When we’re not providing space for creative corporate meetings or unforgettable celebrations, we love to open our doors to public networking events and workshops. These types of gathering, usually on weekday evenings, provide opportunities for folks to experience community and connection in a specialized way.
AMA Chicago is an organization that has brought many of those opportunities to Catalyst Ranch over the years. In fact, we’re a proud sponsor of their programming, because their goals are always in line with our thinking. Through membership and events, they allow people at all professional levels in the marketing field to network and upskill to advance their career.
Bonnie Massa serves as Executive Director for AMA Chicago and has been a longtime fan of the our creative environment. We quizzed her with a quickfire round of questions to get to know this organization and their relationship with Catalyst Ranch.
Bonnie Massa, Executive Director
Organization: AMA Chicago, the largest chapter in North America of the American Marketing Association
How did you come to find Catalyst Ranch? We connected with Catalyst Ranch many many years ago and have partnered for a long time!
What is it about Catalyst Ranch that speaks to you? We love the fun environment as a venue for our networking events. It makes meeting new people much easier in this relaxing space.
Why a space like this is impactful for your organization? It is unequaled anywhere we have seen. The vintage staging is so unique. We have been meeting here for so many years our members would be disappointed if we moved any where else.
What is the future of your organization? AMA Chicago has been a chapter of AMA for about 84 years, and we will likely be in Chicago as long as there are marketers here!
We’re grateful to Bonnie for this snapshot of AMA Chicago. Meet more of the organization leadership and community at their two events at Catalyst Ranch in May!
About Bonnie Massa
Bonnie Massa is Founder and President of Chicago-based Massa & Company, Inc. She works with companies and nonprofits to make the best use of their information about customers, partners, donors and sponsors. With more than 30 years of experience in marketing and predictive analytics, Bonnie is passionate about helping clients make informed, data-driven decisions to increase the value of their customer base. She works with organizations of all types to attract new customers and constituents, segment existing customers and analyze customer behavior to predict future behaviors. She speaks fluent “geek” and is an effective translator between business executives and technology experts.
Bonnie currently serves as Executive Director of the American Marketing Association Chicago Chapter, a volunteer position leading the best marketers in the city. She strongly believes that making pasta and ice cream from scratch are worth the effort, and she spends much of her free time testing and re-testing that theory.
About AMA Chicago
AMA Chicago, the largest chapter in the American Marketing Association’s North American network, stands an incredible 84 years strong. Its mission is to provide ongoing development opportunities for Chicago marketers to expand their knowledge, improve their skills, and grow in their careers through access to innovative marketing thought leaders and cutting-edge programming. For more details, visit amachicago.org .
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