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Association Boards, CEOs and Talented Association Staff

SCD Group

Spence noted that “the future of your association is directly tied to the quality of the talent you attract and keep.”. Over about 20 years, I built an association management company from myself to a staff of 28. I gave Missouri lottery tickets to each staffer; we held a poker tournament with “house money” and me as the dealer.

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A New Type of Conference Education

SCD Group

As a trade association, the Learning Centers supported our mission to facilitate trade and support the industry in a way that far surpassed the traditional dynamic of exhibitors handing out brochures and price lists. Louis, Missouri. We are expanding the concept for the 2014 convention!