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Hotel 911 Law Takes Effect, With Help From Associations

Associations Now

” Hunt’s petition got the attention of Ajit Pai, then a commissioner at the Federal Communications Commission (now its chairman). But because hotel phones required guests to dial 9 before calling 911, the calls for help placed by Kari’s daughter never went through,” Pai told Houston’s KHOU earlier this month.

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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 84
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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. “We are not gatekeepers to the internet.”

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

Idea Architects

As Harvard economist Ed Glaeser notes, "Communications technology and face-to-face interactions are complements like salt and pepper rather than substitutes like butter and margarine.” Labels: conferences , leadership limerick , meetings , technology. 19, Houston, Assof of Fundraising Profs Conference. Newer Post.

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New Research and a Welcome Surprise from Foundation CEOs

Beth Kanter

Another Listen for Good grantee is ECHOS, a nonprofit in Houston TX that provides 1:1 application assistance to low-income individuals so they and their families can access critical medical and social services such as food stamps or Medicaid.

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SCD Group: Best of the Week: 3 key topics for Association CEOs.

SCD Group

FRAN -3.37% The Houston-based company fired him because he "improperly communicated company information through social media," the company said. Edwards In the past few years, social media technologies have emerged as double-edged swords in the workplace. 8 Reasons Social Media Policies Backfire by Heather Bussing.

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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. Season 1, episode 1. Super excited.

Strategy 130