Associations & Affiliations We have friends in many places. Pickwick Gardens Conference Center is affiliated with numerous industry associations including Meeting Professionals International, ISES, the Burbank Chamber of Commerce and ABC. Meeting Professionals International Founded in 1972, MPI is the association for the global meetings industry and is committed to delivering success for its 21,000 worldwide members by providing innovative professional development, generating industry awareness and creating business development opportunities. The Dallas-based organization delivers success through its 68 chapters and clubs in 20 countries around the world. International Special Events Society ISES was founded in 1987 to foster enlightened performance through education while promoting ethical conduct. ISES works to join professionals to focus on the "event as a whole" rather than its individual parts. ISES has grown to involve over 4,000 members active in 41 chapters throughout the world. Burbank Chamber of Commerce The Burbank Chamber's mission is to be the leading public policy advocate for business. To promote economic growth. To be a strategic partner in initiatives that enhance and preserve the quality of life in the Burbank community. To provide valued services to our members. Association of Bridal Consultants ABC has been the professional organization for the wedding industry since 1981 and has over 4,000 members in 26 countries on six continents. The Association of Bridal Consultants is a membership service organization, designed to increase awareness of the wedding business and improve the professionalism of members.