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Daniel Ford
Daniel Ford is a contributor to Associations Now.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Study: Hands-Free Systems More Distracting Than Handheld Phones
A new study by AAA's Foundation for Highway Safety found talking on a hands-free phone to be nearly…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
State of the American Workplace: Many Employees Disengaged
Gallup’s “State of the American Workplace” found that 70 percent of American are “not engaged” or “actively disengaged”…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Quebec Soccer Federation Suspended Over Turban Ban
The Canadian Soccer Association has sparked a national debate by suspending the Quebec Soccer Federation for banning turbans.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Accounting for Small Businesses: Trade Group Looks to Simplify
The American Institute of CPAs has announced a new reporting framework to help small businesses with their financial…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Wireless Industry Backs Cellphone Unlocking Bill
After pushing the Library of Congress to invalidate a copyright infringement exemption for unlocking cellphones last October, CTIA–The…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
National Cannabis Industry Association: “Tax Us, But Tax Us Fairly.”
Backed by the National Cannabis Industry Association, lawmakers in states with legal marijuana businesses advocated for fairer tax…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Association Backs Mobile Device Theft Deterrence Act
CTIA, a group representing the wireless communications industry, continues to support New York Senator Charles Schumer’s efforts to…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Wellness Programs: Should Your Association Have One?
Should companies devote major resources to actively improving the health and wellness of its employees? A recent survey…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Small Business Professionals Group Revamps Accreditation Program
The National Association of Small Business Professionals attempts to level the playing field for cash-strapped startups.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Associations Brace for Challenging Western United States Fire Season
The western United States could suffer a fierce fire season if the weather pattern stays consistent. Two associations…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Windows 8: IT Departments Not Buying Into Microsoft OS
IT departments don’t believe Windows 8 is an improvement or will save companies enough money to merit its…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Airlines for America Predicts Busy Summer for U.S. Airlines
After enduring a wet winter and sequestration delays, U.S. airlines can take heart in a Airlines for America’s…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Gamification Marketers: New Study Offers Hope for Success
Gamification may not be a fad after all. Marketers just need to retool their strategy if they want…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Safer Factories Initiative: Retailers’ New Bangladesh Accord
Retailers worldwide have been pressured to improve safety measures after the deadly factory collapse in Bangladesh. North American…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
American Heart Association’s Revenue Generation Efforts
The American Heart Association’s chairman wants to see his organization’s revenues hit $1 billion annually to better serve…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Lawmakers: Lift Federal Bans on Using Resorts and Casinos
Following an embarrassing scandal in 2010, many federal agencies imposed meeting bans on conferences in resorts and casinos.…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
AAAS: Sequestration Hurting Science Research Funding
Federal spending on research and development fell to its lowest point in 40 years in fiscal year 2013.…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Associations: Student Loan Debt Is Hurting the Economy
Several groups, including the National Association of Realtors, AARP, and the American Medical Association, are speaking out on…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Airline Websites Outsell U.S. Online Travel Agencies
U.S. fliers are now more likely to book through an airline’s website directly, instead of through an online…
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National Association of Sports Officials Discusses Referee’s Death
A referee died in Salt Lake City after being punched in the head by a soccer player angry…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Share Our Strength Joins Association to Combat Child Hunger
The National Head Start Association and Share Our Strength are providing 10,000 families with grocery store tours and…
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Bangladesh Factory Collapse: Association Blames Western Retailers
Days after a deadly Bangladesh factory collapse, an association in the country is raising concerns about Western retailers.…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Could BYOD Become Mandatory for Many Offices by 2016?
A new study finds that a growing number of companies expect to stop providing devices to employees by…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Sustainable Restaurant Association Launches Rating System
Sustainability has become a major priority for chefs and restaurateurs during the past decade. One association wants to…
