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Reads of the Week: September 28, 2012

Reid All About it

If you’re in NC, I recommend seeing it, or for double the pleasure, wait until October 21 when an exhibition of still-life masterpieces visits us from the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. I’m featuring the work of Jeff Cobb twice this week, not because he’s a North Carolina guy, but because he published two good posts about lifelong learning.

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CompTIA Study Finds Tech Hubs Where You Wouldn’t Expect Them

Associations Now

The list put a lean on cities that had affordable costs of living, but even considering that, some of the most expensive cities in the country—including San Francisco, Boston, and San Jose, California—ranked high on the list. Topping the list overall were two cities in North Carolina—Charlotte and Raleigh. Part of the reason?

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Monday Buzz: Farmers Markets Move Indoors—Into Hotels

Associations Now

From Boston to Bangkok, hotels are jumping on the opportunity to provide guests with unique experiences as well as to strengthen their relationship with locals. While many farmers are busy dusting off their tent covers and table signs for their outdoor debut, luxury hotels are bringing markets right into their establishments.

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Airport Chaplains Group Gives Travelers a Little Faith Along the Way

Associations Now

A wide reach: The first airport chapel opened at Boston’s Logan Airport in 1951 under the leadership of Catholic Archbishop Richard Cushing (who later became a cardinal), according to the IACAC’s site. When the first responders leave, we’re the ones who show up. Since then, the idea has spread almost as fast as air travel itself.

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3 New Year’s Rituals for Nonprofits That Can Boost Professional Success

Beth Kanter

Our book tour starts at the end of January, so if you are in San Francisco, Oakland, Boston, NYC, or Washington, DC, please join us. In the US, I gave workshops at nonprofit conferences in North Carolina, Virginia, Florida, Missouri, California and at SXSW.

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Valentine’s Day: 14 Reasons to Love Associations

Associations Now

the North Carolina Technology Association traveled throughout the state meeting with members and hosting roundtables with industry partners and leaders to discuss technology issues and illustrate how the industry is helping North Carolina’s economy. They connect us.

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111 Intriguing Chats for 2011

ChatterBachs

Individuals from North Carolina, New Hampshire, West Virginia, Oregon, and Idaho stand alone as delegates from these states. exilauren - Lauren Modeen; Washington, DC; Manager of Online Strategy for GovLoop | Online Community Builder | Boston College ’03 grad | Love Gov 2.0, Photographer, Husband, Boston sports fan.