Donate to Marisa’s Mission – Charity of Choice
PCMA New England’s 2022/23 Charity of Choice is Marisa’s Mission. Marisa D. Federico, former Director of National Sales at the Boston Convention Marketing Center was an extraordinary woman who left
Chapter News
Apply for Hospitality Student Scholarships
November 14th is the deadline to apply for the Don Lawrence Student Scholarship and the Marisa Federico Memorial Scholarship. Each scholarship awards $2,000 to deserving hospitality students in the New
Marisa Federico Scholarship Recipient
Meet Megan Dingelstedt, Endicott College, and recipient of one of PCMA New England's student scholarship.
Don Lawrence Scholarship Recipient
Meet Nicole Noonan, senior at Endicott College and recipient of one of PCMA New England's student scholarship.
Chapter COVID Policy for Live Events
In the interest of ensuring the safety of all guests, vendors, and venue employees, we ask that all guests wear masks when not actively eating or drinking. Additional requirements may
Marisa’s Mission Trivia Fundraiser Recap
The New England Chapter and Marisa’s Mission co-hosted an exciting virtual Trivia Night Fundraiser on October 7 in recognition of breast cancer awareness. Donations totaled almost $1,000! Marisa’s Mission responds
Summer Social Soiree Recap
On July 30, more than 75 event professionals tuned in to make custom cocktails, compete in a trivia contest and catch up at our Summer Social Soiree…at a Distance! Casual
June 2020 Webinar Recap
Thank you to the Port Lighting Systems team for hosting our June educational webinar, “Increasing Production Value in Virtual Events.” With a live introduction by our Chapter President Micha Brooks
Charity Oktoberfest 2019 – What You Missed
On Monday afternoon, 10/28, PCMA New England hosted their Oktoberfest Social at Night Shift Brewery on Love Joy Wharf. In light of Breast Cancer Awareness month, the chapter decided to
GMID 2019 – What You Missed
Our second joint program with MPI New England in celebration of GMID was a lively afternoon of networking, raffles and an amazing display of international delicacies set under a canopy
Fireside Chat Photos
The sell-out Fireside Chat to celebrate International Women’s Day was a huge success! Thank you to our event host, The Hampshire House, and speakers Martha Sheridan (Greater Boston Convention &
Welcome the Newest Chapter Members!
Shira Brandt, Event Manager, Corinthian Events Patricia Smurro, Destination Expert, Discover Newport Jill Cavanaugh, Conference Coordinator, Infusion Nurses Society (INS) Theresa Dupont, Regional Sales Director, PSAV
Member on the Move – Lindsay Welch
After nearly 10 years working in the special events industry, Lindsay decided to make the move to CSI Boston (formerly DPI Events) in July and enter the world of destination management!
PCMA New England was busy this Fall!
What you missed this Fall… PCMA New England hosted a Lunch & Learn this September at The Social Register in Boston’s exciting Seaport District. Our keynote speaker was Nicole O’Leary from
New Member Spotlight: Meagan Prescott, CMP
Meet our Newest PCMA New England Member: Meagan Prescott, CMP. Meagan joins us from the NY Chapter and will be taking on a Director Role in 2019. We are thrilled
A Farewell Message from our 2018 President, Jason Ward
Greetings PCMA New England! If you are like me, you are likely scratching your head right now wondering where this year went and how are we possibly about to start
“Where are they now?”
Damaris Messina, Student Recruitment Chair spoke to the 2016 PCMA Don Lawrence Student Scholarship recipient; Jeremy McFadden on life after college and how the scholarship helped with his travels abroad
President’s Message, Fall Newsletter 2018
Greetings PCMA New England! I hope you all had a wonderful Summer! As hard to believe it may be over, we New Englanders know that there are still plenty of
What you missed at our Global Meetings Industry Day Event!
New England came together on April 12th, 2018 to celebrate Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) in the true spirit with which the day was created.
Discover a Resort Style Experience Less than an Hour Away
Picture this…the sun is shining, you and four of your best friends are relaxing by a glorious outdoor pool that connects to an indoor pool, in a private cabana. Island music plays softly in the background as your server brings you crisp, cool mojitos and tells you about how the mint was picked fresh that morning from the Chef’s Garden. Can you guess where you are?
A Message from our President
We have all survived another New England Winter and Summer is finally here! Which means so is our signature Red Sox Summer Social event on Tue. July 10th! If you have not yet purchased your tickets, then you will want to do so right away by visiting our chapter website https://newengland.pcma.org/. Limited tickets are available for reception/game and reception only.
Sponsor Spotlight: David Gibbons, Executive Director, Massachusetts Convention Center Authority
On behalf of the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority it is my pleasure to welcome the respective New England Chapters of PCMA and MPI to Boston and host your joint meeting
2017 Proves to be a Successful Year
PCMA New England held their Annual Meeting at the newly renovated Revere Hotel Boston Common on December 5, 2017. Over 80 PCMA New England Members and Non-Members gathered at the
Don Lawrence Scholarship Recipient
Dear PCMA Members, I would like to thank the members of the board of PCMA for choosing me as the Don Lawrence Memorial Scholarship recipient. I am truly honored and grateful
PCMA NE Convenes in Nashville!
PCMA held its Annual Convening Leaders in Nashville, TN in January 2018. The New England Chapter was well represented in Nashville, and had over 40 attendees at our Chapter Reception.
Member Spotlight: Alanna Joyce
Member Spotlight: Alanna Joyce, Event Manager for the Watson & Cloud Platform team at IBM When did you first get involved with PCMA? I joined PCMA in March 2017. How did you
Socializing at the brand new Kings Seaport!
PCMA NE kicked off 2018 with its first Social at the brand new Kings in the bustling Seaport. King’s Seaport had just opened and PCMA NE Members were thrilled to
Spring 2018 President’s Message
Hello PCMA New England! I cannot believe that we are about to close the 1st quarter of 2018! It seems like just yesterday that we were all gathered for our
Triple Crown Night May 19
The Chapter’s 2018 Charity of Choice, Marisa’s Mission, is hosting their 2nd Annual Triple Crown Night on Saturday, May 19th at the Quincy Marriott Hotel. This event will sell out again and we don’t