PCMA members represent the industry's leading association, corporate and independent meeting professionals, as well as industry suppliers, faculty and students. Whether you're looking to build relationships locally, regionally, or worldwide, PCMA opens the door to these professionals through a variety of resources, education and networking events.
 

Solid Ground is dedicated to achieving a just and caring community, free from poverty, prejudice and neglect by developing and providing creative, comprehensive and effective responses to our community's needs. Offering quality human services in a manner that promotes dignity, advocating for public policies and private initiatives that give all people equal opportunities and resources, and supporting the efforts of others who share our vision of community.

The Bite of Seattle™ came to life in 1982 when Alan Silverman, president of Festivals Inc., saw a need to recognize culinary excellence within the industry. An estimated 75,000 people attended the first Bite™ held at Greenlake, with only 25 restaurants. In 1986, the Bite™ moved to Seattle Center where it now attracts over 450,000 in three days and hosts over 60 restaurants.

Since 1984, Share Our Strength® has led the fight against hunger and poverty by inspiring and organizing individuals and businesses to share their strengths. We have raised over $200 million to fight hunger around the globe. We have invested critical funds in over 1,000 hunger-related organizations to help the most effective organizations sustain their efforts and maximize their capacity to deliver results. Today, our priority is to end childhood hunger in America ensuring that the nearly 12 million American children facing hunger have access to the nutritious food they need to learn, grow and thrive.

Building a rich, global meeting and events industry community is the vision of Meeting Professionals International (MPI). Our mission is to help our members be their best by building human connections to knowledge, ideas, relationships, and marketplaces. For 23,000 meeting and event professionals in over 65 countries, MPI is the inspired, global community that multiplies their potential by accelerating personal growth.

A remarkable culinary experience that begins by sipping martinis, bidding on one-of-a-kind silent auction experiences and mingling on the picturesque terrace of The Golf Club at Newcastle. SEach chef prepares a table showcasing their own unique menu and wine pairings. The creativity, flair and competitive nature extend beyond the food and drink to include each tabletop theme.

FareStart is a job training and placement program for homeless and disadvantaged individuals. Over the past 15 years, FareStart has provided opportunities for over 2,000 people to transform their lives, while also serving nearly 3 million meals to disadvantaged men, women, and children.

Chamber members enjoy exclusive opportunities to promote their business to prospective new customers from throughout the Puget Sound region. All of these opportunities are designed to maximize your investment, both in time and money.  Events: The Chamber holds more than 350 events per year. Each one of these is an opportunity to promote your business.

Seattle's Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit economic development agency responsible for competitively marketing the Seattle area as a destination for conventions, tour groups and individual travelers. The goal of these marketing efforts is to enhance the employment opportunities and economic prosperity of the region. Our members benefit from the Bureau's marketing programs by gaining direct access to the visitor market.

More than 12 million children are at risk of hunger in America. Share Our Strength's Operation Frontline® is a groundbreaking nutrition education program that helps families help themselves by teaching them how to prepare healthy low-cost meals. Professional chefs and nutritionists volunteer their time and expertise to lead hands-on courses that instruct adults, teens and kids living on a low-income how to get the most nutrition out of a limited budget.

To Coordinate and Promote Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender PrideEvents in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest, which Celebrate the Present, Envision the future, and Honor the Past. Seattle Pride is a month long celebration during June. Seattle Pride is one of the largest Pride events in the country, has no paid staff, and an all volunteer Board of Directors.