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Responding to tragedy: How CAI is offering support and resources following the Surfside condo collapse

Ungrated

Convened a meeting with the Government and Public Affairs Committee, the College of Community Association Lawyers, insurance professionals, reserve analysts, developers, and others to discuss preliminary policy issues to consider in the coming weeks and months.

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When I Choose to Spend More Nights on the Road

Eric Lanke

Four nights on the road in four different hotels--two in Texas and two in Florida. I was conducting site visits to help my association find a venue for a future conference. But, no, for this conference, I have decided that I need to keep the job of selecting the best venue for myself. Brutal from a travel perspective, that is.

Texas 100
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Orlando’s Smoking Policy Could Deter Convention Business

Associations Now

The central Florida city, a popular convention site, allows for smoking in local bars and designated hotel rooms, and that’s not sitting well with the American Heart Association. After wrapping up its 2015 Scientific Sessions conference last week in Orlando, the American Heart Association said it might not return to the Florida city.

Florida 40
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Association Management Group (AMG) CEO Paul Mengert Named Educator of the Year by Community Associations Institute (CAI)

AMG

Each year at its annual conference, CAI honors individuals who have made significant contributions to CAI and the community association way of life. He is a frequent speaker at conferences related to home services, professional services and other sectors.

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Use Sponsored Grants to Strengthen Your Membership and Events

Association Adviser

Hester Ndoja, CAE Florida Society of Association Executives. At the Florida Society of Association Executives , a membership dues grant specifically for professionals in the field of association management grew out of a recognized need to help people who still need financial assistance diving in to the association community.

Georgia 76
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The Orange Bowl and Creativity: An Interview With Laila Brock

KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

Laila Brock is currently the Director of Events and Team Operations with the Orange Bowl Committee, where she implements nearly 100 annual events in support of the Orange Bowl and the larger objective of enhancing the image, economy, and culture of South Florida. My interview with Laila Brock: Q. Let me give you a really great example.

Florida 100
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Recruiting members. and keeping them

Association Adviser

In the years I’ve served on the Board for the Gainesville Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association ( FPRA Gainesville ), we’ve asked ourselves this same question. Attend Chamber of Commerce events or industry conferences. They were invited to join a committee or participate in an activity by another chapter member.