Unique Venues

APRIL 23, 2025

Washington, DC is one of the most dynamic and influential destinations for hosting conferences, corporate events, government meetings, and professional gatherings of all sizes. With its concentration of federal agencies, policy institutions, and proximity to Capitol Hill, Washington, DC is especially ideal for government events.

Venues 36

Venues Event Planning Government Education 36

PCMA Convene

MAY 31, 2017

Role play The average salary for an association executive is $108,669; association meeting professional, $77,205; corporate meeting professional, $84,527; government meeting professional, $70,000; independent meeting professional, $81,944; and education/nonprofit meeting professional, $71,389.

2017 75

2017 2016 Education Government 75

PCMA Convene

MAY 31, 2017

Role play The average salary for an association executive is $108,669; association meeting professional, $77,205; corporate meeting professional, $84,527; government meeting professional, $70,000; independent meeting professional, $81,944; and education/nonprofit meeting professional, $71,389.

2017 74

2017 2016 Education Government 74

Master the Event

DECEMBER 11, 2023

And that usually falls under a branch of the local government. Usually, when one thinks of working with a government agency, the thoughts of red tape and untold regulations start to enter into play. Now I know what you’re thinking. Luckily, convention centers are usually given the autonomy to conduct their own sales and marketing.

Food and Beverage 40

Food and Beverage Government Corporate Meetings Trade Shows 40

PCMA Convene

MAY 31, 2016

Respective pay The average salary for an association executive is $110,143; association meeting professional, $77,242; corporate meeting professional, $81,265; government meeting professional, $75,833; and independent meeting professional, $78,438.

2016 75

2016 2015 2014 Education 75

PCMA Convene

MARCH 1, 2019

After answering an initial question on their professional role, respondents follow one of three survey routes; one for association meeting professionals and executives, another for independent meeting professionals, and the third, for corporate meeting professionals.

Marketing 40

Marketing Meetings Government Corporate Meetings 40

PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Association professionals responding to the survey were employed at associations that vary greatly in size, from under 1,000 to 50,000-plus members; more than two-fifths (43 percent) worked for associations with fewer than 5,000 members. CORPORATE PROFESSIONALS. Only 6 percent expected to plan fewer meetings.

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Marketing Meetings 2016 2007 78