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2017 Association Trends Survey: Participate and Get a Free Copy of the Results

Portage Group

If you are in an association leadership position in 2017, chances are you feel like you are playing an eternal game of whak-a-mole. Please take a few minutes to participate in The Portage Group’s 2017 Association Trends Survey. Please take a few minutes to participate in The Portage Group’s 2017 Association Trends Survey.

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The 2017 AGC ELI Conference Was Incredible

GrowthZone

The GrowthZone team just returned from three packed days of professional development, networking, and leadership growth at The Associated General Contractors of America Executive Leadership Institute annual conference. SEE ALSO: How to Find the Best Association Event Speaker. The GrowthZone booth was a whirlwind of activity.

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Are Associations Losing Their Members’ Trust?—The Leadership ColLAB Explores This Critical Question

.orgSource

The Leadership ColLAB conference was an opportunity to bring professionals together around what we believe is a critical question. The event, which was exclusive to.orgCommunity VIP members , took place on March 2 at the Rolling Green Country Club in Arlington Heights. The event was what the association community does best.

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Skyrocketing Costs Squeeze Event Budgets

Velvet Chainsaw

Credit: iStock Event organizers are feeling the pinch as industry suppliers, venues and transportation companies rebound from the pandemic. Event venues are raising rates for basic services like electrical, internet, trash management and catering. Travel costs are rising due to strong demand (led by the leisure sector).

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Could 2017 Bring a Buyer’s Market for Event Planners?

Associations Now

Other Projections IBTM World’s report is not the only one of its kind highlighting forthcoming trends for 2017. A couple of other ones to check out include the Global Meetings and Events Forecast , from American Express Meetings and Events, as well as the Carlson Wagonlit Travel Meetings and Events forecast. In the U.S.,

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Make 2017 a Home Run for Your Association: TPG's Not-to-Miss Association Learning Opportunities

Portage Group

Building upon the inaugural event on the future of associations in Toronto, Association 2025 is now coming to Vancouver on April 3, 2017. Make 2017 a Home Run for your association and register today !

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3 Steps to More Inspired Leadership

Association Adviser

The theme of the 2017 ASAE Annual Meeting, which took place earlier this month in Toronto, was “Inspire,” and that’s exactly what it did. The event inspired new thinking, new ideas and new conversations. Nilofer Merchant speaks to association executives during a keynote address at the 2017 ASAE Annual Meeting.