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How to Set a Vision, Fast

Associations Now

By November 2021, the task force was prepared to come to the board with a plan: Dubbed the Road Forward , it was an industry-wide pledge to reach net-zero carbon emission asphalt pavements by 2050. “It It took us four or five months to get to the point where we were all OK with taking that to the board,” Willis said.

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A Spotlight on 10 Top Impact Investors Driving Social Change

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In March 2022, Hamilton Lane released a Climate Policy Statement to communicate its dedication to the global search for climate-change solutions. They also pledged to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. Examples of metrics include energy savings, water cleaned, and reduction in CO2 emissions.

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Alzheimer’s Association to Vote on Proposed Consolidation Plan

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By 2050, according to a recent study by the Alzheimer’s Association , 14.5 trillion by 2050. Some chapters have complained that communication about consolidation, and how it will help the association address the growing needs of Alzheimer patients, has been less than optimal. A big part of that is increasing revenue.”

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Anniversary Special: Society Takes a Different Approach to Celebrating Its Birthday

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“We wanted to tackle an issue that was very challenging rather than have a traditional 75th anniversary celebration,” said Jerry Bowman, IFT vice president of communications. “So, So, we looked at the key challenges out there, and a big challenge is that we have to feed 9 billion people by 2050.

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Conference Circuit: Foodies Unite

Associations Now

Here are three more of the meeting’s key ingredients: Sunday’s Creative Showcase, which is open to attendees and the public, “celebrates creativity in culinary communications.” Among them are internationally acclaimed chef José Andrés, James Beard Award-winning blogger Elissa Altman, and American Chef Corps member Victor Albisu.

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Reaching Out To Global Markets Through Meetings & Events.

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India has the potential to nearly catch up with the United States by 2050. The projected list of fastest growing economies to 2050 is headed by Vietnam, and the top 10 include Nigeria, Philippines, Egypt, and Bangladesh. China is expected to overtake the United States as the largest economy around 2025.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 3.24.17

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Your association’s challenge is creating a strategy that shows #VolunteerLove through engaging volunteer opportunities, recognition, and communications. – Meetings 2050: How to Stay Ahead of Change in Events and Tradeshows. 1 CAE credit. More info/register. Mitra Sorrells, technology editor and Orlando bureau chief, BizBash.