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PODCAST: The Power of Change with Michael Praeger: Strategy 123’s Cat Carmichael on CAM Industry’s Most Pressing Challenges

AvidXchange: Association Management

Praeger, co-founder and CEO of AvidXchange, asked Carmichael about the main challenges facing the CAM industry, the reasons for property managers to embrace technology and the importance of clear communication as a leader. What’s next for the industry? Season 1, episode 1. Super excited.

Strategy 130
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Hotel 911 Law Takes Effect, With Help From Associations

Associations Now

Seven years ago, a tragic incident in a hotel room mobilized the hospitality industry to change the way that its phone systems work. ” Hunt’s petition got the attention of Ajit Pai, then a commissioner at the Federal Communications Commission (now its chairman). We are all taught from a very young age to dial 911 for emergencies.

Houston 120
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Association Brain Food Weekly: 9.10.21

Reid All About it

A weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events. Host: Brandt Krueger, founder Event Technology Consulting. Michelle Hobby, Program Manager, Events and Meetings, National Industries for the Blind. Fri 9/10 at 12 p.m.* – EventTech Chat.

Strategy 195
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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). 6 chapters), industry (1?6 6 councils) and areas of interest (six communities). Association Adviser: Tell us about your career path toward becoming director of communications for IFMA.

Houston 77
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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. convention centers—over its use of technology that blocked individuals from using wireless hotspots. Portable hotspots were blocked from working in expo halls.

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Civil Rights Groups Welcome FCC Ruling On Prison Phone Fees

Associations Now

Advocacy and prison-rights groups applauded a move by the Federal Communications Commission to limit the fees charged to inmates and their families—which can total hundreds of dollars yearly. “It makes me want to cry, I’m so happy,” TIFA Executive Director Jennifer Erschabek told the Houston Chronicle.

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Facilitation Friday #25: Five Keys to Strategy Discussions

Idea Architects

Technologies such as IdeaScale enable us to more easily crowdsource such input and manage advance discussions and obtain feedback as suggested next. Review next steps with particular attention to timeframes, accountability, ans communications. 19, Houston, Assof of Fundraising Profs Conference. Create iterative feedback loops.