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Built to Last: Canopy Management Group Earns Its AMC Institute Accreditation Once AgainÂ
Built to Last: Canopy Management Group Earns Its AMC Institute Accreditation Once Again September 11, 2026 Canopy Management Group has once again been awarded accreditation by the AMC Institute, the global trade association representing the association management industry. We’re proud to have held this credential continuously since 2014, meeting the standard through four consecutive independent…
Read MoreCelebrating Sarah Aasheim: 2026 Markens Mutuality Award Recipient
Celebrating Sarah Aasheim: 2026 Markens Mutuality Award Recipient September 1, 2026 It’s an exciting time at Canopy. We’re celebrating our 2026 Markens Mutuality Award recipient: Sarah Aasheim, a leader whose life and work are rooted in a simple but powerful belief: we are stronger together than we are alone. When our Senior Marketing and Communications Manager, Alejandro Alfaro, sat down with Sarah to…
Read MoreIrene Costello Earns Association Management’s Highest Credential
Irene Costello Earns Association Management’s Highest Credential July 10, 2026 Irene Costello, our Director of Operations, has earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential, the highest professional designation in association management. The achievement recognizes more than professional expertise. It reflects Irene’s leadership throughout her more than seven years with the organization, where she has helped…
Read MoreFrom The Markens Group Legacy to Canopy Management Group
From The Markens Group Legacy to Canopy Management Group June 5, 2026 SPRINGFIELD, Mass., June 5, 2026 — Canopy Management Group, Inc., formerly known as The Markens Group, officially launched its new brand and celebrated the opening of its expanded downtown Springfield headquarters during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 4. The event brought together clients, association partners,…
Read MoreA New Name. A New Space. A New Chapter Ahead.
A New Name. A New Space. A New Chapter Ahead. February 5, 2026 A New Name. A New Space. A New Chapter Ahead. Big things have been taking shape behind the scenes over here in Springfield, MA, and we’re excited to share what we’ve been up to. “2025 was a year of reflection and opportunity…
Read MoreIntroducing the Markens Mutuality AwardÂ
Introducing the Markens Mutuality Award September 16, 2025 TMG is embarking on a new chapter of ownership under Emily Leonczyk, one that celebrates our past while looking forward with excitement to the future. To honor this milestone, Emily has created a lasting tribute to our founder, Ben Markens, whose vision, generosity, and values continue to…
Read MoreRooted in Fiber, Growing for the Future: TMG Welcomes New Ownership Under Emily Leonczyk
Rooted in Fiber, Growing for the Future: TMG Welcomes New Ownership Under Emily Leonczyk September 12, 2025 TMG has entered an exciting new chapter! We’re delighted to announce that Emily Leonczyk, CAE, MBA, now serves as President and CEO and assumes full ownership, carrying forward a legacy of excellence and growth established by founder Ben Markens.…
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