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SUMMARY:E3 Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:PCMA E3 SIZZLE	\n	\n	\n\n	\nUnlock the Power of Excellence at E3 2026 Conference in Northwest Arkansas! \nJoin us for the PCMA Heartland Chapter’s premier event\, the E3 Conference\, from June 7 – 9\, 2026.  Hosted by Destination Rogers\, and partnering with Visit Bentonville and Experience Fayetteville. These three destinations will work together to host our conference. Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey of education\, engagement and empowerment. \nWe are excited to announce our Keynote speakers– Beth Surmont\, 360 Live Media and Cassandra Maurice‑Magee\, Innovation Development Manager with PCMA. We also have an action-packed agenda with several amazing speakers and events. \n​ \n  \nSchedule of Events\nSunday\, June 7\n5:00 – 6:45 pm \nHosted Welcome Reception – Preparty. Located at Hotel Vin \nWith Special Guest Appearance\, Big Red from the University of Arkansas Razorbacks!\nAxe throwing is an activity\, please wear close toed shoes if you wish to participate! \n\n7:00 – 9:00 pm \nHosted Welcome Reception – Ruth’s Chris \nMonday\, June 8\n7:00 – 7:45 am \nMorning Wellness Activity- Hotel Avail \n8:00 – 9:00 am\nBreakfast- Hotel Avail \n9:00 – 10:15 am\nKeynote Address/Leading Class Speaker\, Beth Surmont\n“Thriving in Uncertainty” \n10:40 – 11:30 am\nSmall Group discussion lead by Beth Surmont \n11:30 am – 12:30 pm\nLunch at Hotel Avail \n12:30 pm – 2:00 pm\n“Navigating Choppy Waters Panel with Leaders Who’ve Been There” – Hotel Avail \n6:00 – 7:30 pm\nExperience Fayetteville! Dinner- The Leroy Lounge \n  \nTuesday\, June 9\n7:30 – 8:30 am\nWellness Activity\, Hotel Avail \n8:30 – 9:30 am\nBreakfast\, Hotel Avail \n9:00 – 11:30 am\nKeynote Speaker/Cassandra Maurice‑Magee\n“Unlock the Power of PCMA’s Spark & Destinaitor: A Transformative Overview for Planners and Suppliers”\, Hotel Avail \n11:30 am – 1:00 pm\nLunch on own \n1:00 – 2:30 pm\nHotel Tours (Must Register) \nSee Who’s Coming! \n  Hotel Accommodations at Hotel Avail in Rogers.\nPlanners\nSuppliers/Sponsors\nInterested in Sponsorship for this event?\n  \nThank You to Our Sponsors:\n  \n          \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n \n  \n \n  \n \n          
URL:https://heartland.pcma.org/event/e3/
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar,Networking
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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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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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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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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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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191114T190000
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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
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191003T190000
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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: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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DTSTAMP: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
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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:20190627T150813Z
CREATED:20190524T152134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190627T150813Z
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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;VALUE=DATE:20190625
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190629
DTSTAMP:20190114T194941Z
CREATED:20190114T194941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190114T194941Z
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SUMMARY:2019 PCMA Education Conference - Los Angeles
DESCRIPTION:PCMA Education Conference is an energetic\, immersive and provocative program designed to attract thought leaders\, event marketers\, experience designers and business events strategists. The program fosters learning styles that drive engagement — creating solutions and ideas that build lasting relationships.
URL:https://heartland.pcma.org/event/2019-pcma-education-conference-los-angeles/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190516T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190516T190000
DTSTAMP:20190425T202626Z
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:20190321T200451Z
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:20190404T181544Z
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:20190312T134031Z
CREATED:20190217T162231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190312T134031Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190318T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190318T133000
DTSTAMP:20190306T031401Z
CREATED:20190214T213714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190306T031401Z
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SUMMARY:Omaha Lunch & Learn - Enhancing Your Meetings from Food to Format
DESCRIPTION:Panelists: \nChristi Rath-Senior Catering Manager with Levy\nLesley Brandt-Principal & Senior Event Producer with planitomaha\nBrenda Boeck Tellier-Director of Event Experience with Carson Group \nModerator: \nKristin Malek\, PhD\, CMP\, DES\, CHE\nEvent Management Extension Specialist\nAssistant Professor in HRTM\nUniversity of Nebraska – Lincoln \n11:30am: Registeration Open/Networking \n12:00pm: Welcomes/Lunch \n12:30pm: Program \n1:30pm: Conclusion \n\nSee Who’s Coming \n\nReserve your hotel room at our group rate here. \nThank you to our 2019 Diamond Sponsors: \n 
URL:https://heartland.pcma.org/event/omaha-lunch-learn-enhancing-your-meetings-from-food-to-format/
LOCATION:Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol\, 222 North 10th Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68102
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190307T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190307T130000
DTSTAMP:20190228T223222Z
CREATED:20190214T183838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190228T223222Z
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SUMMARY:Social Impact Panel Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Come learn how your next meeting can have a social impact on your members\, community\, and destination. Our panel will walk you through how they’ve created social impact experiences starting with a meeting planner and our President-Elect (Sandy Wachter\, CMP with American Association of School Personnel Administrators) to a destination (Kaleena James with Visit KC) to a non-profit organization (Cassandra Ford with Bridging The Gap). Our moderator and Community Service Chair\, Sarah Morrissey\, CMP with Distinctive Meetings Inc\, will also share the NEW Helping Hands program.  \n11:30 AM Lunch \n12:00 PM Social Impact Panel \nAttire: Business Casual \nLocation: Training Umbrella\, 10551 Barkley St\, Suite 102\, Overland Park\, KS 66212 \n  \n\nSee Who’s Coming \n\n  \nCSR Component: \nUnleashed Pet Rescue is a licensed\, non-profit animal shelter founded in 2011 that works to save the lives of homeless pets and strives to improve the image of bully breeds in society. They work with local high kill shelters throughout the area to pull “unwanted” pets to safety and work to find homes for pets of all ages\, health\, temperaments\, and history. Each adoptable pet is given the opportunity to thrive. They have created an organization that is no-kill and will not euthanize any animal due to overcrowding.\nThousands of animals come through their doors each year and they do not receive state or federal funding and rely entirely upon donations to cover operating expenses. If you are able to give a few dollars we will be collecting donations at registration. Additionally\, If you have any of the following items you would like to donate\, please bring them to the event and we will deliver them to Unleashed Pet Rescue on your behalf.\no Paper Towels\no Large Heavy Trash Bags\no Bleach\no Blankets for Crates\no Crates\no Collars and Leashes\no Mop Heads\no Clorox Wipes\no Laundry Detergent\no Dog Toys\no Cat Litter\no Cat Posts\no Dog/Cat Food \n  \nThank you to our 2019 Diamond Sponsors: \n 
URL:https://heartland.pcma.org/event/social-impact-panel-luncheon/
LOCATION:Training Umbrella\, 10551 Barkley St\, Overland Park\, KS\, 66212
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190110
DTSTAMP:20181101T150355Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20181101T150355Z
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SUMMARY:2019 PCMA Convening Leaders
DESCRIPTION:PCMA will host 2019 Convening Leaders in Pittsburgh\, PA\, known as” City of Bridges\,” located at confluence of the Allegheny\, Monongahela and recognized for its 400+ bridges and breath-taking vistas. The destination once known as “The Steel City” has transformed into a technology lightening rod with companies such as Google\, Apple\, Bosch\, Facebook\, Uber\, Nokia\, Autodesk\, and IBM among the 1\,600 technology firms generating $20.7 billion in annual payrolls and generous local intellectual capital. \nLocated in Downtown Pittsburgh\, the David L. Lawrence Convention Center blends space\, functionality\, and flexibility with cutting-edge technology and promises to create an unforgettable Convening Leaders experience. Pittsburgh is home to 68 colleges and universities\, including research and development leaders Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh. PCMA will tap into these cerebral resources to bring risks\, new ideas and innovation to Convening Leaders’ content. You just might get a chance to take a spin in a driverless Uber!
URL:https://heartland.pcma.org/event/2019-pcma-convening-leaders/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180111
DTSTAMP:20170922T193639Z
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SUMMARY:2018 PCMA Convening Leaders
DESCRIPTION:The definitive annual event for the business events industry.\nWe’re cranking up the volume at 2018 PCMA Convening Leaders. The engagement factor is the most critical piece of connecting with your audience. But we’ve entered the new school of engagement — one where you must navigate around digital distractions and satisfy increased attendee expectations at every turn. At Convening Leaders\, you’ll learn how to electrify your experience. And what better place to bring that supercharged sound and feeling than Music City. Plug in and discover the Grand Ole Land of Innovation and Opportunities. Join more than 4\,200 of your colleagues in Nashville this January.​ \nPriority registration now open for PCMA Members. \nQuestions? Contact events@pcma.org
URL:https://heartland.pcma.org/event/2018-pcma-convening-leaders/
LOCATION:Nashville Music City Center\, 201 Fifth Avenue South\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Featured,Industry Calendar
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