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FTC Seeks to Stop Tradeshow Directory Scam

Associations Now

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced it is seeking to permanently halt a Slovakia-based operation from scamming small businesses and nonprofit organizations into collectively paying millions of dollars to be listed in an online exhibitors’ directory called FAIR Guide.

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For Manufacturers, For-Profit: Jason Moss of the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance Supports Members through Networking and Education

Association Adviser

Moss started the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance (GMA) in 2008 in response to what he perceived to be a lack of friendly, consistent events that educate manufacturers about production technology and trends. JM: In February 2008, I kicked off my first meeting with 16 people. We also produce a Georgia Manufacturing Directory.

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The public is listening and associations are spending

Aaron Wolowiec

The report found that from 2008 to 2012, 144 trade groups spent $1.2 For starters, check out Public Relations Society of America , which includes a directory of PR firms and service providers. The IRS requires the groups to report their top five contractors.”. Do you have a member organization that’s doing something incredible?

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Conferences Aren't Serious About Networking Unless

Idea Architects

Turn your participant directory from an address book into a true networking tool by adding two fields on the registration form and then publishing them in the directory: (1) topics I want to learn more about, and (2) topics I could be a resource on for others. Oct 2008 (1). Sep 2008 (4). Aug 2008 (2). Jul 2008 (8).

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6 Simple Ways to Facilitate Conference Connections

Idea Architects

Print it on nametags and in your participant directory. Oct 2008 (1). Sep 2008 (4). Aug 2008 (2). Jul 2008 (8). May 2008 (5). Apr 2008 (3). Mar 2008 (4). Feb 2008 (3). Jan 2008 (4). Sep 2009 (10). Aug 2009 (6). Jul 2009 (5). Jun 2009 (8). May 2009 (4). Apr 2009 (6). Mar 2009 (7).

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12 Simple Ways to Unleash More Creative Thinking

Idea Architects

Capture all attendees photos digitally as they arrive on-site and create an on-line directory of attendees. Oct 2008 (1). Sep 2008 (4). Aug 2008 (2). Jul 2008 (8). May 2008 (5). Apr 2008 (3). Mar 2008 (4). Feb 2008 (3). Jan 2008 (4). Sep 2009 (10). Aug 2009 (6). Jul 2009 (5).

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Big Bang Theory: Should We Leave Fireworks to the Professionals?

Associations Now

” The organization offers tips to keep consumers safe—wear safety goggles, keep sparklers and fireworks away from children, and have a garden hose or bucket of water handy—as well as a directory of state fireworks control laws. In a fact sheet [PDF], NFPA reports that 8,700 people were treated for fireworks-related injuries in U.S.