Easter Associates, Inc. earns top industry accreditation (11/17/2004)

Easter Associates, Inc., a leading Virginia trade association management and government relations firm, has earned the association management profession’s highest accreditation status.

The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) awarded formal accreditation to the Charlottesville-based firm, which also has offices in Richmond. Less than five percent of association management firms in the country hold that accreditation.

ASAE’s accreditation program was established to identify practices indicative of high quality management companies, assess the procedures and practices of individual firms, and improve the quality of services. “Our team is extremely proud and honored to achieve accreditation,” said company president Doug Easter. “The process was rigorous and detailed and the results confirm our commitment to providing quality management and government relations services to our clients.”

Founded in 1976 by current chairman Peter Easter, CAE, the company represents more than a dozen corporate and trade association clients, including the Virginia Association of Broadcasters, the Virginia Ready-Mixed Concrete Association, and the Virginia Propane Gas Association. The company also provides state government relations services for one the country’s largest cellular phone companies. Easter Associates has 15 professional and administrative employees, five of whom are registered lobbyists.

ASAE, headquartered in Washington, DC, is dedicated to enhancing the knowledge and competency of association executives, promoting excellence in association management, and helping organizations better serve their members.

Founded in 1920, its 26,000-plus members manage leading trade associations, professional societies, and philanthropic organizations across the country.

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