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Associations Now: Daily News
September 29, 2016
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Wireless Group: Expanding Alerts a Challenge

At a time when a prominent senator is calling for improvements to the Wireless Emergency Alerts system, one association is pointing out that those improvements could put additional stress on the system at an inopportune time. Read More

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Nonprofit Coalition Celebrates Banned Books Week

September 25 through October 1 marks Banned Books Week, an annual event that celebrates the freedom to read. The American Library Association hopes the nationwide event will also draw attention to the harms of banning books. Read More

 

Transparent Ads

Digital Content Next, a trade group for online publishers, plans to launch an ad network under the B Corporation structure. The goal? Certified transparency. Read More

BlackBerry Bows Out

The legacy smartphone maker pivots from devices to software. Read More

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Obesity Board Sees Success, But Challenges Persist

In recent years, the number of doctors certified by the American Board of Obesity Medicine has surged. But while the board is making progress, many physicians still lack a full understanding of obesity issues, leading to poor patient treatment. Read More

 

 

Money & Business Thursday

 

Time to Embrace Parent-Friendly Policies?

The woes of working parents are a frequent topic in politics and the media these days, and the issues range from the steep costs of child care to the absence of paid family leave. Some forward-thinking companies are addressing these hardships by enacting family-friendly policies. Should associations follow suit? Read More

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Fighting the OT Rule

With the December 1 effective date for the new overtime rule approaching, ASAE, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and other organizations went to court seeking to block it. Read More

No More Homework?

Schools around the country have been discussing the idea of dropping homework. But as many associations are well-aware, homework has driven a debate that has been going on for generations. Read More

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“Given the association’s strong financial footing and keeping in mind IAAPA will celebrate its centennial in 2018, the IAAPA Board of Directors wanted to find a location to position the association for the next 100 years.”

Colleen Magone, the director of media relations for the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions, discussing the association's decision to move its home base from Virginia to Orlando, Florida—a theme-park hotbed. See Quote

 

 

Jobs

 

View these jobs and more at Association CareerHQ

Executive Director

Maine Dental Association

The executive director of the Maine Dental Association (MDA) is the chief staff officer of the organization and is accountable to the MDA Executive Board. The executive director serves as manager and steward of the society’s resources … Read More

Government Relations Manager

American Academy of Audiology

The American Academy of Audiology (the Academy) seeks an experienced professional to join the organization as Government Relations Manager in the Advocacy Department. This position works in conjunction with the Senior Director of Advocacy and Reimbursement … Read More

Manager, Database and Membership Services

American Pharmacists Association

The position is in the Membership department and is involved with Personify AMS enhancements and phased upgrades, data management and quality, routine batch and financial processing, and vendor integrations to the AMS … Read More

 

 

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