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Why associations should drive innovation

Association Success

Associations connect mentors with mentees, offer professional development and continuing education courses, write rules and regulations for their industries, and innovate every chance they have. But what does it mean to truly innovate? Innovation is change. So, why should associations drive innovation?

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Not just any top five list: Innovative and interactive learning formats according to you

Aaron Wolowiec

On May 23, Destination Michigan hosted its annual Michigan Meetings Expo at the Bavarian Inn Lodge in Frankenmuth. This year, instead of a traditional keynote session, the opening general session comprised five different speakers – each delivering one of five top Michigan meetings trends in five minutes or less.

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Strategy + Innovation: Watchwords for 2018

.orgCommunity

For 2018, we think there are two words that should define the focus of associations: strategy and innovation. Innovation. This leads to our second watchword for 2018: innovation. As a result, there needs to be a greater focus on innovations—and an associated willingness to take risks.

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8 Award-Winning Success Stories from Super Forum 2018

Higher Logic

Most Creative Use of Higher Logic Platform: The Alumni Association of the University of Michigan. The Alumni Association of the University of Michigan is one of the top alumni organizations serving over 100,000 members worldwide including over 1,000 volunteers and more than 100 alumni clubs and groups. Highlights. Professions, etc.

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What’s in store for 2014?

Aaron Wolowiec

This week’s guest blog post is by Alexa Stanard , editor of Michigan Meetings + Events magazine. Alexa Stanard, editor of Michigan Meetings + Events magazine. Michigan hasn’t been a trendsetting state since the heyday of the American-made automobile. Farm venues are hot, and Michigan has some great ones.

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Vote for us for best meeting planning company!

Aaron Wolowiec

Again this year, Event Garde has been nominated for the best meeting planning company for the Michigan Meetings + Events 2016 Best of Michigan Awards. Each year, Michigan Meetings + Events sponsors the readers choice awards. From Atlanta to Florida to Michigan, he spoke at 25 events on a range of topics. And it shows.

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Ngage Management Grows by 7 New Employees, 4 Serving as Association Directors

Ngage Management

She holds a master’s degree in Public Administration from Western Michigan University. Shelby recently earned her bachelor’s degree in marketing from Michigan State University and accepted a full-time position with Ngage in May after serving as an intern.