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Recent News
January 13, 2010
Seen at the 54th PCMA Annual Meeting
January 13, 2010 - The 2010 PCMA Annual Meeting took place Jan. 10 - 13 in Dallas, TX. This year, in addition to a stellar line-up of General Session speakers and exceptional networking events, PCMA added new sessions and features, providing attendees with even more opportunities to learn, network, and connect with fellow meeting professionals.
January 13, 2010
PCMA and Reed Travel Exhibitions Announce New Industry Partnership
Dallas, TX, Jan. 13, 2010 - The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) and Reed Travel Exhibitions (RTE) announced from the PCMA Annual Meeting in Dallas an industry partnership that sees the two organizations collaborating on a range of new educational initiatives for AIBTM in Baltimore and EIBTM in Barcelona.
January 12, 2010
2010 PCMA Convention Center Auction to Feature Chicago and McCormick Place
The Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau (CCTB) sponsored this morning's General Session at the Professional Convention Management Association's (PCMA) 2010 Annual Meeting and announced an exciting opportunity for meeting professionals. The CCTB and the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (MPEA), owner and operator of McCormick Place, have partnered with PCMA for the 2010 PCMA Convention Center Auction; marking the third time a convention center has auctioned its meeting space to benefit PCMA.
January 11, 2010
PCMA Further Reduces Annual Meeting Environmental Footprint in 2010
The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) held its first CEO Summit for Convention Center and Convention and Visitors Bureau CEOs on Sunday, January 10, at the Dallas Hyatt Regency in conjunction with the 2010 PCMA Annual Meeting in Dallas, Texas. The CEO Summit brought together nearly 50 Convention Center and CVB Executives for high-level collaboration and information sharing.
January 11, 2010
PCMA Holds CEO Summit for Convention Center and CVB CEOs
The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) held its first CEO Summit for Convention Center and Convention and Visitors Bureau CEOs on Sunday, January 10, at the Dallas Hyatt Regency in conjunction with the 2010 PCMA Annual Meeting in Dallas, Texas. The CEO Summit brought together nearly 50 Convention Center and CVB Executives for high-level collaboration and information sharing.
January 11, 2010
Texas Roadhouse CEO Honored with PCMA Chairman's Award
In recognition of his encouraging voice during a difficult time for the meetings industry, the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) selected G.J. Hart, Texas Roadhouse Director, President and CEO, to receive the prestigious 2009 PCMA Chairman's Award. Hart was honored in person during today's General Session at the 2010 PCMA Annual Meeting in Dallas.
December 21, 2009
PCMA 2010 Annual Meeting General and Plenary Sessions to be LIVE Webcasted Free for PCMA Members
The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) is teaming with Content Management Corporation (CMC) and Convention News Television (CNTV) to provide daily LIVE webcasts and video news highlights from the January 10-13, 2010 Annual Meeting to be held in Dallas, TX.
December 17, 2009
PCMA Education Foundation Announces Fall Scholarship Winners
The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) Education Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of 18 faculty and student scholarships. 16 of these scholarships will provide students and faculty with the opportunity to attend the 2010 PCMA Annual Meeting, Jan. 10 - 13, 2010, in Dallas, TX.
November 5, 2009
New 2010 PCMA Board Officers and Directors Named
As released on September 1, the PCMA Nominating Committee, chaired by Nancy L. Elder, CAE, past Chairman of the Board, met on Aug. 27 in Chicago, IL, and reviewed, in detail, an impressive number of Board nominee applications. After careful deliberation, the committee offered the slate of candidates below for leadership positions on the 2010 PCMA Board of Directors.
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