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Water Groups Push Congress To Extend Rail Safety Deadline

Associations Now

The letter was signed by representatives from the American Water Works Association, Association of California Water Agencies, Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies, National Association of Clean Water Agencies, and National Association of Water Companies. According to APTA, commuter railroads carry about 38.5 million people a month.

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Is Minimum-Wage Opposition Beginning to Soften?

Associations Now

But recently some restaurants in large cities, such as Philadelphia’s Girard Brasserie and Bruncherie , have tried a different tactic: paying servers more while getting rid of tips entirely. The federal minimum wage for workers who also earn tips is $2.13

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How One Association Is Leading a Food Truck Revolution

Associations Now

SoCalMFVA was formed in 2010 to help food trucks in Southern California navigate the complicated regulatory terrain of Los Angeles County and its 88 municipalities—each with its own set of regulations and ordinances. I help them understand the organizational process,” Geller said. “I

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

Beth Kanter

This year I facilitated several labs, including several for the Knight Foundation Arts Program to learn about the local arts ecosystem in four cities, including Philadelphia, San Jose, Charlotte, and Macon. In the US, I gave workshops at nonprofit conferences in North Carolina, Virginia, Florida, Missouri, California and at SXSW.

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14 Personal Highlights from EventCamp East Coast

ChatterBachs

The event was just conducted in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania (the Philadelphia area) on November 12th and 13th. Since the unconference was named EventCamp East Coast, I expected participants to be from DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York. What do I find myself talking about from the Event Camp East Coast experience?

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111 Intriguing Chats for 2011

ChatterBachs

Other states with strong representation include California (16), New York (6), Pennsylvania (5), Florida (4), and Texas (4). dnewman - David Newman; Philadelphia; CEO of firm helping professional speakers become MORE successful. DiscoveryHouse - Katy Pent; Grand Rapids, Michigan; Publicist 4 Discovery House bks & music.

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Coronavirus Updates for Association and Events Professionals – What You Need to Know

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At least 8 states have issued stay-at-home orders (source: CNN) March 22, 2020 –The following states, in order of population, have issued stay-at-home orders: California – 39.5 New York and California have ordered residents to stay at home, except for essential trips like buying groceries. million – started Thursday. New York – 19.5