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Opt-Out, Not Opt-In: California Passes Tough Kill-Switch Law

Associations Now

This week, California Gov. While it’s not the first such measure— Minnesota beat California to the punch by a few months—the crucial difference is that this legislation requires the technology to be turned on as the default setting. The industry strongly opposed the California bill. Industry Pushback.

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Could Your Association Thrive in a Remote-First Culture?

Associations Now

In an age when centralization is running into a cost-of-living wall for many industries, embracing a remote-first culture could expand both your pool of talent and your base of operations. But what if this desire for a central location, both in terms of office and locale, comes at the cost of innovation?

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Study: Why Business Travel Costs Vary Significantly by City

Associations Now

Event planners and business travelers alike should be aware of the additional costs that come with launching an event in a coastal city, a new study finds. A big city or coastal locale might seem like the best way to draw in attendees, but a new report shows that those locations often come with a big additional cost.

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Using The Power of Persuasion to Ignite Change

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One noteworthy campaign he was involved in was former Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe’s. Kluwe filed the petition believing that his support for LGBT rights cost him his job. Guiding a resident to push local authorities to change the name of the Waldo Tunnel in California to the. employ lifeguards. Robin Williams tunnel.

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Advocacy and Governance 2.0

Association Adviser

In this month’s episode of Association Adviser TV , Katie Nadeau, operations director of the Minnesota Business Partnership, offers valuable tips for keeping CEOs and other C-Suite execs engaged with your organization. Examine and cultivate the interest of the top prospects to make the best selection.

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Advocacy Do’s and Don’ts

Association Adviser

Karen Conlon, president of the California Association of Community Managers (CACM) , said it’s because there’s a great deal of “misinformation—even fabricated information” presented to legislators that can easily turn into bad legislation. So what’s driving this renewed emphasis on lobbying and advocacy?