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Membership Hack: Virtual Chapters

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That’s why NIGP, the Institute for Public Procurement, set up a virtual chapter to connect members far away from each other in Alaska and Hawaii. I talked with a couple of people from Alaska and found out they had many of the same issues we experienced in Hawaii. “I For Hawaii, it’s island to island.

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Associations Build Momentum Around Native American Tourism

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Alaska, and Hawaii could get extra marketing help for their tourism efforts—an area where at least one industry group has been focusing much of its attention. With the recent passage of a bill in the Senate, native populations in the continental U.S., A corresponding bill in the House, which has yet to pass, was introduced last year.

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Why Nevada Doesn’t Have the Powerball

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Alaska has cited its small population size as a deterrent. And, so far, Hawaii has been unable to pass lottery legislation. last year that the group was eyeing different ways to fund education. The Eagle Forum has argued that education benefits are offset by the encouragement of gambling among young adults.

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