Greater Midwest Chapter Site

Welcome to the Greater Midwest Chapter's Web Site

On behalf of the Greater Midwest Chapter, we want to welcome you to the Chapter's web site! GMC is one of the largest Chapters within PCMA, and our members are some of the most involved in the industry. Thanks to our volunteers, GMC offers cutting edge educational programs, community service projects, professional recognition, CMP Study Groups, student activities, and many other opportunities for our members. Our web site has the most updated information about the chapter activities, leader tools, volunteer opportunities and the most recent edition of the Pulse - our chapter newsletter - is always online, so that you can keep up-to-date on the latest news with GMC!

Number of Members: 1200 +

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

A Message From the President
Mike McCurry, Experient

It all began in 1993, when I attended my first PCMA chapter meeting in Denver, CO. Conferon (now Experient) had just opened its new office in Colorado. My boss, Bruce Harris, suggested it would be a great idea for me to get involved in PCMA. He predicted I would quickly develop a strong network of contacts in the Denver area meetings business, as well as benefit from PCMA's educational opportunities.

Sure enough, Bruce was absolutely right!! Immediately I was impressed with the quality of events held by the Rocky Mountain Chapter, and the people I met were amazing. Before too long I became deeply immersed in committee work and leadership activities for that chapter. To this day, I enjoy strong friendships with my Rocky Mountain colleagues!!

In 2001 I relocated to Chicago and subsequently joined GMC. In the Windy City I continue to build relationships, benefit from high quality education and great social networking at PCMA events. Serving the members of this chapter has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career. The quality of GMC's programming, the intensity of our charitable events, and the thought leadership of our members is extraordinary. I am proud to be associated with such fantastic colleagues!

The business world is changing rapidly, and 2009 is going to be a pivotal year for GMC PCMA. We plan to introduce new technology to our events and roll out new methods of delivering educational and networking opportunities to our members. To make all this possible we need your assistance!! Please get involved on a committee, participate on a task force or just attend our events. Tell your business friends and colleagues about your experiences at GMC events.

This website is a tool for you to leverage in your ongoing business activities. A lot of time and effort has been put forth by our committees and leadership to make this place functional for you. If you have suggestions for improvement please reach out to us. Feel free to contact me anytime!!. My email is mike.mccurry@experient-inc.com, or you may reach me by phone at (847) 825-0243.

I look forward to seeing you at our events and all the best to you for a successful 2009!

Mike McCurry
2009 GMC President

What's New!

Want to serve on a GMC PCMA 2010 Committee? The Greater Midwest Chapter is looking for eager volunteers to serve on our 2010 committees. Click here to review the committee descriptions. Once you have reviewed your options, click here to complete and submit the online Commitment to Serve application. All current committee members need to submit an application if they wish to continue to serve on the same committee in 2010. The deadline for submitting an application is September 30th. You will be contacted by your committee chair in late October.

Interested in making the heavenly Vanilla Maple Syrup Smoothie, made so famous at the GMC PCMA/MPI-CAC Joint Meetings by Team Canada? Click here to download the recipe for this delicious summer treat.

2009 Hospitality Industry Calendar
Click here to view the Greater Midwest Chapter 2009 Hospitality Industry Calendar.

Spring 2009 - The Pulse: Volume VIII Issue I, sponsored by LA Inc. - The Los Angeles Convention and Visitors Bureau and Omnipress.
Click here to access the Spring 2009 Issue of The Pulse.

Should you have any questions about the Greater Midwest Chapter, or suggestions, please contact us at the address provided below.

Contact Information:
Greater Midwest Chapter PCMA
475 S. Frontage Road, Suite 101
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Phone: 630-323-7413; Fax: 630-323-6989
Email: info@gmcpcma.org