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SBI Association Management Announces Acquisition of LoBue & Majdalany Association Management

SBI

SEATTLE, WA, February 9, 2022 – SBI Association Management (SBI), a full-service association management company (AMC) headquartered in Seattle, announced today that effective February 1, 2022, it acquired LoBue & Majdalany Association Management (L&M) an AMC based in San Francisco. Learn more at www.sbims.com.

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50 Things That Shaped Our World in 1969

Association Adviser

military communications project with the goal of connecting computers. Two computers, one located at UCLA and the other at Stanford, sent the first electronic communication to each other on Oct. On August 21, Donald and Doris Fisher opened the first Gap store in San Francisco. ARPANET was a U.S.

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Realtors Expand Reach of Accelerator Program

Associations Now

Those accepted will gain access to mentoring and networking resources; education on the real estate market; NAR’s Insight Panel, which offers feedback from the real estate industry; and exposure through NAR’s existing marketing and communication channels. As NAR is one of the largest trade associations in the country, with more than 1.2

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Mobile Industry Knee-Deep in Efforts to Solve 911 Problems

Associations Now

The challenging problem of detecting 911 calls inside buildings has dogged the telecom industry for decades. The current round of testing, which focuses on putting mobile technology into real-world situations, will take place in San Francisco and Atlanta this year. A Whole Lot of Testing.

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How Associations Are Helping Shape the Super Bowl Behind the Scenes

Associations Now

Whether it’s the NFL Players Association representing the interests of the players on the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs, groups like the Stadium Managers Association offering support to Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium, or even brand collectives like Avocados From Mexico advertising during the big game, associations can be felt everywhere.

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As iPhone Thefts Drop, “Kill Switch” Pressure Rises for Wireless Industry

Associations Now

With evidence of a decline in iPhone thefts after Apple introduced a “kill switch” on its devices, industry efforts to voluntarily introduce the anti-theft mechanism are beginning to bear fruit—with Google and Microsoft recently stepping up to the plate. Phone Makers Step up. But Is It Enough?

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Customer Success Should Strive for Empathy - And Community Helps

Higher Logic

An enormous part of customer success, no matter the industry, is about connecting with customers, understanding their needs and frustrations, and communicating effectively with them. In short, it’s about practicing empathy -- which your community can help cultivate. Being able to communicate that emotion. That’s sympathy.