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Could Your Association Thrive in a Remote-First Culture?

Associations Now

That’s why a lot of associations are located in places near the halls of power, like Washington, DC, or in centrally located parts of the country, like Chicago. In some fields and disciplines, it’s important that you have a presence in the middle of the action.

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Conference Circuit: Getting Dog Trainers to Sit and Shake Hands

Associations Now

Along with a full slate of speakers and workshops , the APDT conference, which will be held October 15-18 in Hartford, Connecticut, features special events like book signings and a 5K run/walk to raise money for the APDT Foundation. ” Attendees clearly have some deep thinking to do before descending on DC. Down the Line.

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Volunteers: How Much Is Your Time Worth?

Associations Now

Washington, DC, ranked highest at $34.04, followed by New York ($28.73), Connecticut ($28.26), and Massachusetts ($27.43). Independent Sector, a coalition of nonprofits, foundations, and corporate-giving programs, also estimated the value of volunteer time by state in 2011.

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Association Brain Food: 12.9.22

Reid All About it

Speakers: Jaime Hirschfeld, Director of Client Sales, FlexProfessionals, DC. Holiday Roundtable Event (Washington DC). More info/register. Host: UST Education. Ashley Moore, Director of Client Sales and Service, FlexProfessionals, Boston. Wed 12/14 from 9:30 a.m. 1 CMP credit. More info/register. Host: MeetingsNet.

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Mandatory Paid Sick Leave Proposals Prompt Debate

Associations Now

The New York City Council recently reached an agreement on a paid sick-leave bill similar to ones found in Washington, DC, San Francisco, Seattle, and the state of Connecticut, though it has not yet voted on the measure.

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Wednesday Buzz: Rebuilding a Fictional Town

Associations Now

A big element of that buzz, notes BizBash , was a series of live events that brought the vibe of Stars Hollow, Connecticut—the show’s hometown—to Los Angeles. For years, DC-based Politico has defined the news media’s approach in the nation’s capital and beyond. Well, our new company has a name: Axios. ZIfb5eWoCE.

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111 Intriguing Chats for 2011

ChatterBachs

While it is a geographically diverse list (throughout US and Canada [8] and one from England), a higher proportion come from the area where I live and work: Northern Virginia/Washington, DC. benberkowitz - Benjamin Berkowitz; New Haven, Connecticut; SeeClickFix.com. Fan of jazz, Disney & FLWright. Marketing Strategist. Wine lover.