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Celebrate Women’s History Month with these innovative leaders

Nimble AMS

This year, the United Nations declared the International Women’s Day theme to be “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality.” Ten innovative female leaders in association technology The following women have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of technology in associations: 1.

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Conference Circuit: Local Government Leaders

Associations Now

The International City/County Management Association’s Annual Conference begins next week in Baltimore. Venue: Baltimore Convention Center. City: Baltimore, Maryland. Attendance is expected to exceed 3,500. Thousands of U.S. Organization: International City/County Management Association. Conference: 104th Annual Conference.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 6.26.20

Reid All About it

When I lived in the DC area, my brother and I used to go to the Baltimore Lithuanian Festival every year for our fix of people who looked like our relatives (we’re a strong quarter Lithuanian), sausages, dumplings, potato pancakes, Lithuanian beer, viryta (spiced honey kick-ass liqueur), and šaltibarš? 1 CMP credit. 1 CAE credit. Host: ASAE.

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Global Plastics Industry Picks Up Marine Litter Reduction Efforts

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To reduce the likelihood that beachgoers and marine wildlife will encounter plastic where they expect to find clean water and sand, a coalition of dozens of plastics industry associations around the world has been working to combat plastic marine litter. The industry and its partners are still figuring out what works.

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Thursday Buzz: Baltimore’s Effect on Events

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After unrest brings a state of emergency and curfew to Baltimore, associations cancel high-profile meetings. But that was far from the only effect that this week’s riots had on events in Baltimore. ” QCOR 2015 was to be held Wednesday through Friday at the Hilton Baltimore. . Links of the Day. Check ‘em out!

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Conference Circuit: Hands-on Experiences With Professional Development

Associations Now

The event will offer a mix of new, creative programming that emphasizes collaboration and technological innovation in professional development. The convention aims to balance sessions in horse health and wellness with the business side of the equine industry. Down the Line.

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After Merger Shifts Membership, Publishers Group Doubles Down on Education

Associations Now

Currently the head of the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore, she entered the spotlight last year for keeping open a branch during violent protests over the death of Freddie Gray, who died in police custody. Our industry has evolved dramatically since then and will continue to do so.