SmithInstitute

SmithInstitute was established by SmithBucklin to help associations develop competencies in effective governance, strategic thinking and action taking, innovation, leadership development and change management. SmithInstitute provides the latest industry insight to association leaders on issues and trends that they can utilize to help grow their organizations and deliver value to their members.

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Company Facts

SmithBucklin is the world’s largest association management and professional services company. Founded in 1949, the company provides full-service management and outsourcing services to trade associations, professional societies, technology user groups, corporations, government institutes/agencies and other nonprofit organizations. SmithBucklin’s mission is to drive growth for its client organizations and provide uncompromised stewardship for their long-term prosperity. SmithBucklin offices are located in Chicago, Washington, D.C., St. Louis and St. Paul, Minn. and the SmithBucklin MCI Worldwide Partnership provides client organizations with seamless association and event management services from more than 40 offices throughout the world. SmithBucklin is 100 percent employee owned.


Quick Facts

  • 98 full-service client organizations
  • 319 client organizations 
  • 62 years of experience
  • $300 million in annual client budgets
  • Business volume
    • 85% full-service management
    • 15% outsourcing services

Annual Stats

  • 300,000 conventions, events and meeting attendees
  • 10,000+ speakers engaged
  • $19 million total food and beverage expenditures
  • 276,000 sleeping room nights booked
  • $69 million client exhibit booths and sponsorships sold
  • 9,000 exhibiting companies
  • 13,500+ client Webcasts and virtual meetings
  • 20,000 Webcast participants
  • 375 eLearning courses and modules
  • 11,000 eLearning participants

Client Organizations by Type


Client Organizations by Industry


Client Organization Tenure (Average = 15+ Years)


 
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Our Client Organizations

SmithBucklin provides full-service management and outsourcing services to 320 trade associations, professional societies, technology user groups, corporations, government institutes/agencies and other non-profit organizations.

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Management Team

SmithBucklin's Management Team is dedicated to enabling and supporting SmithBucklin employees to deliver exemplary service and create value for our client organizations.

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