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Congratulations, 2024 Chamber of the Year Finalists!

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Those honored with the designation have demonstrated organizational strength and made an impact on key community priorities, such as education, transportation, economic prosperity, and quality of life. Chamber of the Year winners will be announced on Wednesday, July 17, during the awards show at ACCE’s Annual Convention in Dallas.

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Training Future Gamers Is Serious Business, Industry Group Says

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72 The number of schools in California that offer video game-related courses and degree programs, by far the most in the country. The industry group is working on education initiatives of its own, too. Rounding out the top three are New York (26) and Texas (24). A total of 385 U.S. And if you want to get a Ph.D.,

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Conference Circuit: Women in Journalism Recap 2014

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Plus: A children’s education association opens doors for bilingual learners. The event, to be held this weekend at California’s La Quinta Resort and Club, might seem like an upscale sleep-away adventure for adults, but don’t be misled by the scenic locale. JAWS Education and Training from Journalism and Women Symposium on Vimeo.

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Transgender Groups: Healthcare Not Easy to Come By

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“When health care really stresses biology, it leaves a large portion of us out,” Nell Gaither, president of the Trans Pride Initiative, told The Dallas Morning News. If the insurance company does cover reassignment surgeries and medicine, it often doesn’t cover enough of the cost. ” Groups Speak Out, Offer Solutions.

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Is Your Staff Trained to Sell Membership?

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It was more than three years ago, at the ASAE Annual Meeting & Expo in Dallas, that author Dan Pink told association executives “ We’re all in sales now.” Research from the retail sector suggests simple training on member benefits could sharply enhance your staff’s ability to positively engage members.

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111 Intriguing Chats for 2011

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It should also be noted that the list reflects my interests: associations, events, travel, tech, government, education, social media, communications, marketing, public relations, and jobs. Other states with strong representation include California (16), New York (6), Pennsylvania (5), Florida (4), and Texas (4). College Educator.