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Creating a Strategic Plan That Enhances Member Value

Associations Now

Here’s a look at the positive membership changes the Indiana State Bar Association has seen since creating and implementing a strategic plan focused on member value. Unlike many states, joining ISBA is voluntary for Indiana lawyers,” Skeel said. “So, So, we need to convince members that there’s good reason for them to join.

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Indiana Governor, Lawmakers Promise to Clarify Religious Freedom Law

Associations Now

After a week of backlash and widespread criticism over the state’s newly signed Religious Freedom Restoration Act, including from groups representing associations and the meetings industry, Indiana lawmakers vowed to revise the measure to make it clear that it does not create a “license to discriminate.”.

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As “Religious Freedom” Law Passes, Controversy Heats Up in Indiana

Associations Now

Following in the footsteps of Gen Con, the NCAA—which is hosting the Final Four in Indianapolis next month—has spoken out about a controversial Indiana state law that could allow businesses to deny services to the LGBT community on religious freedom grounds. On Thursday, Indiana Gov. We’ve made significant investments in Indiana.

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Indiana State Medical Association Tackles Data Theft

Associations Now

The Indiana State Medical Association was trying to protect its member data, but now it finds itself having to respond to a potentially damaging case of physical theft. The post Indiana State Medical Association Tackles Data Theft appeared first on Associations Now.' ” Here’s how the group is responding.

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Tax Court partially reverses tax board’s dismissal of HOAs’ common area claims (IN)

Community Associations Network

A final decision by the Indiana Board of Tax Review that dismissed claims from three homeowners associations was partially reversed by the Indiana Tax Court in a Monday decision. Read the article……………………………

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Seek Local Opportunities Linked to Your Association’s Industry

Associations Now

Specifically for AAA, Indiana University (I.U.) When people come here, you can get access to real people at companies,” says Patty Martin, president and CEO of BioCrossroads, an initiative that advances the life sciences in Indiana. Major companies have made Indiana their home. also houses the Indiana Alzheimer Disease Center.

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Embrace ‘Undertourism’ for Your Next Meeting

Associations Now

The Indiana Convention Center is connected by walkways to more downtown hotels and hotel rooms than any other U.S. Another nearby option is Bankers Life Fieldhouse—home to the NBA’s Indiana Pacers—which hosted nearly 500 meetings and events in 2017–18 and just announced a $270 million renovation to include a new outdoor event plaza.