Tag
economy
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
How California’s Gig Economy Law Could Reshape Your Freelancer Pool
While intended to target services such as Uber and Lyft, the added restrictions of California Assembly Bill 5…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Four Ways the Fed’s Interest Rate Cut Could Affect Your Association
At the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) September meeting, they agreed to make their second cut of the…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Beer Wholesalers: Our Industry Delivers Jobs, Too
The National Beer Wholesalers Association is drawing attention to the scope of its industry in a new campaign,…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
How One Startup Is Putting the Gig Economy in Reach of Nonprofits
Wethos, a freelancer community that targets nonprofits, has gained a sizable amount of support for its concept, which…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Many Business Travelers Skipping “Basic Economy” Airfares
As no-frills basic economy fares become common for many airlines, business travelers aren’t playing along—in part because the…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
The Future of Work
Freelance, gig, contract, and temporary workers make up a growing percentage of the workforce. ASAE ForesightWorks, the new…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
After Storm, New Project Puts Puerto Rico Businesses Front and Center
The new Shop + Hire PR initiative, launched with nonprofit support, is intended to assist local businesses after…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
The State of Basic Economy Fares
Not every airline is hopping on board the basic economy train, but some of the airlines that are…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
A Growing Gig Economy: What Makes Freelance Workers Tick?
The gig economy is growing in prominence, but what’s the best way to leverage it? A new report…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Manufacturers Group Perfects Stump Speech During Weeklong Tour
In a six-state tour of the United States, officials with the National Association of Manufacturers spoke to an…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Sharing Economy Makes Up Growing Share of Business Expenses
Certify’s latest edition of its SpendSmart Report shows a growing dominance by Uber in the transportation space, while…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Report: LGBT-Owned Businesses on the Rise
A first-of-its-kind report from the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce suggests a growing economic reach for…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Association Campaign Gets Mainers to Talk Tourism
A new video campaign from the Maine Tourism Association aims to show how the tourism industry benefits the…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Monday Buzz: Why the Gig Economy Is Growing
According to new research from LinkedIn, side hustles are driving the gig economy in new ways. Also: A…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Internet Association Adds Chief Economist
Following its members’ lead, the Internet Association opted to bring on a chief economist. The new executive will…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Thursday Buzz: The Travel Industry’s Massive Impact
According to a new report, the travel industry accounts for one in 11 jobs across the world. Plus:…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Internet Association: The ‘Net Has Big Economic Impact
In its first economic report, the Internet Association says internet-based businesses contribute a significant chunk of U.S. gross…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Wednesday Buzz: A Global Call for the Sharing Economy
Expand your notions about the sharing economy beyond cars and hotels as the UN meets to discuss various…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Is There Room for Hotels in the Sharing Economy?
While Airbnb and its competitors continue to create big headaches for the lodging industry, at least one major…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Monday Buzz: The Sharing Economy’s Impact on Events
Are the events industry and the sharing economy a match in heaven? Or is sharing putting a drag…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
U.K. Government to Sharing Economy: Start a Trade Group!
A new independent report commissioned by the U.K. government has a number of tips to encourage the growth…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
From Plastic to Oil? Chemistry Council Talks Up New Technique
The American Chemistry Council says that, if the kinks are worked out, a new plastic-recycling method could create…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Travel Tech Opens Door to Sharing-Economy Stalwarts
The Travel Technology Association, once the exclusive domain of Priceline and Expedia, is planning to work with new…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
The Sharing Economy: New Frontiers in Self-Regulation
New economic advancements open up a new set of possibilities for regulation—and that could be a good thing.…
