Association Headquarters Expands into Canada with the Acquisition of Managing Matters
Mount Laurel, NJ and Los Angeles, CA – In its continued pursuit of building a premier full services professional services and association management platform, Association Headquarters, LLC (“Association Headquarters” or “AH”), a Corridor Capital portfolio company, has announced the acquisition of Managing Matters Inc. (“Managing Matters”). This acquisition enhances AH’s ability to serve professional and trade associations across North America by expanding its geographic reach and strengthening its service offerings in governance, event planning, marketing and operational support.
Managing Matters, a leading association management firm serving Canadian and U.S. associations, was founded in 2004 and is based in Toronto, Canada. The company specializes in governance support, strategic planning, event management, marketing, communications and management services, helping professional and trade associations grow, engage and thrive. With a team of seasoned association professionals, event specialists and marketing experts, Managing Matters has built a reputation for streamlining operations and driving impactful results for its clients. The company’s leadership is excited to ally with Association Headquarters and Corridor Capital to further expand its service offerings and contribute to building a leading international professional services and association management platform.
As part of the transaction, Jenny Faucher will retain an ownership stake in the combined company and continues to lead Managing Matters as its President. In her role, she will focus on driving the company’s strategic vision, business development and strengthening client relationships as part of the broader AH platform.
“Expanding our presence into Canada is an exciting next step for Association Headquarters,” said Bob Waller, CEO of Association Headquarters. “Managing Matters brings deep expertise and strong client relationships across professional and trade associations, nonprofit organizations and industry groups. This investment allows us to provide seamless access to our full suite of strategic planning, board governance, membership engagement, marketing, event management and financial services, ensuring our combined clients receive the highest level of support.”
Jenny Faucher, Founder and President of Managing Matters, added, “We are thrilled to align with Association Headquarters and offer a truly integrated, full-service solution that ensures our clients benefit from a best-in-class platform dedicated to helping them achieve their strategic goals—from membership engagement to event execution.”
Iman Navi, Managing Director of Corridor Capital, commented, “Association Headquarters continues to make outstanding progress in expanding its comprehensive suite of services and geographical reach. The addition of Managing Matters expands AH’s presence in Canada and enhances its ability to serve both existing and prospective clients with an expanded suite of tailored services across North America. We are thrilled to support AH and Managing Matters.”
As a leader in association management industry, Association Headquarters has partnered with hundreds of professional and trade associations, industry organizations and nonprofit groups, providing exceptional operational support, strategic guidance and growth-focused solutions. With this acquisition, AH reinforces its commitment to delivering exceptional value and driving long-term success for mission-driven organizations across North America.
Blue River served as the financial advisor to Corridor and Association Headquarters. Torys LLP provided legal services for the transaction. Kroll supported the process with accounting services. Lockton Companies provided insurance services.
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