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Bill to Expand 529 Savings Accounts Reintroduced in Senate, House

Associations Now

The bipartisan legislation, long supported by ASAE, would allow workers to use 529 education savings accounts to pay for voluntary professional certifications and credentials offered by associations. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Mike Braun (R-IN) and Reps. The Senate bill is cosponsored by Sens.

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Associations Make Back to School Healthy, Safe, and Easy

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Domenech said in a press release. SHAPE America – Society of Health and Physical Educators is making sure physical-education teachers have what they need to be successful. The nutritional well-being of a child is a critically important factor for how that child learns,” AASA Executive Director Daniel A.

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Toy Group Rebrands to Better Reflect Its Mission and Members

Associations Now

On April 24, the trade group sent out a press release from its new Manhattan headquarters about its new name and tagline—The Toy Association: Inspiring Generations of Play. Another recent initiative—the Genius of Play —is directed toward consumers and educates them about how play is critical to a child’s development.

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Did You Know? Associations Plan to Rake in More Revenue from Publications, Events and Continuing Ed

Association Adviser

Non-dues revenue is often an essential component of an association’s operating budget, allowing staff to produce high-caliber member communications, events and continuing education programs. Associations can earn revenue from supplier members wanting to place press releases or product reviews in member communications.

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Association Advocacy Thrives in ‘Fake News’ Era

Association Adviser

In addition to networking and education, legislative efforts are incredibly important. The American Association of Port Authorities began the “America: Keep it Moving” campaign to help convince lawmakers that port infrastructure investments are not a want, but a desperate need. Associated General Contractors of America.

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New Partnership Seeks to Diversify Boards

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trillion and on pace to continue to grow $80 to $90 billion a year, Latino consumers are driving consumption growth in America,” LCDA president and CEO Esther Aguilera said in a press release. “We With Latino purchasing power at $1.7

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Starring….Your Association Publications

Association Adviser

Associations are rightly proud of their member communications: Magazines, newsletters and websites represent the value of membership in the organization, while also sharing important industry news and professional development education with members.