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How Baltimore Is Deconstructing Itself—With Local Nonprofit Help

Associations Now

But in Baltimore, a successful anti-blight initiative is helping to highlight how nonprofits can help solve this problem. In other words, Baltimore’s discarded row houses are being reclaimed—especially their wood and bricks, which can be reused in modern-day construction projects. And 200 more are in the works this year.

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Statement On Gov. Hogan’s Veto Of The Digital Services Tax Bill

InternetAssociation

Baltimore, MD – IA Director, State Government Affairs for the Northeast Region John Olsen released the following statement on Governor Larry Hogan’s (R-MD) veto of H.B. 732, a bill that would impose a discriminatory sales tax on digital services: “The internet industry commends Governor Hogan for vetoing this flawed tax proposal.

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Sunk Costs, Marginal Costs and Economics - BlogClump

BlogClump

Sunk Costs, Marginal Costs and Economics. Two of these are cost related. Here are some basic definitions from The Economist website : Sunk Costs - When what is done cannot be undone. Sunk costs are costs that have been incurred and cannot be reversed, for example, spending on ADVERTISING or researching a product idea.

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How Nonprofit Grocery Stores Are Filling the Gap

Associations Now

With grocery store chains leaving markets behind without any alternatives, nonprofits are increasingly filling in the gaps. Last year, a local Salvation Army chapter launched a grocery store in an area of Baltimore that had been poorly served by grocery chains. And other nonprofits big and small have jumped on the trend.

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Join an Interactive Discussion on - Membership Marketing Blog

Membership Marketing

Membership Marketing Blog. Membership marketing – acquiring, engaging, upgrading, and renewing members – is the cornerstone for associations and relationship driven organizations. Join an Interactive Discussion on the Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report. Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report.

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Venue Staff Can Make (or Break) an Attendee’s Experience

Associations Now

Selecting a venue on cost over and above reputation risks a substandard experience for delegates and managers.”. Visit Baltimore and Visit San Antonio are two other CVBs making the CTA program a priority. One of the more recent adopters of the program has been Experience Columbus.

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2011 MMCC - BlogClump

BlogClump

I was proud to present at the 2011 ASAE Marketing, Membership and Communications Conference this week in DC. BlogClump - Blogging About Associations From a Gen Xer. A Gen Xer giving his thoughts and opinions on the Association world. Friday, April 29, 2011. 2011 MMCC. Over 800 attendees was a record for ASAE - Congrats!

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