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Oregon Tech Association Pushes for Center for Cyber Excellence

Associations Now

The association is asking the Oregon legislature for funding to create a new center that would help train the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. There is a measurable need for additional cybersecurity experts and overall increase in cyber expertise across the full gamut of industries in Oregon.

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It’s Time to Get Creative

Association Success

When it comes to marketing your organization, these two facts can provide the inspiration for novel and creative ways to broaden your reach and strengthen your impact. These are brilliant examples of people finding innovative ways of spreading awareness about their organizations, their members, and the work they do.

Oregon 60
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Jeff De Cagna joins ATA Board of Directors

Principled Innovation

Jeff De Cagna FRSA FASAE, chief strategist and founder of Principled Innovation LLC, has been elected to the American Tinnitus Association (ATA) Board of Directors. ATA, located in Portland, Oregon, exists to cure tinnitus through the development of resources that advance tinnitus research.

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Report: Meetings Bring More Than Money to Host Cities

Associations Now

Not only do they provide networking and learning opportunities for attendees, but they also bring in major revenue for the organization, as well as the destination, and drive innovation in host cities. It is no surprise then that destination marketing organizations (DMOs) are using meetings to impact the communities around them.”.

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Foundation Funds Efforts to Eliminate Hunger, Food Waste

Associations Now

The Specialty Food Foundation recently awarded a $400,000 grant amongst 23 anti-hunger organizations so the groups could expand their important work. Twenty-three organizations working to eradicate hunger and food waste in the U.S. One example is FOOD for Lane County in Eugene, Oregon.

Oregon 40
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Summer-Fresh Meeting Ideas

Associations Now

Taking a cue from some classic summer favorites, organizations are making the most of this season’s weather and activities to bring some fun and nostalgia to their meetings and conferences. Summer Brand Camp is “currently closed for innovation” and won’t be happening in 2016. A trip to the carnival. Camp isn’t just for kids.

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Happy, Healthy 2016: What’s Your Theme for the Year?

Beth Kanter

Innovation Lab Facilitation : For the past few years, I’ve trained in and designed and facilitated innovation labs using the Luma Institute Methods. Self-care in a nonprofit organization is the responsibility of both the individual staff person and the organization.

Iowa 28