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Seen Elsewhere: Resources for Trend Scanning, Gaming, Productivity

Idea Architects

Seen Elsewhere: Resources for Trend Scanning, Gaming, Productivity. It is one thing to remain current with association issues as well as news from the industry or profession your association represents. Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2). Aug 2003 (1). May 2003 (2). Apr 2003 (1). Mar 2003 (1).

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Meetings Groups Merge To Further Sustainability In The Events Industry

Associations Now

Working together, the Green Meeting Industry Council and the Convention Industry Council hope they have a greater impact on event sustainability. Last week the Green Meeting Industry Council announced it is moving in with the Convention Industry Council.

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Printing Trade Group ‘Right-Sizes,’ Restructures as Industry Faces Major Change

Associations Now

Print Owners Revamp Web Presence Printing Industries of America isn’t the only printers’ group that recognized the need to upgrade its web presence. The site also contains a list of services, industry news, a membership map, and a more streamlined conference registration system. Technical training will look different as well.

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: Watch Out for Unintended.

Idea Architects

The reserves grown over the years and the consistently balanced budget unintentionally lead to individuals not wanting to invest any of the resources so carefully accumulated? Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2). Aug 2003 (1). May 2003 (2). Apr 2003 (1). Mar 2003 (1). Feb 2003 (3). Jan 2003 (2).

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Flipped Volunteering: The Better Way to Invite and Engage

Idea Architects

These could include time commitment or availability on select dates, skills needed, willingness to travel, financial resources to support their attendance at required conferences or meetings, et al. What other resources could help with our cause? In doing so they help expand the resources available for others to use in their efforts.

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Political Black Swans: Ignore Them at Your Association’s Peril

Association Success

In 2003, widespread protest broke out around me in Azerbaijan, a country formerly part of the Soviet Union. That year, I led the charge to open an office in the Middle East for an international association that served the oil industry. Beware of political risks when exploring new global markets. When possible, utilize these.

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Bringing Credibility to the Conversation: Katie Butler, IIABA

Association Adviser

Katie has served IIABA since 2003 and has helmed the communications department since communications since 2004. Katie Butler: I joined IIABA in 2003 as editor-in-chief of Independent Agent (IA) Magazine , the flagship publication of IIABA. Insurance is a highly regulated industry, so there is a lot our members must comply with.

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