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Business
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
There’s an Association for Everything: Boardroom Chair
In sometimes surprising ways, associations play direct and indirect roles in bringing the products, services, and activities of…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
The Sky is Rising: Why 2012 Was the Cloud Computing’s Year
While a diversity of innovative, often disruptive ideas defined 2012 in the tech world, all of them, in…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Investing in Professional Development Helps Retention
Why do U.S. organizations continue to spend billions of dollars a year on professional development programs despite a…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Majority of Americans Support Mental Healthcare Coverage
The state of the U.S. mental healthcare system is currently making big headlines, and a large majority of…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Merger Gives Cruise Industry a Unified Voice
Nine international associations have agreed to merge into one umbrella organization to serve as the global advocacy leader…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: Mark Zuckerberg’s $500M Gift
A generous gift from Mark Zuckerberg. Plus: What makes a good work environment?
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Environmental Engineering Science: Association Adopts Official Journal
A new publishing partnership will give professionals in the wide field of environmental engineering a unified platform in…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
2013 CFO Outlook: Execs Emphasize In-Person Meetings
American Express’ 2013 CFO Outlook mentions, among other things, the value of face time in the business world.
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Associations: Have You Tried Mobile Fundraising?
A primer on mobile fundraising. Plus: How did your association deal with the Sandy Hook tragedy?
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Brewers Association Brews Up Campaign to Protect Craft Niche
The Brewers Association is taking on big industry players in an effort to define what qualifies as a…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
National Governors Association Report: States Making Comeback
The National Association of State Budget Officers and National Governors Association report that both revenues and spending are…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Healthcare Regulations Suggest New Costs for Employers
As associations and other employers begin preparing for changes brought on by the 2010 healthcare reform law, they’re…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Controversies: How Associations Can Steer Clear
Two recent news stories highlighting the risks of social media raise red flags for associations. How can organizations…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Restaurant Industry Predicts Strong 2013 Growth
The National Restaurant Association’s 2013 industry forecast predicts more jobs, better sales, and a trend toward locally sourced…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Barcode Inventor Norman Joseph Woodland Dies
The inventor of the barcode dies, and the story behind how he invented it was a total day…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Associations Oppose Internet Vote at United Nations Conference
During an international telecommunications conference on Thursday, United Nations members held a provisional vote to consider allowing for…
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Better Seafood Board Cracks Down on Seafood Fraud
A new report sheds light on the widespread incidence of mislabeled seafood—a problem the Better Seafood Board is…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Dion Hinchcliffe: Disruptive Technologies’ Business Advantages
Technology advances are happening quickly, and it’s the smart organizations that will pick and choose their battles with…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Report: Top Association CEOs See Salaries Increase
According to a recent study by CEO Update, some executives are earning millions. However, many of these salaries…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Emergency Call Centers to Launch Text-to-9-1-1
Emergency call centers will receive training and education in preparation for the 2014 rollout of the new emergency…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Retail Groups Face Long Appeal Over Swipe Fees Settlement
Don't expect a quick-moving appeal in the ongoing legal battle over credit card swipe fees.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
States Still See Gaps in Healthcare Regulations
Insurance commissioners say they need more federal guidance on setting up state healthcare exchanges if they are to…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Charitable Giving Coalition Urges Congress to Save Tax Deduction
Eliminating the deduction for contributions could hit charities hard, says the Charitable Giving Coalition.
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
What Associations Can Learn from ‘The Voice’
NBC’s “The Voice” can teach associations a lesson in how to navigate turning points.
