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North Carolina LGBT Law Widely Rebuked

Associations Now

A quickly passed state law in North Carolina that effectively ends local antidiscrimination ordinances affecting the LGBT community has proved hugely controversial with advocacy groups, sports organizations, corporations, and trade groups. The bill— announced, passed, and signed by North Carolina’s legislative body and Gov.

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AMG’s CEO Paul Mengert leads successful legislative battle to protect community association rights

AMG

All of these scenarios became very real probabilities in North Carolina in recent years. In addition, these probabilities were being carefully watched by Community Association Institute (CAI) chapters across the US, because the way North Carolina handled the issue could inspire similar action–and set a precedent–around the nation.

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Conference Circuit: Break Free

Associations Now

On Sunday, correctional personnel at all levels will be in Charlotte, North Carolina, to mark the start of the American Jail Association’s annual meeting. Venue: Charlotte Convention Center. Association: American Jail Association (AJA). Conference: 34th Annual Conference and Jail Expo. Have a Meeting on the Horizon?

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CompTIA Helps Build New Tech Foundations for the Underemployed

Associations Now

In recent months, the foundation has moved to duplicate the program in other cities, including Philadelphia, Dallas, and Charlotte, North Carolina. Employers across all industries are looking for people with a passion for technology, the drive to solve problems, and the personality to work collaboratively as part of a team.”.

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Associations Make Their Winning Predictions For Super Bowl Sunday

Associations Now

million pounds—is 6,325 times more than the combined weights of the entire Panthers and Broncos 52-man roster teams. And, if that many wings were laid end to end, they would stretch between Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, to Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver almost 53 times.

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What’s Next for Convention Centers?

Associations Now

s 2013 International Convention Center Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina. One way to do that is to offer new amenities and conveniences, a topic discussed earlier this month at the International Association of Venue Managers, Inc.’s

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111 Intriguing Chats for 2011

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Individuals from North Carolina, New Hampshire, West Virginia, Oregon, and Idaho stand alone as delegates from these states. Sullivan; Charlotte, North Carolina; Event Producer, Radio Host, In-studio TV Producer, Camera Operator and co-founder of Ignite Charlotte. Want to learn, share, collaborate!