One of my 2024 goals for Barcami Lane, Inc. was to earn AMC Institute Accreditation. Among 500-plus association management companies (AMCs) worldwide, just 80 have achieved AMC Institute Accreditation, demonstrating the commitment and the ability to deliver the highest level of professional management services to association and not-for-profit clients. These AMCs are the recognized choice of associations and not-for-profit organizations. I am proud to announce that Barcami Lane was recently awarded accreditation by AMC Institute, the global trade association representing the association management industry.
AMC Institute Chair Nick Ruffin said. “AMC Institute accreditation requires that association management firms demonstrate adherence to operational and ethical best practices, as outlined in the AMC Institute Standard. Accreditation distinguishes Barcami Lane’s ongoing commitment to leadership in association management.”
Administered by AMC Institute, AMC Institute Accreditation is recognized and supported by ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership and is based on the ANSI Standard of Good Practices for the AMC Industry. ANSI requires that the standard be reviewed and updated regularly to remain an approved standard. Measurable performance practices include contracts and service delivery; employee recruitment, training, and professional development; and financial management and internal controls, among others. AMCs must earn re-accreditation every four years, demonstrating to an independent outside auditor that they continue to meet the standard.
I could not be more pleased to earn accreditation in just two short years since establishing the company. This honor speaks to the skilled team of association professionals representing key disciplines within the field we’ve assembled to serve our clients. My hope is that this designation demonstrates our commitment to upholding ethical business practices and to helping our clients advance their missions and professions.
Until next time!
Cambria Happ, MPA, CAE
President