The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota sponsors the 2015 Cyber Security Summit. New this year, in conjunction with the full Cyber Security Summit, is a standalone half-day event that puts the focus on small and middle market businesses. The mission of the Summit is to establish a multi-stakeholder consortium that brings…
AchieveMpls Annual Education Partners Luncheon with Dr. Robert W. Simmons III WHAT: Presented by Best Buy with Platinum Sponsors Target and U.S. Bank, this annual event brings together over 600 Twin Cities business, education and civic leaders to celebrate and renew our community’s strong commitment to public education and success for all Minneapolis students. DETAILS:…
The Management HQ team was recently featured in the Minneapolis Star Tribune. “After taking the leap, the experiment is working…” Read full article.
September 28, 2015 – This month, we are pleased to welcome Nick Bock as MHQ’s new administrative coordinator. Nick brings to the MHQ team five years’ administrative, legislative and policy support experience. He was a case manager for a senator and member of congress, responsible for resolving cases involving immigration, housing / foreclosure, and IRS…
This infographic demonstrates the financial impact that association management companies (AMCs) have on the associations they serve: Click Infographic to Enlarge.
Association Management Models and Their Impact on Financial Performance Prepared by James Gaskin, Ph.D. Brigham Young University Commissioned by AMC Institute (AMCI) Final Report: July 2015 Executive Summary The table below summarizes the relative financial performance of associations managed by an association management company (AMC) vs those independently managed. Green reflects a higher value for associations managed…
8/25/15 – Ten months ago, a group of powerful associations throughout the Midwest convened to address a lack of diversity and inclusion in associations – from membership to leadership to programming. The work was launched as a strategic initiative of the Midwest Society of Association Executives. This group has done three key things that all…
Here is a sample Diversity and Inclusion committee / work group “Statement of Purpose,” for associations: In principle and in practice, we value and seek diversity and inclusiveness within the association management industry. We advocate for and promotes involvement, innovation, and expanded access to leadership opportunities that maximize engagement across underrepresented groups in association membership. We will provide…
By Melvin Tennant, CAE, CEO of Meet Minneapolis and Dara Rudick, CAE, CEO of Management HQ [This article was originally published in Midwest Society of Association Executives August 2015 Newsletter.] When the Midwest Society of Association Executives (MSAE) began to consider a diversity and inclusion initiative, there was conversation and questions. Some wondered if it…
It has been an honor to serve as the Board Chair for the Midwest Society of Association Executives (MSAE) this year. Serving an association that exists to help members thrive and grow is a rewarding adventure! As my time as chair comes to an end, I extend my gratitude to our board of directors, our members,…