About Us
The PCMA Southwest & Pacific Chapter offers cutting-edge programs, community service projects, professional recognition, and many other opportunities for our meeting professionals in the region.
Our mission is to provide daring and innovative education for planners and suppliers that want to learn, be inspired and experience new concepts in the meetings and conventions industry; and to create a regional community of connections that form a professional family.
PCMA’s Southwest & Pacific Chapter serves 300+ members from Arizona, Hawaii, Nevada, Southern California.
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June 2019
Southwest and Pacific Chapter Happy Hour
Join us Tuesday, June 25th at Glance Restaurant for a casual Happy Hour before heading to The Novo for the PCMA Education Conference Opening Reception. Stop by, say hello and connect with your peers from within our chapter territory. No need to RSVP, just meet us there! *Cash Bar; hosted appetizers
Find out more »August 2019
Arizona Happy Hour at The Dorian
Meet us for Happy Hour at The Dorian on Friday, August 2nd to meet PCMA Southwest and Pacific Board Members and network with your industry peers. We're excited to partner with our hosts at The Dorian and experience their beautiful venue. Hope you can join us! Please RSVP here: Dorian RSVP *Cash Bar; Hosted Appetizers
Find out more »15th Annual All Industry Cruise
You are invited to join us along with 10 of our hospitality association friends aboard the Inspiration Hornblower on August 14th in San Diego, CA. Don’t miss out, this year's event is going to be EPIC! Buy your tickets now! Click REGISTER NOW to purchase your tickets! #AICSD
Find out more »September 2019
2019 Industry Icon Awards
We are so excited for the 2019 Industry Icon Awards presented by PCMA Southwest and Pacific chapter! This year we are honored to recognize Ray Bloom, Chairman and Founder, IMEX Group and Chuck Bowling, President and Chief Operating Officer, Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Las Vegas. We invite you to join us as we celebrate their success and unprecedented contributions to our industry! Tickets are on sale now! Our most sincere "Thanks" to this year's event sponsors! Platinum Sponsors …
Find out more »November 2019
Lessons in Leadership Featuring Pam Gilbert
We're excited to invite you to "pull up a chair" and join us for this very special Lessons in Leadership. Pam Gilbert, Director of Sales and Marketing at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess will be hosting us for lunch at Toro Latin Restaurant and Rum Bar that boasts breathtaking views of the 18th Hole. Don't miss out on your chance to sit with Pam, learn about her career, what drives her as a leader and her insight in the hospitality industry.…
Find out more »Happy Hour at Ballast Point Long Beach
Join us to mix, mingle, and network with your industry peers!
Find out more »December 2019
Lessons in Leadership Featuring Marianne Guenther
Claim your seat at the table and join us December 3rd for lunch with Marianne Guenther, CEO of BIG YAM, The Parsons Agency and SNEAKY BIG Studios. This opportunity doesn't come often... here's your chance to sit at the table with Marianne, learn about her leadership journey and participate in an intimate conversation with an admired and well-respected leader. There are only 15 seats available and the cost is just $25.
Find out more »Happy Hour in the Piazza Room at the Sheraton Pasadena Hotel
Join us Monday, December 16 from 4:30-6:30 pm in the newly renovated Piazza Room at the Sheraton Pasadena Hotel. Hosted by our friends at the Sheraton Pasadena, we invite you stop by after work for a drink, some nosh and meet your fellow industry peers and PCMA Southwest and Pacific Chapter Board Members. RSVP here: PCMA Happy Hour and join us!
Find out more »January 2020
2020 Convening Leaders
PCMA Convening Leaders: The Conference for Event Professionals Visit: https://conveningleaders.org/ for additional information and to register!
Find out more »Convening Leaders 2020 Joint Chapter Receptions
You’re Invited! Please join us on Sunday, January 5, 2020 (4:30-6:00 pm) at the iconic Pied Piper, located at The Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, for the Northern California and Southwest & Pacific Reception. Meet us to mix, mingle and network with your industry peers at this Complimentary Reception. We look forward to seeing you! Contacts for event: Elaine Rothenhaus / Erothenhaus@HotelNikkoSF.com / Incoming President Northern California and Luci Whiteman / Luci@perteam.com / Incoming President Southwest & Pacific…
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