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Houston, Dallas Convention Centers Become Storm Shelters

Associations Now

By some estimates, Hurricane Harvey, the strongest storm to hit Texas in 50 years , will drop as much as 50 inches of rain on the southeastern part of the state, straining the resources of cities like Galveston and Houston. At least one association meeting in Houston has already been canceled. ” Impact on Events.

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Following Harvey, Meetings Change Course to Give Back

Associations Now

Hurricane Harvey severely affected residents and businesses in Houston and other areas of southeast Texas. In the meetings sector, convention centers in Houston and Dallas, along with Austin, have been turned into shelters , and numerous hotel brands have also offered lodging and monetary support to those affected.

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: What Informs Your Efforts?

Idea Architects

What Informs Your Efforts? Download More Information. 19, Houston, Assof of Fundraising Profs Conference. Jeffrey Cufaude is an architect of ideas. custom-designing keynotes, workshops, and leadership conferences that promote innovation, learning, and community. Monday, January 30, 2012. Post a Comment. Newer Post. Older Post.

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Hotel 911 Law Takes Effect, With Help From Associations

Associations Now

But because hotel phones required guests to dial 9 before calling 911, the calls for help placed by Kari’s daughter never went through,” Pai told Houston’s KHOU earlier this month. Thanks to Hank’s courage and dedication, Kari’s Law was enacted to change this.”. The law took effect this week.

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Internet Industry Joins Texas Recovery Efforts

InternetAssociation

Google organized an in-house fundraising campaign through its partnership with the Center for Disaster Philanthropy and activated an SOS alert, ensuring that information and news related to the crisis were easily accessible to the millions of Texans who use the internet as their primary information source.

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It’s a Great Time to Be a Young Association Professional: Erin Sevitz on Working Hard, Being Agile and Leaving Your Mark

Association Adviser

When I worked for Naylor I was based in Florida, but eventually I wanted to return to Houston. While I wasn’t necessarily looking to work at an association, through the PRSA Houston Chapter job board, I found a posting for an editorial manager role with IFMA. IFMA Houston Service Center of Excellence © Aker Imaging.

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Local Media Association Brings Accelerator Program to Publishers of Color

Associations Now

Five big-city papers— The Atlanta Voice , The Dallas Weekly , New York Amsterdam News , Houston Defender , and The Washington Informer —are pilot papers in the initiative. Last week, it announced the first standalone project in its Accelerate Local initiative: a “digital transformation lab” for African-American newspapers.

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