As an AMCI member, you have access to a special summer promotion from our Gold Strategic Partner, Encore—a limited-time offer created exclusively for AMCI.
This summer only, AMCI members can receive 30% off Encore-owned equipment at hotel and meeting venues where Encore is not the in-house event production provider. To qualify, services must be booked through Beth Surtin by September 1, 2026, and the event must take place in 2026.
Every fall, the meetings industry gathers in Las Vegas for IMEX America, and this year we want you there with us. AMCI is bringing together a select group of AMC meeting planners to attend as our Hosted Buyers at IMEX America 2026, taking place October 13-15 at Mandalay Bay.
What makes this special is the group itself. You will experience the show alongside a dedicated circle of AMC peers, an experience organized exclusively by AMCI and available nowhere else.
The countdown is on for AMCs Engaged, and the deadline to book your room at The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee is July 6, 2026.
Once your room is secured, get ready to step into your role as an Architect of What's Next. This year's program, designed by your AMC peers to address the real challenges and opportunities we're all facing, gives you the blueprints, tools, and connections to build what's next for your team, your clients, and your business.
Menomonee Falls, WI – Association Acumen, an award-winning full-service accredited association management firm based in Menomonee Falls, WI celebrated its 20th anniversary July 1. Founded in 2006, Acumen provides full-service management for state, national and international professional associations. Its first client, the Federation of Clinical Immunology Societies (FOCIS), joined Acumen in 2006, followed by the Society for Mucosal Immunology (SMI) in 2008, the Automotive Fleet & Leasing Association (AFLA) in 2012, and the National Vehicle Leasing Association (NVLA) in 2014. Other current clients include the New York State Society of Physician Associates (NYSSPA), the Michigan Academy of Physician Associates (MAPA), and QRCA.
“We are proud of the strong and long-term partnerships that we have forged with our clients over the years, relationships strengthened through our belief in a shared mission, a commitment to growth through best practices, and a determination to consistently go above and beyond to achieve superior results,” Betsy Smith, CPA, MST, Acumen’s President, said.
“The rising tide lifts all boats.” – John F. Kennedy
Sarah Timm, CAE, CMP-HC, Parthenon Management Group, AMCI Board Chair
LaGrange, GA — Association Services Group (ASG), an AMCI-accredited association management company with more than three decades of experience, announced the launch of a refreshed brand identity and a newly redesigned website. This rebrand reflects the momentum of a company grounded in 30 years of experience and moving forward with purpose.
The updated visual identity introduces a refined color palette, elevated typography, and a new logo that draws on organic forms reimagined through a modern, geometric lens. The design intentionally bridges ASG's history with its forward-looking vision, reflecting both where the company has been and where it's headed.
LaGrange, Georgia — The Florida Association of Public Procurement Officials (FAPPO) has selected Association Services Group (ASG), based in LaGrange, GA., as its new association management partner. ASG, a leading association management firm in the Southeast providing full-service management and trusted operational leadership for member-driven organizations, began management services in April 2026.
Through this partnership, ASG will provide full-service association management, delivering strategic guidance and overseeing day-to-day operations. With a proven track record of supporting organizations nationwide for more than 30 years, ASG will bring the structure and consistency needed to strengthen engagement, enhance program delivery, and position the association for continued growth and long-term impact.
AMCI is excited to welcome Robin Troutman, CMP, DARC as our new Senior Manager of Operations & Strategic Execution. Robin brings more than two decades of leadership experience across nonprofit operations, global policy, disability inclusion, and systems‑change work. Her background includes advising senior U.S. State Department officials, directing national initiatives across all 56 states and territories, and leading major accessibility and inclusive‑technology partnerships.
Tina Wehmeir, CMP-Fellow, CAE, President & CEO, AMC Institute
One of the things I love most about this community is that it defies the notion that size determines significance.
About a year and a half ago, I was invited to join the AMCI Board of Directors. This is an honor for anyone, but even more so for me, as I own a small AMC. Part of my role is to be the voice for the extra-small, small, and even medium-sized AMCs. I would be lying if it did not feel it daunting at times. But it does show the commitment this board has to hearing everyone’s input in making AMCI the best it can be. There is so much AMCI has to offer, especially to smaller AMCs. While large organizations are critical to AMCI, they face vastly different challenges from small AMCs. Even when I took the position, I was unaware of all the benefits for smaller AMCs. Just being part of AMCI and taking advantage of all the networking opportunities, including the Annual Meeting, the Engaged Conference, Regional Meetings, and online webinars, offers prime opportunities to learn industry best practices from AMCs of all sizes. Of course, one of the most popular breakout meetings is always the AMC by size, where AMCs can get together with their peers and discuss confidential information as well as challenges that they are facing in their organization, and allow for the beginning of a personal network of colleagues that you can lean on, regardless of the challenges that you face in your business.
As a small AMC, one of the challenges is where to put your resources, especially with limited finances. This is always a question of the value of your investment relative to its return. AMCI again leads the industry in value. First, the Accreditation, while challenging and time-consuming, does allow a small AMC to differentiate itself from other AMCs. Showing that you are a leader in the industry and are held to higher standards helps your business grow. There is no better way to lead than to adopt the best practices in the industry and leverage the knowledge that AMCI has acquired over the years.
By Elizabeth Pullman, Director of Talent, Parthenon Management Group, LLC
At IMEX Frankfurt 2026, emerging leaders from across the association and meetings industry gathered for a thought-provoking session during the IAPCO & AMCI Joint Associations Emerging Leaders Workshop titled “AI at the Crossroads of Human Connections: Green Light or Red Flag?” The session explored one of the industry’s most pressing questions: how can organizations embrace artificial intelligence while preserving the human connection that defines events and associations?
There's no better time than today to secure your spot at the year's most anticipated gathering for association management professionals. Early bird discounts for AMCs Engaged end June 15th — so act now and lock in your savings before time runs out.
This July, our community comes together in Milwaukee to do something powerful: design what's next for our industry. Inspired by Milwaukee's legacy of visionary architecture, this year's program is built to spark fresh perspectives, strengthen connections, and equip you with strategies you can bring back to your team from day one.
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Join us for an insightful EduSeries session you won't want to miss!
We are thrilled to announce the winners of AMCI's 2026 Awards of Excellence! Since its launch in 2023, this program has honored the outstanding achievements of AMC firms and professionals who are shaping the future of our industry — and this year's honorees are no exception. From rising executives already making their mark, to seasoned leaders whose talent and vision continue to advance our field, to firms transforming client success in extraordinary ways, our 2026 winners represent the very best of the AMC community.
Jeanne Sheehy, CMO at Bostrom and Marketing Advisory Board Director
It started with a bold declaration. About four years ago, Board Chair Mark Engle stood before the AMC Institute community and issued a challenge that was equal parts audacious and inspiring: by 2050, AMCs should manage 50% of the associations in our target size range. Just like that, a Big Hairy Audacious Goal or BHAG was born.
Sarah Timm, CAE, CMP-HC, Parthenon Management Group, AMCI Board Chair
Scope creep rarely arrives dramatically. It doesn't usually come as a sweeping demand or an overwhelming initiative. More often, it appears quietly — one additional committee call, an expanded conference deliverable, another "quick" marketing request, a last-minute board initiative added with the best of intentions.
Peter Waite, CAE, Principal at Association & Events Management International and AMCI Board Director
2026 marks the tenth anniversary of AMCI’s first — and to date, only — Chapter. Over the past decade, the Canadian Chapter has doubled its membership to 22 firms and now has representation from coast to coast. Collectively, our members manage nearly 300 associations representing approximately 125,000 association members.
When a client asks, “How do our costs compare?” — you need more than a gut feeling. You need data. And AMCI has invested in giving you exactly that.
The AMCI Benchmarking Tool is the only on-demand benchmarking resource built specifically for AMC members — developed and validated by renowned researcher Dr. James Gaskin. It gives you instant access to the most current income and expense data across more than 50 categories for approximately 200,000 C3 and C6 nonprofits annually. Filter it to match the exact client profiles you work with, and you’ll walk into every proposal and renewal conversation armed with real numbers that tell a compelling story.
Join us on Wednesday, June 10 at 2:00 PM (Eastern) for an insightful eduseries on the future of AI-powered email marketing for AMCs!
Email marketing is evolving -- and association management companies can't afford to fall behind. In this on-demand webinar, we'll show you how AI is reshaping the way AMCs build, send, and optimize email campaigns across their entire client portfolio.
Thu Jul 16, 2026From Stress to Balance: Practical Wellbeing Strategies for Association Event Professionals & Teams Category: Virtual Events |
Wed Jul 22, 2026The AMC Leadership AI Playbook: Getting Aligned Before You Execute Category: Virtual Events |
