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Business
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
After Orlando, LGBT Travelers Remain Undeterred, Group Says
Despite the recent terror attack in Orlando, the head of the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association notes…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Study: Working Parents in U.S. Less Happy Than Nonparents
In a briefing paper for the Council on Contemporary Families, researchers found a big “happiness gap” between working…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Accountant Associations Launch International Group
The association for public accountants and the association for management accountants joined forces to create an international organization…
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Robots as “Electronic Persons”? EU Proposal Gets Pushback
A European Union proposal that would regulate robots, out of concern that they might take jobs away from…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Airlines, Private Companies Take Stab at Faster Airport Security
CLEAR, a company that uses biometrics to offer a shortcut at the airport security line, has earned a…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Roundup: Associations React to British Brexit “Yes” Vote
The decision by the United Kingdom to leave the European Union, which came about in a close vote,…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Study: Plenty of App Developer Jobs, But …
There's a lot of money to be made in software development, says ACT: The App Association. Despite this—and…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Groups Work to Credential More Social Workers
The Commission for Case Manager Certification and the National Association of Social Workers are working together to increase…
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The Hidden Business Costs of a Cyberattack
Understanding the havoc cyberattacks can wreak on an association’s business is the first step to remaining proactive against…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
How Could Pro Sports Shake Up Vegas?
The major convention hub, on the cusp of getting an NHL team, hits a crossroads as the traditional…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
British Groups Join Call for Princeton Battlefield Preservation
An American-based coalition, dedicated to preserving a Revolutionary War battlefield, secures a pair of unlikely allies from across…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
The Obvious Benefit That Young Members Are Looking For
A new study suggests associations overlook the primary motivation for young members: jobs. But is that a benefit…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Chamber of Commerce’s New Benefit: An App of Your Own
A local chamber of commerce does what it does best: It offers a local company the opportunity to…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Trade Groups Speak Up Ahead of Brexit Vote
Thursday's vote to decide the future of the United Kingdom's membership in the European Union has a variety…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Cable Industry: Let’s “Drop the Box” Altogether
Smarting from a controversial FCC proposal involving set-top boxes, the cable industry offered an alternative that gets rid…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
World’s Largest Swimming Lesson Aims to Keep Children Safe
Bringing groups together over a shared cause, the World Waterpark Association promotes its World’s Largest Swimming Lesson event.
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Engage Cuba: Trade Group Finds Support in Texas
Engage Cuba, which is looking to build congressional consensus for a broader trade policy, has found a groundswell…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Auto Dealers Group Green Lights Accelerated Education Program
The National Automobile Dealers Association is rolling out a new education program aimed at identifying emerging leaders while…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Massachusetts Marine Group Gears Up For Future Boaters
The Massachusetts Marine Trades Association, inspired by an association leader who has seen success with a similar initiative…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Open Music Initiative Wants to Fix Spotify’s Accounting
The Berklee College of Music in Boston is taking the lead with a new group that aims to…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Tech Leading Americans to Leave Vacation Days Unused
Despite getting more paid time off last year than we did the year before, Americans barely used any…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Drone Safety Pitch Pays Off for Model Aeronautics Group
The Academy of Model Aeronautics’ big challenge has been bringing casual drone users into the fold in terms…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
YouTuber Hank Green Launches Internet Creators Guild
The Internet Creators Guild, the brainchild of one half of YouTube's most famous double act, hopes to offer…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Association-Approved Father’s Day Gifts
While Father’s Day may have been a forgotten holiday in the past, this year it seems dads will…
