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Funding Initiative to Support Black-Owned Businesses Hits the Local Level

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cities: Atlanta, Detroit, Minneapolis, New York City, and Raleigh, North Carolina. Community organizations in each city will collaborate with a nearby Community Development Financial Institution —banks, credit unions, and other institutions participating in a U.S.

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The Innovation Line That Divides Associations

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A new study on innovation from Marketing General suggests that there’s a distinct line separating associations that are innovative from those that aren’t. One paragraph in Marketing General’s new survey of innovation in the association space really stands out. Is there some middle ground here?

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 5.12.17

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Presenter: Whitney Johnson, expert on disruptive innovation and personal disruption. Find out how the Handbell Missions of America changed their programs and benefits to meet the needs of their members, how they use communication and membership tools to encourage renewals, and what membership trends are on our minds. Host: Hubspot.

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Fashion Industry Lends Voice to High-Skilled Immigration Debate

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The Council of Fashion Designers of America—whose longtime president is an immigrant, a well-known celebrity, and an American success story—is the latest to speak up. The event featured a variety of voices making the case for a robust immigration policy—including New York Rep. to remain a magnet for them.”

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Lunchtime Links: Avoid Stress When the Pressure Is On

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Catching up with the times: The recent BookExpo America in New York City debuted a new preparation technique for attendees: a Hackathon. Users can sign in with their LinkedIn account to create a profile. What apps are in your event networking toolkit?