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How One Association Found Opportunity in a Public-Private Partnership

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The National Automatic Merchandising Association is collaborating with the Oak Ridge National Laboratory on more efficient refrigerants for vending machines—an effort the group says will jumpstart the industry’s R&D approach.

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Construction Groups Set Out to Fill Industry’s Skills Gap

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A group of construction-related associations in Tennessee has launched an initiative to encourage young people to pursue careers in the industry and to fill its thinning ranks. The good news: Construction is booming in Tennessee. The general public may be unaware of the breadth of trades that make up the industry, Turmail said.

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Music Industry Groups Try to Hit the Right Note With Tax Credits

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A coalition of music industry players is pushing for legislation in New York that would provide tax credits to in-state music professionals. It would give them an advantage that the film industry has enjoyed there for years. Now the music industry wants a piece of the action. “We highlight several factors to consider.

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Meet You in Nashville: Be a Tourist at #ASAE14

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Even though I knew Nashville was Music City, it really hits home when you see all the offices for labels, publishers and other music industry businesses. Once the centerpiece for Tennessee’s 1897 Centennial Exposition, it now houses an art museum and a 42-foot statue of the goddess Athena, the tallest indoor sculpture in the Western world.

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Conference Circuit: Read All About It

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NAA mediaXchange 2015 gathers newspaper industry executives to share knowledge on how to generate revenue and increase their audience. Association: Newspaper Association of America. Location: Nashville, Tennessee. Rundown Attendees: 1,000 plus. Speakers: 45. Exhibitor booths: 48. Conference: NAA mediaXchange 2015.

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Monday Buzz: Shift the Focus of Your Year-End Fundraising Campaign

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Renee Thompson, director of philanthropy for the Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee , decided to change up how the organization reaches out to some of its most important donors this year. Want to get the most influential members of your industry talking about your association? Consider these tips from Inc.