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Conference Circuit: Meeting of the Minds Heads to Detroit

Associations Now

The rate at which people and businesses abandoned Detroit over the last half-century is well documented. Although the city filed the nation’s largest municipal bankruptcy case last year, its political and business leaders say Detroit is on the cusp of significant renewal. Its population dropped from 1.85 will also be on hand.

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Twelve Association Scholars Named to ASAE’s 2022-2024 DELP 2.0 Class

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DELP scholars participate in an accelerated leadership program of education, mentoring and volunteer service in the association community. ASAE thanks the Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau for its ongoing support of the DELP program for more than 20 years. Director of Education and Professional Development.

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Rule Your Market—Blue Ocean Strategy Sidesteps the Sharks

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The Ann Arbor, Michigan-based team was motivated by the desire to find solutions for struggling businesses like the Detroit automobile producers. Before their book was published in 2005, the authors “studied over 150 strategic moves spanning more than 30 industries over 100 years.” In addition, it’s convenient and economical.

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What’s in store for 2014?

Aaron Wolowiec

I asked her to speculate on what 2014 might bring for the meetings and events industry. The meeting and event industry is much the same way. At Michigan Meetings and Events, we’ve taken a few educated guesses at what will matter in our industry this year: A little dirt is a good thing. Here’s what she had to say.

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Insects for Dinner? New Trade Group Hopes to Make the Case

Associations Now

The group, launched at an event in Detroit, highlights the fact that some startups see the Motor City as ripe for edible-bug manufacturing. For the rest of you, the edible-bug industry really wants you to know that it’s not as weird as it sounds and that an association is being created to highlight just how great bug tacos actually are.

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Vote for us for best meeting planning company!

Aaron Wolowiec

The MIM + E team chooses categories, which vary every year to reflect a changing industry. Between May and November, Event Garde managed five major meetings and several other education events. Best Convention and Visitors Bureau – Detroit Metro CVB. Best Meeting/Event Venue in Detroit Metro Area – Cobo Center.

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Association E-Learning: 3 Tips to Provide Member Value

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Here are a few ideas to kick off your content creation brainstorming: Provide education and preparation for certifications. Create content about navigating specific changes in your industry. Content About Navigating Industry-Specific Topics: Scenarios are ideal for learning about new developments in your field.

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