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Associations Project Uptick in Thanksgiving Travel

Associations Now

But according to two major industry groups—one focused on the skies, the other on the pavement—you should expect just a little more traffic than usual this year. The projection, per The Wall Street Journal , takes into account all major U.S. Roads will be packed this weekend: The American Automobile Association projects that 48.7

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Trucking Industry Mixed on Speed-Limiter Rules

Associations Now

“In addition to saving lives, the projected fuel and emissions savings make this proposal a win for safety, energy conservation, and our environment.” ATA also recommended a national speed limit as part of its 18-point highway safety agenda in 2008. The standard doesn’t give the association everything it wants.

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The Growing Demand for Fractional CIOs

Achurch

The use of fractional executives took off after the 2008 recession. The fractional model was an attractive option for experienced executives looking for a mix of interesting projects. In many industries, there are not enough experienced, yet innovative, CIOs for all the organizations that need them.

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12 Areas Your Association Must Address to Thrive During a Recession

Membersuite

Now, you’re watching the economy and assessing how it might affect your industry, organization, members, and market. Temper your revenue projections. Bring in experts if you don’t have in-house economists to explain how issues and trends are affecting the industry. #10: Your association survived the worst of the pandemic.

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Robotics Industry: No, Robots Aren’t Coming To Steal Your Jobs

Associations Now

At a time when the Robotic Industries Association is reporting record growth, a recent Pew survey suggests that robots may eventually replace both blue-collar and white-collar workers. Whether robots are going to steal our jobs or not, the industry is certainly having a lot of success convincing businesses to buy them.

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Disruptive Associations

Potomac Core

and Global Economy doesn’t necessarily paint the rosiest of pictures GDP growth is projected at 2.9% Organizational Association balance sheets took significant hits in 2008 and 2009, and there little reason to think otherwise in the current environment. Disruptive Associations. A snapshot by the Conference Board of both the U.S.

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Strategic meeting audits: Leveraging data to improve ROI

Aaron Wolowiec

We need only look to ASAE to learn that at least two signature in-person events were stronger than ever this year: Highest Number of Association Executives Attended 2013 ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition Since 2008. After all, getting started is generally the greatest barrier to the implementation of most projects.

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