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Bostrom Selected by American Society of Home Inspectors for Comprehensive Event Management
CHICAGO, IL, August 11, 2025- Bostrom, a leading association management company providing management, outsourcing, and consulting services to not-for-profits, announces its newest client – American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI). Founded in 1976, ASHI sets the...
Bostrom Renews ASAE Alliance Partnership Through 2028 to Strengthen and Enhance Support for Association Community
Chicago, IL August 4, 2025 –Bostrom is proud to announce a three-year renewal of its Alliance Partnership with the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), reaffirming its commitment to helping associations achieve their missions through insight, innovation,...
AI, Community, and the Power of Purpose with Rob Wenger of Higher Logic
In this episode of the b.cast, Jeanne Sheehy sits down with Rob Wenger—Founder and CEO of Higher Logic—to talk about how associations can harness technology to strengthen community, drive engagement, and future-proof their missions. Rob shares how his roots in software development and entrepreneurship led him to become a passionate advocate for digital transformation in the association space.
Bostrom’s Lauren Keith Earns Certified Association Executive Credential
Bostrom is pleased to announce that Lauren Keith, CAE, Program Manager at Bostrom, has been awarded the prestigious Certified Association Executive (CAE®) designation through the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). The CAE credential represents the...
Elevating a Membership Campaign with Agile Strategy and Results
Membership growth and retention are ongoing challenges for many associations. For the National Association for Catering and Events (NACE), communicating the value of national membership in a way that resonated across its creative, engaged community was a key...
Community Is the Future of Engagement
What We Learned at Higher Logic Super Forum 2025 Members of Bostrom’s marketing and programs team traveled to Nashville for the 2025 Higher Logic Super Forum to explore what’s next in community building, volunteer engagement, and member experience. Here’s what...
Using Fear as an Opportunity to Plan
Given the uncertainty in the global economy, it is easy to get distracted, chase emotions, and make impulsive financial decisions driven by headlines. Instead, use these planning tactics to help ensure operations are stable, reserve levels are prudent, and discipline...
Bostrom Strategic Director Jose Segarra, MNA, CAE, Awarded 2025 Chris Mahaffey Inspiring Leader Award by Association Forum
Chicago, IL June 4, 2025 – Bostrom, an agile association management company, is proud to celebrate Jose Segarra, MNA, CAE, Strategic Director and Senior Account Executive, for being named the recipient of the 2025 Chris Mahaffey Inspiring Leader Award by Association...
Bostrom CEO John D. Dee Appointed To ASAE and ASAE Research Foundation Boards Of Directors
Chicago, IL May 22, 2025 –Bostrom, an agile association management company, is proud to announce that John D. Dee, CPA, CGMA, Chief Executive Officer of Bostrom, has been nominated to serve on the Board of Directors for both the American Society of Association...
Equanimity in Action: Jay Karen on Foresight, Leadership & Driving Change
In a dynamic conversation with Jeanne Sheehy, Jay Karen, CAE—CEO of the National Golf Course Owners Association, Chair-Elect of ASAE, and Chair of the ASAE Research Foundation—shares how his career and 26 years of volunteerism shaped his path to leadership.
Building Agile Engagement: The Role of Digital Communities in Association Growth
For years, associations have built strong connections through newsletters, annual conferences, webinars, and networking events. These remain essential tools for engaging members, but they’re no longer the only way members expect to connect. Digital community platforms...
GovTech 4 Impact: A Successful Kenes Original Event
Kenes Group, a globally recognized leader in professional conference organizing and association management, has a proven track record of launching impactful events without a dedicated client. Through strategic partnerships, Kenes Group creates platforms that address...
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