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SUMMARY:Games @ Greta
DESCRIPTION:Calling all industry rockstars\, game masters\, and social butterflies. PCMA Canada West Chapter is proud to present: Games @ Greta! Join us for an evening of mixing\, mingling\, and play. \n  \nLocation: 50 W Cordova St\, Vancouver\, BC V6B 1C8 \nDate: November 20\, 2024 \nTime: 4pm-6pm \n$40 for PCMA Members. $60 for Non-Members. \nTicket Includes: \n\nFree Games\nDrink Ticket & Snacks\nNetworking
URL:https://canadawest.pcma.org/event/gamesgreta/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
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SUMMARY:GLOBAL MEETINGS INDUSTRY DAY 2023
DESCRIPTION:The theme for #GMID23 is #MeetingsMatter and what better way to celebrate the return of our Meetings\, Events\, & Conferences than gathering with our industry colleagues. \nPlease join us for a Strictly Social Networking Event and experience the Goodco. Bar and entertainment venue. \nLight bites and one drink ticket are included with your registration fee. \nRegistration Fees*\nMPI/PMCA/ILEA Members $49.00\nNon-Members $65.00\nStudent Members $39.00 \nJoin the discussion on social media and add hashtag  #GMID2023 #MeetingsMatter \nREGISTER HERE\nIN PARTNERSHIP WITH: \n    
URL:https://canadawest.pcma.org/event/gmid-2023/
LOCATION:Goodco. Bar\, 965 Granville Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6Z 1L3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
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SUMMARY:Spark! 2021
DESCRIPTION:Spark! 2021\nPCMA Canada West is excited to bring back our signature event – Spark! in November. This event will be in a fully virtual format. \n \nBest in Class Speaker at Spark! this November!\n  \nEvent Agenda\n\n9:30 AM Opening Remark\nJeromy Gilchrist\, President\, PCMA Canada West \n9:45 AM Reimaging the Audience Journey\nJustin Boone\, Untitled Future \nThis primarily centers around a journey-building framework that he developed and uses with a lot of his clients to explore different ways we can approach mapping out audience journeys for events. \nThis session is sponsored by Tourism Richmond. \n10:30 AM Break & GreenHat Game \n10:45 AM PCMA Canada West Board Fireside Chat\nStephanie Lynch\, Explore Edmonton\nOwen Chiu\, Destination Vancouver \nThe event will be moderated by Roger Haskett\, Engagement Unlimited  \n* Agenda listed in Pacific Time (PT)\n** Agenda is subject to change \nSpeakers\n\nJustin Boone\nFounder\nUntitled FutureJustin Boone is a researcher\, strategist and designer that has built a career working with some of the most notable and disruptive brands in modern history. His work includes narrative and experience architecture development\, campaign strategy\, creative direction and content development for a wide range of applications.In 2020\, Justin founded Untitled Future\, a story-driven strategic marketing agency. The name Untitled Future stems from a direct acknowledgement that we don’t know what tomorrow will bring. We can only control how we address today in hopes that our decisions will result in a positive impact on the world of tomorrow. The agency centers its work around exploring how brands\, their products and services\, make us feel\, think and act—and finding new ways to imbue stronger meaning around those attributes through rich\, compelling storytelling and experiences.\nRoger Haskett\nPresident\nEngagement UnlimitedRoger Haskett is an award-winning international speaker and president of Engagement Unlimited. With his highly successful keynotes\, workshops and innovative emcee services\, he ignites positive transformational change in teams and individuals across North America and beyond.Roger’s keynotes center around internal and external engagement and include high performance under stress\, the power of play\, effective communication/networking skills and the “Age of Engage” within companies and culture at large.Roger has an impressive background in acting and education. He holds a BFA in Acting\, and a Master of Arts in Education\, and has appeared in over 175 films\, TV shows\, and commercials. You may have been seen him in shows like the X-Files\, Supernatural\, Stargate\, iRobot\, iZombie\, Wayward Pines or You Me Her.\n\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://canadawest.pcma.org/event/spark-2021/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Featured,Networking
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SUMMARY:Sippin’ With Students
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 PST\, for Sippin with Students\, hosted by the 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.  \n\nDate: Tuesday\, September 21\, 2021\nTime: 4pm – 5:30pm PST\nWho: Students\nWhat: Sippin’ with Students\nWhere: Zoom Meetings (Call-in details will be provided to you upon registration)\nCost: Complimentary\n\nQuestions? Please contact Adrien Aloi\, Board Member\, adrien.aloi@gmail.com \nSession Objectives \n\nSecure answers to your questions by a group of seasoned event professionals\nLearn about different sectors of the events industry\nCollaborate with other PCMA Student Members\n\nMeet the Panelists \n\n\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\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\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\n\n 
URL:https://canadawest.pcma.org/event/sippin-with-students/
LOCATION:BC
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SUMMARY:PCMA Canada West Student Information Panel
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, August 26\, 2021\nTime: 11:30am – 12:30pm PST/ 12:30pm – 1:30pm MST\nLocation: Via Zoom (link will be emailed to you after registering)\n\nAre you a student that excited about a career in events and hospitality\, but worried about the pandemic’s impact on the industry? PCMA Canada West is pleased to host a virtual student information panel that will feature some of the local industry’s top experts who will share their insights and experience and answer your questions! \nTopics to be covered: \n\nHow they started out their careers in the event industry\nWhat they wish they knew when they started out\nIndustry dos and don’ts they’ve learned throughout the years\nHow Covid changed their business and how they’ve adapted to that\nHow the industry has evolved over their career\n\nMeet our Panelist:  \n \n  \n\nLeanne Calderwood CMP ConferenceDirect Associate\, and Hospitality Industry Trainer\n\n \nLeanne Calderwood\, CMP believes developing a personal brand is the key to setting yourself apart in the hospitality industry.   Serving as a ConferenceDirect site selection associate for the past 14 years\,  Leanne used the industry’s hiatus in 2020 to help other sales professionals to find their voice and create a brand that attracts business and opportunities.   Through this work\, her true passion was ignited and now Leanne serves her community through her blog\, videos\, online courses and consulting services around LinkedIn and personal branding.   \nWhen she’s not talking shop\, you can find Leanne drinking tea\, making jam and gardening at her home in Kelowna\, BC with her husband\, 2 teenage sons\, and her dog\, Farls Barkley. \n  \n  \n\nDarren Dreger\, CESP DES Director of Sales & Events\, BC Event Management\n\nDarren embarked on his career in the special event and technical production industry over twenty years ago\, volunteering at the Music West Conference & Festival. Darren’s energy and passion for the industry helped propel him to the position of Production Manager of the festival and conference. \nIn 2004\, Darren joined BC Event Management\, Western Canada’s leading Event Company in producing international award-winning productions. Darren’s role as Director of Sales and Events allows him to maximize his event production and technical skills. Darren is an active member in the special events industry\, he is a past board member of the International Live Events Association (ILEA) and is currently the VP of Education & Events for Meetings Professionals International BC Chapter. \n  \n  \n\nStephanie Lynch Manager\, Partnership and Projects\, Explore Edmonton\n\nStephanie Lynch is Manager\, Partnerships and Projects with the Business Events team at Explore Edmonton.  With over 18 years of experience in the tourism and hospitality industry in bringing meetings and conventions of all sizes to Edmonton. \nFrom executing an escape room for planners to learn more about Edmonton\, to hosting her own video series called “Stephanie’s Diaries\,” to leading a snowball fight in summer\, Stephanie loves to find ways to engage with clients while also having a bit of fun too! \nBeing a part of industry associations like PCMA is tremendously valuable to her to gain a global perspective and collaboration with peers. Outside of the office\, she has recently started golfing. \n  \n  \n\nHelen Koutsandreas Director\, US and International Sales\, Fairmont Hotels\, Vancouver\n\nHaving graduated from the Hospitality and Tourism Program at BCIT  in 1988\, Helen worked in several hotels and catering venues before settling in with Fairmont Hotels in 1995. \nShe has worked in many positions to include Catering Manager\, Conference Service Manager\, Sales Manager\, and finally Director of International and US Sales. \nShe’s had the pleasure of working at and being on the opening team of several properties in the lower mainland and is currently representing the Fairmont Waterfront\, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver\, and Fairmont Pacific Rim in downtown Vancouver. \n  \n  \n  \n\nEmma C. Parston\, CMP Partner\, ConnectSeven Group\n\nWith an emphasis on relationship building and project management\, Emma’s desired goal is to work with her client to help them realize their vision and produce the most effective event for their unique purpose. \nEmma co-founded ConnectSeven Group in 2015. Operating around the world from Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada\, ConnectSeven is a boutique consulting and event management firm focused on destination and community development. They are the only firm to combine award-winning event expertise with global tourism and community development consultants. \n  \n  \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://canadawest.pcma.org/event/pcma-canada-west-student-panel-save-the-date/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education
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SUMMARY:Day of Diversity - Brunch Queen\, a featured short film
DESCRIPTION:Symone Says “Let’s Watch Brunch Queen”\, a featured short film. \nHosted by local Vancouver Drag Superstar\, Symone Says\, and together with PCMA Canada West\, we invite Director\, Writer and Producers\, Sean Horlor and Steve J. Adams for an exclusive interview and viewing of their short film ” Brunch Queen”. This film follows a hilarious gay couple (who can’t stand each other’s company but are still very much in love) as they prepare for the opening night of a musical based on their infamous insult diner. This 11-min short doc is shot like an episode of a mockumentary television sitcom\, like The Office or Modern Family. It’s a humorous and poignant exploration of love and aging in the LGBTQ community.
URL:https://canadawest.pcma.org/event/day-of-diversity-brunch-queen-a-featured-short-film/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Featured
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SUMMARY:Experts @ Work - Natasha Hilliard
DESCRIPTION:PCMA CW Educational Series: Experts @ Work\npresents Natasha Hilliard\nDate: May 27\, 2021\nTime: 11:30am – 12:30pm PST | 12:30pm – 1:30pm MST\nLocation: Via Zoom (link will be emailed to registrants 3 days prior to the event) \nPCMA Canada West is excited to invite Natasha Hilliard; Director Institutional Division at MCI Group Canada to lead our 2021 Educational Series: Experts @ Work this month. \n“Facts & Stats Around Virtual Events”\nIn a world shaped by uncertainty and fast innovation\, many organizations have had the need to quickly adapt to stay relevant through the transition of their in-person events to a virtual platform. \n \nMCI globally has been working with clients around the world through this shift to virtual and if there is one thing this past year has taught us\, is that data is King!  Join Natasha Hilliard\, Director\, Institutional Division with  MCI Canada on May 27th to learn some interesting data behind virtual events and behind-the-scenes engagement statistics.  \nThe session will be moderated by Stephanie Johnson from the Vancouver Convention Centre. \nGet to Know the Speaker: Natasha Hilliard!\n \n \nJoined MCI in 2007 and with 20+ years of experience\, Natasha is responsible for working with our Association clients through strategic business development\, helping clients navigate today’s challenge and implements a client centric approach to account management.  \nNatasha is additionally responsible for supporting the team to ensure they are equipped with the resources needed to deliver innovative association solutions and healthy revenue streams across all of our client virtual and in-person events. \nDuring her 14 years with MCI\, Natasha has continued to strengthen her industry experience and connections by actively participating in associations such as IAPCO\, PCMA\, MPI\, and CSAE. \nGet to Know the Moderator: Stephanie Johnson \n \nStephanie Johnson is an accomplished sales professional with over 11 years of experience in hospitality sales for leisure\, corporate\, and Convention industries. \nAs International Sales Manager for the award-winning Vancouver Convention Centre\, Stephanie is responsible for securing large international congresses for Vancouver. She collaborates with professionals from the academic\, corporate and medical sectors to bring citywide congresses to the city\, resulting in millions of dollars in economic impact to Vancouver annually. \nThrough bringing these large conferences to Vancouver\, Stephanie hopes to promote the achievements of Canadians on a world stage while bringing the best and brightest minds from around the world to With an intimate knowledge of large-scale conferences\, incentive events and hotel ROI\, Stephanie’s goal is to repeatedly make Vancouver the #1 City in North America for international meetings; a distinction Vancouver has won almost annually for the last seven years.
URL:https://canadawest.pcma.org/event/mayeducation/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210408T103000
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SUMMARY:Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) 2021 - BC
DESCRIPTION:When: Thursday\, April 8th\, 2021\nTime: 9:00am – 10:30am (PST)\nWhere: Virtual Event\nTopic: Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID): Meet Safe\nCost: Members – $10.00 | Non-Members – $20.00 | Students – No Charge | Not currently working – No Charge \n\n  \nPivot\, fluid\, unprecedented\, new normal – anyone else sick and tired of hearing these all too familiar tropes? Well\, we’ve got great news – the good ol’ business buzzwords of the past are making a come back! \nThere’s a light at the end of the tunnel and as an industry\, it’s time to take a future forward look at where we go from here. \nJoin MPI BC\, FVEPA\, ILEA and PCMA West for Global Meetings Industry Day where we’ll be broadcasting a very timely conversation on how we can proactively plan for and contribute to the restart of the industry in BC.\n— \nHIGHLIGHTS \nHear an esteemed list of presenters speak to: \n•    A summary of the actions that were taken to sustain business during a pandemic and the learnings we can carry with us into the future \n•    Advocacy and policy work that is being done at an association and government level to re-start meetings and events \n•    Timelines and expectations of the Provincial Health Authority of our industry \n•    How we can contribute as a collective and individuals to restart meeting and events \n•    Getting clients on board with this vision – what we should be communicating and creative ideas to do so \n—\nSPEAKERS\nWalt Judas\, CEO\, TIABC\nNorman Stowe\, Managing Partner\, PACE Group  \nLet’s celebrate how far we’ve come as an industry and how much further we can go as a result of the ingenuity of the past year.
URL:https://canadawest.pcma.org/event/global-meetings-industry-day-gmid-2021/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210401T130000
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SUMMARY:Register Today
DESCRIPTION:PCMA Canada East Presents: \nBRAIN FITNESS: Change your Brain\, Change your Results! \nTime: 11:30AM – 12:30PM EST\nNetworking Time: 12:30PM – 1:00PM EST\nDate: April 01\, 2021\nFee: Complimentary to all PCMA Members | Non-Members: $25.00\nDescription: \nDaily life stressors are not going to vanish anytime soon. How can a person cope\, let alone thrive? \nIt is possible; YOU CAN outsmart common workplace and daily life challenges by creating your Fit Brain! \nDiscover how to strategically implement user-friendly Brain Fitness strategies so you become more resilient\, mentally agile\, confident\, focused\, energized\, and able to think\, learn and feel at your best. \nThese strategies are based on latest neuroscience concepts and presented in relatable and common-sense ways\, so you can apply them easily and efficiently. \nBe amongst leaders on the planet who are a positive force of change by moving from reactivity to responsiveness\, stress to balance and confusion to clarity – anywhere\, anytime. \nMost of all\, invest into your own wellness and self care for immediate and long-term brain and life gains\, both personally and professionally. \nSpeaker: Jill Hewlett\, Brain Fitness Expert & Wellness Authority \n \nJill Hewlett is a nationally recognized speaker\, author\, Brain Fitness Expert & Wellness Authority. \nCombining user-friendly neuroscience and inspired common sense strategies\, Jill draws out the natural leadership\, resources and resilience in individuals and organizations to support them in achieving greater levels of productivity\, wellness\, and success. \nYou may have seen Jill as a featured guest expert on various TV and radio stations across Canada\, giving real-life examples and real-life solutions to the mental health and wellness issues that are on the rise today. \nJill is the author of two books\, “Common Sense…Uncommonly Practiced” and “Uncommon Sense…Put into Practise”; highly inspiring and readable reflections on how others might identify and apply everyday awareness and wisdom to their life path. \nFor a decade\, Jill produced and hosted her own Wellness TV series which began as a grassroots project and moved to Rogers TV\, achieving a viewership of one million people. \nFilling a call for wellness education in her community\, sixteen years ago Jill founded the Women’s Wellness Circles. This initiative has grown into multiple locations that she trains and mentors nationwide. \nGet ready to turn on your brain power\, as you will be equipped with information\, motivation\, and tools\, to proactively build your Fit Brain & Fit Life! \nSponsored by:
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LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar,Networking
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SUMMARY:Contracts and Negotiations in a Post COVID-19 World
DESCRIPTION:PCMA CW Educational Series:\nExperts @ Work presents Tyra Warner\nDate: Thursday\, March 25\, 2021\nTime: 11:30am – 1:00pm PST | 12:30pm – 2:00pm MST\nLocation: Via Zoom (link will be emailed to registrants 3 days prior to the event) \n*CMP Submission: 1 CE/Clock Hour* \nPCMA Canada West is excited to invite Tyra Warner\, PhD\, Esq\, CMP to lead our first 2021 Educational Series: Experts @ Work. \n  \n“Contracts and Negotiations in a Post COVID-19 World”. \nCOVID-19 is novel in more than just a medical sense.  It has made us consider whether and how to modify force majeure and cancellation clauses.  Foreseeability is the new buzzword with regard to force majeure and insurance.  New issues regarding cleanliness\, service\, and safety call for new contract language.  Where we used to want clarity\, now we need flexibility.  In this session\, we will discuss how to negotiate the best contracts for existing meetings and for future meetings\, all with the spectre of COVID-19 and an unclear future. \nLearning Outcomes:  \n\nAnalyze force majeure clauses in the context of COVID-19\, and the uncertain timeline for meetings recovery.\nPrepare to negotiate for new issues in a post-COVID-19 event setting.\nUnderstand how the concept of foreseeability affects the grey area between force majeure and cancellation.\n\n  \nGet to Know Tyra Warner!  \n​Tyra Warner\, PhD\, Esq\, CMP is an attorney and professor whose expertise is in legal and crisis preparedness issues for the meetings\, events\, and hospitality industries.  \nTyra teaches hospitality and business courses at the College of Coastal Georgia.  She is published and widely quoted on legal and crisis management issues in academic and trade publications. \nHonored for professional achievement as an Educator by the Professional Convention Management Association\, Tyra has also received national recognition for her contributions to best practices initiatives with the Events Industry Council and Meeting Professionals International.   \nHer 25-year meetings industry career has included management roles in hotels\, travel\, destination marketing\, associations\, catering\, law\, and academia.  She is one of only two people in the world who is a practicing attorney\, has a PhD in Hospitality\, and has earned the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation. \n  \nThis event is supported by
URL:https://canadawest.pcma.org/event/contracts-and-negotiations-in-a-post-covid-19-world/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210226T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210226T150000
DTSTAMP:20260908T215803
CREATED:20210205T173313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210210T151034Z
UID:3128-1614344400-1614351600@canadawest.pcma.org
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 sill 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  \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 \nMeet Our Speakers  \n Gina Meier\, Director of HR\, PCMA \n Scott Chase\, Director of HR\, Pharmacy First \n Alex Land\, Director of Member Engagement\, National Ready Mixed Concrete Association \n Geoff VanDeusen\, Director of Operations and Events\, United Soccer Coaches \n Jessica Blubaugh\, Director of Partnerships and Events\, WIN for KC \n Darnell Belford\, National Account Manager\, Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau \n Maribeth Oberheide\, Senior Global Event Strategist\, Maritz Global Events \n Lindsay Williams\, Sales Manager\, GES
URL:https://canadawest.pcma.org/event/student-insight-series-exploring-career-paths-into-the-events-industry/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Chapters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210218T140000
DTSTAMP:20260908T215804
CREATED:20210213T003556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210215T175929Z
UID:3144-1613653200-1613656800@canadawest.pcma.org
SUMMARY:BC Meetings & Events COVID-19 Safe Restart Guidelines
DESCRIPTION:Join us in our review of the BC Meetings & Events Safe Restart Guidelines. Come with questions for our safety panel as we discuss best practices and protocols in post-COVID meeting design. \n\nThe event is In collaboration with MPI BC\, ILEA Vancouver\, and FVEPA\, \n—\nTHE PANEL INCLUDES:  \nJennifer Burton\, Pacific Destination Services\nEmma Parston\, Connect Seven Group\nJames Thornley\, The Peake of Catering\nDavid Tikkanen\, BCIT \nZOOM MODERATOR & ENTERTAINMENT \nMike Cavers\, Mike Cavers Event Entertainment \n— \nAGENDA \n12:45pm – 1:00pm\nMike Cavers Game Show \n1:00pm – 1:15pm\nOverview of the BC Safe Restart Guidelines \n1:15pm – 1:30pm\nFood & Beverage Protocols \n1:30pm – 1:45pm\nBCIT Microcredential Course on Safer Events \n1:45pm – 2:00pm\nQuestions \nWe hope to see you at this engaging event and look forward to connecting with industry professionals across all associations. \nEVENT DETAILS When: February 18\, 2021\nTime: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm PST\nWhere: Zoom\nTopic: BC Meetings & Events COVID-19 Restart Guidelines\nCost: Free for Association Members
URL:https://canadawest.pcma.org/event/bc-meetings-events-covid-19-safe-restart-guidelines/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210211T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210211T123000
DTSTAMP:20260908T215804
CREATED:20210111T010307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210111T010307Z
UID:3121-1613043000-1613046600@canadawest.pcma.org
SUMMARY:PCMA Canada East - February Virtual Event
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, February 11\, 2021 \nTime: 11:30AM – 12:30AM EST \nSave the date for #PCMACE’s next virtual event featuring two lovable Canadian guest speakers: \nVéronique Rivest\, is the most respected sommelier in Canada and Internationally \nBenoit Beauséjour-Savard\, Director of Restaurants & Banquets at Hotel Place d’Armes\, BUT you may also recognize him as a contestant on the first season of The Bachelorette Canada 😉 \nFor the love of food…\nFor the love of wine…\nFor the love of food and wine at our meetings… \nMore details to follow… stay tuned!!
URL:https://canadawest.pcma.org/event/pcma-canada-east-february-virtual-event/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210120T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210120T173000
DTSTAMP:20260908T215804
CREATED:20210110T183605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210110T183605Z
UID:3118-1611160200-1611163800@canadawest.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Cold Drinks\, Hot Topics - Jumpstarting 2021
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Cold Drinks\, Hot Topics – Jumpstarting 2021 \n\nDate: Wednesday\, January 20\, 2021\nTime: 16:30 PST/ 17:30 MT\nLocation: Via Zoom (link will be emailed to you after registering)\n\nPCMA Canada West is excited to jumpstart the year for our members and community by getting back to our original Cold Drinks\, Hot Topics format. Join us as we discuss the future of the events industry in 2021\, recap highlights from PCMA’s Convening Leaders\, and play a fun trivia game! \nAgenda \n\nPCMA Canada West AGM\nConvening Leaders Recap\n2021 Forecasts & Trends\nHot Topic Discussion\nTrivia!\n\nThis event will be hosted by PCMA CW president Jeromy Gilchrist\, supported by board directors Owen Chiu and Yvonne Sharpe.
URL:https://canadawest.pcma.org/event/virtual-cold-drinks-hot-topics-jumpstarting-2021/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201215T210000
DTSTAMP:20260908T215804
CREATED:20201208T002704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201208T002704Z
UID:3112-1608058800-1608066000@canadawest.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Vancouver Event Industry Holiday Party 2020
DESCRIPTION:VANCOUVER EVENT INDUSTRY HOLIDAY PARTY 2020 \nLet’s Zoom Around the Screen Tonight!  \nDecember 15\, 2020 | 7:00pm – 9:00pm (PST)  \nWith 2020 drawing to a close and a brighter New Year on the horizon\, it’s time to let go a little\, celebrate our accomplishments\, and enjoy the spirit of the holidays\, connecting with our Industry friends and colleagues!  \nJust like Haley & His Comets\, we are going to Zoom around the screen all night long! Put up a festive background\, dress in your holiday outfit\, grab your beverage of choice\, and get your dance moves ready!  \nIn usual Vancouver Event Industry style\, we are promising an evening of virtual socializing\, an epic DJ battle that will be certain to get you dancing or simply chat and chill in one of our themed breakout lounges.  \nYOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED BY:  \nILEA Vancouver | MPI BC Chapter | PCMA Canada West | Fraser Valley Event Planning Association (FVEPA)  \nThe Vancouver Event Industry is a collaborative and supportive space. We are your community and we are…  \n#StrongerTogether  \n#MPIBC #MyILEA #PCMACW #FVEPA #VancouverEventIndustry #YVREventProfs
URL:https://canadawest.pcma.org/event/vancouver-event-industry-holiday-party-2020/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201210T233000
DTSTAMP:20260908T215804
CREATED:20201201T004712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201201T004712Z
UID:3109-1607594400-1607643000@canadawest.pcma.org
SUMMARY:REIMAGINE: PCMA Chapter Presidents Virtual Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:All organizations are having to rethink and transition into new working models. Why not re-imagine what the future looks like together? The purpose of this program is to bring all PCMA Chapters and PCMA HQ together on one day to provide updates to our communities around a centralized theme as we prepare to re-imagine our traditional ways of operating into 2021. \nThis will be a town hall format with a moderated discussion among all PCMA chapters and PCMA Headquarters.
URL:https://canadawest.pcma.org/event/reimagine-pcma-chapter-presidents-virtual-town-hall/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200826T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200826T133000
DTSTAMP:20260908T215804
CREATED:20200810T172436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200818T195142Z
UID:3048-1598443200-1598448600@canadawest.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Student Insight Series: Emerging from COVID
DESCRIPTION:Join PCMA Chapters in our new collaborative Student Insight Series where students and young professionals from across North America can learn from a panel of established industry experts. \nThis first session will cover Emerging from COVID – How the Events Industry Can Bounce Back in which our panelists will discuss their recovery experiences from past situations such as 9/11\, Ebola\, SARS\, and more. Registration is complimentary. \nSchedule: \n12:00 pm – 12:50 pm: Panel Discussion \n12:50 pm – 1:00 pm: Q&A with Panel \n1:00 pm – 1:30 pm: Facilitated Breakout Groups \nPanelists: \n Julie Smith\, CEM\, CTA\, Senior Vice President\, Exhibition Sales\, GES Cypress\, CA \n Terrance Frederick\, Director Of Group Sales\, Grand Hyatt San Diego\, San Diego\, CA \n Chirag Patel\, CMP\, Senior Meetings Manager\, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics\, Westmont\, IL \n Brad Kent\, Senior Vice President & Chief Sales Office\, Visit Dallas\, Dallas\, TX \n Joy Womack\, CMP\, Director\, Operations\, Meetings and Events\, Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Washington\, D.C. \nModerator: \n Phillip Ridley\, CMP\, Meetings Manage\, Emergency Nurses Association\, Schaumburg\, IL \n  \nQuestions? Email students@pcma.org
URL:https://canadawest.pcma.org/event/student-insight-series-emerging-from-covid/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Chapters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200729T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200729T110000
DTSTAMP:20260908T215804
CREATED:20200711T144656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200719T193456Z
UID:3041-1596016800-1596020400@canadawest.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Community Conversation & Ask Me Anything: Clark Grue\, Chair\, Meetings Mean Business Canada
DESCRIPTION:10:00am British Columbia | 11:00am Alberta/ Saskatchewan | 1:00pm Ontario/Quebec | 2:00pm Marine Time \nCanadian Event professionals have questions. Lots of them.\nAs businesses and industries begin to re-open across Canada\, event professionals in the business meetings + events industry continue to look for direction\, guidance\, and timelines on when events\, tradeshows & conferences can begin to reopen and how we can safely do so. As the Chair of Meetings Mean Business Canada (MMBC) Coalition\, the foremost advocacy voice of the Meetings and Business Events industry in Canada\, Clark Grue is at the centre of the advocacy efforts that are happening on behalf of our industry. \n \nJoin our community conversation where we will talk to Clark about what MMBC is doing\, where are they running into challenges\, what they anticipate the next 6-12 months will look like for the industry\, and most importantly\, how we can help the advocacy efforts to get us back to work.  \nThe conversation will include an Ask Me Anything component where you can have your questions answered directly by Clark as we gather as a community to figure out and discuss what’s next. \nThe event is FREE of charge\, and we welcome everyone who are interested to this topic to join us. We’ll see you on July 29!
URL:https://canadawest.pcma.org/event/community-conversation-ask-me-anything-clark-grue-chair-meetings-mean-business-canada/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200627T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200627T190000
DTSTAMP:20260908T215804
CREATED:20200621T043158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200621T044412Z
UID:3025-1593277200-1593284400@canadawest.pcma.org
SUMMARY:RECONNECT 2020
DESCRIPTION:BC Event Management has partnered with the Harbour Convention Centre (HCC) to host “Reconnect 2020”. The goal of Reconnect 2020 is twofold: to showcase a new way to connect; and to raise funds for the BC Hospitality Foundation. \nFrom meetings to events to tourism\, we all need to connect. The Reconnect 2020 hybrid event will be held at the 35\,000-sq. ft. Harbour Convention Centre on False Creek in downtown Vancouver on June 27\, 2020. \nThe hybrid event will have a small in-person audience and large virtual audience. The on-line audience will have their own host engaging with them from our video studio. The in-person audience will also have their own host and they will also be able to interact with the on-line audience. Both the on-line and in person audience will enjoy music and entertainment while they bid on amazing auction items. \nJoin us at Reconnect 2020 is to raise funds for the BC Hospitality Foundation and to support the hospitality\, tourism\, meeting\, conference\, and event industry.
URL:https://canadawest.pcma.org/event/reconnect-2020/
LOCATION:Harbour Convention Centre\, 760 Pacific Blvd\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 5E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200603T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200603T133000
DTSTAMP:20260908T215804
CREATED:20200602T163223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200602T163223Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: 2nd Quarter Membership 2020
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!
URL:https://canadawest.pcma.org/event/webinar-2nd-quarter-membership-2020/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171018T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171018T130000
DTSTAMP:20260908T215804
CREATED:20170918T172251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171001T191251Z
UID:1837-1508313600-1508331600@canadawest.pcma.org
SUMMARY:PCMA Spark! – Canada West Half Day Education and Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:On October 18th\, join PCMA Canada West for our most impactful event yet – 4 exciting sessions spanning Event Design\, Technology\, CSR\, and The Power of Industry Involvement. \nTaking place at Vancouver Convention Centre\, this half day of innovative education will feature iconic event professionals\, networking and updates on must-know industry and chapter information.  Cap off the morning with a networking lunch that celebrates our growing chapter’s biggest supporters as well as our Annual General Meeting. \nOnly the first 25 planners to book attend FREE\, courtesy of Freeman Audio Visual! REGISTER NOW to secure your complimentary ticket. \n\n\n\n  \nAGENDA\n8:00am – Registration\, Networking\, Light Breakfast\n8:45am – Spark Talks #1\n9:15am – Deep Dives \n\nIntentional Event Design: Our Professional Opportunity – Tahira Endean\, BC Tech Summit\nLeave Your Organization’s Legacy at Your Next Meeting and Make a Difference – Rachael Riggs\, Tourism Vancouver\n\n10:15am – Brain Break\n10:30am – Spark Talks #2\n11:00am – Deep Dives \n\nHave You Heard the News? Event Apps in 2018 – Jason Philipchuk\, Quick Mobile & Vlad Polikhun\, Attendify & Jo-Anne Rockwood\, UBC & Shannon DeSouza\, Conference Software Solutions\nThe Power of Industry Involvement – Roger Haskett\, Engagement Unlimited\n\n12:00pm – AGM and Celebration Lunch \n  \nABOUT THE SPEAKERS\nTahira Endean – Biography\nRachael Riggs – Biography\nVlad Polikhun – Biography\nRoger Haskett – Biography \n\nTICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\nThe first 25 Planner registrants attend FREE courtesy of Freeman Audio Visual! \nPCMA MEMBER RATES:\nProfessional Planner $75\nSupplier $125\nStudent $45 \nNON MEMBER RATES:\nProfessional Planner $100\nSupplier $150\nStudent $65\n\nLUNCH ONLY: $75 \n\n\n\n\n\nTHANK YOU TO OUR SPARK SPONSORS \n                \nTHANK YOU TO OUR ANNUAL SPONSORS \n         \n                
URL:https://canadawest.pcma.org/event/pcma-spark-agm/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20170908T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170908T120000
DTSTAMP:20260908T215804
CREATED:20170811T041040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170830T042701Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Industry Event Presented by Meetings + Conventions Calgary and PCMA Canada West
DESCRIPTION:On September 8th\, join your PCMA Canada West Chapter\, in partnership with Meetings + Conventions Calgary\, for our annual industry event in Calgary!\nThis engaging half day educational event will feature speaker Bob Mellinger\, best in class PCMA Speaker on Disaster Management\, and Graham Sherman\, Owner\, Tool Shed Brewing Company\, on how to overcome obstacles and connect your passion to your work.\n \n\nAGENDA\n8:00am – Registration\, Networking Breakfast\n8:30am – Speaker Bob Mellinger\n10:00am – Break\n10:15am – Speaker Graham Sherman\n11:45am – Networking Reception \n\nBOB MELLINGER\, Attainium Corp – LEARNER OUTCOMES\n \n\nUnderstand the principles of disaster management and how they apply to meeting and event continuity planning and effective risk management.\nImprove your crisis communications and decision-making skills.\nShare personal experiences regarding event challenges and disruptions they’ve experienced.\n\nGRAHAM SHERMAN\, Tool Shed Brewing Company – LEARNER OUTCOMES \n\n\n\n\n\nHow to truly reconnect with your passion for what you do\nHow to compete with giants in business in a tough economy\nPractical ideas for how to create an unforgettable experience with each client/customer\nDealing with online bullies and bad reviews\nThe importance of collaboration (even with those direct competitors) and how that can transform business. He has done a brilliant job of that in this city in the craft beer space.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\nPlanner registrants attend FREE courtesy of Freeman Audio Visual!\nSupplier registrants attend FREE courtesy of Meetings + Conventions Calgary! \nNot able to attend the event in person? Meetings + Conventions Calgary will be streaming it live on their Facebook page. Visit their page now. \n\n\n\n\n\nTHANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS \n  \nVenue Sponsor: The Bow Calgary\n\nTHANK YOU TO OUR ANNUAL SPONSORS \n         \n                \n                                            
URL:https://canadawest.pcma.org/event/annual-industry-event-presented-by-meetings-conventions-calgary-and-pcma-canada-west/
LOCATION:The Bow\, 54th Floor\, 500 Centre Street\, Calgary\, alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170713T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170713T190000
DTSTAMP:20260908T215804
CREATED:20170619T210011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170708T025812Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Social Leadership Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of fun in the sun! Network with your PCMA community while enjoying delicious food and drinks on the fabulous\, new H2 Rotisserie and Bar at the beautiful Westin Bayshore. \nParticipate in a fun\, hands-on workshop “Bizprov: Building Better Teams” led by the professional comedic improvisers at Engagement Unlimited. You will learn learn trusted techniques used by improvisers to turbocharge creativity\, productivity\, and learn to work more effectively as a leader\, and as part of a potent team. \n\nAGENDA\n4:00pm – 4:30pm – Registration\, Networking Mix and Mingle\n4:30pm – 4:45pm – Welcome Address\n4:45pm – 6:15pm – Bizprov Workshop\n6:15pm – 7:00pm – Networking Reception \n\nLEARNER OUTCOMES\n \n\nLearn the basic rules of Improv and how they directly relate to leadership skills in the workplace (e.g. responding with positivity and never apologizing for ideas!)\n\nHave fun in a judgement-free environment and break down walls around specific issues that plague most businesses (e.g. negotiation\, better communication)\nWork together to create totally new characters and scenes around an ever-evolving set of rules designed to help you push your creativity to the limit!\n\n\nTICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\nPlanner registrants attend FREE courtesy of Freeman Audio Visual!\nPCMA Members: $45                          Student Members: $30                             Non Members: $55 \n\n\n\n\n\nCOMMUNITY PARTNER \n \nIn support of PCMA Canada West’s community partnership with WISH Vancouver\, we invite all attendees to bring toiletries\, gently used clothing and/or financial donations for the WISH Society to any of our 2017 events. \n\nTHANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS \n  \nTHANK YOU TO OUR ANNUAL SPONSORS \n         \n                
URL:https://canadawest.pcma.org/event/summer-social-leadership-workshop/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar
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