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Chicago Association Management Expands Strategic Footprint with Merger with Riggs Enterprise Corporation
Combined Organization Strengthens Service Capabilities and Geographic Reach for Professional and Trade Associations
CHICAGO, IL and MULLICA HILL, NJ – August 1, 2025 – Chicago Association Management (CAM), a leading provider of professional management services to small and mid-sized professional and trade associations, today announced its merger with Riggs Enterprise Corporation, an organizational development firm specializing in strategy, leadership development, and association management services. The strategic combination creates an expanded platform to serve associations nationwide with enhanced capabilities and deeper expertise.
The merger brings together CAM's 15+ years of proven association management experience with Riggs Enterprise's specialized focus on organizational development and strategic consulting. The combined organization will continue to operate under the Chicago Association Management (CAM) brand, offering enhanced services that include comprehensive association management, strategic planning, organizational development, and leadership consulting.
"This partnership represents an exciting evolution for both organizations," said Ed Graziano, Managing Director of Chicago Association Management. "By joining forces with Brian and the talented team at Riggs Enterprise, we're significantly expanding our capabilities and geographic reach while maintaining the personalized, collaborative approach our clients value. This combination allows us to serve associations more comprehensively, from day-to-day operations to long-term strategic vision."
The acquisition extends CAM's reach from its Chicago headquarters to include Riggs Enterprise's established presence in the Mid-Atlantic region. Brian Riggs, CEO and Co-Founder of Riggs Enterprise, will remain with the organization as a strategic advisor, ensuring seamless continuity for existing clients and contributing his expertise in organizational development and strategic planning to the expanded service portfolio.
"We're thrilled to join the CAM family," said Brian Riggs. "Ed and his team have built an exceptional reputation in the association management industry, and together we can offer clients an even more robust suite of services. This merger allows us to combine our organizational development expertise with CAM's operational excellence, creating greater value for the associations we serve."
The merged organization will continue to manage day-to-day operations for over fourteen professional organizations while expanding capabilities in:
- Strategic planning and organizational development
- Leadership development and consulting
- Brand and communications strategy
- Membership growth and engagement
- Event planning and execution
- Financial management and strategic planning
Founded in 2010 by Ed Graziano, Chicago Association Management has established itself as a trusted partner for professional and trade associations, offering a team-based approach that assigns dedicated Executive Directors and Association Management Specialists to each client. The company's parent organization, Corporate Event Enterprises, Inc., has been serving the meetings and events industry since 1987.
Riggs Enterprise Corporation, co-founded by Brian Riggs, has built a strong reputation for helping for-profit and nonprofit entities develop and execute their purpose through strategic planning, leadership development, and innovative organizational solutions. Brian's extensive background spans nearly three decades in the nonprofit sector, with active involvement in industry leadership roles.
About Chicago Association Management: Chicago Association Management (CAM) offers comprehensive professional management services to small and mid-sized professional and trade associations. Working collaboratively with clients, CAM manages everyday operations from membership and marketing to finance and strategic planning, enabling association leadership to focus on their mission and most impactful work. CAM is a division of Corporate Event Enterprises, Inc. For more information, visit www.chicagoassociation.com.
About Riggs Enterprise Corporation: Riggs Enterprise is an organizational development firm specializing in strategy and leadership development, brand and communications, and administrative and technical assistance for for-profit and nonprofit entities. The company focuses on delivering professional association management services with an emphasis on strategic planning and organizational innovation.
Media Contact:
Ed Graziano
Chicago Association Management
Phone: 312-540-9300
Email: ed@chicagoassociation.com