Association Business Week Open House: Meet PAR & Your Association Business Community
Ignite Growth. Elevate Influence. Drive Your Mission Forward.
On Monday, April 27, kick off Association Business Week with a free, open-access virtual open house designed for association executives and business leaders who want to rethink what “association business” can be. You’ll get an inside look at PAR’s point of view on revenue, partnerships, and mission-driven growth—and see how our community is reshaping sales and business development for the association sector. It’s a relaxed, conversational hour to hear how PAR thinks about association business, ask questions, and get a preview of what’s happening during Association Business Week. You’ll meet the PAR team, connect with peers from across the sector, and join guided networking designed to spark real relationships and candid conversation. Come as you are, stay as long as you like, and leave with new connections and a clearer picture of how PAR can support your growth.
Jen Smith
Executive Director
Jen Smith brings a wealth of association leadership experience, along with a strong expertise in program management, revenue strategies, and member engagement. Known for her strategic approach, Jen is focused on helping PAR advance its mission by combining best practices in association management with innovative business development. Jen’s proven leadership and collaborative spirit drive her commitment to increasing PAR’s value for members and the broader association industry.
Sean Soth
Founder & Leadership Advisory Board Chair
Sean Soth is the Leadership Advisory Board Chair of Professionals for Association Revenue, a member organization focused on improving association revenue health through community and resources. As a recognized business development expert, Sean has led multiple sales portfolios in a variety of industries including: life sciences, legal, government contracting, association management, training and development, and healthcare. In these relationships, Sean’s teams surpass budget objectives, while launching new program and product development for thousands of clients per year.
In addition to his role with PAR, Sean is owner of Hi-Fidelity Group, Inc. a managed sales and marketing firm focused on exhibit and sponsorship sales and a Co-Founder of Webvent, a digital platform for webcast management and online directories for associations.
Sean is a regular speaker at industry conferences speaking about the value of audience, business development, and marketing best practices
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Professionals for Association Revenue (PAR) is a CAE Registered Provider. The program(s) linked below meet the requirements for fulfilling the professional development requirements to earn or maintain the Certified Association Executive credential. Every program that we offer that has been approved for CAE credit will clearly identify the number of CAE credits granted for full participation. We will maintain records of your participation in accordance with CAE policies. For more information about the CAE credential or Registered Provider program, please visit www.asaecenter.org/cae.