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Motown magic continues to attract business

Aaron Wolowiec

Detroit’s Cobo Center. I’m sure I can speak for my fellow Michiganders: We’ve watched with heartbreak as Detroit, once the most prosperous city in the country, has struggled to financially support its declining population. A recent Detroit Free Press column by Tom Walsh piqued my interest for this blog. It’s not pretty.

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Twelve Association Scholars Named to ASAE’s 2022-2024 DELP 2.0 Class

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ASAE thanks the Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau for its ongoing support of the DELP program for more than 20 years. Chicago, IL. DMCVB’s steadfast support of DELP has enabled the development of more than 200 diverse association leaders in the community. . American Society of Anesthesiologists. Schaumburg, IL.

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RIP Ted Lindsay: Lessons From the NHL’s Greatest Player Advocate

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Ted Lindsay, an iconic forward for the Detroit Red Wings who died this week at the age of 93 , used his influence as a major hockey star during the 1950s to help attempt to create a players union for the league, citing concerns around players’ pensions.

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Best Benefit Ever: A Chance to Root for Your Home Team

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Michigan social workers get an off-hours perk: discounted tickets to Detroit Pistons games for the upcoming season. What’s the benefit? The National Basketball Association has returned to the front page, with the kickoff of the preseason and Monday’s announcement of a massive new broadcast deal.

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Friday Buzz: The City With the Best Wireless (Hint: It’s Windy)

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Chicago tops the list of large cities with the best wireless access, beating out several other event hubs. Overall, cities in the Midwest did particularly well, with five Rust Belt cities—Chicago; Lansing, Michigan ; Rockford, Illinois ; Fort Wayne, Indiana ; and Detroit —sitting in the top 10.

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13 Hidden Conference Gems

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In the latest issue of Associations Now , we looked at three cities that are surprisingly robust meeting venues : Pittsburgh, Reno, and Detroit. Each boasts a wide array of accommodations that rival those of popular destinations like Las Vegas, Chicago, and New York.

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Press Photographers Group Ups the Ante on Advocacy

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The response by the National Press Photographers Association to the arrest of a Detroit Free Press journalist highlights how the organization has adjusted its advocacy efforts in an increasingly mobile world.

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