The October APG eNews is here! Catch up on PMC 2026, meet APG’s new booth coordinator, and get the latest on the member pricing survey, GRIP 2027, upcoming webinars, member accomplishments, chapter and SIG news, and more. Read it: www.apgen.org/apg_enews.ph
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APG is the world’s largest association for professional genealogists, representing more than 2,000 members in 40+ countries. For membership information or to find a genealogist, visit apgen.org.
Thinking about creating a genealogy course? This panel at the 2026 APG Professional Management Conference will explore how experienced educators built courses that teach, inspire, and support their businesses. apgen.org/pmc2026.php #APGPMC #Genealogy
Join panelists Mark Thompson, Blaine Bettinger, PhD, JD, and Joy Banks, MSLS, for the 2026 PMC keynote panel, "Research to Revenue: Changes Reshaping Genealogy in AI, DNA, and Archives." Registration is open. apgen.org/pmc2026.php #APGPMC #Genealogy
Spend less time on administrative tasks and more time on research. Join Robert Cameron Weir for AI for the Professional Genealogist to explore practical, responsible ways to incorporate AI into your professional workflow. Register: members.apgen.org/Calendar/mor... #genealogy
More than 25% of adults may benefit from accessible report design. Learn practical ways to make your genealogy reports more accessible with Carla Cegielski at PMC 2026. Registration is open. apgen.org/pmc2026.php #APGPMC #Genealogy
Thank you to the sponsors of APG’s 2026 Virtual Professional Management Conference! Your support helps make PMC possible and creates opportunities for genealogy professionals to learn, connect, and strengthen their professional work. We appreciate you! #genealogy
Thinking about earning a genealogy credential—or wondering how it can impact your career? Join the Lunch and Genealogy Credentials Panel at PMC 2026. apgen.org/pmc2026.php
Thinking about earning a genealogy credential—or wondering how it can impact your career? Join the Lunch and Genealogy Credentials Panel at PMC 2026. Registration is open. apgen.org/pmc2026.php #APGPMC #Genealogy
Genealogy marketing opportunities happen all year. Joy Curtiss shares a quarterly strategy for turning seasonal moments into meaningful campaigns. Read the September 2026 APG Quarterly. Members: log in at apgen.org/ > Members > Publications > APG Quarterly.
APG is proud to be a Gold Sponsor of All About That Place, a free online event 7-16 October. Learn how local history can help family history research. More: sog.org.uk/welcome-to-a...
Thank you, Goldie May, for sponsoring “Airtable Meets AI: Smarter Transcription & Research Logging” with Nicole Dyer at PMC 2026! We appreciate your support of hands-on learning and professional development for genealogists. #genealogy
APG is pleased to welcome Jon Grubbs of Florida, USA, to the team as the association’s new Booth Coordinator, leading our in-person presence at conferences such as RootsTech and the NGS Family History Conference. More: www.apgen.org/news_manager...
Teach the skill, not just the clicks. Natalie Webb shares how to help genealogy learners build tech skills that can adapt as tools change. Read the September 2026 APG Quarterly. APG members: log in at apgen.org/ > Members > Publications > APG Quarterly.
Thank you to the Bronze Sponsors of APG’s 2026 Virtual Professional Management Conference: BCG, Family Locket, ICAPGen, and MyHeritage! We appreciate their support of PMC 2026 and the professional genealogy community.
We’re pleased to recognize the National Genealogical Society as a Silver Sponsor of APG’s 2026 Virtual Professional Management Conference! Thank you, NGS, for supporting professional education and the genealogy community through PMC 2026.
How can we make genealogy education more accessible? Carly Lane Morgan explores neuroinclusive teaching strategies that benefit all learners. Read the September 2026 APG Quarterly. Members: log in at apgen.org/ > Members > Publications > APG Quarterly.
Work smarter, not harder. Join presenter Laura Cubbage-Draper, CG® at APG's PMC 2026 to learn how systems and workflows can help you manage your genealogy business more efficiently. Registration is open. apgen.org/pmc2026.php #APGPMC #Genealogy
Want to publish a genealogy article? Deb Cyprych shares what editors look for and how to improve your chances of acceptance. Read it in the September 2026 APG Quarterly. APG members: log in at apgen.org/ > Members > Publications > APG Quarterly.
Thank you to Preservation Pathways, a Gold Sponsor of APG’s 2026 Virtual Professional Management Conference! Their support helps bring professional genealogists together to learn, connect, and grow. We’re grateful to have them supporting PMC 2026. #Genealogy
Missed Alexandra Kazyrevič’s webinar on vital records in the Russian Empire and Soviet Union? The recording is now available to APG members in the Webinar Library. Log in at apgen.org/ and navigate to Members > Continuing > Webinar Library. Closed captions are available. #genealogy
Can Gemini Notebook help streamline your genealogy workflow? Vanessa Akridge Dorminey explores using it for notes, evidence, case summaries, and more. Read the September 2026 APG Quarterly. Members: log in at apgen.org/ > Members > Publications > APG Quarterly.
The September APG eNews is here! Catch up on PMC 2026, the new APG New Professionals Roundtable, Board elections, volunteer opportunities, professional development, advocacy efforts, and more. Read the latest issue. www.apgen.org/apg_enews.ph #APG #Genealogy
Want to turn speaking into a stronger part of your business? Shannon Combs-Bennett, PhD, QG, FSAScot, shares practical strategies for pricing, contracts, bookings, branding, and income tracking. Registration is open. apgen.org/pmc2026.php #APGPMC #Genealogy
APG is proud to be a Gold Sponsor of All About That Place, a free online event 7-16 October. Learn how local history can help family history research. More: sog.org.uk/welcome-to-a...
Could dictation make you more productive? Drew Smith explores Wispr Flow and how voice recognition can fit into a professional workflow. Read the September 2026 APG Quarterly. APG members: log in at apgen.org/ > Members > Publications > APG Quarterly.
Before uploading client information to an AI tool, do you know what happens to it? Mark Thompson's PMC 2026 session explores privacy, security, and responsible AI use for professional genealogists. Registration is open. apgen.org/pmc2026.php #APGPMC #Genealogy
Looking for new ways to learn genealogy? Rhonda Hoffman explores the growing world of independent genealogy educators and their programs. Read the September 2026 APG Quarterly. Members: log in at apgen.org/ > Members > Publications > APG Quarterly.
Can clients find your genealogy business online? Maggie Gaffney's PMC 2026 session covers practical SEO strategies to boost visibility and attract more clients. Registration is open. apgen.org/pmc2026.php #APGPMC #Genealogy
Thinking about starting a podcast? Hear from experienced family history podcasters about equipment, audiences, guests, and growing your professional visibility through podcasting. Registration is open. apgen.org/pmc2026.php #APGPMC #Genealogy
Want to use AI to market your genealogy business more effectively? Melissa Harrison's PMC 2026 session covers practical workflows for content, client acquisition, and brand growth. Registration is open. apgen.org/pmc2026.php #APGPMC #Genealogy