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Retail Industry’s New Training Effort Wants to Build Better Workers

Associations Now

The retail industry wants to solve its employee turnover problem, and the nonprofit foundation of the association that represents many of those retailers is ready to lead the way. At least 20 major retailers are taking part in RISE Up, an education effort announced by the National Retail Federation Foundation this week.

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Synergy in the Boardroom: From Chaos to High Functioning

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Guest Post by Russ Lemieux, Kellen Company Description of the Organization: The Research Chefs Association is a 2,000 member professional society of chefs and food scientists working in R&D in food industry. Governed by a 16-member Board of Directors. Annual budget: $1.75 This year, Kellen is celebrating 50 years in business.

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Executive Connections: Train, Learn, Survive.

Executive Connections

I attended the Software Information Industry Association (SIIA) Information Industry Summit (IIS) in New York City last week, and I was encouraged by the positive attitudes expressed by leaders in the content industry. » 04 February 2009. Train, Learn, Survive.

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9 Pieces of Association History You Didn’t Know

Associations Now

Groups that represent members, advocate for industries, and give a collective voice to those who need one are pretty common these days—but they had to start somewhere. The American Institute Fair, held in New York City annually during part of the 19th century, is considered one of the first major tradeshows created by a national organization.