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Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) - Greater Philadelphia Chapter. Community, Education, and Fun for Business Event Professionals.

10/30/2026

✨🎉 Let’s celebrate the season together! 🎉✨

Join the PCMA Philadelphia Chapter for our annual Holiday Party, Awards Celebration & Fundraiser on Thursday, December 3, for an evening dedicated to celebrating our incredible chapter members, industry friends, leaders, and award recipients!

🥂 Enjoy an evening of food, drinks, entertainment, awards, and a special tribute to our retiring chapter leaders. Plus, don’t miss our annual silent auction! We’re looking forward to another fantastic turnout and need your support to make this year’s fundraiser a success. Interested in contributing a donation? Visit our event page for details!

📅 Thursday, December 3, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Hilton Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing

🎟️ Register today and find out how you can contribute to the silent auction: https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/dec32026/

A special thank-you to our host, Hilton Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing, our Platinum Sponsor, Visit Raleigh, our Entertainment Sponsor, Ebe Talent, and our Annual Sponsors, Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau, Louisville Tourism, Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board, and Visit Atlantic City, for helping make this celebration possible! 💚✨

10/29/2026

☕✨ TODAY’S THE DAY! We look forward to seeing you!

Join PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter TODAY, October 29, for an afternoon of networking, education, and connection at the Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square!

📅 Thursday, October 29, 2026
⏰ 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square
120 South 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

❤️ GIVE BACK WITH PCMA PHL!

As part of our community service initiative, we’re collecting donations to restock the pantry shelves at West End Neighborhood House! Help us make a difference by bringing one or more of the following requested items:

🥫 Food Items: Breakfast bars, oatmeal, peanut butter, canned vegetables, tuna, soup, macaroni and cheese, and rice.

🧼 Personal Hygiene Items: Toothpaste, deodorant, soap, and tissues.

🎲 Youth Department: New or gently used games for youth activities.

Every donation helps support neighbors in need and strengthens our community. Thank you for helping us make a positive impact!

📌 A FEW REMINDERS:
💻 Bring your laptop to fully participate in the program.
👔 Dress code is smart casual.
🤝 Interested in connecting with fellow members? Stop by the Ambassador Table near registration!
🚗 Valet parking is available at the hotel, with nearby parking garages also available.

🗓️ TODAY’S AGENDA
☕ 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM: Registration & Networking Coffee Break
👋 3:30 PM – 3:45 PM: Welcome
🎤 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM: Program
🥂 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Networking Reception

We can’t wait to connect with everyone today! Don’t forget to bring a donation and help us give back to our community. 💙

10/27/2026

💙 Give Back with PCMA PHL! 💙

As we come together for our October Chapter Meeting & Reception this Thursday, October 29, we’re also collecting donations to support West End Neighborhood House and its mission to strengthen communities across Delaware!

🛍️ How can you help? We’re collecting donations of:
🥣 Breakfast bars, oatmeal, and rice
🥜 Peanut butter
🥫 Canned vegetables, tuna, and soup
🧀 Macaroni and cheese
🧼 Personal hygiene items, including toothpaste, deodorant, soap, and tissues
🎲 Games for the Youth Department

Every contribution makes a difference! Help us restock pantry shelves, support local families, and bring a little extra joy to our community.

📅 Thursday, October 29 | 2:30–6:00 PM
📍 Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square

Join us for an afternoon of networking, professional development, a hands-on Excel workshop, and giving back! Onsite registration will be available starting at 2:30 PM.

🔗 Learn more: https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/0ct292026/

10/26/2026

💙 A BIG thank you to our incredible host and sponsors! 💙

PCMA PHL is grateful for the support of the organizations that help make our chapter events possible. Your partnership and commitment to our community mean so much, and we’re excited to recognize the following partners!

🏨 HOST
✨ Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square

🎧 AUDIO VISUAL SPONSOR
✨ Encore

🥉 BRONZE SPONSORS
✨ Choose Chicago
✨ New York City Tourism + Conventions
✨ Visit Fort Worth

🌟 ANNUAL SPONSORS
✨ Louisville Tourism
✨ Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau
✨ Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board
✨ Visit Atlantic City

Thank you all for supporting PCMA PHL and our community! We truly appreciate your partnerships. 👏

We look forward to seeing everyone this Thursday, October 29, for our Chapter Meeting & Reception! Join us for an afternoon of networking and a hands-on Excel workshop with Jennifer Buchholz of Excel & Flourish.

📍 Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square
🕒 2:30–6:00 PM

Didn’t register in advance? No worries, onsite registration will be available! We hope to see you there!

🔗 Event details: https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/0ct292026/

10/23/2026

⏰ LAST CHANCE! Early registration closes TONIGHT!
Don’t miss your chance to join PCMA PHL for our October Chapter Meeting & Reception on Thursday, October 29, at the Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square! 🎉

Join us for an afternoon of education, industry connections, and networking with fellow event professionals.

📅 Thursday, October 29 | 2:30–6:00 PM
📍 Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square

Register tonight using this link of visiting our bio! 🔗 https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/0ct292026/

10/13/2026

📊 Make connections, build new skills, and give back to the community! 💚

Join PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter on Thursday, October 29, for an afternoon of networking, professional development, and our hands-on Excel workshop, Work Smarter, Not Harder!

🌟 Meet our featured speaker, Jennifer Buchholz! A best-selling author, entrepreneur, coach, and Excel expert from Excel & Flourish, Jennifer will share practical tips, time-saving shortcuts, useful formulas, and underused Excel features to help you work more efficiently.

💚 COMMUNITY SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Supporting West End Neighborhood House

As part of our commitment to giving back, we’re collecting donations to support West End Neighborhood House and its mission of empowering Delaware families and individuals through essential programs, services, advocacy, and support.

🛍️ Help us make a difference by donating any of the following items:
• Breakfast bars and oatmeal
• Peanut butter
• Canned vegetables, tuna, and soup
• Macaroni & cheese and rice
• Toothpaste, deodorant, and soap
• New games and toys

Every donation helps support individuals and families in our community!

📅 Thursday, October 29, 2026
⏰ 2:30–6:00 PM
📍 Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square

⏳ Early registration closes Friday, October 23, at 11:59 PM! Don’t miss your chance to connect with industry peers, sharpen your Excel skills, and give back.

🔗 Register and learn more: https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/0ct292026/

10/12/2026

🎁✨ Help Us Make This Year’s Silent Auction a Success! ✨🎁

Last year’s PCMA PHL Holiday Awards Celebration & Fundraiser featured an incredible selection of Silent Auction items, and we’re hoping to make this year’s auction just as amazing! 💙

We’re currently seeking donations of gift cards/certificates, hotel stays, experiences, packages, services, unique items, and more.

🎁 Interested in donating? We’d love to hear from you!

📧 Email [email protected] for more information or view our donation letter here: https://shorturl.at/qMwMN

📅 Thursday, December 3, 2026
⏰ 5:00–8:00 PM
📍 Hilton Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing

💙 Let’s work together to make this year’s Silent Auction one to remember. Thank you for supporting PCMA PHL!

10/08/2026

✨ The Countdown Is On! ✨

We’re getting closer to the PCMA PHL Holiday Awards Celebration & Fundraiser! 🎉

Join us on Thursday, December 3 for an evening dedicated to celebrating the incredible people and organizations that make our community so special. We’ll recognize this year’s outstanding award recipients, enjoy time together, and raise support for the continued work of PCMA Greater Philadelphia. 🏆💙

🎁 Want to help make the evening even more memorable? Silent Auction donations are still being accepted! We’re looking for gift cards, experiences, packages, services, and other unique items.

✨ Looking to get your organization involved? Sponsorship opportunities are also available!

📅 Thursday, December 3, 2026
⏰ 5:00–8:00 PM
📍 Hilton Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing

🎁 For Silent Auction donations, email [email protected] or view our donation letter: 🔗 https://shorturl.at/qMwMN

💙 To learn more about sponsorship opportunities and the event, visit:
🔗 https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/dec32026/

We can’t wait to celebrate our PCMA PHL community with you! ❄️✨

10/01/2026

🍂📖 The Fall Edition of PCMA PHL’s Connections is here!
Dive into the latest issue for insights, stories, and perspectives from members of the Greater Philadelphia meetings and events community. We’re excited to share another issue filled with great content and contributions from our chapter community!

A huge thank you to all of our writers and editors for sharing your time, expertise, and perspectives, and to our advertisers for supporting Connections and helping us continue to bring this publication to our community. 👏

A special thank you to Simmer Creative, LLC for the outstanding design and production of this issue, and to Pictures By Todd for capturing the exciting moments featured throughout the publication! 📸

Interested in being featured in a future issue of Connections? The deadline for articles and advertising for our next issue is Friday, November 6!

Thank you to everyone who helped make this issue possible! 💙

✨ Writers & Editors:
Theresa Barrett
Kyle Bixby
Shelby Candrea
Christine Cleaver
Sybil Davis
Bonnie Grant
Scott Higgins
Erica Keagy
Karen Lennert
Sara McWilliams
Mariellen Morris
Bob O’Connell
Sariah Powell
Kathy Smith
Paul Wong

✨ Advertisers:
Borgata
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
Louisville Tourism
Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau
Projection
Providence Warwick CVB
Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board
Visit Atlantic City

🎨 Special Thanks:
Simmer Creative, LLC
Pictures By Todd

10/01/2026

💻 Ready to work smarter, not harder?

Join PCMA Greater Philadelphia on Thursday, October 29 at the Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square for an afternoon of networking, professional development, and a hands-on Excel workshop!

🌟 Meet our featured speaker, Jennifer Buchholz of Excel & Flourish! A best-selling author, entrepreneur, coach, and Excel expert, Jennifer brings more than 20 years of experience in training and development. She’ll lead an interactive session packed with practical Excel shortcuts, formulas, features, and techniques you can put to work right away.

Whether you’re an Excel pro or looking to build your confidence, you’ll walk away with tools to help you save time, streamline your work, and get more out of Excel. And don’t forget to bring your laptop! 💻

⏰ EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, October 23 at 11:59 PM!

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and flourish with PCMA PHL! ✨

📅 Thursday, October 29
⏰ 2:30–6:00 PM
📍 Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square

Register today! https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/0ct292026/

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