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Startup Stories: Commercial Construction Sustainability Association

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To start, the group will track and report on sustainable building projects in the commercial and industrial space, so other members can consider using the specific features in their next building project. Starting point. Early work. We expect to work with other associations and councils to help extend their efforts. Next steps.

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Association to Train Underserved Communities in Emerging Tech

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(Other cities participating in DT-WIP are Milwaukee, Dallas, Nashville, and Peoria, Ill.) “The According to a 2022 report from the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission , Blacks represent approximately 14 percent of the U.S. Historically, minorities haven’t been told that this is an option for them.” percent of the U.S.

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2020 ASAE Virtual Annual Meeting & Exposition Breaks Event Registration Record

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The conference garnered 14,108 association professionals, consultants, and industry partners registered for the meeting taking place August 10-12, 2020, with 71 percent of those being first-time attendees. Reports suggest the closed-captioning wasn’t always working properly and could have a lag time of several minutes. Visit Dallas.

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Report: What Lies Ahead for Meetings in 2017

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A new report suggests that events will continue growing next year, but due to narrowing GDP growth, planners should work to rein in costs. This year has been fairly consistent for the meetings industry , and next year promises to be more of the same—but with a couple of wrinkles. Uncertainty plays a role. Hotel rooms abound.

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Association Brain Food: 5.12.23

Reid All About it

State of the association industry. This past week, I was still on a “softer” foods diet thanks to periodontal surgery, so nothing outstanding to report. Membership Engagement and the Power of Transitioning Suppliers and Vendors to Thought Leaders Your members likely view you as the authority on your industry. 1 CMP credit.

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And the survey says…we’re scared

Aaron Wolowiec

The winter edition of the report found 44 percent of survey respondents think the meetings and events industry will change due to the increased threat of terrorism. It’s not just having people at the registration desk but having a bit of heightened security on site,” said Bob Walker of the MPI Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 7.31.20

Reid All About it

Survey participants will receive the study’s final report. Find out how our industry has evolved and, in some instances, still needs to improve; how generational perspectives can have an impact on workplace culture and teams; and how planners, venues and DMOS can take action to accelerate positive change. Virtual certified.

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