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Hotel 911 Law Takes Effect, With Help From Associations

Associations Now

Making the tragedy even worse was that when Dunn’s 9-year-old daughter tried to call 911 for help, she could not get an outside line, costing emergency workers precious time in responding to the incident. It was too late for Dunn, but her death led to safer hotel stays for others. The law took effect this week.

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Could Your Association Thrive in a Remote-First Culture?

Associations Now

In an age when centralization is running into a cost-of-living wall for many industries, embracing a remote-first culture could expand both your pool of talent and your base of operations. But what if this desire for a central location, both in terms of office and locale, comes at the cost of innovation?

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: The Cost of Not Being You

Idea Architects

The Cost of Not Being You. "We William Stafford , " An Introduction to Some Poems " In his wonderful post , Joe Gerstandt asks if youve recently paid the cost of being you, of bringing your whole self into your relationships and making the contributions that only you can make. So yes, the cost of being you will sometimes be great.

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If You’re Looking for a Job, Look Inland, Lists Say

Associations Now

Two new reports suggest that Midwestern and Southern cities have a better balance of job openings and cost of living than their coastal counterparts. ” Just one other city, Columbus, Ohio, hit the top 10 on both lists, each of which were based on a mixture of cost of living and job situation.

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Groups Denounce Texas Bill as Discriminatory Ahead of Special Session

Associations Now

According to Texas Welcomes All, the state has already lost $66 million in revenue due to cancellation of events that were to have been held in Austin, Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, and Arlington. billion by 2026 if the bill passes.

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ASAE Cites Discrimination, Business Impact in Testimony Opposing Texas Bill

Associations Now

A revised version of SB 6 was finalized Monday evening after negotiations aiming to improve support for the bill among committee members, according to the Houston Chronicle. ASAE and the Texas business community have warned that the measure would cost the state dearly. “Not

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ASAE12: The aftermath

Association Advocacy Chick

When I finally arrived in Dallas, I learned that my bag containing my Redskins jersey for the opening party was left in Houston. Cabs would cost upwards of $50 each way. My flight took off 1 1/2 hours late causing me to miss my connection. So I got on Twitter and contacted the Dallas CVB about our situation.

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