Industry News Archives - Base Consulting and Management Inc.

In Memory of the Founder of Base Consulting

Amanda Baldini — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 14:06:02 +0000

Brian Laurence Gordon Lechem June 18, 1933 – August 2, 2024

Brian was a graduate of the City of London School and Queen Mary College of London University. He became a Freeman of the City of London, and over his career advanced to become a Fellow of the Institute of Civil Engineers (UK), a Fellow [Read More]

Behind the Scenes: Planning a Grand Welcome for AMCs Engaged Conference!

Amanda Baldini — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 13:13:02 +0000

Ruth Abrahamson, in her role as Past Chair of AMCI Canada, Peter Waite, current Chair and Krista Cameron, Board Member, met at Encore Canada on June 13th to plan a very special welcome for attendees at the upcoming AMCs Engaged Conference at Le Westin Montréal in July, 2024.

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2023 AMCI Conference “AMC’s Engaged: The New Normal. Now What?”

Kristen Akey — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 15:19:29 +0000

Many congratulations to our CEO Ruth Abrahamson who Chaired the 2023 @AMCI Conference “AMC’s Engaged: The New Normal. Now What?” We recently spent the week with AMCs from across Canada and the US in beautiful Oklahoma City. The conference was hosted jointly by the Omni Hotel Oklahoma City and Visit Oklahoma City. We also had [Read More]

AMCI 2023/2024 Board Of Directors

Kristen Akey — Tue, 23 May 2023 14:08:47 +0000

ANNOUNCEMENT OF 2023/2024 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

AMCI Canada is excited to announce the appointment of our new Board for 2023/2024 at the AGM on May 15.

This group of individuals has diverse backgrounds and expertise and are highly qualified to guide our organization towards continued success. The new Board of Directors comprises accomplished professionals who [Read More]

AMC Leadership Discussion, April 22, 2022

Carol Singh — Tue, 26 Apr 2022 20:23:44 +0000

Ruth Abrahamson, CEO of Base Consulting and Management, moderates a Leadership discussion with women AMC leaders from across the US and Canada on April 22, 2022

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Member of the MPAHT Advisory Council: Ruth Abrahamson

Svitlana Nechyporenko — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 13:35:41 +0000

Meeting Professionals Against Human Trafficking (MPAHT) Introduces Advisory Council

Toronto, ON – Since its launch in 2017, Meeting Professionals Against Human Trafficking (MPAHT) has made great strides in driving awareness and education on the issue of human trafficking in the meeting planning industry in Canada and the United States

As MPAHT reaches its 5th year [Read More]

COVID-19: Chronicling the Lessons Learned

Eileen McPhee — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 18:50:00 +0000

Ruth Abrahamson was asked to share her experience managing COVID-19 along with 37 other Canadian event professionals as part of a report highlighting the efforts and realities of Canadian event planners as they worked to deconstruct or reconfigure events immediately impacted by the declaration of the global pandemic.

Click here to read the report and [Read More]

Emma Roberts promoted to Vice President, Base Consulting

Eileen McPhee — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 18:30:18 +0000

Ruth Abrahamson, CEO of Base Consulting and Management Inc. announces the promotion of Emma Roberts, DES to the position of Vice President.

Emma joined Base Consulting in 2012 and has taken on increasing responsibilities over her tenure with the company. She has served to lead several major clients and has provided strategic direction to both [Read More]

Ruth Abrahamson elected president of AMC Institute Canadian Chapter Board

Eileen McPhee — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 18:36:04 +0000

TORONTO, ON – Base Consulting and Management Inc. today announced the election of Ruth Abrahamson, CEO as the incoming president of the AMC Institute (AMCI) Canadian Chapter 2021-2022 Board of Directors.

Ruth is a 30-year veteran of the association management world, with a long-time track record of participating in industry associations. A long-time AMCI member, [Read More]