Bostrom Receives AMC Institute Accreditation

CHICAGO, IL – July 10, 2008 – Bostrom has been awarded accreditation by the AMC Institute, having met the ANSI/AMC INSTITUTE Standard of Good Practices for the Association Management Industry.   The accreditation program is the most demanding and comprehensive in the AMC industry. 

“I congratulate Bostrom for achieving AMC Institute accreditation,” said AMC Institute Executive Vice President Sue Pine.  “Achievement of this program demonstrates that Bostrom has invested significant resources to meet the requirements of the Standard.  Bostrom’s clients can be assured that they are partnering with an AMC that operates with the highest level of professionalism and responsibility,” she added.

AMC Institute’s accreditation program was launched in 2002 after the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approved AMC Institute’s Standard. The Standard, the basis of AMC Institute’s accreditation program, is an American National Standard, recognized specifically by ANSI as the standard for the AMC industry. .

“This accreditation reinforces and recognizes Bostrom’s longstanding commitment to providing excellent client service while adhering to high standards of ethics, accountability and professionalism,” said Randy Lindner, CAE, president, Bostrom.

The accreditation program is a voluntary process that requires written documentation and an independent review verifying that Bostrom meets or exceeds the Standard’s requirements for accounting procedures, appropriate contract review and transition procedures, appropriate and adequate insurance coverage, written record keeping procedures, and proper employee recruitment and training programs. Achievement of this accreditation demonstrates Bostrom’s commitment and ability to deliver service, quality and excellence.

Bostrom is a leading professional services firm celebrating 75 years of providing management, outsourcing, and consulting services to clients nationwide from offices in Chicago and Washington, D.C. The organization counsels a wide range of clients, including professional societies, trade associations, foundations and other not-for-profit organizations, governmental organizations and corporations. Bostrom’s industry accreditations demonstrate continued commitment to our mission: to build successful organizations and enhance value for our clients through trust, experience and personalized service and solutions. To learn more about the Bostrom Advantage, visit www.bostrom.com.