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What is The Center for Association Growth (TCAG)
Established in 1992 by industry veteran Carl A. Wangman, TCAG is an association management company that provides management expertise, financial stewardship, internet technology and administrative services to multiple trade organizations, professional associations and other non-profit organizations. With more than 40 years in the association management industry, Wangman has successfully directed TCAG under the modus, “the customer is right; customer needs come first.” Today, TCAG’s team of 26 employees continue to use their collective experience, expertise and dedication to effectively carry out the initiatives of every client we have the privilege to serve.

What is an Association Management Company
An association management company is made up of a team of skilled professionals who provide management expertise and specialized administrative services to associations in an efficient, cost effective manner.

Association management companies provide expertise in:

Accreditation / Certification Programs	Government Relations
Administrative Services	Information Technology / Data and Web Management
Advertising / Exhibit Sales / Sponsorship	Marketing / Public Relations
Communications / Publication Services	Meeting / Event / Conference Planning
Education / Programs	Membership Services
Financial Services	Strategic Planning
Flexible Fee Arrangements	Web Management

The Association Management Company Advantage
An association management company assumes financial responsibility for salaries and operations for multiple clients and is reimbursed by each client for services rendered. The shared resources concept of a management company results in economies of scale and cost efficiencies that benefit all clients.

Advantages of an association management company include:

• Flexible staff with a depth of experience to work effectively in key areas of association management to drive financial success and member satisfaction
• Operating costs shared by several clients, providing sophisticated systems at an affordable cost
• Economies of scale, particularly in purchasing power
• Ability to leverage corporate size and reputation to add financial/programmatic value
• An administrative structure that frees volunteer leaders to focus on providing strategic direction

"We created The Center for Association Growth to be a service organization capable of delivering a level of personal attention and results-driven association management skill unmatched in the industry. With more than 40 years of management experience, we take an active role in the affairs of every TCAG client ensuring that all goals are met in a professional, timely, and cost-effective manner."

Carl A. Wangman, CAE
Chief Executive Officer