AIM Group International and Association Headquarters

Unique joint venture brings international growth opportunities to international Professional Conference Organiser AIM Group International and US-based Association Headquarters

Milan, 3 February, 2011- AIM Group International and Association Headquarters, Inc. (AH) are pleased to announce the establishment of a global alliance. With more than 50 years experience, AIM Group International is an established organization that successfully organises congresses and meetings of all sizes throughout the world. AH is a leading North American association management company (AMC), managing 29 national and international trade associations, and professional and medical societies. 

AIM Group International’s and AH’s non-profit association client partners will benefit from a stronger range of management services, expertise in 28 cultures and a viable platform for international expansion, with office locations in 11 countries and 13 cities worldwide. The option and flexibility to grow internationally by establishing global chapters, hosting international meetings and solidifying worldwide partnerships provides increased revenue opportunities, and a unique knowledge base for both organisations’ client partners.  

“We share a common business philosophy with the staff and leaders of Association Headquarters,” said Gianluca Buongiorno, President of The AIM Group International. “Through our combined efforts, we will afford our clients and staff a platform for further development, and approach the services we offer to our associations with a truly global perspective.” 

The new model establishes a unique global expertise, and opens the world to the organisations’ clients through their strategic partner’s specialties. The combined services of the AIM Group and AH will allow the companies’ associations to be even more competitive when organising international events, with an increased negotiating power with global vendors and distributors. 

“This new alliance is a natural next step in the long-term development and growth,” said Association Headquarters President and COO Robert Waller. “We are most enthusiastic about collaborating with the AIM Group, and look forward to passing along indispensable international counsel and connections to our client partners.” 

About AIM Group International
AIM Group International is a leading event management company with over 50 years experience. They benefit from an international team of 400 people representing 28 cultures and speaking more than 18 languages.  Organizing more than 2,500 events per year around the world, AIM Group International’s greatest strength is the company’s ability to use global expertise to act locally, resulting in the best possible outcomes for its clients. For more information about AIM Group, visit www.aimgroupinternational.com.

About Association Headquarters
US-based Association Headquarters, Inc. (AH) is a leader in the field of voluntary organization management. For 32 years, the company has provided executive management, trade show management, meeting and convention planning, public relations, marketing, creative services, membership development and administrative support for trade associations and professional societies, and today, manages 29 non-profit trade associations and professional societies. For more information, visit www.associationheadquarters.com.