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Giving USA Report: Tax Changes, Stock Market Leave Damper on Charitable Picture

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After a year in which tax policy and a fluctuating stock market added a couple of wrenches into the equation, the latest version of a widely watched barometer into charitable giving has some not great news. According to Giving USA ’s latest annual report, people are giving less—and the 2017 tax reform law might be a big part of it.

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Embrace ‘Undertourism’ for Your Next Meeting

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Destination marketing organizations like Visit Indy understand the need to help deliver on those expectations so that attendees come away with an ‘only-in-that-city’ feeling about their visit.”. The Indiana Convention Center is connected by walkways to more downtown hotels and hotel rooms than any other U.S.

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Thinking Beyond the Traditional Meeting Space

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percent in 2017, while demand for other spaces remained flat, according to an Eventbrite report. Bankers Life Fieldhouse , an award-winning retro-style arena that is home to the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever basketball teams. At Gen Con 2017, the Fieldhouse hosted a popular They Might Be Giants concert.

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Study: Automation Will Change the Economy—But Not Consistently

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million jobs added between 2007 and 2017 and “distressed Americana” losing 332,000 jobs over the same period. For most Americans, the labor market that matters is the one where they live—and where they live increasingly affects their prospects,” the report added. That said, not all the growth will be limited to megacities.

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The Young Professional – Tracking down the Future Leaders of Your Association

Association Adviser

Part 4 of our 2017 Association Communications Benchmarking Study series. In Part 3 of our 2017 Association Communications Benchmarking Study series, we told you that different groups of members have different information needs. Elyce Gronseth is a marketing account specialist with Naylor Association Solutions. Dive deeper.

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If You’re Looking for a Job, Look Inland, Lists Say

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If you’re in the job market, you might want to head to Pittsburgh—especially if you’re just starting out in your career. The city topped two recent surveys: Glassdoor’s “ 25 Best Cities for Jobs in 2017 ” and Apartment List’s “ Top 10 Metros for Millennials.” News and World Report.

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The Art of Designing a Memorable Food and Beverage Display

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In 2017, the AZA annual meeting was hosted by the Indianapolis Zoo, the location for Zoo Day. Indiana ranks No. Fried pork tenderloins are a huge Indiana tradition: Indiana tenderloins hang over the bun on all sides, the size of two or three regular-size burgers. Showcase local traditions. Learn more at VisitIndy.com.