Social Impact
Moving the Needle on Food Donations from Events
Yes, you can donate unused prepared leftovers from events with little liability risk, but it takes early planning, and working closely with partners.
How to Help Those in Hurricane Dorian’s Path
With Hurricane Dorian bearing down on the Southeastern United States, the PCMA Foundation on Friday was calling for donations to its Industry Relief Fund, which helps members of the events
Climate Debate: Caring for the Planet vs. Flying to Conferences
Climate activists are looking to ground air travel. Here’s why the business events industry should take notice.
Not Your Average Survey: The UN Wants to Hear from Meetings Industry
Meeting professionals are invited to help the United Nations understand how to better include the industry in achieving its global sustainability goals.
Hacking Homelessness at EduCon
At a “pitch-a-thon” that capped the Education Conference hackathon, one team came out on top. But collaboration and empathy won the day.
Sweatworking: The Best Kind of Networking
The first morning of PCMA’s Education Conference proved that networking does not have to be about connecting with like-minded peers.
How Organizations Build Ties Through Community Service
Jennifer Bond, a finalist in the Community Advocate category at Visionary Awards, shares how the PCMA Capital Chapter builds community ties in Washington, D.C.
Discover The Palm Beaches Combats Human Trafficking
The CVB and local store Shoppe 561 team up to create pop-up shops at trade shows that raise money in the fight against human trafficking.
State of the Cities report: What’s on America’s Mayors’ Minds
The National League of Cities just released its State of the Cities report at its conference last week. Here’s how the business events industry intersects with the top issues U.S. mayors are addressing.
PCMA EduCon 2019: Can the Meetings Industry Hack Homelessness?
Hackathon participants at the PCMA Education Conference will take on the challenge with empathy and using innovative thinking.
Student Competition at ATSSA Brings New Generation of Ideas
The American Traffic Safety Services Association wanted to encourage innovation among future leaders in transportation engineering as well as find solutions to pressing safety issues. It found the answer to both in a student competition, which awards winners during its annual convention.
‘A Really Crazy, Big Idea’ — Taking on Plastics in the Events Industry
The Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau joins forces with a nonprofit to launch a global movement to reduce the use of plastics at meetings and events.