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Inspiring change: Promoting diversity and inclusion in our communities

Ungrated

Long simmering and intricately intwined with our country’s history, equality, diversity and inclusion came back to the forefront in 2020 after the racially charged death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and the subsequent protests that touched small towns and large cities.

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Moving forward: Communities reflect on the pandemic’s lasting changes

Ungrated

Polomis , an attorney with Hellmuth and Johnson in Minneapolis , plans to include provisions when drafting governing documents that explicitly allow virtual meetings ( since state statutes are unclear about permitting them ), with guidelines on how they should be conducted. . magazine’s March/April 2021 issue. .

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Is Your Association the Online Hub for Ideas?

Reid All About it

When I read the blogs of museum professionals, I’m struck by how much we’re wrestling with some of the same issues. They busted through their physical walls to start a conversation in the online world, where they engage not only those who might visit the museum in Minneapolis, but anyone interested in contemporary art and culture.

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Minnesota Police Chiefs’ Digital Campaign Aims to Boost Recruitment

Associations Now

“Quite frankly we are at a point of crisis, in terms of public safety, and men and women joining this very honorable profession,” Medaria Arradondo, Minneapolis’ chief of police, said in comments reported by the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. We have to reverse this troubling trend,” Skoogman added.

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Hackathons Helping Nonprofits: The Overnight Website Challenge Offers Pro Bono Redesigns

Associations Now

The Nerdery’s Overnight Website Challenge, which the Minneapolis-based agency has done in multiple cities for nearly a decade, is designed to give local nonprofits the chance to succeed with the help of some talented creators burning the midnight oil. Since 2008, the challenge has assisted nonprofits in and around Minneapolis and St.

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Destinations Make Diversity and Inclusion a Strategic Priority

Associations Now

In March, the Meet Minneapolis Board approved the formation of the Diversity and Multicultural Action Committee and adopted a policy statement on D&I. According to a blog post announcing DMAC, its objectives are. to encourage and facilitate diversity and inclusion in the composition of Meet Minneapolis board and staff.

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The Hourglass Blog: Association Innovation as Brand Strategy

The Hourglass Blog

The Minneapolis merchant wants you to become someone who appreciates the value and appeal of great design at a great price; youre as much a connoisseur as a consumer. About This Blog. Why Another Blog? Other Blogs. Harvard Business Blog. LifeCourse Blog. Seth Godins Blog. Splash: A MemberClicks Blog.