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Kentucky Lawmakers Exempt Business Events From Sales Tax

Associations Now

The Kentucky General Assembly and Gov. Andy Beshear have exempted business event organizers from charging sales tax to their exhibitors, a move applauded by the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA) and hospitality leaders in the state.

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Conference Circuit: Water Professionals

Associations Now

The 16th Annual KY/TN Water Professionals Conference begins this weekend in Louisville. More than 1,700 water industry professionals from Tennessee and Kentucky are headed to Louisville this weekend to take part in technical sessions, network with each other, and see the latest equipment in action. City: Louisville, Kentucky.

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Congratulations, 2024 Chamber of the Year Finalists!

GrowthZone

| Newnan, Georgia Opelika Chamber of Commerce | Opelika, Alabama Category Two Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce | Holland, Michigan Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce | Paducah, Kentucky Vail Valley Partnership | Edwards, Colorado Category Three Bend Chamber of Commerce | Bend, Oregon Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce and Industry | Appleton, (..)

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A Happy New Year for meetings?

Aaron Wolowiec

Time to book all your conferences and events and finalize the budget. We are finding room rates escalating,” said Kevin Beckman, director of strategic accounts for Crowne Plaza Hotel Louisville, and a member of the MPI Kentucky Bluegrass Chapter. “We 2015 is nearly here. Maybe not quite so exciting for event planners, however.

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Lessons From a Behind-the-Scenes Look at the World’s Biggest Events

Associations Now

These are some heavy hitters: the Westminster Dog Show, the Kentucky Derby, the Chanel haute couture fashion show, and the esports championship League of Legends. It’s a good reminder that everyone could use some preparation— including your speakers —in the lead-up to a conference or other event your association is hosting.

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Meet You in Nashville: Celebrating Craft Beer at #ASAE14

Reid All About it

I always have high hopes of getting to a lot of breweries when I’m at a conference, but it rarely happens. His insider’s tip: “If they have it, get a Kentucky Bourbon Ale. If you have more free time than I do, I hope you can hoist one for me. Or just grab me and make me come with you! Downtown breweries. OMG so good.”.

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Can associations vote by email?

AMR Management Services

Most state non-profit corporation statutes, including Kentucky where AMR Management Services is headquartered, only permit boards of directors to act through a meeting (in-person or via teleconference) or through “unanimous written consent.” Although this area of association law continues to evolve, the answer remains somewhat complicated.