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Bold idea? This association got rid of its annual conference

Association Success

When John Bridges took over the Arkansas State Employees Association as executive director about two years ago, he had big ideas. One of the first things Bridges started looking at was using free or low-cost technology solutions to problem-solve. Bridges has found other, perhaps less drastic ways to cut costs.

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Community Bankers’ Fintech Program Sees Accelerating Momentum

Associations Now

The Independent Community Bankers of America found so much success with the first round of its Arkansas-based ThinkTECH Accelerator that it’s doing it all over again next year. In fact, one banking association has found the perfect home for the latest iteration of its financial technology accelerator: Arkansas.

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Family of Slain Realtor Launches New Foundation Aimed at Safety, Training

Associations Now

The president of the Arkansas Realtors Association, which assisted immediately after Carter’s death, gave the new foundation his full support. The initiative extends upon the work that Carter and his family have already done with the Arkansas Realtors Association (ARA) and other groups, including speaking at real estate conferences.

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Association Brain Food: 5.26.23

Reid All About it

Host: ASAE Government Relations and Advocacy Professionals Community Speakers: Jim Leahy, CAE, Managing Director, Regional & Federal Programs for Liberty Square Group Lorrie Trogden, CAE, President/CEO of the Arkansas Bankers Association David Lusk (moderator), Founder of Key Advocacy Thu 6/1 at 7:30 a.m. 1 CAE credit.

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Association Brain Food: 5.19.23

Reid All About it

. – Future of Work from Anywhere Learn how to define the role of hybrid-work in your organization and the best technology approaches to ensure security, productivity, collaboration and cost-effectiveness. 1 CAE credit. 1 CAE credit.

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ASAE Cites Discrimination, Business Impact in Testimony Opposing Texas Bill

Associations Now

ASAE and the Texas business community have warned that the measure would cost the state dearly. “Not Over the past two years, ASAE has opposed the proliferation of similar bills in Georgia, Indiana , and Arkansas, among other states.

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Drone Journalism: Media Groups Raise First Amendment Concerns

Associations Now

Last month, Brian Emfinger, a storm chaser and videographer, used an unmanned vehicle to cover the aftermath of the damage caused by a tornado in Arkansas for local television station KATV. But until formal rules are in place, the FAA says, such uses are unauthorized. In February, the agency said in a statement that the rules are clear-cut.