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May 12, 2017
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James Comey Firing: Agents’ Group Responds

In the wake of President Trump’s dismissal of FBI Director James Comey, the group representing rank-and-file agents is working to reassure the public, respond to members’ concerns, and ensure that agents' input is considered in choosing the next director. Read More

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IoT Group Takes an Open-Source Approach to the RFP

The IoT M2M Council says software procurement has become too complicated. Its new project to standardize the Request for Proposals process is intended to create a useful starting point for both vendors and purchasers. Read More

 

Burrito Brand Loyalty

When Chipotle was confronted with a food safety crisis two years ago, the brand suffered. To recover, the company re-established relationships with its most loyal customers. It’s a strategy associations can learn from. Read More

Phishing Risks

Of the many online threat vectors out there, perhaps the most common and dangerous is the phishing email. Read on for a few considerations when building out a response plan within your organization. Read More

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Why You Should Groom Talent Internally

Only one-third of nonprofit executives were internal hires, according to a recent study. That suggests a lack of leadership development—and perhaps a neglect of larger strategic issues. Read More

 

 

Meetings Friday

 

What Learning’s Evolution Means for Meetings

During this week’s digitalNow2017, a number of speakers said that a new learning environment—plus the continuous need for professionals to gain new skills—will require associations to adopt a new strategy. A look at how it may affect meetings. Read More

From The Meetings Topic Blog

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12K

By the numbers

The number of association meetings that were held globally in 2016, roughly double the number of meetings held in 2006. The U.S. was the country with the most events, while Paris was the city with the most meetings.

Source: International Congress and Convention Association

 

 

 

Data Matters

According to a new report from the Trade Show News Network, the biggest benefit technology has brought to the conference business is data—specifically, the ability to apply it to event planning. Read More

Testing Time

The Drug & Alcohol Testing Industry Association’s Annual Conference begins in Orlando next week. Attendance is expected to surpass 800. Read More

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Director, Education and Meetings

American Association of Blood Banks

AABB is an international, not-for-profit association representing individuals and institutions involved in the fields of transfusion medicine and cellular therapies. The association is committed to improving health through the development and delivery of standards, accreditation and educational programs that focus on optimizing patient and donor care and safety. … Read More

Associate Conference Developer

NRUCFC

Ready to take your career to the next level? Join a member-driven leader in a fast-paced, challenging and collaborative environment with the shared mission of supporting America’s network of rural electric cooperatives. … Read More

ABSI Operations Coordinator

ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership

Plays an integral role in ensuring the smooth and successful operation of ASAE Business Services, Inc. (ABSI) and its governance bodies—the ABSI Board of Directors, the ASAE Insurance Company (AIC) Board of Directors, and the ASAE Retirement Trust Committee. … Read More

 

 

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ASAE is a membership organization of more than 30,000 association executives and industry partners representing more than 7,400 organizations. Its members manage leading trade associations, individual membership societies, and voluntary organizations across the United States and in nearly 50 countries around the world.

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