Of all the reasons people and organizations join voluntary associations, professional development ranks at the top.

An effective association therefore is organized to meet the education and training needs of its members. It might offer peer networking, best practice programs, peer reviews, regional training seminars, conventions, trade shows and leadership programs — complex events where ADG’s professional partnership with a client can pay major dividends.

Regardless of the specifics, successful professional development programs carry key benefits for associations: they provide valuable education and training to members, showcase the association’s accomplishments, introduce potential new members to the organization and add revenue.

 
 
     
  Conference and event management – ADG’s education and training professionals work with program committees and hotel staff to develop a substantive program and insure that every logistical detail is attended
to. As a result, the event has the best chance of success and making a difference in the professional lives of your members.		  
  Sponsorship programs – Sponsored events take planning and effective outreach. ADG’s professionals handle every aspect identifying target markets, developing the message and materials, securing sponsors and developing a plan to maintain sponsor relationships.  
       
  Education and training – ADG works with associations to develop broad-based training that goes beyond the traditional conference setting. We have experience establishing and managing training institutes, professional
certification programs, leadership programs and negotiating education initiatives with community colleges.		  
  Leadership training and seminars – ADG provides leadership training and seminars on a wide range of association management and communication topics.