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Brewers Association Grants Will Support Events Focused on Diversity and Inclusion

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Thoughts on a Merger Last week the craft beer industry was abuzz with discussion of a possible merger of two of the largest independent brewers in the country—The Boston Beer Company (the makers of Sam Adams) and Dogfish Head (known for its namesake 90 Minute IPA). Beer events connect people with beer and each other,” she said.

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Boston Bombing: Events Adjust After City Shutdown

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Airlines Adapt As the Associated Press reports, Boston’s Logan International Airport’s main airlines—including JetBlue and Delta—remain active but are adapting for any travelers with concerns. JetBlue, which has 100 flights out of Boston, will allow free ticket changes for passengers headed to or from Boston.

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Boston Marathon Organizers Run Toward Documentary

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The documentary Boston , currently being produced with the help of the Boston Athletic Association, is one of many films in the works about the Boston Marathon. But a documentary film currently in the works, complete with official support from the Boston Athletic Association, hopes to remedy that situation.

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Associations Cancel Events, Shake Up Schedules in Response to Coronavirus

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Numerous events big and small have had to change their schedules or even cancel in response to lingering concerns about the Wuhan coronavirus. Events, including many run by associations, have faced major disruptions, delays, and even cancellations. Here are just a few such events that have been affected: Inspired Home Show.

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Monday Buzz: Why Boston Doesn’t Have Cheap Rooms

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An array of economic and geographic pressures have boosted Boston’s hotel rooms to extremely high rates. Case in point: the current situation in the Boston metro area. Those are the going rates now in Boston,” Paul Sacco, executive director at the Massachusetts Lodging Association, told the newspaper.

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Membership Hack: Karaoke Battle

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You’ll find out if you put on a karaoke fundraiser, like the one the Greater Boston Association of Realtors hosts annually. GBAR hosts an annual networking and fundraising event called the “Battle of the Brokerages,” where participants take to the microphone and belt out their karaoke favorites. How to hack it? Why does it work?

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How to Create Emotional Connections with Event Attendees

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Take a moment and think about the last event that you attended that you really loved. Now think about why you loved that event. What made it an experience and not just another forgettable event? What made it an experience and not just another forgettable event? Attended the most association events.

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