2024 Chapter Meetings & Events
Upcoming events
End of Year (2024) Gala & Awards Night
Purpose:
Join us as we celebrate PMI SC Midlands' exceptional achievements! This elegant evening will recognize outstanding individuals, teams, and organizations and offer ample opportunities to network with fellow members.
Event Details:
Theme: "A Night of Excellence"
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Date: Thursday, 21st November 2024
Venue: USC Pastides Alumni Center, 900 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Award Nomination:
Do you have an outstanding team member or has your team led an exceptional project? We want to hear about it! Submit your nominations and let us honor excellence together!
Sponsorship Opportunity
Become a sponsor and make a lasting impact. Gain valuable exposure while supporting this remarkable evening. Contact us to get involved!
Additional Information:
Dress Code: Formal Attire or Business Casual
Cost Information:
(I) Early Bird* Tickets: $45 Members | $49 Non-Members
* Early Bird extended to November 20, 2024
(II) Regular Tickets: $45 Members | $55 Non-Members
Available Spaces: Limited Seats Available. Hurry, Spaces Are Filling Up Fast!
January 2025 Member Orientation (Virtual)
Join us for an exclusive event designed for existing and aspiring members like you!
Network with industry professionals, discover the valuable resources and development opportunities available, and see firsthand how membership can empower you to take your projects – and your future – to the next level.
Register today, space is limited!
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It is particularly important for Project Managers to maintain and improve their project management knowledge and skills to stay competitive in the market. PMP certification is a critical component. As, during the resent years, project management discipline took a step toward more flexible and dynamic project management methodologies, in addition to the traditional waterfall approach, several new emerging methodologies became in high demand. Thus, training and credentialing in these methodologies became highly sough after among Project Management professionals. It is especially relevant in today's economic climate.
Membership Statistics
Total Members | 630 |
New Members This Year | 163 |
PMP® Members | 382 |
CAPM® Members | 39 |
PgMP® Members | 0 |
PMI-SP® Members | 1 |
PMI-RMP® Members | 1 |
PMI-ACP® Members | 22 |
PfMP® Members | 0 |
PMI-PBA® Members | 0 |
Members with no Certification | 218 |
Breakdown by type | |
Individual Members | 590 |
Student Members | 30 |
Other Members | 10 |
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Members in Spotlight
- Alicia Blackmon
- Carmela Wilson-Styles, PMP
- Daniel Cleveland, PMP
- Elizabeth Murdock
- Tim Larson
- Toni Fairfax
- Sarah Brooks, PMP
- Kimberly Richey, PMP,CAPM
- Sarah Brooks, PMP
- Kimberly Richey, PMP,CAPM
- Deniqua Ladson, PMP
- tejas patel, PMP
- Denichia Dubose, PMP
- Anansa Jenkins, CAPM
- Brett Driver
- CARLIE ORTEGO, PMP
- Christian Bandoy
- Darlene Holland, CAPM
- Gilbert Chavez
- Jason Fuller, PMP
- Jennifer Webb, PMP
- Jennifer Manucy, PMP
- Kaitlin McKnight, PMP
- Karla Buru, PMP
- Kerri Higgins, CAPM
- Kirsten Pratt, PMP
- Lee Williamson
- Marjorie Kneece, PMP
- Rebecca Beasley, PMP,PMI_ACP
- Rob Doucette, CAPM
- Shawn McAlhany
- Sherri Hess, PMP
- Steven Fagan, PMP
- Terrence Sheppard, PMP
- Travis Bailey, PMP
- Yogesh Sharma, PMP
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The Project Management Institute, with members in 135 countries, is the world's foremost authority for the project management profession. PMI sets industry standards, conducts research, and provides education and certification opportunities designed to strengthen and further establish the profession. Our chapter proudly serves all the local and national professionals in the space of Project Management. We currently have thousands of members - over half of whom hold PMI’s esteemed PMP certification - and represent nearly 400 unique companies across the globe.
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Find a Volunteer Opportunity
Make your mark on our PMI Chapter and the profession. As a member, you can volunteer to work on and to lead activities that advance the profession and support the chapter business operations by joining our chapter volunteer community. All volunteer openings are managed by the PMI Volunteer Relationship Management System (VRMS). This system includes the ability to search for opportunities, view details about each role and apply online.
Earn PDUs by Volunteering
Volunteering Project Management Professional PDUs can be earned as part of Category E: Volunteer Service. Category E, along with Category D (Creating New Project Knowledge) and Category F (Working as a Professional in Project Management), comprise the Giving Back To The Profession Categories. You can earn PDUs in Category E (Volunteer Service) by providing volunteer, non-compensated project management, and many others.
Speakers for our Chapter's Events
Our PMI Chapter welcomes proposals from passionate speakers interested in sharing their experiences, knowledge and expertise on such topics as general business and strategy, leadership, project management, and technical or industry-specific specialties. Our Professional Development events provide professional development units (PDUs) of educational information necessary for those attendees maintaining certification designations. Speakers are also eligible to claim PDUs for their creation and delivery of the presentation material.