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Counseling Association Chooses San Francisco as New Host of 2017 Annual Meeting

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With 10 months to go before its 2017 conference, the American Counseling Association has selected San Francisco as its host city. We believe that San Francisco will be an enjoyable and active city for our conference,” ACA CEO Richard Yep, FASAE, CAE, said in a statement. “We

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Report: What Lies Ahead for Meetings in 2017

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Heading into 2017, our forecast predicts significant growth in meetings and events for regions around the world,” CWT’s vice president and global head, Cindy Fisher, said in a statement. “By But costly hotel rooms are still abundant in cities such as San Francisco, Boston, and Washington, DC.

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Conference Circuit: Mental Wellness

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The Anxiety and Depression Association of America’s 2017 Annual Conference begins next week in San Francisco. Conference: ADAA 2017 Annual Conference. Venue: Hilton San Francisco Union Square. Location: San Francisco. Sessions: 170 plus. Have a Meeting on the Horizon?

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Conference Circuit: Fundraising Fundamentals

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The Association of Fundraising Professionals’ 2017 International Fundraising Conference kicks off in San Francisco this weekend. Conference: 2017 International Fundraising Conference. City: San Francisco. The Peep Show”) to San Francisco. Rundown Attendees: 3,000. Exhibitors: 200 plus.

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CompTIA Study Finds Tech Hubs Where You Wouldn’t Expect Them

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Yes, you’re probably aware that San Francisco or Seattle are tech hotbeds, but what about Huntsville, Alabama, or Lansing, Michigan? Even though they cost more to live in, median salaries are also much higher than in smaller regions; San Francisco’s $110,000 median salary is $43,000 more than Lansing’s $67,000 median. “The

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GSMA, CTIA Bringing Mobile World Congress Vibe to U.S.

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In a partnership that could create a major new event for the American technology sector, CTIA: The Wireless Association and the GSM Association announced plans to bring a version of Mobile World Congress, the popular European event, to San Francisco next year. The associations anticipate C-Level keynoters at the 2017 event.

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Game Theory: How the NBA Decided to Move the 2017 All-Star Game From Charlotte

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After careful consideration, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver made the call to move the 2017 NBA All-Star Game out of North Carolina, in protest of the state’s controversial HB2 law. The ACA chose San Francisco as an alternate venue. Here’s what you can learn from the league’s methodical approach.