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For the people who work with associations from outside them: sponsors, industry partners, consultants, donors, media and retired professionals.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Facebook Latches Onto Sociological Association’s Annual Meeting
The dominating social network will host a private event—part education, part recruiting—ahead of this year’s American Sociological Association…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
JOLT Act: Coalition Encourages Passage of Visa-Waiver Bill
With support rising in Congress, the Discover America Partnership is launching a fresh push in favor of the…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
GMA Gears Up For GMO Labeling Legal Fight With Vermont
The Grocery Manufacturers Association, with three other trade groups, filed a suit against Vermont last week, arguing that…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
A Coming of Age Story: FDA Backtracks After Cheesemakers Controversy
After an FDA official suggested a ban on a common cheese-aging method over bacteria concerns, a leading association…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Home Sweet Home with the Apartment Association
The nation's largest gathering focused on the apartment industry will have several celebrities in residence. Plus: An adult…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Hedge Fund Group Offers Free Membership to Women
Aiming to boost opportunities for women in a field long dominated by men, the Hedge Fund Association is…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Truckers Highlight Regulatory, Fatigue Issues After Tracy Morgan Crash
The crash that flipped the limo bus Morgan and three fellow comics were riding in appears to have…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Associations at Odds Over Proposed Massachusetts Ban on Noncompete Clauses
A key tool for employers to keep talented employees at bay is facing new pressures in Massachusetts, as…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Tech Council Offers to Help Solve Veterans Affairs Scheduling Woes
The Northern Virginia Technology Council, a group with experience in helping an ailing government agency correct its problems,…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Father’s Day: The Holiday That Gets No Respect?
According to the National Retail Federation, the dad-focused holiday doesn’t really inspire too much in the way of…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
How Do You Explain Bitcoin? Give It Away, Like This Guy
In an effort to demonstrate how this new type of digital currency works, the president of the Bitcoin…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Fertilizer Safety Becomes Focus After West Explosion
According to a new government report to the president 14 months after last year's massive explosion in West,…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Chinese Company Works With MPAA in Piracy Fight
MPAA came to an agreement with a high-profile Chinese firm on piracy protections last week. The deal comes…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
LinkedIn Gives Premium Users Premium Placement With New Updates
The popular social network is allowing its paid members to spruce up their profiles and stand out in…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Music Publishing Groups Go Under Justice Department Microscope
With a lingering conflict over songwriter royalties playing out with online radio provider Pandora, the Justice Department announced…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
This D-Day Anniversary the Normandy Veterans’ Association’s Last
As the number of World War II veterans continues to dwindle, the Normandy Veterans’ Association has decided to…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Franchise Association Promises Lawsuit Over Seattle Minimum Wage Law
The International Franchise Association says a new minimum wage law in Seattle—raising wages to $15 per hour over…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
New Fronts in the Soda Wars Keep Beverage Association Busy
With new legislation and new studies drawing increased attention to sugary soft drinks, the American Beverage Association is…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Hemp Industry Brings Momentum Into Annual History Week
Riding a wave of recent legislative success, the Hemp Industries Association hopes to turn the tide even further…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Brought to You By… Zippers
In sometimes surprising ways, associations play direct and indirect roles in bringing the products, services, and activities of…
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Industry Groups Dispute Findings of FTC Data Brokers Report
The Federal Trade Commission’s in-depth analysis of the data broker industry recommends new legislation, but a number of…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Financial Groups Work To Boost Efforts Against Elder Fraud
Striking a delicate balance between privacy and consumer protection, a trade group that represents state securities regulators plans…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
BookExpo America Faces Tough Question: Where’s the Diversity?
One of the publishing industry’s leading events, BookExpo America, is facing serious questions about the lack of diverse…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
New IRS Rule Change Could Hurt Loyalty Programs, Travel Groups Say
A proposed IRS rule change could threaten the popularity of frequent flyer programs and similar loyalty programs by…
