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Lost Members This Year? Here Are 3 Fixes for Associations

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Specifically, associations are struggling to communicate the value of membership, and many display a lack of innovation. Consequently, when it’s time for members to renew, they might think that the cost of the membership outweighs the benefits or opt to try a different association. Experiment with innovative ideas.

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Golden State collaboration: CAI California chapters discuss year ahead

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and president of the CAI Greater Los Angeles Chapter. “We Together, we will ensure forward innovation. . “This strategic meeting of our state leadership is significant,” says Erik Rivera, AMS, PCAM, president and CEO of Manhattan Pacific Management in Beverly Hills, Calif., Together, we elevate our profession.”

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Association Brain Food: 12.1.23

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That’s on us, says Jay Cost at The Dispatch. From online forums to in-person events, learn how to foster a sense of belonging and gain insights into the strategies and best practices for creating thriving external communities that drive business innovation, brand advocacy and lasting relationships. 1 CMP credit. More info/register.

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Transportation Committee Pushes for Clarity on Airline Fees, Seating Sizes

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Knee Relief With space getting tighter on airplanes, any innovation that could help ease that problem is welcome—especially by people who are really tall or carry extra pounds on their frame. The committee also highlighted safety issues involving mobile devices such as smartphones.

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Hyperloop Hype: Could Elon Musk’s Mysterious Idea Reshape Travel?

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On Monday, tech innovator Elon Musk is expected to offer up an experimental idea for frictionless, high-speed travel that’s drawing a ton of attention. Won’t leap tall buildings (or get airborne at all, really), but could get you from Los Angeles to San Francisco in half an hour. Faster than a speeding bullet.

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Innovation: Key to Boosting Meeting Attendance

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Earlier this week, it announced it would postpone its 2013 Publishing Conference scheduled for later this month in Los Angeles. But even with sequestration effects and rising travel costs for attendees , associations can’t give up on meetings and events. Take the Western Publishing Association.

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Association Brain Food: 11.24.23

Reid All About it

GrowthZone’s guide to selecting a credit card processor is perfect for those of you who need to understand the players and their roles, terminology, fees, rates, hard and soft costs, and security issues. Is your Board ready for innovation? They also suggest topics to ask about during discussions with vendors.

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