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Startup Stories: Hyperloop Association

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According to a press release , the association’s main goals will be to position itself as the go-to organization for all hyperloop-related matters; represent, advocate, and elevate member interests; and provide guidance and insights to decision-makers and other stakeholders.

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Corn Growers Group Launches Innovation Challenge

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The National Corn Growers Association is relying on some friendly competition to crowdsource innovative ways to use corn products. billion bushels, the National Corn Growers Association is hosting a global open innovation challenge to explore new solutions for turning the crop into bio-sustainable chemicals and molecules. “We

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Startup Stories: United Aerial Firefighters Association

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According to a press release [PDF], the goal of UAFA—which is headquartered in Washington, DC—is to inform policymakers and legislators about important issues concerning the increasingly critical nature of aerial wildland firefighting. “The wildfire aviation business is a pretty big part of [the wildfire industry] in the U.S.—that’s

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Higher Logic Acquires Kavi: Powerful Collaboration for Thriving Communities

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Last month we announced our acquisition of Socious, bringing the best minds in member engagement together to lead in product innovation and the community industry. Read more about the acquisition in our press release. 2017 is shaping up to be our best year yet! Workspace, Kavi’s Powerful Collaboration Tool.

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Retail Group Launches Innovation Center to Prepare Members for Industry Changes

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In an effort to help its members adapt to the quickly changing technology landscape, the Retail Industry Leaders Association introduced the (R)Tech Center for Innovation. “We are excited to collaborate with Accenture as we launch our (R)Tech Center for Innovation,” said RILA President Sandy Kennedy in a press release.

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Industry Hiring Managers: Reach & Recruit Only the Best Candidates

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It’s now their mission to provide better services and innovative technologies to help match highly-qualified candidates with the best employers. Read the press release to learn more. This is especially important in today’s job climate, where there’s an increasing need for more skilled and educated workers.

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Realtors Expand Reach of Accelerator Program

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Last week, NAR announced that its strategic investment arm, Second Century Ventures, will expand its REach accelerator program , already in use to push tech innovation in residential real estate, to the commercial sector. Last August, the association held its first iOi (innovation, opportunity, and investment) Summit in San Francisco.