Overview
The chapter holds over 24 events each year of general interest to the PMI community. Executing these core events with full P/L responsibility, Operations contributes to the financial health of the organization and has established an excellent record of strong financial stewardship. Events are held at venues around Atlanta to enable the membership from all over the city to participate. Operations plans and executes single topic events, event series with an over-arching topic, special events, leadership meetings, and strategic sessions.
Dinner Events: The second Monday of every odd month, beginning in January. Held at the Westin Atlanta, Perimeter North. This event includes local and national keynote speakers, as well as sessions dedicated to Newcomers and Professional Development. Members with certifications can earn PDU for attending the dinner meetings and the Professional Development sessions. Attendees ranges from 100 - 190
Networking Events: The third Thursday of every even month, held at The Georgian Club. This event includes local and regional speakers on topics of interest to professional project managers, and extended face-to-face networking time prior to the presentations. Attendees range: 85 - 125
PM in the AM Breakfasts: Various breakfast meetings held on Wednesday in the Cumberland Mall area, Alpharetta and Hartsfield-Jackson Airport vicinity. These events have over-arching themes, e.g. PMO or single subjects, e.g. personal branding, leadership, etc. Attendee Range: 20 - 65
Career Month: July each year, various locations. Events are coordinated with sponsoring recruiting firms to provide unique opportunities for the membership to connect with recruiters. Events during Career Month this year included a recruiter panel for member Q&A to help with the job search process, 1-on-1 speed-networking sessions with recruiters, an open forum net-working to meet and discuss opportunities, as well as keynote speakers on topics such as personal branding, resumes, advanced LinkedIn capabilities, and other topics of interest to the job seeker. Attendee Range: 120 - 210
Vision
To be a Good and Consistent Steward of the PMI Atlanta Brand
Mission
Our mission, to plan and execute well-organized chapter events that lead to an enriching membership experience.