketing\nMarriott St. Louis Grand \nAmeristar has the new Brilliance Level opening in Fall 2025! This state-of-the-art facility contains the Brilliance Ballroom\, featuring a built-in stage and can accommodate over 2\,500 guests. This level also has a junior Wonder Ballroom and (5) additional breakout rooms all amply sized. \n  \nSEE WHO’S COMING!\n  \nOur fellow PMCA Heartland member and past president\, Dale Shuter\,  has been volunteering with St. Louis County S.A.V.E. for many years.  Our furry friends need our love and support.   We’re collecting items at the September 17\, luncheon or use the link below to donate something from Chewy.   Please click now so you don’t forget. \nhttps://www.chewy.com/g/saint-louis-county-save-sheltered-animals-valued-everyday_b85105572#wish-list&wishlistsortby=DEFAULT \n \n\n\n\n\nHere is the website for the organization – https://stlcsave.weebly.com/ and Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/stlcountysave \nWe work with the St. Lous County Pet Adoption Center. They are an open intake shelter that serves the entire St. Louis County area. Over 4\,000 animals enter the shelter yearly (and we are on pace to hit 5\,000 this year). \nThanks to everyone’s support to St. Louis County S.A.V.E.
URL:https://heartland.pcma.org/event/st-louis-lunch-program/
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education
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SUMMARY:Leading Class (Formerly Best in Class)
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nMake plans to join us for Leading Class (formerly Best in Class) for our April education luncheon. \nWhen: April 23\, 2025 12:00 pm CDT\nWhere: No Other Pub 1370 Grand Blvd\, Kansas City\, MO 64106 \nTopic: Attendee Acquisition: What’s Working to Drive Attendance in Today’s New Marketing Reality\nResearch into shifting workplace demographics\, consumer and societal trends\, and attendee\nsentiment uncovers eye-opening insights that will shape the way we plan\, market and produce events.\nIt also reveals that our current approach to attendee acquisition shouldn’t look anything like it used to.\nKimberly Hardcastle-Geddes will explain how teams\, technologies and tactics should be evolving to fill\nthe attendee pipeline with new prospects\, move from mass marketing to mass personalization and\nmeet the growing expectations for engaging\, frictionless experiences that keep audiences coming back\nfor more. \nSpeaker: Kimberly Hardcastle-Geddes\n \nBio: Kimberly Hardcastle-Geddes is president of mdg\, A Freeman Company.\nFocused on event marketing and attendee and exhibitor acquisition\, mdg\nbrings together strategists\, data and digital specialists\, engagement experts\,\ninternational marketers and a robust creative team to provide complete\nsolutions that help clients achieve their objectives. Kimberly is a CEM faculty\nmember\, a Krakoff Leadership Institute alumna\, a columnist for PCMA’s\nConvene magazine\, a presenter of industry seminars on strategic planning\nand\, most importantly\, an integral collaborator for several prominent event\nclients across the country.\nKimberly is an instructor in our Strategic Event Audience Engagement Course \n  \nSEE WHO’S COMING! \nThank you to our event sponsor!
URL:https://heartland.pcma.org/event/best-in-class/
LOCATION:No Other Pub\, 1370 Grand Blvd.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64106
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education
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SUMMARY:Past Presidents' Reception
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome! Join us as we kick off the new year with a relaxed gathering of appetizers and drinks\, thoughtfully planned by our Past Presidents. We’d love to know if you’re able to attend so we can make sure we have enough for everyone.\nDate: January 9\, 2025\nLocation: Strang Hall\, 7313 W. 80th St.\, Overland Park\, KS 66204\nTime: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm\nWe look forward to seeing you there!\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://heartland.pcma.org/event/past-presidents-reception/
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Networking
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230412T133000
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SUMMARY:Best in Class Educational Event
DESCRIPTION:Please make plans to join us for our Best in Class educational event on Wednesday \, April 12 2023. \n  \n \nOur Best in Class Speaker will be Meg Fasy\, Founder​ of FazeFWD & eventsGIG and her presentation will be:  The Future of Work: ​Shift Happens​. \nThe Future of Work is top of mind for all leaders – from the “Great Resignation” to the gig economy\, these dynamic shifts are challenging all businesses. Your workforce\, how and where people work\, and skills you need to address the evolving event formats is critical to succeed.  A talent strategy that is based on skills and finding new ways to source talent is pivotal to staying agile and adapting to whatever the future brings.  It’s not just about getting through your next program but determining what is needed to reimagine what is possible and deliver compelling experiences.​\n​\nLearner Outcomes: ​ \n\nOptimize your talent strategy to drive innovation​\nIdentifying gaps for your future state​\nLeveraging gig economy talent options to build the right team​\n\nApril 12\, 2023\n11:30 am Registration\n12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Lunch and Programming\nHotel Kansas City\n1228 Baltimore Ave. Kansas City MO 64105\n  \nMeet Guest Speaker Meg Fasy: \n \nMeg’s career spans several markets including hotel\, CVB\, industry associations\, event technology and strategic partnerships\, where she has been both a buyer and seller. She has worked for (or with) some of the biggest brands you know. Meg’s clients turn to her to help them with their Live & Virtual event strategy\, where she has helped to create some of the most engaging & immersive experiences for their attendees.​ \nMeg is well known for motivating sales and marketing teams\, driving strategy and connecting people. She started FazeFWD\, a sponsorship management company\, because she saw the need to elevate the conversations between organizers and brand partners for the mutual goal of increasing attendee engagement.​ \nWith that same concept of engagement in mind\, she started eventsGIG\, a talent marketplace where event freelancers can connect with organizations looking to hire.​ \nWhen she is not focused on creating the next big thing in the meetings and events industry\, you will often find Meg on the water where she is an international dragon boat racer. \nSEE WHO’S COMING​
URL:https://heartland.pcma.org/event/best-in-class-educational-event/
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education
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SUMMARY:State of the Industry 2022
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Annual State of the Industry meeting on November 3\, 2022.\nLearn from top industry leaders the trends we are seeing in the Industry as well as what is on the horizon. \nDetails:\nThursday\, November 3\, 2022\nOverland Park DoubleTree Hotel\n10100 College Blvd\, Overland Park\, KS 66210 \n4:00 pm – 4:30 pm – Registration\n4:30 pm – 6:00 pm – Panel\n6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Reception \nPCMA Members $35\nNon-members $45\nStudents – complimentary \nWe are pleased to announce our guest speakers:\n\n\n\nJustin Meyer\nDeputy Director of Aviation\nMarketing & Air Service Development\nA 26-year veteran of the U.S. aviation industry\, Justin rejoined the Kansas City Aviation Department in April 2014. As the Deputy Director of Aviation – Marketing and Air Service Development he leads the marketing\, communications and customer service efforts for the Kansas City Aviation Department’s two airports. Additionally\, Justin works with airline planners to increase flights and add new routes from Kansas City International Airport (MCI). Justin has been actively involved in the planning for Build KCI\, the $1.5B new single terminal at Kansas City International Airport\, where he advocates for the customer experience to be one of high accessibility and inclusiveness. \n\nAndrea O’Hara\nExecutive Director\n Hotel & Lodging Association of Greater Kansas City\n\nAndrea O’Hara is the Executive Director of the Hotel & Lodging Association of Greater Kansas City where she is responsible for representing the interests of hotel owners and operators within a five-county area. She is a 20-year veteran of the hospitality industry\, working in hotel convention sales for Hilton and Marriott before moving into destination sales with Visit KC\, Nashville Convention & Visitors Corporation\, San Diego Tourism Authority and Visit Overland Park. O’Hara has served as President of the Meeting Professionals International Kansas City Chapter and is actively involved in other industry organizations\, such as MHLA\, SKAL and PCMA. In addition\, she’s an alumni of the OP Chamber’s Leadership program. Originally from Tulsa\, OK\, Andrea has lived in the Kansas City area for 18+ years and now resides in Lenexa\, KS with her husband and two dogs. \n\n\nInterim Chief Operating Officer & Director\nKC2026 FIFA World Cup Bid\n\nKatherine assumed the role of Director of the KC2026 FIFA World Cup Bid after serving as Director of Marketing & Sales for the Greater Kansas City Sports Commission & Foundation | WIN for KC since early 2017.  After 15 years living and working in New York City and San Francisco\, she returned home to Kansas City in late 2015 and was Executive Director of the 2017 U.S. Figure Skating Championships. She then helped lead Kansas City’s successful bid to host the 2023 NFL Draft as well as other major collegiate and national sporting events. In 2022\, she was named one of the Kansas City Business Journal’s NextGen Leaders. She is a graduate of Central Exchange’s Emerging Leaders program and will complete the KC Chamber’s Centurions leadership development program in 2023. \nSEE WHO’S COMING
URL:https://heartland.pcma.org/event/state-of-the-industry-2022/
LOCATION:DoubleTree Overland Park\, 10100 College Blvd\, Overland Park\, KS\, 66210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220929T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220929T170000
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SUMMARY:Golf Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars and make plans to attend our annual golf event\, taking place on September 29th\, 2022. Registration is now open!\nDetails:\nT-Shotz\n660 NW Metro N Dr.\nKansas City MO 64155 \n1:00 pm – 2:00 pm            Registration\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm            Golf\n4:15 pm – 5:00 pm            Closing Awards & Raffle Drawing \nOur charity raffle recipient this year will be FOPAS\, Friends of Parkville Animal Shelter. FOPAS’s primary mission is to provide care and find permanent homes for the abandoned and stray animals in our care\, primarily accomplished through the generosity of volunteers and donors. FOPAS believes that our entire community is benefited by the compassion and humanity shown in caring for animals which have been discarded. The animals cannot speak for themselves\, so hopefully FOPAS speaks and acts for them. FOPAS is a 501(c)(3) organization. \nIf you have any questions about the online registration and payment options\, please contact Ashley Taber\, Chapter Administrator. For specific questions about the event\, please reach out to Mary Ryan\, Golf Chair or Vicki Baker\, Chapter President\, or Sandy Wachter. \n  \nSEE WHO’S COMING!
URL:https://heartland.pcma.org/event/golf-tournament/
CATEGORIES:Chapters
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SUMMARY:Community Conversations- August
DESCRIPTION:Our quarterly Community Conversations call is coming up on August 25\, 2022.  Grab your lunch and hop on to the Zoom call as we cover various industry topics.  The call begins at 12:00 pm CDT . Our Community Conversations are sponsored by Visit Fort Worth. \n \n*In August\, watch for our weekly Pulse newsletter for access to the Zoom link. \n 
URL:https://heartland.pcma.org/event/community-conversations-august/
CATEGORIES:Chapters
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SUMMARY:Food & Beverage Trends- August Education Event
DESCRIPTION:Want to know what you’ve missed for the last two years in Food trends and new ideas?  Join us on Thursday\, August 18\, 2022 at the Hilton President Hotel from 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm and find out what you’ve been missing and how the KC region is kicking it up a notch.  Chef Diaz will be sharing the latest and greatest ideas and food items that can jazz up your next event.  \nHilton President Hotel\n1329 Baltimore Ave\nKansas City\, MO 64105 \n4:30 pm – 5:00 pm            Registration\n5:00 pm – 7:00 pm            Program and Reception \n*Complimentary Parking for all attendees. \nCost:\n$20 Member\nBring a non-member guest for FREE!  \nMeet our guest: Executive Chef Alejandro Diaz\n \nFrom age 6 Alejandro has found his passion creating memorable dishes in the kitchen. Taught first by his father\nand grandma\, Alejandro baked his first cake at age 8\, and continues to craft cuisine that recalls those essential\nflavors and aromas of his childhood. Alejandro was born in Mexico City and for a time planned to be an architect\nuntil deciding upon culinary school.\nAfter completing his training Alejandro worked for prestigious private dining clubs in Mexico\, at the Waldorf\nAstoria in Naples\, Florida\, and then on to San Diego\, working first at Bite Bistro and then as a culinary supervisor\nwith Princess Cruise Lines.  A focus on the process and ingredients of “New American Cuisine” and the\nmany international influences upon it\, is what fascinates Alejandro now. Beginning first as a dessert and pastry\nchef Alejandro quickly moved to Sous Chef and after excelling in that role\, now assumes the next challenge: our\nExecutive Chef.\nAlejandro’s talent\, work ethic\, and passion find him moving rapidly forward in his career. We are happy and\nfortunate to have Alejandro Diaz as our Executive Chef. \nSEE WHO’S COMING!
URL:https://heartland.pcma.org/event/food-beverage-trends-august-education-event/
LOCATION:Hilton President\, 1329 Baltimore\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64105
CATEGORIES:Chapters
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SUMMARY:Networking Happy Hour July 21st
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nMark your calendar and make plans to join us for a networking Happy Hour!\nJuly 21st 4:30pm – 6:30pm The Peanut 5400 Martway St.Mission\, KS 66205
URL:https://heartland.pcma.org/event/3907/
LOCATION:The Peanut\, 5400 Martway St\, Mission\, KS\, 66205
CATEGORIES:Chapters
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SUMMARY:E3 Conference 2022
DESCRIPTION:Plan to join us at Margaritaville Lake Resort in the Lake of the Ozarks\, June 12-14\, 2022 for the Heartland Chapter’s next E3 Conference: Educate. Engage. Experience. the event will feature discussions about new strategies and techniques that you can immediately integrate into your events. You’ll be joining the best and brightest meeting and event professionals and suppliers from our six-state region and beyond. \nMargaritaville Lake Resort features a casual and relaxed resort setting conveniently located on the shores of the Lake of the Ozarks in Central Missouri. \nHere is the planned agenda:\nSunday\, June 12\, 2022\n5:30pm – 8:30pm Reception and Dinner \nMonday\, June 13\, 2022\n8:00am – 8:30am Breakfast\n8:30am – 10:15am Education Session\n10:15am – 10:30am Break\n10:30am – 11:30am Keynote\n11:30am – 11:45am Break\n11:45am – 1:00pm Lunch with Moderated Panel\nOpen Afternoon\n6:00pm – 9:00pm Reception and Dinner \nTuesday\, June 14\, 2022\n8:30am – 10:00am Breakfast\n9:00am – 10:30am Closing Session \nREGISTER HERE \n \n  \nSee Who’s Coming!
URL:https://heartland.pcma.org/event/e3-conference-2021/
LOCATION:margaritaville\, 494 Tan Tar A Drive\,\, Osage Beach\, Missouri 65065\, Osage Beach\, MO\, 65065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220428T190000
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SUMMARY:Best in Class- The Power of Inclusion
DESCRIPTION:Please join us Thursday April 28th at the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza for our 2022 Best in Class Speaker – Deanna Singh. \nThis session will explore the power of inclusion. It acknowledges the virtues of issuing public statements\, modifying behavior\, and changing policies to achieve greater inclusivity\, but it pushes organizations to go further. Those who achieve the greatest success are those that go beyond creating inclusive declarations\, actions\, or environments to fundamentally change the way they make decisions. This session explores how to modify organizational processes to encourage buy-in\, share authority\, and foster belonging in order to achieve the full benefits of inclusive workplace culture. \nThe InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza4:30 pm – 5:00 pm – Registration 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Program6:00 pm – 7:30 pm – Reception \n \nOur Best in Class Program continues to be sponsored by the PCMA Foundation. \nWe welcome all current and future members of the Chapter to come together for an amazing educational and networking opportunity. \n \nOur guest speaker will be Deanna Singh. Deanna wants to live in a world where marginalized communities have power. As an expert social entrepreneur\, she is obsessed with making the world a better place\, and she will build or break systems to create positive change.  While tackling complex social challenges\, Deanna gives audiences the tools and courage to imagine\, activate\, and impact the world as agents of change.  Deanna is described as a trailblazer and dynamic speaker who is at the forefront of social change.  She is an award-winning author\, educator\, business leader\, podcaster\, and social justice champion! \nSingh earned her Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies from Fordham University\, a Juris Doctorate from Georgetown University\, and a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin\, Madison.  She has been recognized by the Milwaukee Business Journal as one of the community’s most influential 40 Under 40 Leaders\, the State of Wisconsin as a Women Who Inspires\, and by Forbes as an African American Woman Everyone Should Know. \n  \nSee Who’s Coming!
URL:https://heartland.pcma.org/event/best-in-class-the-power-of-inclusion/
LOCATION:The Intercontinental Hotel\, 401 Ward Pkwy\, Kansas City\, 64112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters
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SUMMARY:reStart Volunteer Day
DESCRIPTION:Our March in-person event is coming up!\nPlease plan to join our Heartland Chapter members as we volunteer at reStart. We will be able to spend our time helping by sorting donations.\nWhere: 918 E. 9th Street\, Kansas City\, MO 64106-3072\nParking is available both on 9th Street and also Harrison alongside and in front of our building. Meet in the front Lobby.\nPlease RSVP to Debbie Jennings dajkc@yahoo.com
URL:https://heartland.pcma.org/event/restart-volunteer-day/
CATEGORIES:Chapters
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220113
DTSTAMP:20260605T170221
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SUMMARY:PCMA Convening Leaders 2022
DESCRIPTION:  \nPCMA Convening Leaders brings its flagship education and networking event to Las Vegas on January 9-12\, 2022.\nCaesars Entertainment Corp. will host the multi-day event at CAESARS FORUM\, a 550\,000-square-foot conference center opening in 2022 in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. \nThousands of business events professionals and community leaders from around the world are expected to attend. \nDuring the conference\, the PCMA Heartland Chapter will host a Chapter Reception. Look for more details in future issues of The Pulse newsletter. And\, if you would like to help plan the Reception\, please contact our Chapter President\, Sandy Watcher.\nConvening Leaders registration is now open. If you register by October 8\, you will qualify for discounted advance registration rates\, which are:\nPCMA Member Rates:\n\n\nBusiness Event Professional = $995\n\n\n\n\nSupplier Event Professional = $1\,095\n\n\n\n\nStudent = $275\n\n\n  \nAlso\, PCMA offers you the following template email if you are searching for a way to convince your supervisor to allow you to attend the conference: \nDear (Name): \nPCMA’s Convening Leaders has long been recognized as one of the most important\, influential\, and inspiring conferences that takes place each year. 2022 will be no different. In fact\, I see Convening Leaders 2022 as the perfect opportunity to reconnect with my professional network\, reinvigorate myself\, and get a fresh start as we work together to face what’s next for business events. \nCL22 takes place Jan. 9– 12. (Discuss whether you prefer to attend face-to-face or digitally. If face-to-face\, highlight PCMA’s safety and hygiene protocols vis-à-vis your company’s current mindset and policy.) \nYou can be confident I’ll take the knowledge I gain at CL22 to bring new ideas and insights to the company. At the same time\, I’m furthering my own professional development. (Highlight a particular session/topic that would be beneficial to your position and your organization.) \nThe total company investment for me to participate will be approximately ($XXX). The cost breakdown is: \nRegistration: \nLocal transportation: (include only if you’re attending in-person networking events) \nMeals and incidentals: (include only if you’re attending in-person networking events) \nI’d be glad to discuss this request and answer any questions you may have. I am confident attending Convening Leaders would be advantageous for the organization and my job performance. \n(Your Name and Signature) \n 
URL:https://heartland.pcma.org/event/pcma-convening-leaders-2022/
CATEGORIES:Chapters
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SUMMARY:Student Insight Series: Exploring Career Paths Into the Events Industry
DESCRIPTION:Are you excited about a career in events and hospitality\, but worried about the current pandemic-instigated slowdown in the industry? The events business is still the place to be with many career paths you might not yet know about. Hospitality is the #5 employer of all major industries and is more than just wedding planning. \nLearner Outcomes:  \n\nWhat skills will make you more marketable: from marketing/communications to admin support\, to creative\, HR\, education\, and sales roles\nHow getting your foot in the door positions you well with connections and skills when the events industry takes off again (and it will)\nHow to best market yourself to potential employers\nHow today’s events professionals followed a sometimes surprising and nontraditional path to a successful career (and how you can\, too)\n\nInvest 2 hours in your future: February 23rd\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm ET (3:00-5:00pm CT) \nSpeakers: \n\nGeneral Session conversation with:\n\nGina Meier\, Director of HR\, PCMA\nScott Chase\, Director of HR\, Pharmacy First\n\n\nBreakouts discussions about career paths:\n\nAlex Land\, Director of Member Engagement\, National Ready Mixed Concrete Association\nGeoff VanDeusen\, Director of Operations and Events\, United Soccer Coaches\nJessica Blubaugh\, Director of Partnerships and Events\, WIN for KC\nDarnell Belford\, National Account Manager\, Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau\nMaribeth Oberheide\, Senior Global Event Strategist\, Maritz Global Events\nLindsay Williams\, Sales Manager\, GES\n\n\n\nQuestions about this event or careers in the events industry? Contact: Teresa Hellman\, CMP \n  \nMeet Our Speakers \n \n  \nGina Meier\, Director of HR\, PCMA \n  \n  \n \n  \nScott Chase\, Director of HR\, Pharmacy First \n  \n  \n \n  \nAlex Land\, Director of Member Engagement\, National Ready Mixed Concrete Association \n  \n  \n \n  \nGeoff VanDeusen\, Director of Operations and Events\, United Soccer Coaches \n  \n  \n \n  \nJessica Blubaugh\, Director of Partnerships and Events\, WIN for KC \n  \n  \n \n  \nDarnell Belford\, National Account Manager\, Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau \n  \n  \n \n  \nMaribeth Oberheide\, Senior Global Event Strategist\, Maritz Global Events \n  \n  \n \n  \nLindsay Williams\, Sales Manager\, GES \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://heartland.pcma.org/event/student-insight-series-exploring-career-paths-into-the-events-industry/
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201208T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201208T160000
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SUMMARY:PCMA U
DESCRIPTION:Register for PCMA U and hear from some of PCMA 20 in Their Twenties Class of 2021! As a\nStudent or Young Professional\, you probably have a lot of questions about the industry\, your\nfuture career\, and more. Register today and submit your questions to get the answers you're\nlooking for.\nPCMA U will be held virtually on December 8th from 3:00-4:00pm Central Time in lieu of a\npre-conference event at Convening Leaders 2021. Registration for Convening Leaders 2021 is\nnot required to attend PCMA U.\nZoom Links will be distributed to those registered within 24 hours of the program. Please direct\nany questions to Jena Vonderhaar at jvonderhaar@pcma.org. \n20 in Their Twenties Panelists: \n Ben Cramer\, Sales Manager\, GES \n Byanca Ellul\, Coordinator\, Meeting Services\, HIMSS \nBasha Ferdinand\, Accelerator Program Manager\, Tampa Bay Wave \nMarcus Urquhart\, MBA\, CMP\, Event Marketing Manager\, Georgia State University\, J. Mack Robinson College \nBree Nidds\, CTA\, Vice President of Sales\, Discover Lehigh Valley \nColleen Bingle\, Meetings\, Exhibits\, and Sponsorship Manager\, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry \nModerator: \nMorgan Prewitt\, CMP\, 20 in Their Twenties Alum\, Event Professional\, Tech Company
URL:https://heartland.pcma.org/event/pcma-u/
CATEGORIES:Chapters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200409T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200409T150000
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SUMMARY:Airport Update and Real ID
DESCRIPTION:Airport Update and Real ID – What it Means for Kansas City and Beyond\n  \nJoin us on April 9th for a free Virtual event to learn more about an update on the Kansas City International Airport construction\, and the Real ID policies as well. \n  \n2:00- 3:00 p.m. – Airport Update and Real ID – What it Means for Kansas City and Beyond \n  \nIn addition to the airport updates\, we’re also going to hear from Meyer about the Real ID. The Real ID Act was enacted on May 11\, 2005; is an Act of Congress that modifies U.S. federal law pertaining to security\, authentication\, and issuance procedure standards for drivers’ licenses and identity documents\, as well as various immigration issues pertaining to terrorism. October 1\, 2020 is the deadline to obtain your Real ID. Come learn more about this act\, necessary paperwork to obtain your Real ID and how TSA/Global Entry officials think this will help the travel sector. \n  \nAbout the speaker: \nJustin Meyer\, KC Aviation Department\, Deputy Director for MCI \nAs the Deputy Director of Aviation\, Marketing and Air Service Development\, Justin leads a team of professionals that focuses on air service development\, air cargo and economic development\, media relations and advertising\, as well as customer service. \nIn this role he carefully identifies and develops the expansion of international and domestic passenger and air cargo services. Create and implement short and long term strategies to maximize aviation and non-aviation revenues and increase customer satisfaction. Meyer also serves as one of the Department’s liaisons with airlines\, tenants\, public agencies (federal\, state and local) and other regional contacts. \nPrior to his time at MCI\, Meyer was the Director of Air Service Development at Hillsborough County Aviation Authority in Florida\, and has worked for Vanguard Airlines and AirTran Airways post-college graduation from Florida Institute of Technology. \n  \n 
URL:https://heartland.pcma.org/event/airport-update-and-real-id/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, 775 Brasilia Ave\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64153\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200304T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200304T140000
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SUMMARY:St. Louis Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:St. Louis Lunch and Learn: The Power of Ethical Leadership\n  \n11:30am: Registration Open/Networking \n12:00pm: Welcomes/Lunch \n12:30pm: Program \n1:30pm: Conclusion \n  \nThe Heartland Chapter is happy to welcome speaker Yonason Goldson as he discusses The Power of Ethical Leadership and the 3\,000-year-old secrets for creating trust\, loyalty\, and enduring success. \n  \nStudies prove that companies ranked high for ethics grow faster and outperform companies that aren’t. What’s more\, half a trillion dollars in productivity is lost every year in the United States because of employee disengagement and workplace conflict. An organization that radiates ethical values automatically generates enthusiastic employees and loyal followers.Ethical transformation begins by identifying the enemies of ethics and implementing an action plan for conquering them. This presentation provides a roadmap to lead us toward ethical affluence – the mindset that will energize you and your team while making your brand image shine. \n \nLearn more about our speaker\, Yonason Goldson.\n  \n  \nSee Who’s Coming!
URL:https://heartland.pcma.org/event/st-louis-lunch-and-learn/
LOCATION:Ballpark Village\, 601 Clark Ave\, St\, Louis\, MO\, 63102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200206T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200206T210000
DTSTAMP:20260605T170221
CREATED:20191219T153002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200116T162142Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Awards and Installation Banquet
DESCRIPTION:Please join members and leaders from past and present to celebrate our history with today’s members and yesterday’s leaders. Don’t miss this night of surprises\, celebration and fun as we welcome our new leadership to the Heartland Chapter. \n  \nSee Who’s Coming!\n  \nPCMA Heartland Chapter is pleased to present our proposed 2020 Slate of Officers and Board Members. \nThe 2019 Board of Directors wish to thank these dedicated members for their continued support of our PCMA Heartland Chapter as they make this commitment to serve for the coming year! \nOfficers                                               \nPresident – Sandy Wachter\, American Association of School Professional Administrators \nPresident- Elect – Bobby Riggins\, Overland Chauffeured Services \nImmediate Past President – Caitlin Arnold\, Kellen Company \nSecretary – Hayley Neverve\, Caesars Entertainment \nTreasurer – Vicki Baker\, Marriott International \n  \nBoard of Directors                                                           \nNEW Director through 2023 – Melissa Whitaker\, Independent Meeting Consultant \nNEW Director through 2023 – Melissa Abuel\, Society of Teachers of Family Medicine \nDirector through 2021 – Megan O’Keefe\, Hyatt St. Louis \nDirector through 2021 – Kristen Vencl\, Tulsa Convention & Visitors Bureau \nDirector through 2020 – Kristin Malek\, University of Nebraska at Lincoln \nDirector through 2020 – Rhonda Chesney\, Four Seasons Worldwide Sales Office \nJoin our online silent auction and live auction where we are raising money for a local charitable organization. www.32auctions.com/pcma2020 \nInterested in donating to the auction? – Click Here to Download the Form for More Information! \nSchedule of Events \n5:00 PM        Cocktail Hour & Silent Auction \n6:30 PM        Dinner\, Awards & Celebration \nAttire: Cocktail Attire \nLocation: \nWestin Kansas City at Crown Center \n1 E Pershing Rd\, Kansas City\, MO 64108 \n  \nRegistration Categories and Prices \nProfessional Member:  $50 \nProfessional Non-Member:  $70 \nSupplier Member:  $60 \nSupplier Non-Member:  $80 \nStudent/Faculty:  $30 \nGuest/Spouse:  $50 \n 
URL:https://heartland.pcma.org/event/annual-awards-and-installation-banquet/
LOCATION:The Westin Kansas City Crown Center\, 1 East Pershing Road\, Kansas City\, KS\, 64108
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200105T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200105T183000
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SUMMARY:CL20 Heartland Chapter Reception
DESCRIPTION:Extend Your REACH at 2020 Convening Leaders in San Francisco\, CA located at the Moscone Center. \n  \nSave the date! The Heartland Chapter’s reception is taking place on Sunday January 5th\, 2020 from 4:30pm – 6:30pm at the Grand Hyatt San Francisco. We want to see you there! Check back here for more information as it becomes available.
URL:https://heartland.pcma.org/event/cl20-heartland-chapter-reception/
LOCATION:Grand Hyatt San Francisco\, 345 Stockton St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191114T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191114T190000
DTSTAMP:20260605T170221
CREATED:20190524T153454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191031T160446Z
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SUMMARY:State of the Industry
DESCRIPTION:State of Industry Address on Human Trafficking\n  \nSchedule of Events \n4:00 PM – 4:30 PM Registration \n4:30 PM – 6:00 PM State of Industry Address \n6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Reception \n  \nJoin us and our panel of industry experts on November 14 for our 2019 State of the Industry Address on Human Trafficking. Learn what to look for and how we can help stop this epidemic as we travel and conduct meetings and events all across the world. The International Labor Organization estimates that there are 40.3 million victims of human trafficking globally. 81% of them are trapped in forced labor. Though Florida is ranked as the number one state for human trafficking\, this doesn’t mean that the states of the Heartland Chapter are immune. \nOur panel will include: \n\nLaura Pilkenton\, Director of Guest Services & Employee Business Travel with Martiz Travel & Co-Chair of the Martiz Global Events Human Trafficking Awareness Steering Committee\nCraig Tremaroli\, Supervising Special Agent with the FBI Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Forces and Civil Rights Program\nBrian Johnson\, Managing Director of the new Loews Kansas City Hotel\n\n  \nAttire is Business Casual. \n  \nCall (816) 421-6800 to request PCMA Heartland Chapter $159 rate. \nSee Who’s Attending\n  \n  \n \nThe Heartland Chapter is requesting your generosity in the form of a donation to Safehome. Safehome’s mission is to break the cycle of domestic violence and partner abuse for victims and their children by providing shelter\, advocacy\, counseling\, and prevention in our community. Click here to learn more about how your donation will help and review here for needed items. \n  \nThank you to our 2019 Diamond Sponsors: \n  \n \n  \nThank you to our Platinum Sponsors: \n \n\n  \nThank you to our Silver Sponsor:
URL:https://heartland.pcma.org/event/state-of-the-industry/
LOCATION:Marriott Downtown Kansas City\, 200 W. 12th Street\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64105
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191022T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191022T140000
DTSTAMP:20260605T170221
CREATED:20190919T142225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191009T171830Z
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SUMMARY:What's Coming in the Association and Corporate Event Arena
DESCRIPTION:Schedule of Events: \n11:30am-12:00pm Networking and Registration \n12:00pm-12:15pm Introductions and Sponsor Recognition \n12:15pm-12:30pm Lunch \n12:30pm-1:30pm Panel Presentation \n1:30pm Conclusion \n  \n“What’s Coming in the Association and Corporate Event Arena” – Attendee and Stakeholder’s needs are ever changing. Meetings don’t look like they used to. What do we see on the horizon for meetings and events? \nBrought to you by Visit Omaha our PCMA/SLSAE joint luncheon will feature panelists Caitlin Arnold with Kellen\, Julie Krull with Destination St. Louis\, Tamara Jones with Choose Chicago\, and Julie Hensler with Hyatt Hotels. Our moderator for the event is John Bettag. \n  \nSee Who’s Coming!
URL:https://heartland.pcma.org/event/whats-coming-in-the-association-and-corporate-event-arena/
LOCATION:Chase Park Plaza Royal Sonesta Hotel\, 212 Kingshighway Blvd\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191003T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191003T190000
DTSTAMP:20260605T170221
CREATED:20190524T153308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190903T215054Z
UID:2825-1570118400-1570129200@heartland.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Hackathon Design Tips to Unleash Fruitful Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Schedule of Events \n4:00-4:30pm – Registration\n4:30-6:00pm – Hackathon\n6:00-7:00pm – Reception \nHackathons are quickly becoming the most talked about conference experiences\, as they deliver on two key attendee expectations for events: Learning and Networking. In this session\, I’ll open my playbook to share proven techniques for tapping the collective wisdom at your event/chapter to create potential solutions for all. From creating the right mindset and environment for more fruitful ideation\, to engaging a diverse set of perspectives in constructive debate and creating a new\, exciting sponsorship opportunity\, I’ll cover the full hackathon spectrum. \nParticipants will emerge from this session with tools and tips to design hackathons that reveal breakthrough ideas to address industry challenges\, while igniting cross-disciplinary\, collaborative conversations that advance learning and nurture relationships. \nWhile hackathons typically span a day or more\, participants will experience a mini-version where they will flesh out new ideas with peers\, but experience this interactive model first-hand. We will be hacking one of the following ideas: \n• Soliciting Venue Sponsors\n• Attendance at Chapter Events\n• How to Differentiate PCMA to Similar Organizations in KC \nLearning Outcomes: \n• Understand how key components can be orchestrated to create a richer hackathon experience\n• Develop two techniques that can be applied to jumpstart\, enhance and accelerate team hacking exchanges\n• Identify the essentials for designing a successful hackathon experience \n  \nJamie Murdock is Vice President of Sales at Experient\, a Maritz Global Events Company and has the responsibility of leading the strategic sales team\, who is cultivating new customers for the organization. He is passionate about inspiring his team to be curious and encourages collaboration across all departments and a wide array of resources. He holds a BS in Business from Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration. Prior to joining Experient\, Jamie led the national sales team for Disney Destinations. He also held sales executive leadership roles at Zentila\, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts\, and Gaylord Hotels\, where he was recognized as the Sales Person of the Year and received its CEO’s Leadership Excellence Award. Most recently he was awarded Citizen of the Year by Experient and named one of the Top 500 People in Events by BizBash in 2018. \n  \nSee Who’s Attending\n  \nThank you to our 2019 Diamond Sponsors:
URL:https://heartland.pcma.org/event/hackathon/
LOCATION:Sheraton Country Club Plaza\, MO
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190912T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190912T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T170221
CREATED:20190524T152701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T224831Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Golf Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Golfers and non-golfers alike have dubbed this the networking event of the year for Heartland Chapter! Mark your calendar and register now for our annual Golf Classic at TopGolf. We have many levels of participation and sponsorship opportunities for suppliers available for review on our registration site. Planners\, sign up now at no charge to ensure you don’t miss out on the fun! \n\nSee Who’s Registered \n\n  \nThank you to our 2019 Diamond Sponsors:
URL:https://heartland.pcma.org/event/annual-golf-tournament/
LOCATION:Top Golf\, Overland Park\, KS\, 66212
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190828T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190828T133000
DTSTAMP:20260605T170221
CREATED:20190524T150759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190816T202531Z
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SUMMARY:Arkansas Lunch & Learn - POSTPONED
DESCRIPTION:This event has been postponed. We will update the details soon. \n  \nArt of the Local Experience \nOur speakers will discuss how to incorporate local businesses to create the most authentic meeting experience. \nSpeakers: \nRebekah Boyd Lawrence – Scout Guide Editor\nRachel Schultz – Director of Partnerships and Programs for Graduate Hotels \n  \nThank you to our 2019 Diamond Sponsors:
URL:https://heartland.pcma.org/event/arkansas-lunch-learn/
LOCATION:The Chancellor Hotel\, 70 N East Ave\, Fayetteville\, AR
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190822T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190822T133000
DTSTAMP:20260605T170221
CREATED:20190524T145755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190524T145755Z
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SUMMARY:Communication\, Collaboration and Cloud Storage
DESCRIPTION:Communication\, Collaboration\, and Cloud Storage – How are these things coming together to create a new way for planners\, their stakeholders\, and venues to communicate? With a background in hotels\, convention centers\, and meeting planning; come hear Jason Jordan\, Director of Venue Business Development with Ungerboeck\, talk about how we can all work together in a more environmentally sustainable way and get better results. He will be sharing tools that are available today as well as some that are in the near future. \n\nSee Who’s Coming \n\n  \nThank you to our 2019 Diamond Sponsors:
URL:https://heartland.pcma.org/event/communication-collaboration-and-cloud-storage/
LOCATION:Renaissance St. Louis Airport\, MO
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190711T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190711T133000
DTSTAMP:20260605T170221
CREATED:20190524T152134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190627T150813Z
UID:2819-1562844600-1562851800@heartland.pcma.org
SUMMARY:A Social Conversation: Proper Ways to Tie Social Media into Your Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us July 11 as Allison Dollar\, Founder of One Dragon Digital Agency\, reviews the newest trends in the social space. She will also inform us of the proper way to include hashtags for a meeting\, incorporate an effective Instagram page as part of your organization’s social platform\, and so much more! \n \n  \nAllison Dollar\, Founder & President of One Dragon\, LLC\, a full-service agency focused on the digital space\, will be joining us on July 11th at the Ambassador Hotel for a lunch program titled\, A Social Conversation. She will share best practices from a personal and professional point of view as well as discuss privacy and new insights on Facebook\, Instagram\, Twitter\, Pinterest\, and LinkedIn. Be sure to bring your questions for her to this social event.  \n  \n  \nSee Who’s Coming \nThank you to our 2019 Diamond Sponsors:
URL:https://heartland.pcma.org/event/social-media-101-lunch-event/
LOCATION:Ambassador Hotel\, MO
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190516T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190516T190000
DTSTAMP:20260605T170221
CREATED:20190419T131224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190425T202626Z
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SUMMARY:The Perfect Recipe for Energized Attendees!
DESCRIPTION:Whether 50 or 50\,000 people attend an event\, the one thing everyone is sure to remember is their food experience. Not only is it important to impress your attendees\, but to have food that energizes them for the day. Our health-inspired chefs will create tasty appetizers that you can imitate at your next meeting – and at home. \n  \n \n  \nOur Best in Class speaker\, Angela Gaffney\, will be sharing tips on the health properties of the food and will talk candidly with Chef Lee about creating an all-inclusive dining experience for every event. In conjunction to time with chef\, Angela will talk through the importance of inspiring attendees to make healthy choices not only at your meeting\, but also in their everyday lives. \n  \nSee Who’s Coming \n\nA block of rooms is available at Westin Crown Center for $159/night.\n​​​​​​​Call 816-474-4400 to secure. \n  \nProgram Sponsor \n \n  \nThank you to our 2019 Diamond Sponsors: \n  \n \n  \nPCMA Heartland Chapter is a CMP Preferred Provider. The program(s) identified with the CMP Preferred Provider logo meet the requirements to receive continuing education (CE) credit for the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) credential.  The use of the CMP Preferred Provider Course logo is not an endorsement by the Events Industry Council of the quality of the session. For more information about the CMP credential or CMP Preferred Provider Program\, please visit www.EventsCouncil.org.
URL:https://heartland.pcma.org/event/the-perfect-recipe-for-energized-attendees/
LOCATION:The Westin Kansas City Crown Center\, 1 East Pershing Road\, Kansas City\, KS\, 64108
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190514T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190514T133000
DTSTAMP:20260605T170221
CREATED:20190214T220002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190321T200451Z
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SUMMARY:St. Louis Lunch & Learn - Build Better Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: \n Matthew Homann; CEO\, Filament \n  \nBuild Better Meetings (and leave the PowerPoint behind) / Collaboration at Scale: How to Build Participatory Meetings for 100 – 1000 / The New Keynote: How to Add Collaboration and Problem Solving to the Traditional Hour-Long Speaker Slot \n11:30am: Registration Open/Networking \n12:00pm: Welcomes/Lunch \n12:30pm: Program \n1:30pm: Conclusion \n\nSee Who’s Coming \n\nThank you to our Venue Sponsor: \n \n  \nThank you to our 2019 Diamond Sponsors:
URL:https://heartland.pcma.org/event/st-louis-lunch-learn-build-better-meetings-and-leave-the-powerpoint-behind/
LOCATION:Filament\, 1518 Washington Street\, Suite 100\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63103
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190416T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190416T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T170221
CREATED:20190312T132232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T181544Z
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SUMMARY:Gain Value from Successful Corporate Sponsorship Programs - Joint Program with KCSAE
DESCRIPTION:Many associations face three challenges: Revenue shortages; member demands for more services; corporate sponsor demands for ROI. The best resolution is an improved corporate sponsorship or partnership program that increases revenue and member value. However\, today’s corporate partnership programs are very different than traditional conference sponsorship programs. Gain a practical understanding of the strategic solutions needed to implement a successful corporate partnership program. \nPresenter: Bruce Rosenthal. Rosenthal demonstrates leadership in identifying and fostering corporate sponsorship and sponsorship best practices\, opportunities\, and solutions as Convener of the Partnership Professionals Network\, an organization of executives representing associations and organizations. \nObjectives: Understand the trends\, challenges\, opportunities\, and risks of corporate partnership programs. Explore ten strategies to help ensure your corporate partnership program is successful. Find the win-win-win for your members\, your association\, and your corporate partners. Learn how to move from your current corporate program to a transformed program. \n\nSee Who’s Coming \n  \n \n  \nBruce Rosenthal has been involved with advancing corporate partnership programs for 20+ years. He is currently a strategic advisor and consultant to associations\, not-for-profit organizations\, and charities\, creating successful corporate partnership programs that increase revenue and add membership/constituent value. He helps organizations engage their staff leadership and board of directors to convert from traditional conference sponsorships to contemporary organizational partnerships. \n  \n  \n  \n\nA Conversation with KCSAE/PCMA Members and Bruce Rosenthal\non Improving Corporate Sponsorship Programs \nFollowing his presentation on “Gain Value from Successful Corporate Partnership Programs” on Tuesday\, April 16\, corporate partnership strategist Bruce Rosenthal will meet with representatives from KCSAE and Heartland Chapter PCMA member associations for a “deeper dive” at about 1:15 p.m. \nBruce will respond to questions about how the topics he discussed in his presentative apply to associations that are members of KCSAE or the PCMA. \nThe discussion can include: \nWhat keeps you up at night about your sponsorship program?\nAre you seeing changes in companies’ interest in sponsoring your association?\nWhat changes do you think you need to make to expand your sponsorship program? \nThank you to our 2019 Diamond Sponsors: \n 
URL:https://heartland.pcma.org/event/gain-value-from-successful-corporate-sponsorship-programs/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn – Overland Park West\, 8787 Reeder Road\, Overland Park\, KS\, 66214
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190326T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190326T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T170221
CREATED:20190217T162231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190312T134031Z
UID:2689-1553598000-1553605200@heartland.pcma.org
SUMMARY:OKC Lunch & Learn - Keeping Your Attendees Engaged
DESCRIPTION:Panelists – \nJane Nelson\, CAE\, Executive Director\, Oklahoma Nurses Association \nNancy Struby\, Vice President\, Director of Operations\, Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters \nPatti Colley\, CMP\, IOM\, Chief Strategy Officer\, Oklahoma Restaurant Association & Oklahoma Hotel  & Lodging Association \nTawni Phelan\, CMP\, CAE\, Owner NonProfit 360\, Executive Director\, Oklahoma Society of Association Executives \n  \nModerator – \nDanna Fowble\, IOM\, Owner\, Solutions 501 LLC \n  \nComplimentary Valet Parking \nPlanners – Complimentary \nSuppliers – $25.00 \n\nSee Who’s Coming \n\nThank you to our Venue Sponsor: \n \nThank you to our 2019 Diamond Sponsors: \n 
URL:https://heartland.pcma.org/event/okc-lunch-learn-from-general-session-to-breakouts-keeping-your-attendees-engaged/
LOCATION:Skirvin Hotel\, 1 Park Ave\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar
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