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It’s a Great Time to Be a Young Association Professional: Erin Sevitz on Working Hard, Being Agile and Leaving Your Mark

Association Adviser

This month’s Corner Office features Erin Sevitz, director of communications for the International Facility Management Association (IFMA). Association Adviser: Tell us about your career path toward becoming director of communications for IFMA. IFMA Houston Service Center of Excellence © Aker Imaging.

Houston 76
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What to Do When Disaster Strikes Your Members

Associations Now

After nearly three weeks of natural disasters, many associations are responding by offering support and resources to members in some of the hardest-hit storm zones—prioritizing what and how they communicate to keep the focus on recovery. Association, was busy reaching out to members affected by Hurricane Harvey.

Texas 84
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TSAE Rallies to Hold First Meeting in Houston After Hurricane Harvey

Association Adviser

For TSAE, holding its annual conference in Houston after Harvey was a way to show support and solidarity with their members and friends in the area. However, the message from Visit Houston and other city hospitality leaders throughout the three days was clear: Houston is back in business and stronger than ever.

Houston 101
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FCC Fines Expo Vendor $750K for Blocking Wireless Hotspots

Associations Now

In its second major move on the issue, the Federal Communications Commission announced Tuesday that it was fining Smart City—a major networking provider for dozens of U.S. The Federal Communications Commission isn’t done calling out hotels and convention centers for blocking wireless hotspots.

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Building and Protecting Your Association’s Brand Is Vital

SCD Group

Louis Cardinals brand – one of the icons of professional baseball – took a hit when the FBI announced it was investigating whether the Cardinals hacked into the computer system of the Houston Astros baseball club. I was lucky enough to be hired as the public relations director responsible for communications PR and the association magazine.

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: Leadership Limerick: Time for.

Idea Architects

custom-designing keynotes, workshops, and leadership conferences that promote innovation, learning, and community. Increasingly effective conference design is not about face-to-face OR virtual, but about the AND. Labels: conferences , leadership limerick , meetings , technology. 14, Santa Fe, ISAS Admissions Conference.

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Why The Structure You're Staffing is Stifling Progress

Idea Architects

custom-designing keynotes, workshops, and leadership conferences that promote innovation, learning, and community. Speaking at a leadership conference for volunteers this weekend, I was reminded why some organizations struggle to get volunteers. July 29, New Orleans, NYIB Leadership Pre-Conference. Monday, June 11, 2012.