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#kantersea: Data, Transparency, and Measurement In Seattle

Beth Kanter

Can cost more. It is a cost of doing business. . — Shanon Doolittle (@sldoolittle) February 11, 2013. ” — Peter Drury (@seattledrury) February 11, 2013. janemeseck says stories are gold but hard to collect. Have to collect hard data AND anecdotal evidence. Lindz Marsh (@lindzmarsh) February 12, 2013. Then ask ‘so what? .

Seattle 28
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A Wiring Challenge: Municipal Broadband Pits Cities Against Telecom Giants

Associations Now

The Federal Communications Commission is considering whether to override Tennessee and North Carolina law and allow two cities to expand their super-fast internet service. Seattle, for example, had to squash a contract with Gigabit Squared after the provider failed to hold up its end of the deal. ” A mixed record.

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Bridge Building or Trust Busting: A Warts-and-All Reflection on “Learning in Public”?

Beth Kanter

Note from Beth: I’m hosting a small army of guest bloggers, grantmakers, who are attending the GeoFunders National Conference taking place this week in Seattle. The GEO community is united by a common drive to challenge the norm in pursuit of better results. Stefan manages communications for the Barr Foundation.

Seattle 28
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What Smart Associations Do Differently

Association Adviser

All the resources, connections and reach that associations used to have to themselves can now be found at little or no cost by anyone with a web connection. But many of the legacy challenges remain: information overload, communication clutter, attracting and retaining younger members, maintaining their position as their industry’s No.

Texas 60
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Coronavirus Updates for Association and Events Professionals – What You Need to Know

AssociationChat

The show goes on(line): As events cancel due to COVID-19, Seattle startup builds a virtual platform (source: GeekWire) March 12, 2020 – On a typical day, Pathable , the Seattle-based company that normally produces mobile apps for conferences and events, might get three to five inquiries on its website from people interested in a demo.

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Daily #COVID19 Updates for Association and Events Professionals – What You Need to Know

AssociationChat

The show goes on(line): As events cancel due to COVID-19, Seattle startup builds a virtual platform (source: GeekWire) March 12, 2020 – On a typical day, Pathable , the Seattle-based company that normally produces mobile apps for conferences and events, might get three to five inquiries on its website from people interested in a demo.