This message was sent to ##Email## To advertise in this publication please click here March 18, 2021 .FEATURE ARTICLE AMC Institute's Community Engagement Committee Lightning Round Hosted by Lane Velayo, CAE, CEO/Owner Synergos An Association Management Company The AMCI Community Engagement Committee took over this week's issue of Member Matters. Check out how host, Lane Velayo, CAE, CEO/Owner, Synergos An Association Management Company, shakes things up with Mark Sedgley, President and CEO of MemberClicks. READ MORE .CALL FOR CONTENT Want to have your AMC featured on the New Association Link? This past Fall, AMCI debuted the Association Link, a hub for ideas and answers that help association executives choose the right solutions for their organization — now and in the future. By leveraging AMCI member firm experience, knowledge, and collective assets, the Association Link empowers association executives and volunteer leaders with insights, guidance, and access to expertise. Are you an AMCI accredited firm that has current or past content, bright ideas, or stories of success that you would like to include on the Association Link? Check out the current Executive Insights section to view current topics and contact info@amcinstitute.org. .AMCI TALENT CENTER New Year, New Hire. Free with the AMCI Job Board. AMCI Members post opportunities risk-free on the AMCI Job Board. Find the right full or part-time hire today. No code required. Are you looking for or know someone who is searching for a new career opportunity? Check out the latest jobs posted on the AMCI Job Board below! Meeting Manager Parthenon Management Group — Brentwood, TN Executive Director in Waiting Arden Solution — Belleair Bluffs, FL Executive Director Managing Matters — Toronto, ON / Remote SEE MORE .MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Association Management Client Director Earns CMA Crew Star Award CMA, a full-service communications, marketing and association management firm, announced today that Michael Canino, association management client director, has been named Crew Star for the first quarter. READ MORE National Association of Hispanic Nurses Receives Hispanic Health Leadership Award MCI USA is pleased to announce that its client the National Association of Hispanic Nurses was honored by the National Hispanic Medical Association with the Hispanic Health Leadership Award. READ MORE Michael Battaglia Earns Certified Nonprofit Accounting Professional Credential AMPED Association Management is pleased to announce that Account Executive Michael Battaglia, CAE has earned the credential, CNAP. READ MORE Executive Director Inc., Names Mary Dean, JD, CAE as Executive Director of the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer Executive Director, Inc. and The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer are pleased to announce that Mary Dean, JD, CAE, has been named Executive Director of the society. READ MORE AH Senior Director of Client Service Joins Seton Hall University Customer Experience Advisory Board Association Headquarters, Inc. (AH), a leading association management firm located in Mount Laurel, NJ and Alexandria, VA, is proud to announce the appointment of Senior Director of Client Services Beth Mauro to the Seton Hall University Customer Experience Advisory Board for their Customer Experience Certificate Program offered through the Seton Hall University Stillman School of Business. READ MORE Talley Management Group Grows, Advances Team Members to Manage Company's Expansion Talley Management Group, Inc. (TMG), a 33-year-old, employee-owned, leading association management company, recently announced its newly structured organizational chart that positions client-facing staff with colleagues who oversee organizations within the same industry or field. READ MORE Brandon Hall Group Silver Award for Excellence in the Best Advance in Learning Management Technology for External Training Category Blue Sky eLearn recently won a coveted Brandon Hall Group silver award for excellence in the Best Advance in Learning Management Technology for External Training category. in each quarter's report READ MORE Raybourn Group International Staff Earn Prestigious Designations Raybourn Group International (RGI), Indianapolis-based association management, consulting and event planning firm, is pleased to announce that two staff members have recently earned certifications in their respective fields. READ MORE Megan Hille, CAE, CMP Receives Outstanding Service Award from American Clinical Neurophysiology Society (ACNS) Megan M. Hille, CAE, CMP received an Outstanding Service Award presented by Gloria Galloway, MD, MBA, FACNS during the business meeting of the American Clinical Neurophysiology Society (ACNS) on Sunday, February 14, 2021. READ MORE Felicia D. Kenan Earned Certified Association Executive Credential The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) has announced that Felicia D. Kenan, MPA, CMP, Association Executive of SBI Association Management, has earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE) Designation. READ MORE AH Announces New Charity Partner Family Promise of Burlington County AH, a leading association management company located in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, and Alexandria, Virginia, takes great pride in giving back to the communities that employees work and live in. READ MORE .SHARE YOUR NEWS WITH AMCI We are ImPRESSed with our Members! AMCI wants to help spread your news! Please include Alisha White, Chief Operations Officer, on your media distribution list. .AMCI ACCREDITATION Learn More About AMCI Accreditation Obtaining and maintaining AMC Institute accreditation is a valuable investment in your firm's operational efficiency, client satisfaction, and growth. Interested in giving your AMC firm the business advantage of becoming newly-accredited in 2021? Reach out to Alisha White, Chief Operations Officer, to get started today. .UPCOMING EVENTS AMCI Wellness Member Happy Hour with AMCI's Associate Member Committee March 25 from 5–6 pm ET Join MGM Resorts International's Wellness Coach, Julie Sanders, to learn how to prioritize your health and wellness and manage stress. Learn more about the power of meditation and enjoy Q&A to learn the best tips. This is a new take on Happy Hour! Register here AMC Institute Annual Meeting .AMCI MEMBER EVENTS Have an Upcoming Event? Want to have your next event in the AMCI Member Matters newsletter? Contact info@amcinstitute.org to find out how. .AMCI ONLINE COMMUNITY Chat with Your Colleagues About the Issues that Matter Most Have a burning question that you want your AMC colleagues to weigh in on? Don’t forget to check out the AMCI Community Forum on the Members Only header after logging into the AMCI website. Post questions, start conversations, and get input from the AMCI community. .INDUSTRY NEWS How diversity and innovation drive great cultures in the future of work Forbes Workplace culture has become an increasing priority for both employers and employees in recent years. Your organization's culture, or its shared beliefs and values, define how your organization does business, how teams interact with one another, customers, etc. Not only does a strong culture inspire high commitment, but it also drives high performance. READ MORE How leaders can make meetings more effective by building resilience By Lisa J. Koss The breadth of change for leaders and their teams during the global pandemic has been dramatic: What we're doing, how we're working, when, and of course, where. During my hundreds of hours of coaching this past year, I've watched executives adopt significantly new and different routines and gain confidence over time. Broadly speaking, many challenges have been met. But I've also found that success in adapting as team leaders in these times has much to do with the leaders' ability to shore up their own and their teams' emotional and psychological reserves — to build resiliency. READ MORE 10 tips for building and strengthening business relationships Small Business Trends Relationships are key to any successful business. You need to form them with business partners, mentors, customers, vendors, and even others in your industry. 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