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Why High-Tech is High(er) on the List for Meeting Planners

Associations Now

And if you are thinking that focusing on a city’s tech scene narrows your options to a few places—San Francisco, Seattle, New York, or Boston—think again. Cities that are home to a bevy of tech companies are generally keen to invest in their communications infrastructure. It’s a more relevant question than you might think.

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How Associations Are Embracing Apprenticeships

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Check out a few examples of associations big and small offering such programs for their respective industries. It’s just the beginning,” said Amazon’s Ardine Williams, a vice president of human resources operations, in comments reported by The Seattle Times. Apprenticeships are growing in importance. This is just five.

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A Wiring Challenge: Municipal Broadband Pits Cities Against Telecom Giants

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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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Despite Winter Wallop, Shows Must Go On

Associations Now

Even with record-breaking snowfall that shut down Boston-area schools and public transportation, Katie Hauser, director of communications for the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority, told RejuvenateMeetings.com that the facility has weathered the storms and that no conferences have been cancelled this winter.

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

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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

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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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The Hourglass Blog: Don't Forget the Baby Boomers

The Hourglass Blog

My favorite example is Verizons Rule the Air ad campaign. I listen to KEXP in Seattle. Luvs diapers is a good example, using a Beatles song (All You Need Is Love) - but redone. Communication. And I must admit, Im seeing more and more that are aimed at younger generations. I said, "Johnny Rivers? He wrote that?"