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Business
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Colorado Pot Shops Work Through Financial Hiccups
While the sale of recreational-use marijuana is now legal in Colorado, its status as illegal under U.S. law…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
New High-Frequency Trading Group Works To Burnish Industry’s Image
The Modern Markets Initiative, a new trade group launched with the help of advisers from both the Romney…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Pilot Fatigue Rules Put Extra Pressure On Airlines
The combination of recent severe weather and new FAA rules to prevent pilot fatigue has put JetBlue (and…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Battle of the Light Bulb Fizzles As Lighting Rules Take Effect
While the federal government's rules affecting the manufacture of traditional light bulbs have drawn some conservative fire, the…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
New Nonprofit Hopes to Bolster Animal Safety in Movies
A group set to launch this month says it will improve upon the American Humane Association’s “No Animals…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Industry Groups Talk up FAA’s Unmanned Drone Tests
The FAA's recent decision on test sites for unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, gave six different states a…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Breaking Off the Partnership: When a Strategic Alliance Breaks Down
Partnerships are great, but the needs of your organizations might not match up forever. A recent split between…
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Survey: Retailers Raise Concerns About Continued Return Fraud
A recent survey by the National Retail Federation found fraudulent returns expected to add up to a nearly…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Two in One: AARP Streamlines Publications Into One iPad App
The association is now offering a single app where readers can go for magazine features and news, as…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Are These Startups the Future of Nonprofits?
How nonprofit firms like Watsi and Pencils of Promise are bringing startup approaches to charitable causes. Also: Advice…
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Ruling Upholds Border Patrol’s Rights to Search Electronics
An association-backed lawsuit against the search and seizure of electronics at border crossings was dismissed this week in…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Starting an Event Planning Company? Read This First
Before taking your event planning solo, keep in mind the business factors that come with the territory. Also:…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Banking Association Angles for Wiggle Room on Volcker Rule
An American Bankers Association lawsuit filed last week over the long-in-the-works Volcker Rule has financial regulators looking to…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Postal Service Gets “Exigent” Rate Increase, But Not Forever
The U.S. Postal Service persuaded the Postal Regulatory Commission to allow a temporary increase in the postage rate…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
NYC Bans Foam Packaging, But Industry Group Wins Concession
While an association and major manufacturer lobbied hard against New York City's ban on "environmentally destructive" polystyrene foam…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
What Champagne Teaches About Economic Trends
If you’re thinking of opening up a bottle of wine to celebrate the new year, the type you…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: Very-Last-Minute Holiday Gifts
Scrambling for a few holiday gifts a little close to the edge of the holiday season? Take a…
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Associations Settle Antitrust Charges Stemming From Ethics Codes
Facing complaints from the Federal Trade Commission, two professional associations agreed to eliminate provisions from their codes of…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Old Connections: Network Like a Pro in 2014
Networking isn't just about meeting new people—be sure to work on those old connections, too. Also: A life…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Baucus Move to China Could Derail Tax Reform
Tax reform might be in trouble—or at least delayed. Sen. Max Baucus, the head of the Senate’s tax-writing…
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A Giant Target: Lessons From a Massive Case of Retail Fraud
Retail giant Target announced that it was the victim of a data breach during the busiest part of…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Facebook’s “Donate Now” Button Gets Mixed Reviews
While the social network’s new “donate now” feature could boost fundraising efforts, many are asking who will benefit…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Job Applications: The Dangers of Being Too Quick to Hire
Why responding too quickly to a job application might suggest you're running a revolving door. Also: Some food…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Should You Judge a Job Applicant By a Personality Test?
No, according to the publisher of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator assessment, which says using the test for hiring…
