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Franchise Association Promises Lawsuit Over Seattle Minimum Wage Law

Associations Now

The International Franchise Association says a new minimum wage law in Seattle—raising wages to $15 per hour over time—unfairly targets its members by treating franchisees differently from other small businesses. ” I don’t know how I’m going to do it in Seattle. I don’t know how I’m going to do it in Seattle.

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#kantersea: Data, Transparency, and Measurement In Seattle

Beth Kanter

I’m in Seattle for a couple days doing a round of “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit ,” events to talk about measurement, data, and impact, generously sponsored by Microsoft. #KanterSEA @ paulshoesvp says “Just because you think it is difficult to get data – or can’t do it perfectly – STILL do it!”

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Study: Why Business Travel Costs Vary Significantly by City

Associations Now

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

Associations Now

Yes, you’re probably aware that San Francisco or Seattle are tech hotbeds, but what about Huntsville, Alabama, or Lansing, Michigan? Even though they cost more to live in, median salaries are also much higher than in smaller regions; San Francisco’s $110,000 median salary is $43,000 more than Lansing’s $67,000 median.

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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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Pediatrics Group Offers First Guidance on Tattoos, Piercings

Associations Now

The report notes that medical complications are rare but possible with tattoos and that buyer’s remorse isn’t cheap—laser removal of a tattoo costs anywhere between $49 and $300 per square inch affected.

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Culinary Federation Cooks Up a Master Chef Pipeline

Associations Now

According to a Washington Post report, the shrinking supply of skilled cooks is causing heartburn for restaurateurs in major culinary destinations like Chicago , New York , Seattle , and San Francisco. A lot of people want to come out and be the next Gordon Ramsey of the world, but that’s just not how this business works.