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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. Still, despite not having an annual conference, Bridges knows his members will show up when they’re needed. .

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Internet Association Opens Texas Office And Hires State Government Affairs Southern Region Director

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“We’re excited to have James join our team. We’re excited to have James join our team. Hines will also cover Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, which include an additional 1,366,000 American internet sector jobs.

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Association Brain Food: 5.19.23

Reid All About it

For many years, association technology teams have been talking about move to the cloud. Cybersecurity: A Team Sport We all know how crucial cybersecurity is in today’s digital world, but are you fully aware of the risk and legal ramifications of a breach? Join us back with our panelist as we continue the conversation. CMP credit.

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Report: The Story Machine Learning Tells About Nonprofits

Associations Now

Recently, the data analytics firm Civis teamed with the magazine Fast Company to dive into data about nonprofits in 15 different topic areas. Meanwhile, benefits and insurance nonprofits tend to get the best funding in the Midwest and a handful of other isolated states around the country (Nevada, New Mexico, Arkansas, New Jersey).

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Association Brain Food: 5.26.23

Reid All About it

How to Contract with and Manage State Lobbyists Does your organization have a strong grassroots presence or is your board a team of grasstops influencers? *All events are online at Eastern Daylight Time unless otherwise noted. Tue 5/30 at 12 p.m. – Do you work in a state, a region or across the country?

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Summer-Fresh Meeting Ideas

Associations Now

But, in true camper fashion, the team wrote and performed a “Closed for Innovation” song: Fire up the grill. The Arkansas Gas Association, for example, will host its 15th Annual Bar-B-Q Cook Off and Dinner [PDF] at its annual conference in September.

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Clown Group Looks to Change Public Perception on Clowning

Associations Now

Since then, “creepy clowns”—the moniker given to this craze—have made appearances in more than a dozen states , including Arkansas, Texas, and California. His team over at WCA is equipping members with practical tips and talking points, which will be printed in the association’s email blasts and bimonthly magazine.