GMIC Announces Mid-Atlantic Chapter, CEO of Gallagher & Gallagher Worldwide Elected President

Online, October 30, 2011 (Newswire.com) - GMIC Mid-Atlantic had its kick off meeting September 23rd and elected Daisy Gallagher, CEO of Gallagher & Gallagher Worldwide, Inc. as their President. Ms. Gallagher is an international award winning marketing professional who serves as CEO of Gallagher & Gallagher Worldwide, Inc. for more than twenty years and who brings her vast experience in the marketing and green event management industry from both the private and public sector to GMIC.

"The industry is becoming increasingly aware of the need to have a strong foundation of knowledge in green standards, for many organizations and government agencies green practices are an important component of their mandates." said Gallagher, "Through the GMIC members participate in educational and networking activities to help them stay at the forefront of developments and standards in the industry. The launch of GMIC Mid-Atlantic Chapter provides an important platform to stay connected and ahead of the curve of all new developments."

Melanie Pelouze, Vice President of the GMIC Chapter says, that in addition to helping companies meet in a more green fashion she hopes the GMIC can actually raise the consciousness of the industry and educate corporations on how to achieve financial returns partnered with positive social and environmental impacts. "At no other time in history has it been as important to be responsible corporate citizens. As tourism is arguably the world's largest industry, we have the opportunity to help not only the communities where we meet but also the people and the environment as well; through something we are passionate about, meeting and events."

In addition to Daisy Gallagher, Gallagher & Gallagher Worldwide, Inc.(President) and Melanie Pelouze, AMR Meetings & Incentives,(Vice-President) other GMIC Mid-Atlantic Board and Committee members so far include; Linda M. Jones, CMP -Pennsylvania Convention Center, Marissa Feldman -Philadelphia Convention Visitors Bureau, Meg D' Angelo -Lincoln Financial, Danielle Cleary - ARAMARK, Jonathan Yuengling - i-Meet (Secretary & Chair Membership Committee), Kim Parker -ARAMARK, Danielle Pinto - GEP Destination Management Philadelphia, Ashley Albrecht - Albrecht Events, LLC., Linda L. Canon, CMP - Carnegie Mellon University, Gary L. Miller - Cenero Audio Visual Show Solutions, Glenna Fulks - Synthes, Jennafer Ross - JR Global Events, Kelly Re - AMR Meetings & Incentives, Lou Marrocco - Brandywine Events, Rachel Land, Ronna Bonds - Starwoods, Samantha M. Bahlow -Preferred Hotel Group and Samy Verdekal - AMR Meetings & Incentives.

The GMIC Mid-Atlantic Chapter will hold its first regional training session on "What You Need to Know about Green Meeting Standards." in November. The event is open to GMIC members, stakeholders, and professionals in the industry. Guests can get more information and register by emailing kre@amr-mi.com.

To become a member of the GMIC Pennsylvania Mid-Atlantic Chapter register at http://www.greenmeetings.info/Join_Us (choose "At large membership")

About the GMIC
The Green Meeting Industry Council (GMIC) is the premier global community solely dedicated to sustainability in the meetings and events industry, not only through education but also by spearheading research, policy and standards. GMIC is a nonprofit professional meetings association with member representation in over 20 countries. The GMIC is 100% focused on advancing sustainability in the meetings industry, helping leaders of all levels.

About Daisy Gallagher

Daisy Gallagher is an an award winning author, speaker and respected leader in the marketing communications industry. As CEO of Gallagher & Gallagher Worldwide (GGW) she oversees award winning government and industry outreach (event) deployments and branding outreach campaigns and has instituted green practices for two decades. GGW is certified as a premier GREEN Platinum level agency. Gallagher is the author of numerous published works including the popular book "the Government Contractor's Resource Guide" which has made the pages of FORBES and Businessweek.

Media Contacts:
Ralph Gabriel
marketing@gallagherworldwide.com
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Daisy Gallagher
CEO Gallagher & Gallagher Worldwide, Inc.
ceo@gallagherworldwide.com