Associations Now

DECEMBER 4, 2013

As the investigation of the deadly New York City train derailment this week continues, transportation regulators and industry groups have zeroed in on the issue of safety—specifically, the funding and technology needed to make commuter rail travel more secure. Making the Case.

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Associations Now

MAY 13, 2015

On Tuesday night, Amtrak’s problems—particularly related to funding and infrastructure—were on display in a dramatic derailment of a New York City-bound train outside of Philadelphia. The bill passed without the amendment , ensuring that the transit system would live to see another day. Offering Transit Help.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

In May, hundreds of public pension employees stayed away from the National Conference of Public Employee Retirement Systems’ annual meeting in Honolulu. The National Guard Association of the United States booked its 2013 conference in Honolulu in 2008 and chose to stay.

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Associations Now

APRIL 17, 2015

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. He didn’t spearhead the Interstate Highway system, but he easily could have, the Department of Transportation wrote several years ago.

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Association Adviser

MARCH 19, 2013

Many associations tell us their membership is back to where it was before the 2008-09 downturn, perhaps even a bit better. NYSSA also observed that members were frequently asking for new types of networking opportunities beyond wine tastings, harbor cruises and other traditional social events. It’s cautious optimism at best.

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