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Why Nevada Doesn’t Have the Powerball

Associations Now

A combination of resort-industry opposition and lack of legislative momentum has kept Nevada, a state known for its legalized gambling, out of the lottery for decades. If Nevada residents want to take part in the Powerball—not an uncommon desire, considering the record jackpots of late —they have to cross the state border.

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Association Management Group (AMG) CEO Paul Mengert Named Educator of the Year by Community Associations Institute (CAI)

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According to CAI, the Educator of the Year Award is given to a member who has contributed valuable educational content. Mengert credits his ongoing continuing education for contributing to his business savvy and leadership skills. It is his work in the wider community for CAI that earned Mengert the Educator of the Year Award.

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Winning Achievements: CAI Members Honored for Outstanding Contributions

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Whether you’re a new or long-standing CAI member, you’ve probably seen or heard one of these outstanding members deliver a webinar, teach an education course, speak at a chapter luncheon, or connect with them at a conference. Michael Johnson, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, was recognized as Educator of the Year. with the 2021 President’s Award.

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Conference Circuit: Education Technology Advocates Cross Digital Divides

Associations Now

A Boston accelerator brings community members together to discuss ways to improve and expand use of technology to improve education. Modern educators may have access to a wealth of technology resources, but many of these potentially groundbreaking tools have yet to achieve their full potential. The Week Ahead. Down the Line.

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Can Associations Corner the Education Market?

Associations Now

A look at some of the roles associations can play as the price and demand for traditional higher education continue to climb. Imagine filling current skills gaps across occupations, job titles, and industry sectors by leveraging the power of trusted organizations that have been on top of their fields for years. Across the U.S.,

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Governors Association Helps Members Leverage Possibilities of the Great Outdoors

Associations Now

Already, more than a dozen states have followed suit with their own outdoor recreation offices, but NGA hopes to further that growth with the new program, which will help connect the offices with information on issues such as conservation, economic development, education, infrastructure, stewardship, and workforce training.

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26 ways association professionals find problem-solving inspiration

Association Success

Especially now, as association professionals around the world are contending with the coronavirus and its impacts on not only our industry but those we serve, problem-solving feels like a muscle we’re exercising daily. We talked to some who only recently joined the industry, and some who have made a 20-plus career of it. to California.