AMC Institute Starts 2019 with Exciting Changes
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The AMC Institute (AMCI) is proud to announce a partnership with AMPED in their new offices located at 908 King Street, Suite 310, Alexandria, Virginia 22314. The coming year will not only bring a new address but valuable programming, content and connections for members.
AMCI's staff, email addresses and phone numbers remain the same. In consultation with Association Headquarters who was managing AMCI, the Board elected to move toward an innovative arrangement within the Association Management Company (AMC) model, partnering with Wisconsin-based AMPED, with offices in Alexandria, VA and Colorado.
Michael Payne, AMCI 2018 Board Chair, said, "I would like to thank Bob Waller and his team at Association Headquarters (AH) for their stewardship and support of AMCI in both their superior management of AMCI and in helping us make this transition."
President & CEO of AH, Robert Waller, Jr, said, "AH will remain an active and engaged member of AMCI with many staff participating on AMCI committees and task forces. We truly value the education and best practices that AMCI brings to our community."
AMCI is looking forward to this new arrangement, which will allow the organization to continue its growth, implement strategic initiatives and partnerships and, most importantly, serve members while promoting the unique advantages of the AMC model. Michael Payne concluded by saying, "With an engaged and thoughtful Board of Directors and a talented group of elected officers, 2019 will produce even greater benefits for all of our members as we further advance the awareness and value the AMC model brings to the nonprofit community."
"AMPED is excited to welcome AMC Institute. We look forward to a partnership and organizational design that preserves the integrity of the AMC model, while giving the Board a direct line to staff. Our expanded space in Old Town provides a great new home for the AMCI team," stated Lynda J. Patterson, FASAE, CAE President & Owner of AMPED.
About AMC Institute
AMC Institute (www.amcinstitute.org) advances professionalism and high industry standards for association management companies. We provide expert support and resources to drive new business to our members and keep them in the forefront of emerging trends and knowledge. We champion accreditation to promote industry best practices. We also create educational and networking opportunities for AMCs to engage and learn from each other.
The AMC Institute represents over 195 association management companies that manage over 1,800 associations. The total budget for associations managed by AMC Institute members is more than $1.5 billion.
About AMPED
AMPED Association Management (www.manageassociations.com) is focused on perfecting operations and accelerating growth for diverse trade and professional associations. AMPED demonstrates the highest level of professionalism by consistently meeting and exceeding of the prestigious AMC Institute accreditation.
AMPED is based in Madison, Wisconsin and has offices in Alexandria, VA and Glenwood Springs, CO as well as remote offices nationally. AMPED represents 11 full service clients with budgets of $500K-$12M with meetings from 200-12,000 attendees, and also offers integrated management for stand-alone associations.
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