Provident Clinical Research

The SmithBucklin Corporation began in 1949, when founder William E. Smith started what has now become the largest association management organization in the world. The company opened its doors in downtown Chicago with nine client organizations headlined by the Popcorn, Seed Pea and Frozen Potato Products Institutes. It continues to work to fulfill the promise of Mr. Smith's vision, with 585 talented associates offering growth-focused, best-in-class, flexible resources to more than 185 trade associations, technology user groups, professional societies, government agencies, institutes and other volunteer-governed organizations. The company s management services include executive management, member and general administration, chapter, regional and interest group management, headquarters infrastructure, convention and event management, exhibit and trade show management as well as education programs, marketing, communications, market research and statistics, Web and technology management, government relations, financial management, leadership and strategy development and international capabilities.