In addition to excellent educational opportunities, PCMA also provides a wide range of the most up-to-date resources for meetings and convention professionals. Use the resources section for forms, checklists, hot topics, research and more.

 

 

	A well attended event is almost always a successful event. Use the provided guidelines to achieve success and maximize attendance.
	Every meeting professional knows they should have a crisis management plan. Learn how to alleviate stress on the planners, staff or attendees brought on by such events.
	Considering including an exhibit at your event? Learn how to create a marketing plan, develop relationships with exhibitors, demonstrate ROI and more!
	Going "green" is one of today's hottest and most valuable trends, and ways to go green extend to nearly every industry. Learn ways to "green" your next event!
	Being an independent planner can be challenging but rewarding. Learn tips and best practices for independent planners.
	More and more organizations are increasing their global presence, creating a demand for more international meetings. Don't get left behind, learn more about international planning and management.
	Legal issues and contracts can be considered among the most intricate and complex areas of meeting planning and management. Learn how to sift through the confusion.
	Negotiating consistently ranks as one of PMCA member's top "challenges" or "areas to improve." Read great content designed to help you create the win-win situations we're always seeking in our industry.
	Keep you and your team on top of your game and ahead of the curve with PCMA's talent management resource page.

 

 

	Review industry-wide accepted practices which create and enhance efficiencies throughout the meetings, conventions and exhibitions industry.
	MeetingMetricsSM, an online meeting research and measurement service that will deliver the quality of a customized survey at a fraction of the cost.
	The most accurate, streamlined and efficient event space management tool in the industry: PCMA Space VerificationTM by MeetingMatrixTM.

 

 

	Survey results, studies, white papers, the Convene® Meetings Market Survey and more information to keep you on top of what's happening in the industry.
	The Meetings Market: Outlook 2010/2011 - Results from the 2010 PCMA Education Foundation/American Express Meeting Planner Intentions Survey - conducted by Ypartnership.
	PCMA launched a survey designed to assess how the 2009 Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) and Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed) codes have impacted healthcare meeting planners.

 

 

	The Meetings Industry's public information campaign designed to identify and promote the unique benefits of meeting face-to-face.
	An extensive collection of hotels, CVBs, industry associations and services to enhance your next event and your professional development.
	Learn the latest on TARP and the Meetings Industry response.