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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. There’s no denying that we’ve been fairly New York City-centric in terms of programming since we were founded in 1922,” she says. “We

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Funding Initiative to Support Black-Owned Businesses Hits the Local Level

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cities: Atlanta, Detroit, Minneapolis, New York City, and Raleigh, North Carolina. This week, AEO officially launched the Tapestry Project Action Lab, which takes the larger project and applies it to businesses at the local level. The association will bring the Action Lab to five major U.S.

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Why Cultural Fluency Leads To Stronger Teams

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However, many find being open to other cultures difficult because it requires adapting and new thinking. Moving to New York, she said, was a culture shock. “I I realized I’m in a different place, with a whole new set of rules, different reward systems, and different ways of being successful,” she said.

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The Future of Rental Cars Is Here

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Daimler AG, for example, owns car2go, and The Detroit News notes that General Motors, Ford, and Fiat Chrysler are all exploring the business. The Detroit News highlights data from consulting firm Frost & Sullivan showing that in 2014, 1.3 There’s plenty of room for growth.

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13 Hidden Conference Gems

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In the latest issue of Associations Now , we looked at three cities that are surprisingly robust meeting venues : Pittsburgh, Reno, and Detroit. Each boasts a wide array of accommodations that rival those of popular destinations like Las Vegas, Chicago, and New York.

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Wednesday Buzz: A TSA PreCheck Reminder

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To raise awareness of the program, the TSA will be sharing two new ads, one of which can be seen below, that explain the basic benefits of signing up. Podcast of the Day. . Thinking about going rogue? The post Wednesday Buzz: A TSA PreCheck Reminder appeared first on Associations Now.

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Friday Buzz: The City With the Best Wireless (Hint: It’s Windy)

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According to the list, one major meetings hub— Chicago —comes out on top, ranking far above Atlanta (10th place); Orlando (33rd place); Washington, DC (48th place); New York City and the surrounding region (98th place); and Las Vegas (115th place).