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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. AHGPA has 77 members.

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Daily Buzz: GoFundMe Launches Fundraising Platform for Nonprofits

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American, United, and Alaska Airlines are all removing screens from most of their medium-range aircraft. Seat-back devices are also quickly dated, as they’re nearly impossible to replace as quickly as technology develops.”. There are numerous factors driving the change.

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Leading a Staff That Works Everywhere

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An office with plenty of remote workers can work together well thanks to technology. According to ARCUS’ website , its headquarters is in Fairbanks, Alaska. Others are located at other remote points elsewhere in Alaska, as well as in California, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. Good technology helps a lot.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 5.29.20

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It covers virtual event strategy and technology, including a list of platforms for different purposes. Check out the midnight sun and aurora borealis, paddling down the Chena River, or dog mushing in these 360-view videos from Fairbanks, Alaska. Lacy Packard, MPM, Director of Information Technology, The American Association of Justice.

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Here Come the Drones: Industry Groups Talk Up FAA’s Unmanned Device Tests

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More details: In designating the first UAS test sites in these states, the FAA has taken an important step toward recognizing the incredible economic and job creation potential this technology brings. The FAA chose locations for their infrastructure, climate, and geographic diversity, as well as experience in aviation work.

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Report: Fliers Happier With Air Travel Experiences in 2016

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At the top of the list of 10 domestic airlines were Alaska Airlines and United; at the bottom were Frontier and Spirit. A separate study from the airline website The Points Guy , also released this week, ranked airlines by satisfaction level and quality.

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Ask These 5 Questions Before Planning Your Next Meeting

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The city is also a great jumping-off point to Whistler, Victoria, Alaska cruises, and the Okanagan Valley wine region, making extended stays a real lure. Whether it’s information technology or aerospace and engineering—and yes, even the arts or retail—ensuring the host city has the resources to support your conference’s mission is essential.

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