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Three Ways You Can Design Better Conferences and Trade Shows for Entrepreneurs and Owners

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Make sure you keep the total cost of attendance in mind. Too often association conference planners view the cost of attendance as event registration and room nights, failing to account for the cost of travel to and from the meeting. Does that mean every event needs to be in Miami or Hawaii? Okay, maybe Hawaii is.).

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Western Governors’ Association Takes Aim at Invasive Species

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With a new biosecurity initiative, the association’s incoming chair, Hawaii Gov. The tegu lizard is just one example of a growing problem—the spread of species that are introduced to the United States as pets. David Ige, is putting a premium on protecting the environment from damage caused by invasive species.

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Top Tips and Tricks From 2019 Membership Hacks

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For the cost of a Starbucks latte , the International Public Safety Association attracts prospects with a limited $5 trial membership that includes partial access to member benefits and services, including selected publications and webinars and free registration to IPSA’s fall meeting. Other incentives can help you recruit new members.

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Study: Why Business Travel Costs Vary Significantly by City

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Event planners and business travelers alike should be aware of the additional costs that come with launching an event in a coastal city, a new study finds. A big city or coastal locale might seem like the best way to draw in attendees, but a new report shows that those locations often come with a big additional cost.

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Hawaii’s Optics Problem: A Travel Hotspot Struggles With Meetings Business

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With state and federal conference spending facing public scrutiny, the Aloha State has struggled to sell itself as a cost-effective option for meetings. “It It may be the birthplace of President Barack Obama, but that doesn’t mean Hawaii is going to get a break when it comes to the crackdown on federal spending on meetings.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 6.19.20

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Watch and listen to the surf of Ehukai Beach on Oahu, Hawaii. The wrong words – or worse, the forgettable words – can cost your organization countless opportunities. Hear tips to retain your existing membership dues and customer examples of increasing non-dues revenue during a crisis. Sigal Samuel, Vox ). Imagine bliss.

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