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Congratulations, 2024 Chamber of the Year Finalists!

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“This year’s finalists represent the best in the chamber industry,” said Sheree Anne Kelly, ACCE president & CEO. Chamber of the Year winners will be announced on Wednesday, July 17, during the awards show at ACCE’s Annual Convention in Dallas. We congratulate them on this outstanding achievement.”

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Robot Used in Dallas Police Shooting Raises Ethical Quandary, Groups Say

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The decision by Dallas police officers to use a robot to end the standoff with police shooter Micah Xavier Johnson has groups on both sides wondering if that means robotics are now fair game as a method of deadly force for police departments nationwide—and what ethical questions that raises. Micah Xavier Johnson, the U.S. .

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Training Future Gamers Is Serious Business, Industry Group Says

Associations Now

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. The post Training Future Gamers Is Serious Business, Industry Group Says appeared first on Associations Now.'

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Conference Circuit: Women in Journalism Recap 2014

Associations Now

A weekend conference highlights the challenges of being female in the media industry and how women journalists have overcome them. 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. The Week Ahead.

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Conference Circuit: A Fresh Helping for Produce Professionals

Associations Now

Before heading to the Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit Convention & Expo, taking place October 17-19 in Anaheim, California, attendees can get a taste of who’s going to be there. Plus: A pragmatic meeting that might not be what you’d expect. The Week Ahead. NWA will be meeting in Salt Lake City.

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So What’s Taking High-Speed Rail So Long?

Associations Now

Some of the more high-profile projects: California, here we come? Perhaps the most successful of the federally funded high-speed rail efforts so far has been California’s. Unlike other states, California has actually started construction on high-speed railroad tracks. One industry group, the U.S.

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Is Your Staff Trained to Sell Membership?

Associations Now

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.