Chapter Overview

Members: 1200+

Geographic Territories: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

Mission Statement
The Greater Midwest Chapter of the Professional Convention Management Association (GMC PCMA) was founded in 1993. GMC offers a variety of educational meetings as well as networking opportunities. Our interaction with other hospitality industry professionals through events such as our Membership Connections, Community Service Projects, and our Annual Bowl-A-Thon Fundraiser also serve to provide our members and other industry colleagues with excellent events at which to network while serving the community.

"The principal purpose of the Greater Midwest Chapter of the Professional Convention Management Association shall be to increase the effectiveness of meetings and conventions through member industry education and promotion of the value of the meetings industry in the Midwest Region."

Top 6 Reasons to Join the Greater Midwest Chapter of PCMA

  1. Education - The Greater Midwest Chapter of PCMA holds four (4) Educational Programs - March, June, September, and November; one (1) Education Forum, and (1) Outreach Program throughout the year.
  2. Networking - Build valuable lifelong relationships, both locally and nationally, by networking with your industry colleagues and peers.
  3. Personal Growth - Join a committee and become active today! Help the Association by joining the Awards, Chapter Relations, Communication, Membership, Program, Sponsorship or Student Membership Committee. Help the community by becoming involved in the Community Services Committee.
  4. Technology - Visit PCMA's Web site to read about current meeting industry issues, chapter news, educational opportunities, and job postings. Also participate in the new on-line chat rooms.
  5. Building the Future - Interact with student members and help shape the meetings industry by building your future staff. Improve the industry by voicing your opinions for growth and change.
  6. Job Placement - Hear about the latest job openings from your colleagues and the PCMA Web site.

Benefits and Features

  • Educational Programming with reduced member pricing
  • Networking opportunities
  • Community Services
  • Chapter Committee involvement
  • Bi-monthly newsletter, The Pulse, with chapter information
  • Career Opportunities

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