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Groups Denounce Texas Bill as Discriminatory Ahead of Special Session

Associations Now

A group of local visitor bureaus, businesses, lawmakers, and associations spoke out against the proposed Texas “bathroom bill” on Monday as the legislature prepared to kick off a 30-day special session. When businesses succeed, Texas communities and families succeed. Graham IV, FASAE, CAE, said at the press conference.

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ASAE Joins Business, Hospitality Groups to Oppose Texas ‘Bathroom Bill’

Associations Now

Saying that a bill introduced in Austin last week would discriminate against the LGBT community and hurt business in Texas, ASAE and others in the hospitality, meetings, and association industries announced a joint campaign to oppose it. SB6, or the Texas Privacy Protection Act , was introduced last week by Sen.

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CMI's Association Management Blog: Creativity in Volunteers and Staff

Observations on Association Management

Instead of throwing money they didnt have at a problem they had to solve, they tapped the creativity of the group to unleash exciting, fresh, innovative ideas. They worked "deals" with other organizations to get products to sell to supplement event revenue. CMI) is an association management company headquartered in Dallas, Texas.