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Associations at Odds Over Proposed Massachusetts Ban on Noncompete Clauses

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The noncompete agreement—a key tool employers use to keep talented employees from jumping ship to join competitors—is under scrutiny in Massachusetts, where the governor wants to ban them. The tech industry says a ban is needed to boost innovation, but business groups have a different take. Massachusetts Gov.

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Coalition Steps Up to Spur Innovation in Florida

Associations Now

To pave the way for stronger entrepreneurship, better coordination, and more networking, Launch Florida is bringing together disparate groups that share a stake in the state’s innovation economy. It lags well behind some of the most innovative states, including California and Massachusetts, which have scores of 93.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 7.23.21

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I spent time up in Massachusetts last week with my family enjoying local pizza, my brother’s carnitas, and Italian cookies and pastries , so time in my NC kitchen was limited. Hear about an innovative video playbook based on real-world tactics proven to drive more non-dues revenue. 1 CAE credit. More info/register. Host: ASAE.

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111 Intriguing Chats for 2011

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Other states with strong representation include California (16), New York (6), Pennsylvania (5), Florida (4), and Texas (4). Dig design, innovation, technology. dustinhaisler - Dustin Haisler; Elgin, Texas; Director of Government Innovation for Spigit, Municipal Judge, Innovator, Dad, Husband, Christ-follower.