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Truckers Help Wreaths Across America Reach Cemeteries Far and Wide

Associations Now

Each year, Wreaths Across America—a nonprofit formed by the Worcester Wreath Company in 2007 but with roots in a tradition the company started in 1992 —has coordinated the placement of wreaths on grave sites at veterans’ cemeteries across the country on National Wreaths Across America Day. Back in the U.S., — J.B.

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Study: Automation Will Change the Economy—But Not Consistently

Associations Now

McKinsey Global Institute’s The Future of Work in America: People and Places, Today and Tomorrow says it will manifest in multiple ways—with one key area being the urban/rural divide, which could deepen in the coming years. million jobs added between 2007 and 2017 and “distressed Americana” losing 332,000 jobs over the same period.

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So Much for the Recovery: Americans Still Stressed Out About Money, Study Says

Associations Now

The American Psychological Association’s annual “Stress in America” report shows lingering concerns about money among Americans. The latest edition of “ Stress in America: Paying With Our Health ” [PDF] reports that more than 70 percent of U.S. in 2007 to 4.9 What’s keeping you up at night? is still higher than the 3.7

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A Spotlight on 10 Top Impact Investors Driving Social Change

NXUnite

Bamboo Capital Partners Focus Areas: Financial Inclusion, Access to Clean Energy, Access to Healthcare, and Agribusiness Founded in 2007, Bamboo Capital Partners has a global presence in impact investing markets. Bamboo aims to improve the lives of marginalized communities while delivering financial returns.

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How the iPhone Changed the Conference Experience

Associations Now

While I can’t imagine life without any of them, consider how much Apple’s “truly magical product”—as former CEO Steve Jobs called it when announcing its 2007 launch—has affected associations. This week, the Harry Potter series celebrated its 20th anniversary , the ATM turned 50 , and the iPhone launched 10 years ago.

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NAASF Crowdsources Customer Support and Advocacy with Online Community

Higher Logic

It removed the discussion board in 2007, after a significant number of members stopped using the feature. When I saw Higher Logic's community platform and thought about its potential for our Franchisee members who are spread all across North America, bells went off. Some members dropped off of discussions entirely.

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Uncertainty Around Student Loan Forgiveness Program Worries Nonprofits

Associations Now

The PSLF program, enacted in 2007, states that individuals who work in a public service job and make timely payments on their student loans for 10 years would have their debt forgiven.