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Public-Private Collaboration Drives Freelancers Union’s New NYC Hub

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A new Brooklyn facility for freelancers—launched in collaboration with the Freelancers Union and New York City—could prove inspiration for a field that’s growing in prominence but comes with a lot of extra complications.

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ASAE Voices Support for Pandemic Risk Insurance Act (H.R. 7011) Introduced by Rep. Carolyn Maloney

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The bill would not be retroactive to cover COVID-19 losses but the program would be triggered after $250 million in aggregate industry losses and following any future declaration of a covered public health emergency or pandemic.

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How to Get Attendee Personalization Right

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With 260 educational offerings covering more than 21 tracks like patient engagement and electronic health records, there were a lot of options to choose from—even for the most seasoned attendees. More recently, I came across the International Security Conference & Exposition , which will take place in November in New York City.

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Send the Right Message About Membership ROI

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Meanwhile, in the New York City market, the Times recently started a pretty slick location-based ad campaign centered on two themes: “The Truth Is Local” and “The Truth Is Worth It.” Specifically, it’s reframing how NAMA promotes education programs, focusing its message on the theme of problem-solving.

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Great News – America’s Hiring and Associations have a Reason to Celebrate

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A recent report from JPMorgan Chase focuses on the skills gap that exists for many middle-skill occupations – jobs that require some education or training beyond a high school degree.

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Google, American Library Association Team on Coding Initiative

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Crystle Martin, secretary of the Young Adult Library Services Association, noted on Google’s blog that the initiative highlights how libraries can help encourage education outside of the classroom. It’s just the latest partnership between Google and traditional libraries.

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Turn Sustainability Into Member Benefits and Engagement

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At this year’s IMEX America in Las Vegas, sustainability was a focal point for attendee education and engagement. Last week, I was struck by the words of Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old Swedish climate activist, who spoke with intense emotion at the 2019 United Nations Climate Action Summit in New York City. How dare you?”