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Associations thrive when operational excellence meets industry expertise!

August 26, 2026

We’re proud to share a new resource from the Association Management Company Institute (AMCI) exploring the AMC/ED/CEO Integrated Model, a collaborative approach that combines association management expertise with the industry knowledge and leadership of senior association executives.

We’re especially pleased to recognize Ruth Abrahamson of Base Consulting and Management Inc., who was part of the [Read More]
Reflecting on an inspiring two days at the 2026 Canadian Meetings + Events Expo (CMEE)!

August 21, 2026

There’s something special about bringing so many people from the meetings and events industry together in one place. Over August 11 and 12 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto, Canadian Meetings + Events Expo (CMEE) gave us the chance to meet new people, reconnect with familiar faces, exchange ideas, and learn more about [Read More]
Junior Bookkeeper (One Year Contract)

July 13, 2026

Full-time Junior Accounting Clerk position with Association Management (Multi-Management) Firm Location: North York and hybrid Start: After Labour Day

Duties:

To provide support to the accounting team for full cycle bookkeeping duties and supporting accounting functions for multiple clients.
Assist in general accounts payable, accounts receivable, record-keeping and other functional bookkeeping duties for multiple client [Read More]
2025 AMCs Engaged!

July 27, 2025

Ruth Abrahamson and Emma Roberts were thrilled to be part of 2025 AMCs Engaged in Savannah Georgia this week – an inspiring and energizing event centered on this year’s theme: Business as Unusual.

One key takeaway from the opening keynote: planning is core to our work, but global disruptions – from the pandemic to geopolitical [Read More]
National Volunteer Week 2025

May 2, 2025

It’s National Volunteer Week (#NVW2025)! The Base Consulting team salutes the many volunteer leaders we collaborate with every day! Your dedication, energy and creativity bring success in so many ways. Thank you!

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Accelerate Action – Celebrating International Women’s Day!

March 7, 2025

At Base, we proudly recognize the women who contribute to the success and growth of our company. In celebration of International Women’s Day and this year’s theme, Accelerate Action, we remain committed to advancing gender equality and creating an environment where women thrive. To learn more about IWD and this year’s theme, click here.

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AMCI Canada Leadership Engages at AMC Institute Global Board Meeting

November 17, 2024

AMCI Canada Chair Peter Waite, CAE, and Past Chair Ruth Abrahamson joined AMCI CEO Tina Wehmeir, CMP, CAE, and Chair Nick Ruffin at the AMC Institute Global Board Meeting on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in Tampa, Florida. This meeting marked the conclusion of Ruth’s three-year term on the global Board. The gathering brought together industry [Read More]
In Memory of the Founder of Base Consulting

August 15, 2024

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!

June 14, 2024

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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Celebrating Remarkable Women: YWCA Women of Distinction Dinner

June 12, 2024

Ruth Abrahamson attended the 43rd YWCA Women of Distinction dinner on May 23rd, as a guest of the RBC Not-for-Profit banking team hosted by Sabrina Gollnow, RBC’s Vice President of Not-for-Profit and Public Sector. The event raised over $500,000 to help transform the lives of women, girls, and gender-diverse people in Toronto and was an [Read More]
2023 AMCI Conference “AMC’s Engaged: The New Normal. Now What?”

June 12, 2023

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

May 23, 2023

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]

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