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9 Pieces of Association History You Didn’t Know

Associations Now

The American Institute Fair, held in New York City annually during part of the 19th century, is considered one of the first major tradeshows created by a national organization. That’s because the Internal Revenue Service didn’t get its start until 1862, before which myriad state laws and statutes taxed land.

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Membership Wakeup Call for Associations

Association Adviser

Many associations tell us their membership is back to where it was before the 2008-09 downturn, perhaps even a bit better. “The good news is that more association leaders understand that serving member/supplier needs, communicating effectively with members and running an efficient operation is key to achieving relevance and surviving.