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A Question of Process: Baseball Hall of Fame Voting Stunt Draws Attention

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So, maybe it was only a matter of time before a protest of the process cropped up. [I]n Dan Le Batard, an ESPN contributor and Miami Herald columnist, offered his vote to the Hall for free after the Gawker Media-owned sports site failed to secure a paid block of votes from another anonymous source. Why did Le Batard do it?

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Community NOW Day 2: Conference education sessions inspire, inform attendees

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Education session: It’s Not 2008 Anymore: Collecting Assessments in a Modern World “It all starts with a budget,” says Mitch Drimmer with Alexa Technologies in Miami. “If Here are some highlights from day two. If you have a thought-out budget, it is unlikely to result in special assessments.”

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Community NOW Day 2: Conference education sessions inspire, inform attendees

Ungrated

Education session: It’s Not 2008 Anymore: Collecting Assessments in a Modern World “It all starts with a budget,” says Mitch Drimmer with Alexa Technologies in Miami. “If Here are some highlights from day two. If you have a thought-out budget, it is unlikely to result in special assessments.”

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Hospitality Industry Urges Congressional Action on Zika

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But even with a lack of federal funds and with new cases of the virus emerging, meetings continue to go on as planned in Miami. Meetings Go On in Miami. Cancellations received prior to August 19th will be refunded minus a $100 processing fee. million visitors to Greater Miami and the beaches is a top priority,” GMCVB said.

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The Association That’s Defending the ‘Stache

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A mustache advocacy group is criticizing Don Mattingly, at one time a mustachioed New York Yankees icon, for enforcing a “no facial hair” rule as manager of his current team, the Miami Marlins. “Enshrinement into the Hall follows a deeply scientific process overseen through a partnership among the Dept.

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Association Brain Food: 5.5.23

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As one of the top destinations and home to a diverse and international population, the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau knows all about international audiences. During the May 9th kickoff, we will go through a process to surface and prioritize topics for the first few Tech Tuesday gatherings. CMP credit. . 1 CAE credit.

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Monday Buzz: Kickstarter Becomes a Benefit Corporation

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You might be complicating the process without even knowing it. Take a step back and read these simple steps from Kaufman Rossin Marketing Principal Janet Kyle Altman, via the Miami Herald. Struggling with your marketing campaigns? The post Monday Buzz: Kickstarter Becomes a Benefit Corporation appeared first on Associations Now.