Apartment Association of Kansas City

What Apartment Association of Kansas City does

The Apartment Association of Kansas City (AAKC) is a non-profit regional trade association founded in 1974 and headquartered at 6301 Glenwood Street, Suite 150, Overland Park, Kansas. It serves the multifamily rental housing industry across the Kansas City metropolitan area, representing 1,346 member companies that collectively operate 136,708 apartment units, alongside 303 supplier partner companies. AAKC operates as an affiliated chapter of the National Apartment Association (NAA) and partners with the Missouri Apartment Association (MAA), providing a unified industry voice for advocacy, education, and engagement at local, state, and federal levels.

AAKC's core offering is a membership-based service portfolio rather than a discrete product. Members access the Member Compass portal (powered by Novi AMS association management software) for the member directory, event registration, class enrollment, legislative updates, and invoicing. The association delivers professional development through NAA credentialing programs including Certified Apartment Leasing Professional (CALP), Certified Apartment Manager (CAM), and Certified Apartment Portfolio Supervisor (CAPS), with locally based instructors. More than 100 events run annually, ranging from trade shows, seminars, and luncheons to the 29th annual Crystal Merit Awards Gala, Las Vegas Night, golf and bowling tournaments, and the Reverse Trade Show, which provides curated supplier access to property management decision-makers. Twelve-plus standing committees (NextGen, Government Affairs, DE&I, Communications, Membership, Trade Show, Crystal Merit, Community Outreach, and others) drive member engagement.

AAKC's revenue model combines recurring annual membership dues (board-approved subscriptions), event registrations and tiered sponsorships (Bronze at $2,500 to Platinum at $10,000 for signature galas), advertising packages in the weekly "What's Happening" email newsletter to 3,000+ subscribers and on the website, and professional services revenue from certification and continuing education programs. Supplier partners gain visibility through the Supplier Partner Directory, advertising, trade show booths, and Reverse Trade Show business exchanges. The association also maintains a community outreach partnership with Operation Breakthrough, a Kansas City nonprofit serving children and families in poverty, through volunteer events including the Summer Carnival and Christmas Warehouse that serve 2,500 families annually. Leadership is provided by Executive Director Debbie Haukenberry, Assistant Executive Director Jeremy Worden, and Communication Director Taylor Tran, with governance from an elected Board of Directors drawn from the membership.

Name

Apartment Association of Kansas City

Legal name

Apartment Association of Kansas City

Website

https://aakc.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

The Apartment Association of Kansas City is a non-profit regional trade association serving the multifamily rental housing industry in the Kansas City metropolitan area, providing advocacy, professional education (CAM, CALP, CAPS), networking events, and supplier partner programs to 1,346 member companies representing 136,708 apartment units.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

Keywords

• Trade association services
• Multifamily housing advocacy
• Industry certification programs
• Membership organization
• Property management education

Headquarters

HQ city

Shawnee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from apartment communities, owners, managers, developers, and supplier partners. All applications require Board of Directors approval.
2. Event Registrations and Sponsorships: Revenue from seminars, luncheons, socials, trade shows, golf tournaments, bowling events, and Las Vegas Night. Various sponsorship tiers available at each event.
3. Advertising: Website and email advertising packages sold to supplier partners including body ads and title banner ads in the weekly What's Happening email newsletter.
4. Certification and Education Programs: Revenue from professional development courses including CALP, CAM, and CAPS certifications, along with education class registrations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AAKC is a non-profit regional trade association serving the multifamily rental housing industry in the Kansas City area. It sells membership access that bundles industry advocacy, professional certification programs (CAM, CALP, CAPS), networking events, a Supplier Partner Directory, legislative updates, and the Member Compass online portal. The association also generates revenue from event sponsorships, advertising in its weekly newsletter, and education class registrations.

Product overview

The Apartment Association of Kansas City (AAKC) is a professional association serving the multifamily rental housing industry in the Kansas City area. Rather than a unified software product, AAKC offers a portfolio of membership-based services including membership programs with access to advocacy, networking, and industry resources; a Supplier Partner Directory for connecting members with vendors; professional education and credential programs (CALP, CAM, CAPS); and a calendar of events including trade shows, seminars, socials, and the annual Crystal Merit Awards Gala. Additional services include website and email advertising opportunities and the Member Compass online portal for member access. The association represents 1,346 members covering 136,708 apartment units and 303 supplier partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AAKC Membership Programs Annual membership in the Apartment Association of Kansas City for apartment communities, owners, managers, developers, supplier partners, and rental housing professionals, providing access to advocacy representation, education programs, networking events, member directory, legislative updates, and industry resources. All applications require Board of Directors approval.
• Supplier Partner Directory An online directory listing the 303 supplier partner companies that provide products and services to the multifamily housing industry, accessible to AAKC member companies for vendor sourcing.
• Education and Credential Programs Professional education programs for rental housing professionals, including the NAA-affiliated CALP (Certified Apartment Leasing Professional), CAM (Certified Apartment Manager), and CAPS (Certified Apartment Portfolio Supervisor) certifications, delivered by AAKC credential instructors along with ongoing classes and continuing education opportunities.
• Signature Events and Seminars A calendar of more than 100 annual industry events for the Kansas and Missouri multifamily industry, including trade shows, luncheons, seminars, socials, golf tournaments, bowling tournaments, Las Vegas Night, and the annual Crystal Merit Awards Gala.
• Website and Email Advertising Advertising opportunities sold to supplier partners in the weekly 'What's Happening' email newsletter (over 3,000 subscribers) and on the AAKC website, including body ads (300x300px) at $500/month for 1 month or $1,200 for 3 months or $1,800 for 6 months, and title banner ads (650x150px) at $700/month, with logo placement on the AAKC homepage and in the AAKC app.
• Advocacy and Government Affairs Advocacy representation services for the apartment industry at local, state, and federal levels, including legislative updates to members and participation in NAA advocacy resources covering both Kansas and Missouri jurisdictions.
• Member Compass Online Portal Online member portal (powered by Novi AMS) providing members with access to the member directory, event registration, class registration, legislative updates, and invoice viewing and payment functionality.

Quantifiable outcome

• 136,708 apartment units represented through membership
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• National Apartment Association (NAA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAAKC is an affiliated chapter of NAA, the premier national organization representing the interests of the apartment industry. This affiliation provides members with access to NAA education credentials (CAM, CALP, CAPS), advocacy resources, and national industry initiatives including NAAPAC political fundraising.
• Missouri Apartment Association (MAA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level apartment association partnership providing advocacy representation for Missouri rental housing operators. AAKC supports MAA initiatives including the Board Retreat & Golf Tournament at Lake of the Ozarks.
• Supplier Partners (303 companies)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerVendor and service provider companies that support the multifamily industry. Partners gain visibility through the Supplier Partner Directory, advertising in the weekly newsletter, trade show booth participation, and Reverse Trade Show business exchange opportunities.
• Operation BreakthroughmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKansas City nonprofit serving children and families in poverty. AAKC's Operation Breakthrough Committee organizes volunteer activities including the Summer Carnival and Christmas Warehouse, collecting toys for 2,500 families annually.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM): Property management credentialing organization offering CPM, ARM, and ACoM designations — a credentialing-focused analog to AAKC's CAM/CALP/CAPS programs. Comparable education-revenue stream and overlap with AAKC's professional development mission.

Direct peers

• National Apartment Association (NAA): The national trade association for the U.S. apartment industry and AAKC's affiliate parent organization. Directly comparable business model (membership dues, education credentials, advocacy, events) and overlapping member base, with NAA operating at the national scale versus AAKC's Kansas City focus.
• Houston Apartment Association: Major regional apartment association serving one of the largest U.S. multifamily markets. Closely comparable to AAKC in mission, structure, and product mix (membership, advocacy, supplier partnerships, education), differing primarily in scale and market.
• Atlanta Apartment Association: Regional apartment industry trade association serving the Atlanta metro area. Highly comparable operating model — membership, advocacy, supplier partner directory, education credentials, signature events — providing a peer benchmark for AAKC's regional scale and revenue mix.
• Apartment Association of Greater Dallas: Regional trade association for the Dallas-area multifamily industry. Operates the same dues/events/advocacy model as AAKC and serves a market with similar landlord-tenant regulatory dynamics, making it a strong peer for unit-economics and engagement benchmarking.
• California Apartment Association: Large state-level apartment industry association. Provides a benchmark for AAKC on advocacy intensity and member services in a heavily regulated rental environment, with a directly comparable membership/sponsorship revenue model.
• Missouri Apartment Association (MAA): AAKC's state-level partner, providing advocacy and events for Missouri rental housing operators. Operates the same membership/dues/event model as AAKC, with overlapping member companies and complementary rather than competitive geographic coverage.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of REALTORS: Largest U.S. real estate trade association representing residential and commercial practitioners. Comparable advocacy/education/membership structure and shared jurisdiction over residential rental issues, though broader in scope than AAKC's multifamily-only focus.
• National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC): National trade association representing apartment industry owners, managers, developers, financiers, and suppliers. Broader scope and more developer/finance-influenced than AAKC, but overlapping industry coverage, advocacy priorities, and supplier-partner networking activities.
• Building Owners and Managers Association International (BOMA): Trade association for commercial real estate professionals with a parallel advocacy, education, and credentialing model. Comparable industry-trade-group structure and member-services portfolio, though focused on office/commercial rather than multifamily.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/aakcofficial
• Instagraminstagram.com/aakchq
• Xx.com/AAKCus
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/apartment-association-of-kansas-city

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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