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Detroit: Not the ‘black eye’ of America

Aaron Wolowiec

And according to the CVB, direct spending for booked groups in Detroit through 2015 is $189.7 So what should ASAE members expect in 2015? Throughout the last two years, the private sector has brought to the city nearly 12,000 new jobs and $11 billion in new economic development.

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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Digital Transformation…

Spark Consulting

Case studies with the Construction Specifications Institute, the Healthcare Financial Management Association, the Independent Community Bankers of America, and the School Nutrition Association. (Well, OK, *we* think it’s the definitive answer.). A series of thought questions for you to use to spark discussion with your team.

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Thursday Buzz: North America Loves Its Meetings

Associations Now

Responda) April 16, 2015. — Cameal Soverall (@csoverall) April 16, 2015. — IACC (@IACCconfcentres) April 16, 2015. — MemberClicks (@MemberClicks) April 16, 2015. The post Thursday Buzz: North America Loves Its Meetings appeared first on Associations Now.' First time #Mexico participates.

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Bonus Coverage of Emerging Association Technology Trends 2015

Association Adviser

Features Technology AGC of America APRO mobile apps NBMBAA responsive design technology TSAE' As we discussed in How to Tackle Technology, offering members videos, apps, social media and responsive design won’t work without a cohesive strategy in place—and it might even backfire on you. For more about this topic, click on the headline.

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Members Hire Strategic Solutions

Potomac Core

SEPA uses strategy to run as a market focused nonprofit organization and they are on a robust growth trajectory: Merged with the Association for Demand Response & Smart Grid (ADS) in 2015 and SGIP (formerly the Smart Grid Interoperability Panel) in 2017. Grew annual revenue from $300,000 to $12 million. Jeff Morgan.

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When You Should Book: Expedia Highlights 2015 Airline Pricing Trends

Associations Now

On Tuesday, Expedia released a white paper, “Preparing for Takeoff: Air Travel Trends 2015,” created with the help of the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), that notes the pricing trends that will affect the way we fly in the new year. low-cost carriers, such as Frontier and Spirit, are expanding significantly in North America.

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Trends Report: What Could 2015 Look Like for Association Meetings?

Associations Now

Here’s what a few organizations and companies are predicting that 2015 has on tap for meetings. 5 % The amount air travel costs will increase in 2015, according to MPI’s quarterly “Meetings Outlook” report. percent in 2015, the highest since 1984, giving hotel operators leverage to drive more aggressive pricing.

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