The BC Meetings & Events Industry Working Group has presented its graduated Safe Restart Plan to the provincial government to coincide with the overall reopening of British Columbia in March 2021. Separated
A New Collective Impact Approach Offers Inclusive Entry-Level Opportunities for the Meetings and Events Industry Our industry is committed to providing more job opportunities for all individuals. For those interested
Dear members, After developing and circulating the BC Meetings & Events COVID-19 Safe Restart Guidelines in September 2020 as the framework for safe operations in our industry, the working group
Dear Members, Happy September! We are pleased to share with you the B.C. Meetings & Events Safe Restart Guidelines, developed by the B.C. Meetings & Events Industry Working Group. These
Dear members, COVID-19 has had tremendous impact on our industry. As we are in the recovery phase, to gather our industry into a collective effort and to develop a safer restart
Last month, PCMA Canada West did just that, in a way we never expected - we held our monthly networking and education event, Cold Drinks, Hot Topics, virtually.
Do you have the next buzzworthy session idea? If so, PCMA Canada East's Canadian Innovation Conference wants to hear from you.
This is the FIRST video interview for the Event Technology Update 2020 Video Series. Learn about facial recognition software for the event and meeting industry with Amer from Amanda AI. Our
PCMA Canada West Chapter recognizes the challenges our members have faced over the past month and applaud your hard work adapting to the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. As many of you deep dive into the world of digital events, we want you to know about a valuable resource provided by PCMA HQ. The Digital Event Fast Track was built to help us stay connected to the knowledge and skills we need for success, and pivot more quickly towards digital event adoption.
March 16, 2020 Stronger Together Dear Colleagues, The Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has touched the lives and businesses of our friends and colleagues across the globe in the meetings and events
March 16, 2020 Stronger Together Dear Colleagues, The Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has touched the lives and businesses of our friends and colleagues across the globe in the meetings and events
Vancouver Special Event Policy will be reviewed by City Council on September 10th, 2019. Have your say in this event policy! Read more on our latest blog post.
Each year, 20 up-and-coming business events professionals from across the globe are selected for PCMA 20 in their Twenties. This award recognizes promising young leaders in the Meetings, Conventions and Business Events industry. Apply today or share this with someone you think should be a part of the class of 2020.
In difficult times where unspeakable tragedies befall our great cities, I turn to a saying associated with Martin Luther King, Jr.: Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.
Convening Leaders is the place business events industry professionals go to start their year off right. PCMA wants to help you get there. A number of scholarships are available to help offset the costs of attending this year's event.
The PCMA Education Foundation requires your assistance identifying candidates for the 2020 PCMA Visionary Awards. Do you have a colleague that deserves recognition for their achievements in the meetings and events industry? Nominations are now being accepted.
PCMA Canada West kicked off their new networking series, Cold Drinks, Hot Topics last month. The first event in the series took place at the Showcase Lounge at the Marriott Pinnacle Hotel.
The PCMA Canada West Chapter is seeking a voluntary digital marketing specialist to join our communications team!
Last week, PCMA Foundation released their spring lineup of student scholarships. Thirteen (13) scholarships are currently open for students who plan to pursue a career in the business events industry.
PCMA Canada West is a proud sponsor of the 2019 Calgary Event Awards. The event brings together event professionals from all facets of the industry to recognize the most outstanding
After earning her DES certification, Hope Mikal has put her new knowledge to work in a range of places: in her role at Joy Factory Films, as a contract assistant
Lifetime Achievement Awards The PCMA Education Foundation annually recognizes our colleagues with distinguished lifetime career accomplishments and significant contributions to the business events industry. As few as one honoree, or
RFP for the social – 3rd Annual Vancouver Event Industry Holiday Party. Details are given in the pdf document attached.Proposals due date August 17, 2018 5PM Vancouver Holiday Party 2018 Venue
Encourage an Outstanding Colleague to apply for PCMA’s 20 in their Twenties Award 20 in their Twenties is designed to engage the best and brightest in the Business Events industry in
A message from Justin Trudeau for GMID!
Apply today to win one of these four amazing scholarships! Meeting + Incentive Travel Magazine and the PCMA Canada East / Canada West Chapters are pleased to announce four new scholarships designed to help Canadian
April 11th, 2018
Congratulations to our very own PCMA Canada West Board Member and Director of Sponsorship Jenny Stanfield on her being named a “Rising Star” award winner from Smart Meetings @smartmeetings #eventprofs #meetingprofs Read the
The Convention Industry Council Board unveils a fresh new organization name and branding for the council and CMP designation.
Grant Snider, Chair of Meetings Mean Business Canada, shares an update on their progress at the Business Events Industry Coalition of Canada (BEICC), now rebranded as “Meetings Mean Business Canada”.
Spring is in the air! The season of new beginnings, and PCMA has just launched a fresh, new website. It has a clean look, easy navigation, and highlights key news and events. We hope you can spend a few minutes exploring the new site, and welcome your comments and suggestions. Then, add us to your favourites list, so you can keep up-to-date on all PCMA news.
Connect Corporate has recently released their 2017 40 Under 40 list of Meeting Architects and PCMA Canada West member, Alexis Kereuk, has made the list of honourees.
A look inside the Dell Medical School, at The University of Texas in Austin, where modern architects have combined environment, technology and space to create a learning environment for the next generation of physicians.
