Crowdsource: Building Future Builders
How the Home Builders Association of Northern Michigan gives back to the community and inspires interest in construction.
Katie Rucke
Board Smarts: Inside Choice
The advantages of a board that self-elects officers.
Ad Campaign Details How Nursing Layoffs Affect Public Health
Through a new ad campaign, the Ontario Nurses Association is working to educate the public on how laying off hundreds of nurses is not just troublesome for those in the profession but also means an increase in patient complications and longer recovery times.
American Philosophical Association Condemns Bullying and Harassment
After APA member George Yancy was bullied and harassed for a story he wrote on white privilege for The New York Times, the association released a statement supporting all members who are subject to hateful attacks.
Workforce Development Key for Senior Living Industry
The senior living industry has 10 years to find 1.2 million new recruits, according to a new roadmap report from industry group Argentum. To attract and retain employees, particularly young professionals, the industry is rolling out new education initiatives.
Restaurant Association Announces Its Own 2016 Campaign
To remind presidential hopefuls and Americans of the important role restaurants play in campaigns, as well as their impact on local and national economies, the National Restaurant Association launched a 2016 campaign: #RestaurantsDecide.
Valentine’s Day, According to Associations
Associations representing everything from candy and flowers, to greeting cards and jewelry, are weighing in on what to expect this Valentine’s Day and offering tips on how to treat either a special someone or yourself.
Association Launches Campaign Highlighting Value of Realtors
Millennials may prefer to shop for a new home online, but photos on a website don’t always tell the full story. To encourage consumers to enlist the services of a Realtor, the National Association of Realtors released a new ad campaign.
E.U.-U.S. Privacy Shield Data Flow Framework Gets Mixed Reviews
Tech associations are encouraging support on both sides of the Atlantic for the recently announced E.U.-U.S. Privacy Shield framework, which replaces the Safe Harbor framework that was ruled invalid last fall. Meanwhile privacy advocates question the privacy protections in the new deal.
Recording Industry Group Adds On-Demand Streams to Album Awards Formula
To account for the increased use of streaming services, the Recording Industry Association of America updated its Album Certification formula to include on-demand audio and video song streams.
