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SUMMARY:PCMA NCC L.E.A.P. 2025
DESCRIPTION:L.E.A.P. is a day of advanced-level learning comprised of high-impact sessions that provide attendees the opportunity to Learn\, Engage\, Act and Participate through creative outlets under the guidance of thought leaders. \nOur theme this year is Advocacy in Action: Empowering Yourself and the Meetings Industry. Attendees will learn practical tools and strategies to advocate effectively and foster empowerment within themselves\, their teams and the industry. \nAttention Suppliers!\nInterested in showcasing your products or services to attendees throughout the event? Email us to learn all of the benefits of becoming a Table Sponsor. \nWhy Sponsor – Click Here \nAttention Planners!\nApply to become a L.E.A.P. Hosted Buyer. Spaces are limited; deadline to apply extended to April 24th. \nHosted Buyer program covers registration fees and hotel room night(s)\, including a post-FAM option to attend an A’s vs. Yankee’s game in Sacramento on Friday\, May 9 and farm-to-fork experience on Saturday morning\, May 10. \nApply to become a Hosted Buyer here: L.E.A.P – Hosted Buyer \n \nVenue\nSAFE Credit Union Convention Center \n \nCountless moments of inspiration await in downtown Sacramento. \nFrom Broadway hits to indie up-and-comers. From hole-in-the-wall treasures to culinary icons. The epicenter of Sacramento is the SAFE Credit Union Convention & Performing Arts District. \nConvention Center | SAFE Credit Union Convention Center\nSAFE Credit Union Convention Center\n1400 J Street\, Sacramento\, CA 95814 \nHotel Information\nHyatt Regency Sacramento\n1209 L Street\nSacramento\, California 95814 United States\n916 443 1234 \nRoom Block Details – PCMA NCC LEAP 2025 \nAgenda\n\n\n\nThursday\n\n\n\n3:00 – 5:00pm\nHosted Buyer Tour\n\n\n5:00 – 6:30pm\nWelcome Reception\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday\n\n\n\n8:00 – 9:00am\nRegistration\n\n\n9:00 – 10:30am\nOpening Remarks & General Session \nEmotional Fitness for Empowered Leadership\nFeaturing Dr. Emily Anhalt\nBrought to you by  \nDr. Emily Anhalt—psychologist\, international speaker\, and Co-Founder of Coa\, the gym for mental health—opens our day with a transformative keynote on the emotional fitness skills required to be a resilient advocate and empowered leader. www.dremilyanhalt.com \n \n\n\n10:30 – 11:00am\nBreak\n\n\n11:00am – 11:45am\nPutting Ideas into Action \nJoin our breakout session to dive deeper into the keynote\, where we’ll explore and discuss the ideas presented.\n\n\n11:45am – 12:45pm\nNetworking Lunch\n\n\n12:45 – 1:45pm\nKeynote \nSocial Sustainability: Transforming Advocacy From Theory to Everyday Practice\nFeaturing Zoe Moore \nThis session explores the powerful intersection of event planning\, social sustainability\, and advocacy. We will examine how environmental concerns are connected to decisions about event design—and how thoughtful\, equity-centered planning can disrupt harmful patterns while advancing well-being for people\, the planet and profit. Through real-world examples and practical strategies\, attendees will learn how to embed social sustainability into their event goals\, design choices\, and impact reporting. This session will prepare attendees to move beyond intention and into Advocacy in Action with Strategic Purpose. \nBrought to you by \n\n\n1:45 – 2:00pm\nBreak\n\n\n2:00 – 3:00pm\nPutting Ideas into Action \nJoin our breakout session to dive deeper into the keynote\, where we’ll explore and discuss the ideas presented.\n\n\n3:00 – 3:15pm\nClosing Remarks\n\n\n3:15 – 4:30pm\nPro Meetings Industry Rally\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFees\nExtended to April 24\nPCMA Planner Member: $100\nPCMA Planner Non-Member: $150\nPCMA Supplier Member: $125\nPCMA Supplier Non-Member: $200\nPCMA Student: $50 \nAfter April 24\nPCMA Planner Member: $125\nPCMA Planner Non-Member: $175\nPCMA Supplier Member: $150\nPCMA Supplier Non-Member: $225\nPCMA Student: $75 \nRegister HERE
URL:https://northerncalifornia.pcma.org/event/pcma-ncc-l-e-a-p-2025-5-2/
LOCATION:SAFE Credit Union Convention Center\, 1400 J Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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SUMMARY:Global Meeting Industry Day - Pillar Award
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating Global Meetings Industry Day! Network with members of the various professional associations serving the Northern California Meetings and Events Industry while celebrating the Pillar Award Winner in this annual crossover event. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, April 3\n11:00am – 1:30pm\nNetworking Event Lunch\nMerchants Exchange Club \nSOLD OUT\n*Onsite registration is not available\nSponsorship Opportunities\n\n$500 – High Top (Includes one registration)\n$750 – Table of 8 (Includes recognition in program)\n$1\,000 – Premium Package (Includes table of 8 and high top)
URL:https://northerncalifornia.pcma.org/event/gmid2024-4-2/
LOCATION:The Avalon\, 1244 Sutter Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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SUMMARY:Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Join the PCMA Northern California Chapter for a crucial update on the state of the meetings and events industry in California. This town hall will provide insights into current trends\, challenges\, and opportunities impacting our sector\, offering valuable data and expert perspectives to help you navigate the evolving landscape. \nThis year’s topic:\nState of the State: A Town Hall on Visit California and the Vital Role of the Meetings Sector in the Travel Economy \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, February 27\n8:00am – 11:00am \nLake Chalet\n1520 Lakeside Drive\nOakland\, CA 94612 \n$75 Member\n$95 Non-Member \nAfter Feb 16th \n$95 Member\n$105 Non-Member \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda \n8:00–9:00 AM: Registration/Networking\n9:00 AM: Breakfast/Presentation Begin\n11:00 AM: Meeting Conclude\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker\n \nLeona Reed\, Vice President of Global Marketing – Visit California \nLeona Reed serves as the Vice President of Global Marketing for Visit California. She leads the international marketing team and oversees brand advertising\, cooperative marketing\, digital content\, travel trade and public relations initiatives for Visit California’s 13 target international markets: China\, United Kingdom\, Canada\, Mexico\, Australia\, Brazil\, Japan\, Germany\, France\, South Korea\, Italy\, Scandinavia and India. \nCalifornia welcomes over 17 million international visitors annually who infuse more than $25 billion into the state’s economy through direct spending. In her 17 years working to promote California tourism and grow the international program\, Leona has represented Visit California across the world as a spokesperson\, strategist and collaborative marketer. \nPrior to her current role\, Leona served as the European marketing director for Visit California\, managing all aspects of Visit California’s marketing programs in Europe\, as well as international media relations manager\, directing all communications and public relations efforts for Visit California’s international markets. \nHotel Accommodations\nKissel Upton Oakland- The Unbound Collection by Hyatt\n$199 rate plus tax with a waived Destination Fee!\nFebruary 26 – 28\, 2025\nLast date to book: 2/6/2024 \nBook Online:\nhttps://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/OAKUB/G-PCFE \nThank You To Our Sponsor
URL:https://northerncalifornia.pcma.org/event/feb2025-2/
LOCATION:Oakland Marriott City Center\, 1001 Broadway\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Featured,Networking
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SUMMARY:Chapter Reception at Convening Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Kick off Convening Leaders and celebrate with your Northern California Chapter colleagues and friends. \nHaven’t registered for Convening Leaders 2025? Register here – https://conveningleaders.org/ \nWhere: 1001 Avenida de las Americas Suite A\, Houston\, TX\nWhen: Sunday\, January 12 | 4:30-6PM \nAttendance is complimentary. Registration/RSVP is Required. RSVP now to reserve your spot so you don’t miss out on the fun!
URL:https://northerncalifornia.pcma.org/event/chapter-reception-at-convening-leaders/
LOCATION:Grotto Downtown\, 1001 Avenida de las Americas Suite A\, Houston\, TX\, 77010
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241113T180000
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SUMMARY:BAMIES Awards Gala
DESCRIPTION:PCMA NCC requests the honor of your presence at the 2024 BAMIES Awards Gala\, Wednesday\, November 13\, 2024\, six o’clock in the evening at the The Palace Hotel San Francisco.  \nPrepare yourself for a decadent dinner and wine service\, stunning custom entertainment\, a tempting silent auction\, enchanting audience participation\, and a heart-swelling awards ceremony. \nBe sure to follow us on social media for helpful tips on how to prepare\, and what to expect.  \nDress Code – Business / Black tie encouraged \nDETAILS:\nDate: Wednesday\, November 13\, 2024\nTime: 6:00pm – 9:00pm\nWhere: Palace Hotel \n to learn more about the hotel \nAGENDA:\n \n\n6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Opening Reception (silent auction\, live music\, appetizers\, refreshments)\n\n7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Dinner Service & Awards Ceremony (banquet\, live entertainment\, awards and audience participation.)\n\nREGISTRATION FEES: \nEarly Bird – Before Oct 1 \n\nTable of 8 = $1\,750.00\nIndividual Ticket = $225.00\n\nAfter Oct 1 \n\nTable of 8 = $2\,000.00\nIndividual Ticket = $225.00\n\n \nRoom Block \nNeed a place to stay? We have a small hotel block with Palace Hotel \n \n$299 a night – Block ends October 15 \nPLANNER OPPORTUNITY: \nAre you a meeting/event planner and want to attend the BAMIES?  \nFill out this form and we will pair you with a supplier. Registration is limited and based on seat availability communicated by suppliers. Final confirmation will be sent a week prior to the event. \n \nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:  \nIf you are interested or have further questions about sponsorship for the BAMIES please reach out to Lysa Lewin at lysa.lewin@freeman.com or Deirdre Lewis at Deirdre.Lewis@freeman.com \nVOLUNTEERS OPPORTUNITIES: \nWe are recruiting our best planners and suppliers to join the committee for our annual BAMIES awards! \nThis black tie event\, hosted at the The Palace\, will be a star-studded\, musical affair where we award members with BAMIES honors of excellence. \nPlease let us know if you’re willing to lend us your hands\, your genius\, and your artistic flair to help bring this event to life! \n \nSilent Auction Donation Opportunities: \nShowcase your business and support the Bay Area meetings community by donating a hotel stay\, dining\, sport or concert tickets\, experiences\, destination packages\, or other item to our Silent Auction. \n \nAWARD NOMINATIONS: \n*Nominations due by September 22 \n \nPCMA NCC Impact Award \nThe Impact Award honors an organization that has consistently contributed to the PCMA NCC Territory by hosting events that significantly benefit the region. This award\, driven by nominations from the local Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) and Destination Marketing Organization (DMO)\, recognizes long-term support and community engagement that enhance the Bay Area’s economic and social well-being. The winning organization embodies a commitment to sustainability and leaves a lasting positive legacy through its events. \n\n\n\nRising Star \nThe Rising Star Award celebrates an emerging talent in our industry who\, despite being relatively new\, has demonstrated exceptional dedication\, vision\, and enthusiasm. This award honors an individual who has significantly contributed to our field through their unwavering commitment and willingness to volunteer their time and efforts. Recognized as a future leader\, this person is someone to watch\, destined to shape the future of the events industry. \n\nEligibility: Less than 3 years in the events industry\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupplier of the Year – 2 Categories \nThe Bay Area Meeting Industry Excellence Awards celebrate outstanding achievements and contributions in the meeting and events industry. The Supplier of the Year award is a prestigious honor recognizing exceptional service and innovation by suppliers who play a crucial role in the success of meetings and events. This award is divided into two subcategories: Destination Marketing Organization or Convention Visitors Bureau\, or Event & Venue Excellence Award. \n\nDestination Marketing Organization or Convention Visitors Bureau\n\nThis award is open to any Destination Marketing Organization (DMO)/CVB in the PCMA NCC chapter region that has demonstrated true partnership with their clients. The winning DMO/CVB will have shown innovative ways to showcase their destination\, fostering successful collaborations and creating unique experiences that enhance the appeal and success of their location.\n\n\n\n\nEvent & Venue Excellence Award\n\nThe Event & Venue Excellence Award honors outstanding professionals in the hotel and event services sectors\, including Sales Managers\, GSOs\, Conference Services\, DMCs\, audiovisual companies\, and entertainment providers. This award recognizes individuals or teams who demonstrate an exceptional commitment to client success\, a deep understanding of their industry\, and the ability to deliver seamless\, creative\, and successful event experiences. The recipient consistently goes above and beyond\, providing innovative solutions and unparalleled service that contribute significantly to the success of their clients’ events.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChange Maker Award \nThe Change Maker Award celebrates individuals that have made a significant impact in the event industry\, or within their organizations\, by driving innovative changes\, setting new standards of excellence\, introducing new concepts\, technologies or practices that have revolutionized how events are planned\, executed\, or experienced. Change Makers demonstrate exceptional creativity\, adaptability\, and forward-thinking\, inspiring others to embrace new possibilities and elevate the standard of excellence in the ever-evolving world of events.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Planner of the Year – Internal \nThe Event Planner of the Year Award honors an industry professional who exemplifies excellence in all business interactions and consistently delivers innovative solutions to event challenges. This individual is recognized for their creativity\, and their remarkable ability to enhance events year after year\, demonstrating a deep respect for and valuing vendor and supplier relationships. Their achievements set a high standard for excellence and professionalism in event planning. (Eligibility: Corporate and or Association)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Planner of the Year – External \nThe Event Planner of the Year Award honors an industry professional who exemplifies excellence in all business interactions and consistently delivers innovative solutions to event challenges. This individual is recognized for their creativity\, and their remarkable ability to enhance events year after year\, demonstrating a deep respect for and valuing vendor and supplier relationships. Their achievements set a high standard for excellence and professionalism in event planning. (Eligibility: Independent\, and or 3rd Party Planners.)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLegend \nThe Legend Award is bestowed upon a distinguished events and hospitality professional who has provided outstanding service to the industry and various trade organizations over the course of their illustrious career. This award recognizes an individual who has made significant\, lasting contributions to the industry and the Bay Area events community. Their career\, spanning a minimum of 10 years\, is marked by exemplary dedication\, innovation\, and influence. \n\nEligibility: Minimum of 10 years in the events industry
URL:https://northerncalifornia.pcma.org/event/bamies-24/
LOCATION:The Palace Hotel\, 2 New Montgomery St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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SUMMARY:Rock the Yacht with PCMA NCC 2024
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to hit the bay\, hit the bar and hit the business cards for “Rock the Yacht with PCMA NCC.” Cruise the Bay in style aboard Giants Enterprises’ California Spirit Luxury Yacht and take in breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge\, San Francisco skyline\, Alcatraz and McCovey Cove. \nThis rockin’\, reception-style cruise comes complete with a hosted full bar and gourmet bites. Attendance will be capped at 120\, so click here to register today to secure your spot for this epic night on the bay! \nSee you aboard the Giants Enterprises’ California Spirit! \nThursday\, August 15\nRock the Yacht with PCMA NCC\nReception-style Cruise & Networking\nBoarding from 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM\nPier 40: (The Embarcadero and Townsend Street)\, San Francisco\, CA 94158\nReturning at 8:00 PM \n$45 for PCMA Members\, $65 for PCMA Non-Members \n* Price will increase August 7th \n$65 for PCMA Members\, $85 for PCMA Non-Members \nNo on-site registration permitted. \n  \nThank you to our event sponsors:
URL:https://northerncalifornia.pcma.org/event/rock-the-yacht-with-pcma-ncc-24-2/
LOCATION:Pier 3\, Embarcadero\, San Francisco
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240505T173000
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SUMMARY:PCMA NCC L.E.A.P. 2024
DESCRIPTION:LEAP: LEAP is a day of advanced-level learning comprised of high-impact sessions that provide attendees the opportunity to Learn\, Engage\, Act and Participate through creative outlets under the guidance of thought leaders. \nAttention Suppliers!\nInterested in showcasing your products or services to attendees throughout the event? Email us to learn all of the benefits of becoming a Table Sponsor. \nWhy Sponsor – Click Here \nVenue: \n  \nMonterey Conference Center: where innovation and inspiration meet! \nThe Monterey Conference Center is the focal point for welcoming and encouraging cultural and economic prosperity for the City of Monterey. By providing a modern\, state-of-the-art meeting facility combined with award-winning service and professionalism\, we strive to go beyond the expectations of our guests and provide them with an experience unsurpassed in the industry. \nMonterey Conference Center\n1 Portola Plaza\, Monterey\, CA 93940 \nHotel Information\nMonterey Marriott\n350 Calle Principal\nMonterey\, CA 93940 \nMeet Our Presenters\nAgenda:\n\n\n\nSunday\n\n\n\n3:30 – 6:00pm\nRegistration\n\n\n5:00 – 6:00pm\nHosted Buyer Program Tour\n\n\n5:30 – 7:30pm\nReception\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonday\n\n\n\n8:30 – 9:30am\nRegistration/Continental Breakfast\n\n\n9:30 – 11:30am\nWelcome Remarks/General Session\n\n\n\nJohn Abrahamson\, Monterey Bay Aquarium \nMonterey Bay Aquarium Sustainable Event Educational Session \nDive into the Monterey Aquarium Sustainable Education Session and learn about how MBA became a sustainable event venue & retail. John and Lura will share the “ah ha” moments of how they got from point A to point sustainability.\n\n\n\nJolene Jang\, Asian Inclusivity \nCulturally-Conscious Events: Attract & Retain Asian American Clients \nStep into the dynamic world of Jolene Jang\, a fourth-generation American with Japanese\, Chinese\, and Swedish roots\, hailing from Seattle. Curiosity is her north star. Jolene isn’t your typical speaker; she’s an energetic force\, sparking conversations and empowering others to nudge and explore boundaries. She’s an initiator of thinking differently and embraces unconventional approaches—where ideas collide\, and innovation is born.\n\n\n11:30am – 1:00pm\nNetworking Lunch\n\n\n1:00 – 1:45pm\nConcurrent Breakouts\n\n\n \nDarold Parcon\, Flix in Motion \nHeadshots with a FUN AI\n\n\n\nSuzie Scher\, Colorado State University \nPutting the ‘A’ in DEIA\n\n\n2:00 – 2:45pm\nSession\n\n\n\nJunior Tauvau\, PCMA \nAI – Spark the PCMA AI Tool\n\n\n3:00 – 4:30pm\nClosing General Session\n\n\n\nNick Borelli\, PCMA \nEmpowering Event Pros With AI \nEvery action Zenus’s Director of Marketing\, Nick Borelli\, takes professionally is to fulfill his mission: “Bringing the world together through intentionally designed experiences.\n\n\n4:30pm\nTransportation to Closing Reception\n\n\n5:00pm\nClosing Reception\n\n\n\nFees:\nPCMA Planner Member: $100\nPCMA Planner Non-Member: $150\nPCMA Supplier Member: $125\nPCMA Supplier Non-Member: $200\nPCMA Student: $75 \nRegister HERE
URL:https://northerncalifornia.pcma.org/event/pcma-ncc-l-e-a-p-2024-5/
LOCATION:SAFE Credit Union Convention Center\, 1400 J Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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SUMMARY:Global Meeting Industry Day - Pillar Award
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebration of Global Meetings Industry Day\, gain valuable insights on the current landscape of the business events industry and network with members of Northern California chapter associations at Above the Rim. \nPillar Award Winner \nStephen Revetria – President\, Giants Enterprises  \nStephen Revetria leads the strategy and vision of Giants Enterprises. Revetria is responsible for developing new ventures complimentary to this Major League Baseball franchise and raising the profile of Oracle Park. Entering his 25th season with the organization\, Revetria has created new ballpark venues and expansive fan engagement programming including The Gotham Club\, Pier 48 and Giants Maritime Services that leverages the organization’s resources\, proficiency and its San Francisco Bay locale. He also directs curation of larger-than-life experiences for millions of guests and establishes dynamic revenue streams\, business endeavors and strategic partnerships. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, April 11\n4:30pm – 6:30pm\nNetworking Event Reception\nAbove the Rim at Chase Center\n690 Terry Francois Blvd\nSan Francisco\, CA 94158 \n$75 Member\n$95 Event Professional Non-Member\n$125 Suppler Non-Member\n*Price increases after April 4 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nAbove the Rim\nThis spectacular event space has floor to ceiling windows with views of the San Francisco skyline\, the Bay waterfront and surrounding piers. Located on the 9th floor of Chase Center\, Above The Rim has a private street level entrance from Terry Francois Blvd
URL:https://northerncalifornia.pcma.org/event/gmid2024-4/
LOCATION:Above the Rim\, Chase Center\, 690 Terry Francois Blvd\, San Francisco\, 94158
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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UID:3974-1708614000-1708623000@northerncalifornia.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an in depth look at the current state of the meetings industry from our distinguished speaker\, Ishma Haider\, Vice President of Group Travel for the US Travel Association. Ishma will share her latest insights on the forecast for 2024 and what USTA is planning to help promote our country to the outside world. Ishma previously served as the Convention Marketing Director for Visit Orlando and the Marketing Manager for Caesar’s Entertainment. Her background also includes marketing positions with Bristol Myers Squibb and roles in Advertising. She even served as a Stage Manager for a CBS affiliate. Ishma’s diverse background will enable her to market the US to a vast international audience targeting the Group segment. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, February 22\n3:00pm – 5:30pm\nThe Jay Hotel\, San Francisco\n433 Clay St\nSan Francisco\, CA 94111 \n$75 Member\n$95 Non-Member \nAfter Feb 16th  \n$95 Member\n$105 Non-Member \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n3:00pm Registration/Networking\n3:30pm – Program\n4:30pm – Reception\n5:30pm – Concludes \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker\n \nIshma Haider – Vice President\, Group Travel for U.S. Travel Association \nIshma Haider serves as Vice President of Group Travel at the U.S. Travel Association\, a role specifically created to enhance the organization’s efforts in promoting group travel to and within the United States. With a wealth of experience and a proven track record\, Ishma is the driving force behind the association’s initiatives to boost group travel nationwide. \nPrior to her role at U.S. Travel\, Ishma was the Director of Convention Marketing at Visit Orlando\, where her strategic vision and leadership led to consistent year-over-year growth in group travel for the destination marketing organization. \nBefore joining Visit Orlando\, Ishma played a key role on Caesars Entertainment’s national meetings and events marketing team\, where she helped secure major conventions and elevate Caesars’ standing within the meetings industry. Her journey in the hospitality sector began after a successful stint in advertising\, marking a transformative shift that fueled her passion for the meetings and conventions industry. \nIshma Haider brings over 15 years of expertise in advertising\, marketing\, and now\, an unwavering commitment to the group travel sector. Ishma’s dedication to forging meaningful connections within the travel community is evident in her career trajectory\, reflecting her genuine enthusiasm for the possibilities that group travel holds.
URL:https://northerncalifornia.pcma.org/event/feb2024/
LOCATION:The Jay Hotel\, 433 Clay St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Featured,Networking
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240111
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SUMMARY:2024 PCMA Convening Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Join us Jan. 8-10\, 2024\, when PCMA Convening Leaders brings its flagship education and networking event to San Diego\, CA – At Convening Leaders 2024\, you will be challenged to Think Bigger about the boundless potential of your career and the future of the business events industry. Let’s boldly explore the possibilities of a new year inspired by San Diego’s entrepreneurial spirit\, cultural diversity\, innovative research\, and wellness benefits.​ \nDiscover why thousands of business events professionals and community leaders from around the world come to Convening Leaders every year to explore\, through leading-edge education\, research and networking\, how business events generate economic and social legacies for businesses and communities. 
URL:https://northerncalifornia.pcma.org/event/2024-pcma-convening-leaders/
LOCATION:San Diego Convention Center\, 111 W Harbor Dr.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231001T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231002T193000
DTSTAMP:20260607T122053
CREATED:20230629T225436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230930T204008Z
UID:3856-1696181400-1696275000@northerncalifornia.pcma.org
SUMMARY:PCMA NCC L.E.A.P. 2023
DESCRIPTION:Stress and sustainability\, tech and time management\, health and happiness. \nAs event and hospitality professionals\, how do we take care of ourselves\, our attendees and each other?\n\nJoin us October 1st & 2nd at the Embassy Suites in beautiful Napa Valley and find out with PCMANCC’s LEAP 2023: Event EQ.\n\nYou will learn from eight different speakers from a variety of issues that impact us directly on a daily basis. We don’t just talk the talk\, we’ll also walk the walk (& literally!) by implementing wellness throughout this program.\n\nWhether it’s the food we eat\, the way we interact with each other\, or reflecting on our personal and professional boundaries\, you’ll end the event refreshed with key takeaways to strategically infuse at your office back home or your next on site engagement.\n\nJoin your peers in exciting networking opportunities and inspiring education and enter the new world of Event EQ!\n  \nRegister HERE \n  \nHosted Buyers: \nNeed assistance with your hotel room or registration fee? Planners! Here is your chance to become a Hosted Buyer at this year’s LEAP and receive a complimentary hotel room at the beautiful Embassy Suites on Sunday October 1st and/or complimentary registration. \nLimited space\, register and complete this survey. \nAttention Suppliers! Interested in showcasing your products or services to attendees throughout the event? Email us to learn all of the benefits of becoming a Table Sponsor. \nThank you to our Sponsors \n \nWhy Sponsor – Click Here \nMeeting Our Speakers – Click Here \nVenue: \n \nEmbassy Suites by Hilton Napa Valley\n1075 California Boulevard\, Napa CA 94559 \nRoom Block: \nStart Date: Sunday\, October 1\, 2023 End Date: Monday\, October 2\, 2023\nLast Day to Book: Friday\, September 1\, 2023\nHotel(s) offering your special group rate: \n\nEmbassy Suites by Hilton Napa Valley for $319 USD per night\nSelf Parking – $20 a night\nComplimentary Internet\n\nBook your group rate for PCMA \nAgenda: \nLearn More About the Sessions – Click Here \n\n\n\nTime\nSession\n\n\nSunday\n\n\n\n3:30 – 6:00pm\nRegistration\n\n\n5:00 – 6:00pm\nSponsor program & Tour (Planners & Partners Only)\n\n\n6:00 – 8:00pm\n Taste of Napa Valley Reception (Planners & Partners Only)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonday\n\n\n\n8:30 – 9:30am\nRegistration/ Morning Snack/ Activity\n\n\n9:30 – 9:50am\nWelcome Remarks\n\n\n9:50 – 10:35am\nMorning Keynote\n\n\n\nBanish Burnout: Move from Stress to Success\n\n\n10:45 – 11:30am\n   Breakout 1 (Concurrent)\n\n\n\nDiversity & Inclusion: Neurodiversity & Untapped Talents in Your Workforce\n\n\n\nTips\, Tools\, & Tricks for Personal & Professional Well-being\n\n\n11:30am – 1:00pm\n Lunch & Walking Activity\n\n\n1:00 – 1:45pm\nBreakout 2 (Concurrent)\n\n\n\nCommunicating with Style; Understanding Communication Styles\n\n\n\nNetworking Like a Pro\n\n\n1:45 – 2:00pm\nBreak\n\n\n2:00 – 2:45pm\nBreakout 3 (Concurrent)\n\n\n\nFinancial Planning Basics for your Person and Profession\n\n\n\nYour Personal Brand\n\n\n2:45 – 3:00pm\n15 min Activity\n\n\n3:00 – 4:00pm\nFeatured Keynote\n\n\n\nCreating Healthy Event Spaces and Experiences that Help us Thrive!\n\n\n4:00 – 4:15pm\nClosing Remarks\n\n\n4:30 – 5:00pm\nTransportation\n\n\n5:00 – 7:30pm\nClosing Reception\n\n\n\n  \nFees: \nPCMA Planner Member: $100\nPCMA Planner Non-Member: $125\nPCMA Supplier Member: $125\nPCMA Supplier Non-Member: $150\nPCMA Student/Faculty: $75 \nRegister HERE
URL:https://northerncalifornia.pcma.org/event/pcma-ncc-l-e-a-p-2023-10/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites by Hilton Napa Valley\, 1075 California Boulevard\, Napa\, CA\, 94559\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230809T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230809T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T122053
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SUMMARY:Rock the Yacht with PCMA NCC 2023
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to hit the bay\, hit the bar and hit the business cards for “Rock the Yacht with PCMA NCC.” Cruise the Bay in style aboard Giants Enterprises’ California Spirit Luxury Yacht and take in breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge\, San Francisco skyline\, Alcatraz and McCovey Cove. \nThis rockin’\, reception-style cruise comes complete with a hosted full bar and gourmet bites. Attendance will be capped at 120\, so click here to register today to secure your spot for this epic night on the bay! \nSee you aboard the Giants Enterprises’ California Spirit! \nWednesday\, August 9th\nRock the Yacht with PCMA NCC\nReception-style Cruise & Networking\nBoarding from 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM\nPier 40: (The Embarcadero and Townsend Street)\, San Francisco\, CA 94158\nReturning at 8:00 PM \n$45 for PCMA Members\, $65 for PCMA Non-Members \n* Price will increase July 26th \n$65 for PCMA Members\, $85 for PCMA Non-Members \nNo on-site registration permitted. \n  \nThank you to our event sponsors:
URL:https://northerncalifornia.pcma.org/event/rock-the-yacht-with-pcma-ncc-23/
LOCATION:Pier 3\, Embarcadero\, San Francisco
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230625
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230629
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UID:3830-1687651200-1687996799@northerncalifornia.pcma.org
SUMMARY:2023 PCMA EduCon
DESCRIPTION:Collaborate with your industry peers and tap into the insights of innovation trailblazers to discover new possibilities for the future of events\, demo prototypes of progressive learning formats\, and develop a modern event playbook packed with fresh concepts to level up your career. \nWHEN: Sunday\, June 25 – Wednesday\, June 28\, 2023\nWHERE: Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth\, Montréal\, Québec
URL:https://northerncalifornia.pcma.org/event/2023pcmaeducon/
LOCATION:Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth\, 900 Rene Levesque Blvd. W\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H3B 4A5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230517T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230517T110000
DTSTAMP:20260607T122053
CREATED:20230425T155646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230425T224111Z
UID:3793-1684310400-1684321200@northerncalifornia.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Letting Go of Fear. Finding the Event Pro Mindset
DESCRIPTION:Join self-made entrepreneur Melva LaJoy Legrand\, Founder and CEO of LaJoy Plans\, an award-winning DC-based events management agency as she shares why she remains inspired and invigorated by the events and hospitality industry. This is for both the emerging and experienced professional. Whether you’ve had to redefine your career\, process personal or career grief during the Covid period\, fell into burnout\, or lost your way and had to reclaim your professional identity\, like you\, Melva has lived it and fought her way back to living out her unique purpose in the events and hospitality industry. \nTake Aways: \n\nReignite your enthusiasm for the meetings industry.\nExplore a framework for overcoming professional doubt.\nIdentify ways to help navigate turbulent times and come out thriving.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, May 17\n8:00am – 11:00am\nBreakfast\nKissel Uptown Oakland\n2455 Broadway\nOakland\, CA 94612 \n$55 Event Professional Member\n$75 Event Professional Non-Member \n$75 Supplier Member\n$100 Supplier Non-Member \n$25 Student \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n7:30am Registration\n8:00am – 9:00am Breakfast/Networking\n9:00am – 11:00am Program\n11:00am Concludes
URL:https://northerncalifornia.pcma.org/event/may2023/
LOCATION:Kissel Uptown Oakland\, 2455 Broadway\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Featured,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230330T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230330T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T224055Z
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SUMMARY:Global Meeting Industry Day - Pillar Award
DESCRIPTION:The Board of Directors for the Northern California Chapter of PCMA is proud to announce that Josh Adams\, Industry Relations Strategist has been selected as our first recipient of the Pillar Award. This award recognizes Josh’s commitment to the meetings industry and his servant leadership and participation with the Bay Area Meeting Industry Associations. Josh champions leadership in his role at Steamlinevents where he is responsible for vendor and destination relations\, sustainability\, and DEI initiatives. He sits on multiple client advisory boards for US destinations\, hotel companies and hotel representation companies. He can often be seen on many leadership panels and is sought after for his opinion of the state of the industry. \nHis 40+ year travel and corporate event management experience has contributed to his passion to bring together all elements of the event industry to create inclusive and vibrant events. Josh credits his success to his relationships that he has developed over the years. This strong network of mentors and advisors was developed through his participation in various industry organizations such as PCMA\, MPI\, SITE\, LGBT Meeting Professionals Association and CEMA. His guiding mantra is that “everyone brings something to the table.” \nPlease join us on Thursday\, March 30th at our Global Meetings Industry Day Reception as we celebrate our industry and our newest Pillar Award recipient\, Josh Adams \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, March 30\n6:00pm – 9:00pm\nNetworking Event Reception\nCalifornia Academy of Sciences\n55 Music Concourse Dr\nSan Francisco\, CA 94118 \n$75 Member\n$95 Event Professional Non-Member\n$125 Suppler Non-Member\n*Price increases after March 23 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nAlong with our Pillar Award Celebration guests will be able to enjoy the “Museum at Night” event sponsored by the California Academy of Sciences that will feature regular DJs in the Piazza for dancing\, beverages\, and food. All exhibitions will be open from 6pm – 10pm\, planetarium shows\, Shakehouse\, Hidden Wonders\, Rainforest (until 8pm). Must be 21 or over to experience the exhibits.
URL:https://northerncalifornia.pcma.org/event/gmid2023/
LOCATION:Kissel Uptown Oakland\, 2455 Broadway\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221102T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221102T220000
DTSTAMP:20260607T122053
CREATED:20220621T060329Z
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SUMMARY:BAMIES Regency Ball
DESCRIPTION:Silent Auction bidding is now open! \nYou don’t have to wait until the BAMIES to start bidding on this year’s spectacular items. Our silent auction is now open! Click here to place your bids. A portion of the auction proceeds will benefit the PCMA Foundation\, who fund individual scholarships and critical projects for the future of our industry. \nThe silent auction will close at 8:30pm on Wednesday\, November 2. \n  \nPCMA NCC requests the honor of your presence at the 2022 BAMIES Awards Gala\, Wednesday\, November 2nd\, 2022\, six o’clock in the evening at the Westin St. Francis on Union Square\, San Francisco. \nThe theme is Regency Ball\, inspired by the extravagance\, elegance and drama of the award-winning Netflix series\, Bridgerton.  \nPrepare to be transported back to another time complete with elegant candle-light\, decadent dinner and wine service\, stunning custom entertainment\, a tempting silent auction\, enchanting audience participation\, a heart-swelling awards ceremony\, lively dancing and of course… intrigue! \nDressing in Regency-era attire is highly recommended\, so prepare to don your empire waisted gowns\, top hats and tails. The best dressed of all will be rewarded with a handsome prize. \nRegister today\, and be sure to follow us on social media for helpful tips on how to prepare\, and what to expect.  \n \nCongratulations to our sparkling 2022 BAMIE award nominees! We applaud you. \nDigital Strategist\nArnie Roberts\, DES\nLawrence Arevalo\nVelia Amarasingham \nEvent Professional of the Year\nAnne Rounds\, CMP\nRhanee Palma\, CDME\nStefanie Ordoveza\nTroy Crossman\nVelia Amarasingham \nLegend\nAlex Carvalho-Lukachova\, CMP\, DES\nCarolyn Yim\, CMP\nJulie Lindsey\nRoberta Kravitz\nBrian Bouchelle \nMember of the Year\nAmalia Lozet-McCargo\, CMP\, DES\nAngelica Perez\, DES\nAnne Rounds\, CMP\nRhanee Palma\, CDME\nVelia Amarasingham \nRising Star\nAdriana Samii\nAutume Stanley\nCiara Perrenas Ursos\nTaylor Burks \nSupplier of the Year\nAmalia Lozet-McCargo\, CMP\, DES\nAnne Marie Mourhess\nArnie Roberts\, DES\nCarolyn Yim\, CMP\nEddie Kertel\nMaggie Huss\nNicole Hankton\nRose Stanton\, CMP\, CTA\nTanjeet Santini\nZeke Ramsell \nSustainability Champion\nFlavia Oliveira\nRhanee Palma\, CDME\nTeipo Brown \nDETAILS:\nDate: Wednesday\, November 2\, 2022\nTime: 6:00pm – 10:00pm\nWhere: The Westin St Francis San Francisco on Union Square \nAGENDA:\n \n\n6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Opening Reception (silent auction\, live music\, appetizers\, refreshments)\n\n7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Dinner Service & Awards Ceremony (banquet\, live entertainment\, awards\, audience participation and costume contest)\n9:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Dancing (live DJ)\n\nREGISTRATION FEES: \n\nTable of 8 = $1\,650.00 \nTable of 6 = $1\,300.00  \nHalf Table for 4 = $800.00   \nIndividual Ticket – Planner = $170.00 \nIndividual Ticket – Supplier = $190.00\n\nSilent Auction Donation Opportunities: CLICK HERE if you are interested in featuring your business in our silent auction! Please note\, all donations are to be mailed to the winner directly following the event. No items will be on-site at the event or available for pick-up. With that said\, please click “no” on “will this item be dropped off?” and disregard the “collection details” box. If you have any questions or concerns\, please write to Lady Jeanne Kolasa \nThank you to our BAMIES Sponsors!\nVenue Host: \n \nSignature Sponsor: \n \nPremier Sponsors: \n     \nStrategic Partners: \n                           
URL:https://northerncalifornia.pcma.org/event/bamies-regency-ball/
LOCATION:Westin St Francis San Francisco on Union Square\, 335 Powell Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220908T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220908T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T122053
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SUMMARY:PCMA NCC L.E.A.P. 2022
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this unique opportunity to spend a full day of education and networking alongside your peers\, centered around one of our industry’s hottest topics: Sustainability. \nOn September 8th\, we’ll be approaching this topic through a new\, innovative lens. With the assistance of seven engaging speakers/facilitators\, we’ll delve into how sustainability impacts us all socially\, economically and environmentally.  \nYou’ll hear from seven experts\, share your personal experiences\, participate in lots of networking opportunities\, enjoy a group lunch featuring a sustainable menu\, and close the day out with an unforgettable off-site reception at the Peninsula’s newest premiere venue\, The Barn at Canyon Creek.  \nRegister today! \nAttention Suppliers! Interested in showcasing your products or services to attendees throughout the event? Email us to learn all of the benefits of becoming a Table Sponsor. \nVenues: \n \nSan Mateo Marriott\n1770 S. Amphlett Blvd\, San Mateo\, CA 94402\n650-653-6000 \n  \n  \nThe Barn at Canyon Creek\n11631 San Mateo Road\, Half Moon Bay\, CA 94019 \n  \nMeet Keynote Speaker\, Laura Putnam! \n \nAgenda: \n8:30 AM – 9:00 AM          Networking Breakfast\n9:00 AM – 10:25 AM        General Session Keynote: Laura Putnam – Me at My Best®\n10:30 AM – 11:30 AM      Fireside Chat: Chef Chris Taylor & John Hutar – Sustainable Menus\n11:30 AM – 12:55 PM       Networking Lunch featuring a sustainable menu\n1:00 PM – 2:00 PM           Shirtsleeve Session (concurrent): Flavia Oliveira – Maximizing Environmental Impact Through Meetings\n1:00 PM – 2:00 PM           Shirtsleeve Session (concurrent): Nicole Hankton – The New Role of Event Professionals\n2:00 PM – 3:00 PM           Breakout (concurrent): Rex Maxion & Gina Giacalone – Moxie Magic: Community Impact and Re-Evaluating ROI\n2:00 PM – 3:00 PM           Breakout (concurrent): Tara Thomas – Productivity\, Presentation & Wellness Tools for the Way You Work Now\n3:00 PM – 3:45 PM           Networking Break\n3:45 PM – 4:00 PM           Travel Time\n4:00 PM – 8:00 PM           Closing Reception at The Barn at Canyon Creek \nNote: No transportation will be provided from the San Mateo Marriott to the closing party at The Barn at Canyon Creek. It’s approximately a 15-minute drive and there is ample parking at the venue. \nFees: \nPCMA Planner Member: $100\nPCMA Planner Non-Member: $125\nPCMA Supplier Member: $125\nPCMA Supplier Non-Member: $150\nPCMA Student/Faculty: $75 \nEarn up to 4 CEUs \nSession Descriptions \nGeneral Session Keynote: Laura Putnam – Me at My Best®\nHow to thrive in good times and bad. \nWhat are the keys to not just surviving – but fully thriving? How can you become your version of “Me At My Best” – even as we navigate challenging times? \nThrough a combination of stories and science\, learn about the secrets to overcome stress and burnout. Glean insights on the well-being dimensions needed to be your best self: physical\, emotional\, social\, financial\, career and community. Come away refreshed\, restored and armed with specific takeaways to catapult yourself into a revitalized way of living. \nKey points:\n– Know what it takes to thrive and clarify what Me at My Best® looks like for you.\n– Close the “knowing and doing” gap to take action.\n– Navigate the currents to overcome adversity and achieve optimal well-being. \nFireside Chat: Chef Chris Taylor & John Hutar – Sustainable Menus Sustainable menu planning reflects the decisions that organizers make regarding the selection of foods and beverages served at conferences and events. The choice of food and beverages can have a big impact on an event’s environmental footprint. Join us for this fireside chat and discuss how meeting planners\, chefs and destinations can be intentional and make a meaningful effort to reduce its impact on the environment through waste reduction\, energy conservation\, and more. \nLearning Outcomes\n– Learn how events can cut costs by customizing menus to use local\, seasonal ingredients\n– See how public and private partnerships can establish effective systems to celebrate local offerings\n– Understand how making intentional decisions across different event professional roles can all contribute to reduce overall environmental impact. \nShirtsleeve Session: Flavia Oliveira – Maximizing Environmental Impact Through Meetings\nSustainability is considered a key element for touristic competitiveness. There has been an effort to show how sustainability contributes to tourism growth.\nEvents produce a large amount of waste\, and it’s up to venues to partner with event planners to reduce it through eco-friendly practices and sustainable initiatives. Sustainability can mean different things to different planners. \nLearner Outcomes:\n– Explore the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)\n– Creating Sustainable Meetings & Events\n– Is there an educational/realization moment when adopting sustainable practices in a meeting/conference? \nShirtsleeve Session: Nicole Hankton – The New Role of Event Professionals\nEvent Professionals are already charged with creating experiences and bringing visions to life. Since the pandemic\, event professionals have taken on new roles. We’ll explore some of the ways event professionals have continued to provide value to their clients and community stakeholders. \nPotential Outcomes:\n– How to expand the value of your services to clients\n– How to leverage community stakeholders for positive impact through events\n– Inspiration to enhance performance \nBreakout: Rex Maxion & Gina Giacalone – Moxie Magic: Community Impact and Re-Evaluating ROI\nMascot Sports teamed up with Moxy Oakland Downtown to create the first ever Oak Run Co. House this past April 2022. Learn about this action packed 4-day event leading up to the Bay Bridge Half Marathon. A first of its kind in the industry\, the Oak Run Co. House offered attendees a magical\, physical experience dedicated to movement\, wellness\, mindfulness\, and connection. You’ll leave this session inspired to amp up your own meetings and events\, WOW your attendees\, create partnerships with those in your own backyard\, and create a win-win for everyone involved. \nLearner Outcomes:\n– Elevate the guest experience at every touchpoint.\n– Lean into the hyperlocal.\n– Rethink ROI to measure beyond standard hotel metrics. \nBreakout: Tara Thomas – Productivity\, Presentation & Wellness Tools for the Way You Work Now\nThis “power hour” covers the best of three critical areas that help improve your productivity & efficiency\, collaboration\, meeting prowess\, presentation skills and even wellness. \nLearning Objectives:\n– Apps and tool recommendations updated for the remote work heroes we’ve all had to become\, and to help you do more with less at home\, in the office or on the road\n– Solutions to help you get rid of manual processes\, automate your workflows\, present & report data\, and see a measurable difference in the way you manage your life and work time\n– New insight into staying organized and efficient and getting Zen\, all while being more communicative\, and collaborative \nSpeakers: \n\n\n\n\n\nLaura Putnam\, MA\, author of the award-winning Workplace Wellness That Works\, is CEO and founder of Motion Infusion\, a leading well-being provider. Her work has been covered by MSNBC\, The New York Times\, FOX News\, ABC News\, US News & World Report\, Entrepreneur\, Business Insider\, and NPR.\n\nShe is a former urban public high school teacher\, international community organizer\, dancer\, gymnast and now a movement-builder in the world of health and well-being. With a mission to get people and organizations “in motion\,” Laura is a frequent keynote speaker and has worked with a range of organizations from Fortune 500s to government agencies to academic institutes and nonprofits. She is a member of the Google Vitality Lab\, serves on the Everside Strategic Advisory Committee and is a contributor to Journal of Compensation and Benefits.\n\nIn addition\, Laura teaches at Stanford University\, is the recipient of the American Heart Association’s “2020 Impact” award as well as the National Wellness Institute’s “Circle of Leadership” award. A graduate of Brown University and Stanford University\, Laura lives in San Francisco with her fiancé and unruly cat.\n\nLearn more at https://www.lauraputnam.com\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChef Chris Taylor\, Founder of Chris Evans Events and Catering Fearless and bold in his endeavors\, Chef Christopher’s family has a long lineage of cooking soulful meals\, and he attributes his deep passion and inspiration of recipes to spending many summers with his Grandmother and Great Grandmother in the “Heart of Dixie”. Chef Christopher has worked diligently in his quest to take the Soul of any comfort cuisine and infuse it with the charismatic flavors of the Bay Area’s multi-cultural presence\, to bring you vibrant cooking styles\, creating an exclusive experience. Chris Evans Events & Catering are a team of collective creatives ignited by passion to assist in producing timeless tailor-made experiences. Using each event opportunity to challenge our capacity to exceed the expectation of our clients. Our goal is to gift you and your guest with exclusive memories that will cause all 5 senses to become involved. Our services will make your party the “talk of the town.” Choose from our menus or tailor your own with Chef Christopher\, to create a delectable menu for you\, your friends and family.\n\n\nJohn Hutar\, President & CEO of The San Francisco Peninsula In March 1997\, Hutar moved to the Bay Area from Chicago to become the VP/GM of Hotel Nikko San Francisco. While at Hotel Nikko\, he was a board member of San Francisco Convention and Visitors Bureau\, SF Chamber of Commerce and the Hotel Council of San Francisco\, where he was President from 2002-2004.\n\n\nGiving a nod to his heritage\, Hutar served as Honorary Consul for the Republic of Slovenia from 2001-2006. Recognizing his many industry accomplishments\, in 2006\, the Hotel Council of San Francisco honored him with their coveted Lifetime Achievement Award.\n\nHutar’s career path then took him to the world of gaming with MGM Mirage. He then returned to the Bay as General Manager of Sofitel (Redwood Shores)\, the Westin St. Francis (San Francisco) and Dina’s Garden Hotel (Palo Alto). During his tenure as GM of the Sofitel and Dina’s Garden Hotel\, Hutar joined the Board of the San Mateo County/Silicon Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau (now The San Francisco Peninsula) where he served as Chair in 2015. In May 2019\, Hutar took on the duties of President and CEO of the organization.\n\nHutar is passionate about all things music and loves exploring the Peninsula’s rich food scene. He and his wife Lisa reside in Burlingame and have three adult children.\n\n\n\n\n\nFlavia Oliveira joined the Visit Santa Cruz County team as the new Director of Sales and Marketing in July 2021. Flavia brings over a decade of hotel experience with her to the position\, in addition to having experience working with a destination marketing organization.\n\nFlavia began her career as an intern in the hotel industry in Brazil while she was studying to earn her bachelor’s degree in Brazil. After that\, she studied abroad and earned her masters degree in Hospitality Management in Switzerland.\n\nBy 2011\, she had landed a job in sales with Marriott International in London. She moved to the U.S in 2014\, and joined Visit Oakland in 2017 in a Sales Manager position. She then resumed her career in the hotel sector when she joined Hotel Paradox heading up its sales team. During the 2020 COVID Pandemic\, Flavia also assumed the role of Regional Director\, overseeing four properties in three different markets.\n\nFlavia earned the 40 Under 40 Award from Connect Meetings in 2019. In 2016\, she was nominated for the President’s Circle Award with Marriott International.\n\nIn her position with Visit Santa Cruz County\, Flavia is responsible for sales in the areas of digital promotions\, conferences and meetings\, weddings\, and cooperative opportunities for local tourism-related businesses\, among other duties.\n\n\n\nNicole Hankton joined Visit Walnut Creek in 2019 as a sales and marketing manager\, and was later promoted to lead the Walnut Creek Convention & Visitors Bureau in 2021 as Director of Sales and Marketing. A talented communicator\, with significant experience previously in retail and hotel marketing at the Oakland Marriott & Convention Center and other properties in the Bay Area\, Nicole’s position focuses on promoting Walnut Creek as a leisure and business destination to travelers for small meetings\, conferences\, social events\, and weekend getaways. As a proud San Francisco Bay Area native\, Nicole believes California is a fantastic and versatile place to visit in the U.S.\n\n\n\nRex Maxion\, Director of Sales & Marketing at Moxy Oakland Downtown is an accomplished hospitality professional with over a decade of hotel sales experience. He has excelled in all aspects of hotel selling working for full-service to select-service properties amongst different brands like Omni and Marriott. Over the course of his career\, he has built profitable partnerships with accounts that range from corporations like Salesforce to community focused businesses like Oakland Run Co. He also spent time working in destination marketing while at Visit Oakland where he learned the importance of community engagement and how that can lead to ROI. By combining his business acumen with a community focus at the Moxy\, he has learned how partnering with local organizations can be a win-win. Rex has a Business Management Degree from San Jose State University and iConnect Association 40 Under 40 Class of 2020 Honoree.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGina Giacalone\, Director of Experience at Oakland Running Company has a solid background in event coordination\, sales and the performance arts\, Gina Giacalone has executed several forms of entertainment in her life from acting and dancing on stage from a young age\, to planning her own wedding\, and creating events made for a rockstar athlete at Oakland Running Company. A passion of Gina’s is making memorable\, once in a lifetime experiences. With a flair for life\, anything is possible as long as you can dream. Speaking from experience\, Gina can inspire all to stop and smell the roses\, in any way\, shape or form. Enjoy learning about the magic created at the Moxy.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTara Thomas\, Tech Marketing Strategist\, Co-founder and CMO of The Meeting Pool is a proponent of all things marketing\, including strategy\, product\, branding\, events\, social media\, public relations\, communications\, and operations.  Her background in technology applications and digital spans a broad set of areas including software-as-a-service\, B2B\, enterprise\, financial services\, publishing\, real estate\, and automotive markets.  She has over 20 years of expertise managing strategic programs for companies focused on technology including The Television Bureau\, Oracle\, 3Com\, Visa\, RightWorks\, IPIX\, Certain Software and The Cobalt Group\, a leader in the automotive marketing space.At The Meeting Pool\, Tara serves as co-founder and CMO\, and works with a myriad of event technology companies and global meeting experts on strategies for marketing to the events industry.  She resides in Foster City\, California.\n\nEvent Sponsors:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n          \n   
URL:https://northerncalifornia.pcma.org/event/pcma-ncc-l-e-a-p-2022/
LOCATION:San Mateo Marriott\, 1770 S. Amphlett Blvd\, San Mateo\, CA\, 94402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220825T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220825T200000
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SUMMARY:Rock the Yacht with PCMA NCC 2022
DESCRIPTION:On August 25th\, get ready to hit the bay\, hit the bar and hit the business cards for our first in-person event of the year\, Rock the Yacht with PCMA NCC. Cruise the Bay in style! \nJoin us aboard Giants Enterprises’ California Spirit Luxury Yacht and take in breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge\, San Francisco skyline\, Alcatraz and McCovey Cove. \nThis rockin’\, reception-style cruise comes complete with a hosted full bar and gourmet bites. Attendance will be capped at 120\, so register today to secure your spot for this epic night on the bay! \nThursday\, August 25th\nRock the Yacht with PCMA NCC\nReception-style Cruise & Networking\nBoarding from 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM\nPier 40: (The Embarcadero and Townsend Street)\, San Francisco\, CA 94158\nReturning at 8:00 PM \n$35 for PCMA Members\, $45 for PCMA Non-Members\nNo on-site registration permitted. \nSee you aboard the Giants Enterprises’ California Spirit! \nThank you to our event sponsors:
URL:https://northerncalifornia.pcma.org/event/rock-the-yacht-with-pcma-ncc-2/
LOCATION:Kissel Uptown Oakland\, 2455 Broadway\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220809T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220809T150000
DTSTAMP:20260607T122053
CREATED:20220624T000033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220624T000033Z
UID:3659-1660053600-1660057200@northerncalifornia.pcma.org
SUMMARY:New Member Orientation Q3
DESCRIPTION:Your membership with PCMA can put you on the right track to take your career to the next level. The information in this orientation program will help you to get started on your journey. PCMA is your gateway to the industry’s most relevant\, cutting-edge information and knowledgeable leaders. So let’s get you prepped and ready to take full advantage of all we offer! \nThis will be an interactive session led by the membership chairs of our 17 North American Regional Chapters. New and prospective members will hear an overview of benefits\, hear testimonials for their peers\, and participate in breakouts for how to best utilize their membership.\n\n\n\nPresenter: Jacky Meracle CAE CMP\nDirector\, Chapter Engagement\nPCMA
URL:https://northerncalifornia.pcma.org/event/new-member-orientation-q3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220616T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220616T140000
DTSTAMP:20260607T122053
CREATED:20220523T235227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220603T224059Z
UID:3630-1655384400-1655388000@northerncalifornia.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Building Communities That Foster Thriving\, Year-Round Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Engagement isn’t a means to an end at your event or experience\, rather\, it’s a year-round mission that’s key to retaining\, growing and strengthening your communities. But first\, you must build these active and collaborative groups to foster communities that advance your engagement strategy. Learn how from events industry superstar\, Will Curran\, Founder and Chief Event Einstein of Endless Events. \nOutcomes:\n– Discover year-round engagement frameworks and strategies that involve your community long before and after a single event or experience.\n– Understand the keys to fostering and strengthening communities that are thriving with brand loyalists.\n– Develop strategies and outcomes that enable you to tie community outreach and engagement to event and bottom-line business goals. \nThis dynamic\, virtual\, educational program is generously brought to us by the PCMA Foundation. \n \n\nApproved for EIC CEUs \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSPEAKER: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs the founder of Endless Events\, Will Curran has been named one of the most influential people in the meeting & events industry\, one of the 40 under 40 event industry leaders\, 35 entrepreneurs under the age of 35\, and the highest customer satisfaction of any event company in the industry. Will has been producing in-person\, virtual and hybrid events since high school when he started his first company and has now worked in the management of large event clients such as Emerald City Comicon\, Anheuser-Busch\, Warner Brothers\, Morton Salt & Uber. His team’s mission is to simplify the event planning process by creating the equation for an event’s perfect solution. From event management to business development to event strategy & design\, Will Curran has a diverse background in growing events and companies to the next level. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to learn Will’s proven strategies for building thriving communities\, involving community members long before and after your event\, fostering brand loyalists and tying community engagement to your event and bottom-line business goals. Register today!
URL:https://northerncalifornia.pcma.org/event/building-communities-that-foster-thriving-year-round-engagement/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220609
DTSTAMP:20260607T122053
CREATED:20220121T195105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220121T195311Z
UID:3543-1654387200-1654732799@northerncalifornia.pcma.org
SUMMARY:PCMA EduCon
DESCRIPTION:PCMA EduCon 2022 will be hosted at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans on June 5–8\, 2022\, and streaming LIVE from wherever you call home. \nComplete with top-notch programming\, non-stop entertainment\, and impeccable cuisine\, EduCon 2022 is this summer’s ultimate get-together for learning and fun. Connect with colleagues over beignets\, create new partnerships to propel your business\, and rejuvenate your senses when you embark on the 2022 EduCon experience.
URL:https://northerncalifornia.pcma.org/event/pcma-educon/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency New Orleans\, 601 Loyola Ave\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220406T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220406T103000
DTSTAMP:20260607T122053
CREATED:20220314T211502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220401T234109Z
UID:3573-1649233800-1649241000@northerncalifornia.pcma.org
SUMMARY:GMID Northern California Breakfast Mixer
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW\nDate: Wednesday\, April 6\, 2022\nTime: 8:30am – 10:30am\nLocation: The Westin St Francis San Francisco on Union Square\nReg fee: $45 pre-registration/ $60 on-site registration (Students: $25) \nOn April 6th\, join us for a fun\, casual and invigorating breakfast mixer in celebration of Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) at the Westin St. Francis\, in San Francisco’s iconic Union Square. \nGMID events will be held across the globe to demonstrate the measurable impact that meetings have on businesses\, economies\, and communities. Our Northern California Breakfast Mixer will be abuzz with Bay Area events industry associations coming together to network and advocate for the return of safe\, in person meetings and events. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to be a part of an event that will showcase the undeniable value that business meetings\, trade shows\, incentive travel\, exhibitions\, conferences and conventions bring to people\, businesses and communities in Northern California and beyond. \nSpecial Offer: Take advantage of a special group rate of $239 USD per night at the Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square\, click here.  Last day to book: Thursday\, March 24th\, 2022. \nREGISTER NOW\n  \nProceeds from the event will go to World Central Kitchens’ Chef’s for Ukraine fund. If you are interested in donating Scan the QR code below \n \nThank you to our venue host: \n \nThank you to our event sponsors: \n  \n \n  \n \n  \nIn-kind Sponsors: \n            \n 
URL:https://northerncalifornia.pcma.org/event/gmid-northern-california-breakfast-mixer/
LOCATION:Westin St Francis San Francisco on Union Square\, 335 Powell Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220224T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220224T143000
DTSTAMP:20260607T122053
CREATED:20220131T195010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220216T002735Z
UID:3551-1645707600-1645713000@northerncalifornia.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Planning For Inclusion: Enlightening Viewpoints
DESCRIPTION:In this enlightening educational program\, our virtual panelists will share their personal stories about the challenges they have and currently encounter while attending events. Through these diverse viewpoints\, we will gain in invaluable insights about how to design our programs through a more inclusive lens. \nJoin this candid panel discussion and Q&A\, and as a community\, let’s work together to ensure all event attendees feel welcome and safe\, regardless of their visible or invisible obstacles. \nGet ready to join the conversation. Register today! \nSPEAKERS \n \nName: Lindsay “Lu” Ess\nPreferred pronoun: She\nBio: Lindsay is a VCU Fashion Graduate\, Event Producer\, Former President of TeamSAR\, an adaptive Athlete Non-Profit (8 years). \n \nName: Michael-Birch Pierce\nPreferred pronouns: they/them/theirs\nBio: Michael-Birch Pierce is a fiber artist and fashion designer. They received a B.F.A. in fashion design from VCU where they now teach Fashion Design and Arts Foundation. They also studied at the Savannah College of Art and Design for an M.F.A. in fibers with a focus on embroidery and embellishment. Pierce has interned for Diane von Furstenberg\, embroidered Christmas decorations for the Obama White House\, and designed an exclusive collection for Levi’s. They have completed artist residencies in Hong Kong and Lacoste\, France and exhibited in numerous galleries and museums both domestically and abroad. They have performed their embroidered portraits at Oscar and Super Bowl events\, Design/Miami\, and SXSW\, and worked with clients such as Visa\, Target\, Amazon\, Delta\, NBCUniversal\, and Airbnb. \n \nName: Ronald Young Jr.\nPreferred pronouns: he/him/his\nBio: Ronald is an audio producer and storyteller based in Alexandria\, VA. He hosts the Pushkin podcast Solvable where he interviews guests who are working to solve the world’s most pressing issues. He is also Senior Producer and Owner of ohitsBigRon studios\, home to the critically acclaimed and award-winning Time Well Spent\, and the movie review podcast\, Leaving the Theater\, both of which he also hosts. An avid pop-culture enthusiast\, Ronald is a frequent contributor to NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour\, as well as WAMU’s 1A. Passionate about social justice and equity\, Ronald is always excited to tell the untold stories of the black community\, and he was honored to work as Associate Producer on Seizing Freedom. Ronald’s work brings you facts and commentary blended with wit and humor. He enlivens stories bringing them from the page and our memories to the ears of listeners everywhere. \n \nName: Jessica Williams\nPreferred pronouns: she/her/hers\nBio: Jessica Williams is an events professional with 10+ years in the non-profit sector. Her work has focused on designing gatherings and providing space that build community and catalyze change. As a legally blind professional\, she is driven by her passion for guiding people to realize the power behind inclusion and value of people with disabilities.
URL:https://northerncalifornia.pcma.org/event/planning-for-inclusion-enlightening-viewpoints-every-event-professional-should-hear/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220113
DTSTAMP:20260607T122053
CREATED:20210902T210904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211215T013525Z
UID:3387-1641686400-1642031999@northerncalifornia.pcma.org
SUMMARY:PCMA Convening Leaders 2022
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE to visit the PCMA Convening Leaders event website and REGISTER NOW! \nJoin us Jan. 9-12\, 2022\, when PCMA Convening Leaders brings its flagship education and networking event to Las Vegas. Caesars 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.  \n\n\nBe part of an incredible opportunity: Helping brands\, communities and organizations connect people with purpose to ideas and opportunities after two years of being apart. \nReconnect with the world’s best event professionals: One for all generations and nations that combines inclusive community engagement opportunities\, iconic education and entertainment and a reimagined person-to-person activation platform. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://northerncalifornia.pcma.org/event/convening-leaders-2022/
LOCATION:Caesars Forum\, 3911 Koval Lane\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211216T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211216T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T122053
CREATED:20211014T011108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211014T011108Z
UID:3456-1639656000-1639659600@northerncalifornia.pcma.org
SUMMARY:New Member Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Your membership with PCMA can put you on the right track to take your career to the next level. The information in this orientation program will help you to get started on your journey. PCMA is your gateway to the industry’s most relevant\, cutting-edge information and knowledgeable leaders. So let’s get you prepped and ready to take full advantage of all we offer! \nThis will be an interactive session led by veteran members of our 17 North American Regional Chapters. New and prospective members will: \n1. Hear an overview of benefits from PCMA HQ\n2. Receive membership testimonials from veteran PCMA members\n3. Participate in breakouts to learn how to best utilize their membership \nCan’t make it this time? A PCMA New Member Orientation is held each Quarter!
URL:https://northerncalifornia.pcma.org/event/new-member-orientation/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Chapters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211208T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211208T160000
DTSTAMP:20260607T122053
CREATED:20211116T223831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211116T223831Z
UID:3514-1638975600-1638979200@northerncalifornia.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Student Insight Series
DESCRIPTION:Consider this panel the “know before you go” meeting to prepare for your first professional job. Dahlia\, Lisa and Cara will share the difficult experiences and failures they lived through so you won’t have to make the same mistakes! \nPlease join us on Wednesday\, December 8\, at 4PM EST\, for the Student Insight Series\, hosted by the New England Chapter of PCMA. Register now to gain tips and valuable advice in an informal setting from a group of successful event professionals while collaborating with other PCMA student members. \nWho: Students\nDate:\nWednesday\, December 8\, 2021\n6:00 pm Eastern / 5:00pm Central / 4:00 Mountain / 3:00 pm Pacific / 11:00 pm GMT\nWhere: Digital (Access instructions will be provided upon registration)\nCost: Complimentary\nQuestions? Please contact students@pcma.org \nMeet Our Panelists\n \nDahlia El Gazzar\, DES\, altMBA\, ECC\, EWD\nDAHLIA+Agency \n \nLisa Deveney\nGreater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau \n \nCara Pratt\, CMP\, DMCP\nCSI Destination & Event Management \n \nModerator: Amanda Harless\, CMP\nLiz Page Associates
URL:https://northerncalifornia.pcma.org/event/student-insight-series-2/
CATEGORIES:Chapters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211117T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211117T230000
DTSTAMP:20260607T122053
CREATED:20210806T225734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T183722Z
UID:3370-1637172000-1637190000@northerncalifornia.pcma.org
SUMMARY:2021 BAMIES Awards Gala
DESCRIPTION:2021 BAMIES Awards Gala\, The Relaunch! \nNovember 17\, 2021\n6:00pm – 11:00pm\nHyatt Regency San Francisco (Embarcadero) \nCongratulations to our out-of-this-world Nominees! Your contributions to our industry are what keeps our world spinning. \nRising Star \nAngelica Perez\, Levi’s® Stadium Special Events/San Francisco 49ers\nAutume Stanley\, Mountain View Staging (MVS)\nCiara Parrenas Ursos\, Visit Rancho Cordova\nMichel Sayo\, Hublio \nMember of the Year\nAnne Rounds\, Spine Intervention Society\nErik Heitmeyer\, Freeman\nJeanne Kolasa\, EventWright\nKim Wong\, ProfitWell\nVelia Amarasingham\, Curated Entertainment\nMegan Warzeniak\, Streamlinevents \nSupplier of the Year\nCarrie Dove Catering – Adam Dove\nVerducci Event Productions – Andrew Verducci\nHugh Groman Group – Hugh Groman\nAtiv Software – Mike Fenn and Silke Fleischer\nStreamlinevents – Annette Chinn\nJulia Morgan Ballroom – Mike Maurer \nEvent Professional of the Year\nJill Stark\, Berkeley National Lab\nSamantha Marie\, CMP\, CPT\, Omni Era Life\nJeanne Kolasa\, EventWright\nJessica Urreaga\, Ethos Event Collective\nKimberly Goosherst\, Bluegoose \nSustainability Champion\nDonna Rogers\, Solus H2o\nAnne Marie Rembold\, Metavent\nJody Brandes\, Genentech\, Inc. \nDigital Strategist\nAnne Marie Rembold\, Metavent/Anna Marie Events\nClaire Umeda and Melissa Biele\, Okera: Airside LIVE 2021\nRobin Rueben\, Key Events\nMelissa Biele\, Subsurface LIVE and other Dremio events by MBB Enterprises \nLegend\nLouise Mountford\, Ethos Event Collective\nMaria Dempsey\, Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA\nNatasha Miller\, Entire Productions \n \nGive Back at the BAMIES! \nWe are excited to be partnering with the SF & Marin Food Bank and will be holding a canned and dried food drive. If you can’t make the event\, you can support by donating! Learn more about this amazing organization and donate here. \n  \nSilent Auction \n\n\n\nYou don’t have to wait until the BAMIES to start bidding\, our silent auction is open! Click here to bid on some amazing prizes. \nIf you are interested in featuring your business in our silent auction it’s not too late CLICK HERE! Please note\, all donations are to be mailed to the winner directly following the event. No items will be on-site at the event or available for pick-up. If you have any questions or concerns\, please contact Jeanne Kolasa.\n\n\n\nThank you to all of our Sponsors! If you have any further questions about sponsorship for the BAMIES please reach out to Maria Dempsey at maria_dempsey@yahoo.com. \nThank you to our BAMIES Sponsors!\nVenue Sponsor: \n \nSignature Sponsor: \n      \nPremier Sponsors:\n              \nBAMIES Superstars:\n             \nStrategic Partners: \n                        
URL:https://northerncalifornia.pcma.org/event/2021-bamies-awards-gala/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency San Francisco (Embarcadero)\, 5 Embarcadero Center\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar
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SUMMARY:New Membership Orientation – 3rd Quarter 2021
DESCRIPTION:Your membership with PCMA can put you on the right track to take your career to the next level. The information in this orientation program will help you to get started on your journey. PCMA is your gateway to the industry’s most relevant\, cutting-edge information and knowledgeable leaders. So let’s get you prepped and ready to take full advantage of all we offer! \nThis will be an interactive session led by the membership chairs of our 17 North American Regional Chapters. New and prospective members will hear an overview of benefits\, hear testimonials for their peers\, and participate in breakouts for how to best utilize their membership.
URL:https://northerncalifornia.pcma.org/event/new-membership-orientation-3rd-quarter-2021/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Chapters
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UID:3392-1632240000-1632245400@northerncalifornia.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Student Insight Series
DESCRIPTION:You never know when a casual coffee chat could change the course of your career. Networking is one of the best ways to find a new job\, but it’s also an effective and exciting way to keep expanding your connections\, even when you’re not job hunting. \nPlease join us on Tuesday\, September 21\, at 4pm PT\, for Sippin with Students\, hosted by Southwest & Pacific Chapter of PCMA. Register now to gain tips and valuable advice in an informal setting from a group of successful event professionals while collaborating with other PCMA student members. \nDate: Tuesday\, September 21\, 2021\nTime: 4pm – 5:30pm PT\nWho: Students\nWhat: Sippin’ with Students\nWhere: Zoom Meetings (Call-in details will be provided to you upon registration)\nCost: Complimentary \nQuestions? Please contact Adrien Aloi\, Board Member\, adrien.aloi@gmail.com \nMeet Our Panelists\n \n  \nLisa Lewis\nLisa has over 28 years of experience in the luxury hotel market including on-property and in global sales. She is involved with Sunbelt MPI and AZSAE as well as a Board Member for the PCMA Southwest Pacific Chapter. She was awarded top Global Sales Manager by Global Cynergies and various awards at ALHI. \n  \n  \n \n  \nTodd Hester\nTodd Hester\, Regional Vice President of Venues for Encore\, has been in the live events / hospitality industry for 24 years and brings a diverse background through working closely with multiple market segments\, hotel chains and ownership groups from the Rockies to the Hawaiian Islands. He has held roles in his organization from Technician to Venue Director to Divisional Leadership. In his current role\, he supports Encore’s venue operations in Los Angeles and Hawaii. \n  \n  \n \n  \nCasey Shields\nCasey Shields has been a professional in the Meetings and Events industry for over 20 years. Beginning her career at The Venetian Hotel Resort & Casino\, Casey transitioned to a medium-sized General Contractor before spending ten years with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. She now leads the group sales efforts for Las Vegas’s newest attraction Meow Wolf. Casey sits on the board for PCMA Southwest & Pacific Chapter as well as the Las Vegas Hospitality Association. \n\n 
URL:https://northerncalifornia.pcma.org/event/student-insight-series/
CATEGORIES:Chapters
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UID:3357-1630429200-1630440000@northerncalifornia.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Rock the Yacht with PCMA NCC
DESCRIPTION:On August 31st\, get ready to hit the bay\, hit the bar and hit the business cards for our first in-person event of the year\, “Rock the Yacht with PCMA NCC.” Cruise the Bay in style while the Giants take on the Brewers! \nJoin us aboard Giants Enterprises’ California Spirit Luxury Yacht and take in breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge\, San Francisco skyline\, Alcatraz and McCovey Cove. \nThis rockin’\, reception-style cruise comes complete with a hosted full bar and gourmet bites. Attendance will be capped at 120\, so register today to secure your spot for this epic night on the bay! \nTuesday\, August 31st\n“Rock the Yacht with PCMA NCC”\nReception-style Cruise & Networking\nBoarding from 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM\nPier 40: (The Embarcadero and Townsend Street)\, San Francisco\, CA 94158\nReturning at 8:00 PM \n$30 for PCMA Members\, $45 for PCMA Non-Members\nNo on-site registration permitted. \nPlease note: In an effort to keep our community safe (and to comply with SF guidelines)\, PCMA NCC is requiring proof of vaccination to attend this event. Please arrive ready to present proof of vaccination and photo ID. \nAcceptable proof of vaccination includes the CDC vaccination card (in physical form\, or a digital photo of the card)\, documentation from a healthcare provider\, or a personal digital COVID-19 vaccine record issued by the State of California. Download your vaccine record here: https://myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov/ \nAdditionally\, masks must be worn inside the yacht\, except when eating or drinking. Masks are not required in outdoor areas of the vessel\, but are encouraged when not eating or drinking. \nSee you aboard the Giants Enterprises’ California Spirit! \nThank you to our event sponsors:
URL:https://northerncalifornia.pcma.org/event/rock-the-yacht-with-pcma-ncc/
LOCATION:Kissel Uptown Oakland\, 2455 Broadway\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar
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