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Add Chapters to Make an Old Association Feel New

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So far, six local affiliates have been announced in Austin, Texas; Birmingham, Alabama; Detroit; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Dallas-Fort Worth; and the Piedmont region of North Carolina. Last month, PEN America announced a member expansion plan to create regional chapters for the first time in its history.

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Blockbuster’s Failure: Not Necessarily a Show-Stopper for Rentals

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The home entertainment industry is seeing growth: After years of declines, the industry hit $18 billion in sales in 2012, a trend that was continuing into 2013, according to the association’s annual industry report. That said, a good chunk of that growth came from video on demand.). In a Springfield (Ill.)

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111 Intriguing Chats for 2011

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BrettRelander - Brett Relander; Dallas, Texas; I work with small to medium sized businesses & corporate brands to develop measurable digital & social media strategies. CharlieCurve - Charlie Wollborg; Detroit; Chief Troublemaker at Curve. A corporate event and meeting planning company). It’s about results, nothing else.