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Association of Continuity Professionals Announces Strategic Partnership with Continuity Insights

Beginning July 1, collaboration will expand member engagement, strengthen communications, and enhance professional development opportunities.

Memphis, TN — The Association of Continuity Professionals (ACP) is pleased to announce a new, enhanced strategic partnership with Continuity Insights designed to strengthen member communications, expand educational opportunities, and increase engagement across the global resilience community.

Officially launching July 1, 2026, the partnership builds on a longstanding relationship between the two organizations and reflects a shared commitment to advancing the business continuity and resilience profession.

Through the partnership, Continuity Insights will serve as ACP's marketing and communications partner, working alongside ACP and its Association Management Company, Memphis Medical Society (MMS), to elevate awareness of the association, strengthen member outreach, promote chapter activities, and support the continued growth of ACP programs and initiatives.

The collaboration will create stronger connections between ACP members and the educational resources offered through the Continuity Insights platform, including webinars, research, industry news, and the Continuity Insights Management Conference (CIMC). 

"ACP's mission has always been centered on supporting professionals responsible for organizational resilience," said Michael Gifford, Board Chair of the Association of Continuity Professionals. "Continuity Insights understands our industry, our members, and the challenges they face. By working together, we can expand participation in our professional development programs, strengthen connections across the resilience community, and extend the reach of ACP's resources for our chapter leaders.”

Ted Coene, Co-Owner and President of Group C Media & Events, parent company of Continuity Insights, added, "ACP has built one of the most respected communities in the continuity and resilience profession. This partnership allows us to bring our expertise in media, marketing, events, and audience development to help ACP reach more professionals, increase participation in its programs, and support the association's long-term growth objectives."

As ACP continues to grow, the partnership reinforces the association's commitment to providing exceptional value through education, networking, leadership development, and meaningful engagement for professionals across business continuity, disaster recovery, emergency management, crisis management, and organizational resilience.

About the Association of Continuity Professionals

The Association of Continuity Professionals (ACP) is a nonprofit professional association dedicated to supporting business continuity, resilience, disaster recovery, emergency management, and risk management professionals through education, networking, and professional development opportunities.  

About Continuity Insights

Continuity Insights is the leading information source for experienced business continuity and resilience professionals. Through its website, newsletters, webinars, research, and the annual Continuity Insights Management Conference (CIMC), Continuity Insights provides practical strategies and thought leadership for professionals responsible for organizational resilience. 

About Memphis Medical Society

Founded in 1876, the Memphis Medical Society (MMS) is one of the nation's oldest physician membership organizations. In addition to supporting its physician members through advocacy, education, and professional engagement, MMS operates an association management division, providing strategic leadership, governance, membership services, communications, event management, and operational expertise to local, state, national, and international professional associations.

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