Club VMS Accelerators

What Club VMS Accelerators does

ClubVMSA (legal entity VMS Accelerators Inc., a US S-Corporation) is a private membership-based professional community and training platform founded in 2017 by Jeannine Parise to serve the extended-workforce and talent-acquisition ecosystem. The company connects Fortune 1000 enterprise contingent workforce program leaders with vetted staffing suppliers, managed service providers, and extended-workforce technology vendors through peer-driven, vendor-free experiences rather than traditional vendor-pitched conferences. Operating geographies span North America — United States, Canada, and Mexico (Cancún venue for VISION East) — with approximately 19 cities on the 2026 Enterprise Roundtable calendar.

The core offering is a tiered membership platform: a free Enterprise Buyer tier for Fortune 1000 contingent workforce leaders, a $1,997/yr Contributor tier for solution providers, and a $2,997/yr Power Player tier for staffing firms that bundles the full training curriculum. The underlying technology is a web-based platform (clubvmsa.com) built on WordPress with WooCommerce for self-serve membership purchases, HubSpot forms for email and lead capture (portal 43961365), Zoom for live video programming, and Vimeo On-Demand for asynchronous training delivery. Core products include the weekly 'Today's Buyer' live video chat, the invitation-only Enterprise Mastermind group, a 450+ video content library, the 52-week Mastering the Art of Production (MAP) recruiter and account manager training program (117 hours total content), the 26-week Thriving and Productive Selling (TPS) sales program, bi-weekly Executive Coaching, and flagship conferences (VISION East in Cancún, VISION West in Napa, WoW Women of Work Conference + Gala in Austin) plus a 19-city Enterprise Roundtable series maintaining a deliberate 1:1 buyer-to-provider attendee ratio.

Revenue is generated through three principal streams: recurring membership subscriptions ($1,997-$2,997/yr paid tiers), event ticket sales (free for Enterprise Buyers, 25% discounted for Contributors), and strategic sponsorships (EPIC tier partners such as AgileOne and Ampcus). The freemium Enterprise Buyer tier creates the network value that attracts paying solution-provider members, producing a two-sided market dynamic: more free buyers increases willingness-to-pay for solution providers, and more paying solution providers increases event value for buyers. ClubVMSA holds SHRM-approved Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP recertification and ISM-approved Continuing Education Hours (CEHs) for CPSM/CPSD recertification at its in-person events, providing a credentialing tailwind for buyer attendance. The company has disclosed no external institutional funding and is wholly founder-controlled, with Jim Coughlin serving as Creative Director and lead facilitator.

Name

Club VMS Accelerators

Legal name

VMS Accelerators Inc.

Website

https://clubvmsa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ClubVMSA is a private membership community and training platform serving Fortune 1000 contingent workforce program leaders and vetted staffing suppliers through tiered subscriptions ($1,997-$2,997/yr), a 19-city event series, weekly live video chats, and practitioner training content.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Community & Events (Extended Workforce)

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920), Business Associations (813910), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Sponsorship, Exhibitor & Partnership Management Services (THAHACAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Vendor Management System (VMS) & MSP-Led Contractor Programs (BPACAGAF)

Keywords

• Contingent workforce community
• Staffing industry events
• Workforce program training
• Enterprise procurement networking
• Extended workforce membership

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Enterprise Buyer Membership (Free): Fortune 1000 companies with active contingent workforce programs receive free membership including Today's Buyer access, virtual events, and Mastermind participation. This tier acquires and retains the buyer-side network that attracts paying solution providers.
2. Contributor Membership ($1,997/year): Solution Provider companies pay $1,997/year for access to weekly Today's Buyer, free virtual event tickets, 25% discount on in-person events, the 450+ video library, and Buyer Mastermind documents. Target: staffing firms, MSPs, and suppliers seeking buyer access and visibility.
3. Power Player Membership ($2,997/year): Staffing firms and solution providers pay $2,997/year for the full Contributor package plus access to all ClubVMSA training including MAP (117 hours of recruiter/AM training) and TPS (26-week sales training). Represents the premium tier for firms investing in team development.
4. In-Person Event Tickets: Revenue from ticket sales for Enterprise Roundtables (1-day events in 19 cities), VISION conferences (Cancun, Napa), and WoW Conference + Gala (Austin). Discounted for Contributor members (25% off); Enterprise Buyer attendees are complimentary. Tickets are non-refundable per terms.
5. Strategic Sponsorship & Partnerships: Companies can sponsor events and gain visibility among enterprise buyers and solution providers. The 2026 Strategic Partnerships program provides access to the event calendar, confirmed buyer participation lists, and investment structure for aligned partners. Sponsors like AgileOne and Ampcus are referenced as EPIC sponsors actively participating in events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

ClubVMSA operates a membership-based professional community that connects enterprise contingent workforce program leaders at Fortune 1000 companies with vetted solution providers (MSPs, staffing firms, VMS technology vendors). It monetizes via tiered annual memberships (Contributor $1,997, Power Player $2,997), event ticket sales (Enterprise Roundtables, VISION conferences, WoW Conference), training programs (MAP, TPS, Executive Coaching), and strategic sponsorships, while enterprise buyer membership is provided free to drive network effects.

Product overview

ClubVMSA is a professional networking and training platform for the extended workforce/talent ecosystem. The core offering is a tiered membership platform (Enterprise Buyer, Contributor at $1,997/year, and Power Player at $2,997/year) that provides access to Today's Buyer live video chats, an Enterprise-only Mastermind group, and a 450+ video library. The platform organizes flagship VISION conferences (East/West), Enterprise Roundtables in 19 cities, and the WoW Women of Work Conference. Training products include Mastering the Art of Production (MAP) - a 52-week recruiter/account manager program, Executive MAP for owners/executives, and Thriving and Productive Selling (TPS) - a 26-week sales training program, all delivered via video with supporting materials. The Vetted Membership provides verification for solution providers. All tiers provide access to events, networking, and peer collaboration, with the Power Player tier adding the full training curriculum.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Today's Buyer: Weekly 30-minute video chat interview with extended workforce procurement and talent acquisition leaders, held live on Tuesdays at 12:30-1:00 ET
• Enterprise Mastermind
• Mastering the Art of Production (MAP)
• Executive MAP
• Thriving and Productive Selling (TPS)
• VISION Conference
• Women of Work (WoW) Conference + Gala
• Enterprise Roundtables
• Executive Coaching
• Women of Work (WoW)

Products and services

• Enterprise Buyer Membership Free membership tier for employees of Fortune 1000 companies who run a Contingent Workforce Program. Includes access to the weekly Today's Buyer video chat, 450+ video library, free virtual events, the Mastermind group, and a web listing.
• Contributor Membership Annual subscription membership at $1,997/year for staffing firms, MSPs, and solution providers. Includes weekly Today's Buyer access, 450+ video library, 25% off in-person events, Buyer Mastermind documents, and a web listing.
• Power Player Membership Premium annual subscription at $2,997/year marketed as 'best value for staffing firms.' Includes all Contributor benefits plus the full training curriculum: MAP, Executive MAP, TPS, and Executive Coaching.
• Vetted Membership Membership tier for solution providers that includes vetting of capability claims and metrics, with additional VIP/Vetted Industry Performer status benefits.
• Today's Buyer Weekly Video Chat Weekly 30-minute live Zoom interview series featuring extended workforce procurement and talent acquisition leaders who share program insights, challenges, and future plans. Accessible to members with on-demand replay library.
• VISION Conference (East & West) Flagship conference series (VISION East in Cancun and VISION West in Napa) offering peer-exchange and benchmarking experiences for Procurement and Talent Acquisition Leaders in the extended workforce, including roundtables, case studies, and 1:1 buyer-provider dialogues.
• Enterprise Roundtables One-day practitioner-led roundtable events held in 19 North American cities, bringing together equal numbers of enterprise contingent workforce buyers and vetted solution providers (15-30 per side) for candid peer-driven discussions on real challenges and practical solutions.
• WoW: Women of Work Conference + Gala Premier 1.5-day conference celebrating women in the contingent workforce, featuring interactive sessions, buyer-led insights, an awards gala, dinner, and dancing.
• Enterprise Mastermind Enterprise-only invitation-only Mastermind group for Procurement and Talent Acquisition Leaders, featuring Zoom meetings, an accountability buddy system, and peer collaboration on real workforce challenges.
• Mastering the Art of Production (MAP) Comprehensive 52-week recruiter and account manager training program with 90-minute weekly videos, PowerPoint slides, and pop quizzes. Includes 117 hours of total video content designed to improve production and increase phone time. Delivered via Vimeo On-Demand, bundled in Power Player membership.
• Executive MAP 26-week bi-weekly companion training to MAP for owners and executives, teaching how to manage recruiters and account managers, hire, motivate, train, and build a powerful recruiting and account management engine. Delivered via Vimeo On-Demand, bundled in Power Player membership.
• Thriving and Productive Selling (TPS) 26-week sales training series covering best practices for staffing and recruiting sales professionals, including prospecting, lead generation, selling to large volume accounts, and contract negotiation. Priced for 25 seats and bundled in Power Player membership.
• Executive Coaching Bi-weekly live Zoom coaching sessions for executives, managers, and owners, led by staffing veterans who have started, built, and sold 3 staffing businesses in the U.S. and India, focusing on solving urgent and important business challenges.
• Video Chat Library Members-only on-demand library of 450+ videos from past Today's Buyer sessions and other industry content, available 24x7 to members.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1:1 buyer-to-provider ratio maintained at all Enterprise Roundtables, ensuring meaningful dialogue
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered flagship (epic sponsor) and core.

• AgileOneflagship (epic sponsor)GTM or Marketing PartnerAgileOne is an EPIC Sponsor of ClubVMSA Enterprise Roundtables, actively participating in practitioner-led dialogues as a solution provider and staffing partner. AgileOne's Program Manager attended ClubVMSA events and highlighted the value of the intimate venue for building relationships.
• Ampcusflagship (epic sponsor)GTM or Marketing PartnerAmpcus is featured as a Vetted Member and EPIC Sponsor of ClubVMSA Enterprise Roundtables, participating in buyer-led discussions as a curated solution provider. Listed prominently in the Power Players section of the website.
• CEIPALcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCEIPAL is listed as a Charter Corporate Member of ClubVMSA, indicating a formal membership relationship at the highest tier. As a talent acquisition technology platform, CEIPAL's participation provides visibility among the enterprise buyer community.
• JobDivacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJobDiva is listed as a Charter Corporate Member, indicating a formal membership relationship. JobDiva's VMS/recruitment technology platform benefits from exposure to the ClubVMSA enterprise buyer and staffing provider community.
• SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClubVMSA is an official SHRM Recertification Provider. In-person events qualify for SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP recertification. This partnership provides a professional credentialing benefit to enterprise buyer members.
• ISM (Institute for Supply Management)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClubVMSA's events are ISM-approved to award Continuing Education Hours (CEHs) for CPSM and CPSD recertification. This partnership with ISM provides tangible professional development value to procurement and supply management professionals in the enterprise buyer community.
• Cynet SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCynet Systems is listed as a Charter Corporate Member of ClubVMSA, reflecting a formal membership relationship with the extended workforce technology and services ecosystem.
• Allegis Global SolutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAllegis Global Solutions is listed as a Contributor Member of ClubVMSA. As a global managed services provider, Allegis participates in the community and events to engage with enterprise buyers and peer solution providers.
• Workday VNDLYcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorkday VNDLY is listed as a Contributor Member. As a VMS technology provider, VNDLY's membership provides visibility with enterprise buyers and staffing partners within the ClubVMSA ecosystem.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management): The largest HR professional association, which is also a ClubVMSA certification partner for SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP PDCs. Comparable in operating a membership, events, and credentialing platform for HR/TA leaders, but at vastly broader scope covering all of HR rather than contingent workforce specifically.
• American Staffing Association (ASA): The largest trade association for the U.S. staffing industry, serving staffing firms rather than buyers. Comparable to ClubVMSA in running an events, advocacy, and training portfolio for the staffing ecosystem, but focused on the supplier side and operating at much greater scale.
• Institute for Supply Management (ISM): A ClubVMSA certification partner providing CEH accreditation for CPSM/CPSD recertification at events. Comparable as a large membership and credentialing organization serving procurement professionals, though at a much broader supply-management scope.

Direct peers

• Sourcing Industry Group (SIG): A membership-based community for sourcing, procurement, and contingent workforce professionals that runs peer events, training, and certification programs. Comparable to ClubVMSA in operating model (membership + events + training) and target buyer persona (enterprise procurement and CW program leaders).
• Talent Board: A nonprofit industry organization running the Candidate Experience Awards and benchmarking community for talent acquisition and contingent workforce leaders. Comparable to ClubVMSA as a practitioner-led community hosting events, research, and peer benchmarking for enterprise TA/CW buyers.
• Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA): The dominant research, advisory, and conference company serving the global staffing and workforce solutions ecosystem. Directly comparable to ClubVMSA as a community/events business targeting the same enterprise contingent workforce buyers and staffing suppliers, though at much larger scale and with paid research products layered on top.
• HRO Today: Operates the HRO Today Forum and related events for HR, talent acquisition, and contingent workforce executives. Comparable to ClubVMSA in running invitation-based buyer/supplier forums and conferences in the extended workforce space.
• Top Echelon Network: A membership-based recruiting and staffing network offering split-fee placement, training, and peer community for search and staffing firms. Comparable to ClubVMSA's Power Player/Contributor tier in monetizing a vetted supplier community and delivering training content to staffing professionals.
• ProcureCon (WBR): Runs a portfolio of procurement-focused conferences, including direct/spend categories overlapping contingent workforce. Comparable to ClubVMSA in targeting enterprise procurement and CW leaders with multi-city event series and benchmarking content.
• DirectEmployers Association: A nonprofit association of employer members that runs events, training, and OFCCP compliance resources for talent acquisition and contingent workforce teams. Comparable to ClubVMSA as a member-driven community serving enterprise TA/CW programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/vmsainc
• YouTubevimeo.com/search?q=ClubVMSA
• Facebookfacebook.com/VMSAccelerators
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/clubvmsa

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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