Resources
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.

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A well attended event is almost always a successful event. Use the provided guidelines to achieve success and maximize attendance. |
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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. |
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Considering including an exhibit at your event? Learn how to create a marketing plan, develop relationships with exhibitors, demonstrate ROI and more! |
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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! |
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Being an independent planner can be challenging but rewarding. Learn tips and best practices for independent planners. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Keep you and your team on top of your game and ahead of the curve with PCMA's talent management resource page. |

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

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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.
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The Meetings Market: Outlook 2010/2011 - Results from the 2010 PCMA Education Foundation/American Express Meeting Planner Intentions Survey - conducted by Ypartnership. |
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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. |

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