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Michigan, Harbaugh's Contract and Association Image

SCD Group

While University of Michigan fans excitedly applauded the hiring of Jim Harbaugh as the university’s new football coach, some questioned the mega million dollar contract he will be paid. By the way, news reports say Harbaugh turned down $7 million a year in favor of a $5 million a year contract.

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Leveraging strategy to amplify education initiatives

Aaron Wolowiec

So, as a self-proclaimed “meetings coach” and Michigan native, I’m pleased to have been invited by Brian McGrain of CEDAM (Community Economic Development Association of Michigan) to submit a presentation proposal for this year’s summit. I consider my own work with the Michigan Association of REALTORS earlier this year.

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Back to basics: Education programs

Aaron Wolowiec

I recently facilitated two sessions on meeting planning and professional development for the Michigan Society of Association Executive’s (MSAE) Academy of Association Management. Additional insights were gleaned from The Meetings Report jointly published by Event Garde and MSAE. cost savings). Case studies/reports.

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Interns have rights too

Aaron Wolowiec

For starters, InternMatch conducted an Intern Match Report , which revealed the face of traditional internships may be changing. With the cost of tuition rising every year, students are finding it difficult to make ends meet. every year are costing hundreds of thousands of jobs. But I’m impressed with what I’ve learned.

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Would Mother Earth approve of ‘green’ venues?

Aaron Wolowiec

Spring is finally here in Michigan and as robins chirp and flowers start to bloom, it’s the perfect time for Earth Day. Friday is Earth Day, so in anticipation of all things sustainability, let’s take a look at the Green Venue Report 2015 , produced by Greenview and Twirl Management. 87 percent have secure bike parking for staff.

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Would Mother Earth approve of ‘green’ venues?

Aaron Wolowiec

Spring is finally here in Michigan and as robins chirp and flowers start to bloom, it’s the perfect time for Earth Day. Friday is Earth Day, so in anticipation of all things sustainability, let’s take a look at the Green Venue Report 2015 , produced by Greenview and Twirl Management. 87 percent have secure bike parking for staff.

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CompTIA Study Finds Tech Hubs Where You Wouldn’t Expect Them

Associations Now

The Tech Town Index, a new report from the association, finds a surprising geographic diversity among tech hot spots, helped along by both booming college towns and maturing local tech economies. Yes, you’re probably aware that San Francisco or Seattle are tech hotbeds, but what about Huntsville, Alabama, or Lansing, Michigan?