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The Value of Knowing Your Association’s History

Associations Now

Association leaders need to think ahead. But don’t dismiss looking at the past for ways to do that. If you took the time to go through your association’s archives, what might you find? One association found a vintage movie. When the Cedar Shake and Shingle Bureau was sifting through old file boxes in advance of its centennial in 1915, staffers made a peculiar discovery: A 1935 industrial film, The Home of the Wooden Soldiers , promoting the brand of shingles produced by the association’s m

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Seek Local Opportunities Linked to Your Association’s Industry

Associations Now

Local exhibitors, sponsors and speakers can not only enhance the attendee experience, but save costs for your association. As you evaluate locations for future meetings, you should consider which cities offer expertise related to your organization. Attendee experience can make or break a meeting. But by connecting your participants with leaders in their particular field—based right there in the meeting city—you can elevate their meeting experience.

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