Complimentary Webcast Series From Virtual, Inc. & Gesmer Updegrove
What You Should Know Before Starting a Standards or Trade Association
Starting a new industry association or consortium is a complex endeavor, especially in the critical first few months. If you are starting - or planning on starting - one of these types of organizations, this webinar replay will provide you with valuable advice on how to get your group successfully off the ground and drive it forward.
Hear our experts - Virtual, Inc.’s Andy Freed and Andy Updegrove from Gesmer Updegrove - as they shared their real-world experiences and best practices so you and your association can quickly be up and running and on the road to success.
Those who participate in this webinar replay will:
- Learn how to structure membership classes to ensure you get the members you need
- Find out how to craft and fund a budget
- Explore the connection between budget and dues
- Get advice on recruiting your all-important Founding Members
- Learn the importance of carefully crafting a Board of Directors
- . . . and much more
The Experts:
Andy Freed has more than 20 years of experience working with associations, from small startups to multi-million dollar international organizations. He is Executive Vice President and COO of Virtual, Inc., an award-winning association management company.
Andy Updegrove has helped launch and represent more than 110 technology associations, including some of the largest and most influential in the world. He is a Partner at Gesmer Updegrove LLP, New England’s premier law firm for technology companies and emerging businesses.
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