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John Graham on ASAE’s 2017 Advocacy Efforts

Association Adviser

We opposed several version of this bill that would pre-empt existing anti-discrimination ordinances in cities like Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth and San Antonio that protect the community. ” The post John Graham on ASAE’s 2017 Advocacy Efforts by Association Adviser staff first appeared on AssociationAdviser.com.

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ASAE Joins Tourism, Business Groups to Oppose Texas “Religious Refusal” Bill

Associations Now

ASAE President and CEO John Graham, FASAE, CAE, joined leaders from Texas Welcomes All, Texas Competes, Visit Dallas, Visit Fort Worth, PCMA and others at a press conference in Austin to oppose SB 17 and SB 15, another bill pending in the Texas Legislature.

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Report: What Lies Ahead for Meetings in 2017

Associations Now

Heading into 2017, our forecast predicts significant growth in meetings and events for regions around the world,” CWT’s vice president and global head, Cindy Fisher, said in a statement. “By The report cites significant growth in the number of hotels in New York, Los Angeles/Long Beach, and Dallas.

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Big city love from ASAE

Aaron Wolowiec

On July 25, ASAE announced the host cities for its meetings, through 2022: 2017 – Toronto. 2021 – Dallas. In 2018, ASAE’s Annual Meeting and Exposition will be coming to Chicago! 2018 – Chicago. 2019 – Columbus. 2020 – Las Vegas. 2022 – Atlanta.

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Big city love from ASAE

Aaron Wolowiec

On July 25, ASAE announced the host cities for its meetings, through 2022: 2017 – Toronto. 2021 – Dallas. In 2018, ASAE’s Annual Meeting and Exposition will be coming to Chicago! 2018 – Chicago. 2019 – Columbus. 2020 – Las Vegas. 2022 – Atlanta.

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Groups Concerned Pending Texas Bill Could Weaken LGBTQ Protections

Associations Now

But six major Texas cities—Austin, Dallas, El Paso, Fort Worth, Plano and San Antonio—have their own nondiscrimination protections in place. The bill failed to pass during the 2017 legislative session and during a special summer session.

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Add Chapters to Make an Old Association Feel New

Associations Now

So far, six local affiliates have been announced in Austin, Texas; Birmingham, Alabama; Detroit; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Dallas-Fort Worth; and the Piedmont region of North Carolina. Last month, PEN America announced a member expansion plan to create regional chapters for the first time in its history.