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For Immediate Release
The Club Management Association of Canada and Abacus Furniture Announce Three-Year Partnership Agreement
TORONTO, Ontario (July 31, 2025) – The Club Management Association of Canada (CMAC) and Abacus Furniture are pleased to announce a three-year partnership agreement. The CMAC Corporate Partner program recognizes industry partners, which share the values of CMAC and offer members support as leaders in the club management profession in Canada.
CMAC’s vision is to create great leaders through excellence in professional club management and its mission is to promote and develop the profession of club management. The Association offers a range of programs and services in response to member needs and expectations including the certification program leading to the Certified Club Manager (CCM) and Certified Chief Executive (CCE) designations. Access to career opportunities, and a forum for networking for COOs, GMs, clubhouse managers, food and beverage supervisors, golf superintendents, chefs, and other professionals involved in club management are also important offerings of CMAC.
"We’re proud to strengthen our partnership with CMAC," said Kevin Banks, Vice President of Abacus Furniture. "Working alongside CMAC and its leadership gives us the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to their mission and support the continued growth of club management across Canada. With over 50 years of experience designing and furnishing luxury interiors, we understand the unique needs of private clubs. From dining rooms to lounges to member spaces, our team at Abacus brings precision, quality, and timeless design to every project. We're proud to offer tailored solutions that help clubs enhance the experience of their members and guests."
"We’re pleased to welcome Abacus Furniture as an official Silver Corporate Partner," said Suzanne Godbehere, CEO of CMAC. “CMAC’s corporate partners are essential in helping us deliver meaningful professional development and resources to our members. We’re grateful for Abacus Furniture’s support and their shared commitment to strengthening the Canadian club industry.”
The partnership will take effect on August 1, 2025.
About Club Management Association of Canada
The Club Management Association of Canada is the national professional association for individuals involved in the club management profession in Canada. Since 1957, the association has been supporting members with education, certification, networking, and member events to facilitate them being the best in the industry. Members include general managers, chief operating officers, assistant general managers, clubhouse managers, golf superintendents, chefs, controllers, food and beverage supervisors, golf professionals, as well as students interested in pursuing a career in club management. CMAC professionals work at private, semi-private and public golf clubs, country clubs, city clubs, faculty clubs and recreation and leisure clubs.
CMAC is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, with over 650 members and 11 branches across Canada.
For more information, visit www.thecmac.ca or follow @clubmgmtcanada on X, @clubmgmtcanada on Instagram and The Club Management Association of Canada on LinkedIn.
About Abacus Furniture
Abacus Furniture is a Canadian manufacturer and designer of high-quality, custom furnishings for residential, commercial, and hospitality spaces. With over five decades of experience, Abacus combines timeless design, expert craftsmanship, and durable materials to deliver furniture solutions that elevate interiors. From custom millwork to complete space planning and design support, Abacus specializes in tailoring environments that reflect each client’s brand and vision.
Their commitment to quality and sustainability, along with a deep understanding of luxury environments, makes Abacus a trusted partner for private clubs and other discerning clients across North America.
To learn more, more visit www.abacusfurniture.com.
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