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Three Ways You Can Design Better Conferences and Trade Shows for Entrepreneurs and Owners

SBI

Regardless of whether they are virtual or in-person, planning association conferences and events is not a one-size-fits-all exercise. Too often association conference planners view the cost of attendance as event registration and room nights, failing to account for the cost of travel to and from the meeting. Okay, maybe Hawaii is.).

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Membership Hack: Virtual Chapters

Associations Now

That’s why NIGP, the Institute for Public Procurement, set up a virtual chapter to connect members far away from each other in Alaska and Hawaii. I talked with a couple of people from Alaska and found out they had many of the same issues we experienced in Hawaii. For Hawaii, it’s island to island. AHGPA has 77 members.

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Condo safety: How to protect communities and respond to concerns

Ungrated

Ask questions and participate in your community meetings and events. . Reserve studies or reserve schedules are required in California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Virginia, and Wisconsin. Know your rights and responsibilities as a homeowner. . Attend board meetings. .

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Western Governors’ Association Takes Aim at Invasive Species

Associations Now

With a new biosecurity initiative, the association’s incoming chair, Hawaii Gov. Now the Western Governors’ Association (WGA) is aiming to find solutions with its recently announced Biosecurity and Invasive Species Initiative , an effort led by Hawaii Gov. WGA will use webinars and hold events to help draw attention to the issue.

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Hurricane Florence Sheds Light on Pharmacists’ Work and Role in Public Health

Associations Now

October is American Pharmacists Month , and in light of this summer’s intense weather events, the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) is using the month to highlight pharmacists’ role and contribution to public health. But Hurricane Florence wasn’t the only natural disaster that required extra medical attention.

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A night away? We sure did pay.

Aaron Wolowiec

The next three top-dollar locations: Oahu Island in Hawaii ($221 a night), San Francisco ($207) and Miami ($185). All this said, consumers don’t seem to mind, which is good news for event planners. So what does this mean for your organization as it plans events for 2015? During 2014, hotels sold more rooms than ever (1.1

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Top Tips and Tricks From 2019 Membership Hacks

Associations Now

This year, the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council created a flexible workspace near its Boston headquarters that members can use for impromptu meetings and large-scale events. Another way to get members mingling might be as easy as opening up your association’s office and treating it like a coworking space.

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