Associations Now

JULY 21, 2019

Reducing your carbon footprint is a defining characteristic of undertourism; infuse this thinking into your event by starting with a pilot. Going green for your next meeting or event doesn’t have to be overwhelming. When possible, eliminate your event’s branding, instead focusing on your organization’s branding.

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Elevating Engagement

MAY 26, 2023

I had some Indiana Jones-like nightmares later on of snakes falling on me. Even asking a question during an event or in a community can be fraught for some of us, some of the time. I had no idea we could break camp in 7.8 seconds flat.) An example could be raising a hand in a group of other people (this is a sort of voting).

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Associations Now

AUGUST 16, 2018

Experiential events leave your attendees energized, ready to take action and looking forward to next year’s conference. Seventy-eight percent of millennials would rather spend their money on a desirable experience or event rather than buying something they want, according to an Eventbrite survey conducted by Harris. Audience-centered.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 30, 2018

They want an event to remember. MPI’s World Education Congress (WEC) in June in Indianapolis was held entirely in a huge open-plan exhibit space at the Indiana Convention Center. Burdette, CMP, HMCC, Director of Events for MPI. Nowadays you’re competing even more for your meeting attendees’ time, attention and money.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Not only can your attendees look forward to their dinners out on the town, but you can use local food and beverage talent and trends to add excitement to onsite networking events and meals. Here are three ideas for making your event more foodie-focused and engaging. Put chefs front and center. That’s still relevant in 2017.

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ISAE

AUGUST 24, 2023

As a meeting planner, it’s likely you juggle a lot of information: event schedules, activities, catering, and piles of bid proposals with countless hotels and event spaces. The primary reason for our existence is to promote our destination in the hopes we can bring visitors, meetings, events, and eventually, residents and businesses.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Does anyone on your staff have the association CIO mindset ? Here are the educational events scheduled for next week plus a few extra. If you have any free webinars or events coming up, please send me the link. Thu 11/22 at 1 p.m.

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Thanks For Playing

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to present on the topic Attention Doesn't Scale: The Role of Content Curation in Membership Associations for the Indiana Society of Association Executives. As a component of that presentation, and with Jeff De Cagna 's advice and assistance, I wrote a white paper on the same topic.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Looking forward. MemberSuite explains the benefits for associations and employers as well as tips for planning, marketing and producing the event. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. Virtual exhibitors/sponsors.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 24, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I’m going away for eight days on a hiking vacation in southern Utah, so I’m not publishing Association Brain Food the next two Fridays, March 31 and April 7. Data-informed event planning. Event scheduling. Women in the workplace.

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

When Indianapolis hosts Routes Americas 2020 February 4-6, welcoming 1,000 delegates representing 90 airlines and 300 airports, integrating city experiences is considered critical to the success of the event. 1 stop in Indiana in its list of the best chocolate in every state.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 16, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Virtual event engagement. The Virtual Events Institute asked several experts for tips on virtual event engagement. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. Member behavior. Digital accessibility. Quick hits.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 17, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Online learning. They surveyed 100 associations about revenue growth strategies, business development practices and skills, risks and obstacles to growth, reporting and metrics, and performance of membership, events and non-dues revenue programs.

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Anything you can do live is a wow factor—that’s how I try to approach everything, from the biggest event to the smallest event,” says Indianapolis Zoo Executive Chef Edward Yows. Indiana ranks No. Specifically for Zoo Day, AZA and its partner aimed for a zero-waste event. Focus on visuals. Showcase local traditions.

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Achieve

AUGUST 20, 2021

how board members can help drive attendance at your next big event. For instance, an agenda item that’s designed to seek input may include everyone tossing out theme ideas for an event down the line. attendees at your next event. Jeb is based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Whether you’re strategizing about. Boardable. ,

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Associations Now

MARCH 6, 2019

Inevitably, several don’t use the template or use an older version, so now we have to spend valuable pre-event “crunch time” updating slides. Vice President, Strategic Initiatives, Indiana CPA Society. I wish there were an easier way to transfer content to a new template (size or colors) without losing formatting! Courtney Kincaid.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 15, 2017

The weekly list of free educational events for the association community… Thanks to all of you who told me during the ASAE Tech Conference that you read Brain Food. Indiana SAE ). – How to Enhance Safety & Security at Your Event. I meant it, you made my day. Business Insider ). Automotive News ). Ryan Holiday ).

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. If you have a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link by Wednesday afternoon the week before it’s scheduled. Host: Brandt Krueger, founder Event Technology Consulting.

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 6, 2019

Meeting planners are continually challenged to create unique and memorable events. Events held in non-traditional venues add an instant uniqueness and bucket-list feel to the overall guest experience,” says Indy-based meeting planner Carol Howard. Here are two unique spots to consider for your next event: Indianapolis Artsgarden.

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Leading Learning

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Engaging your members long-term can be difficult, especially in recent years with limitations on in-person events and gatherings. If you have low member engagement, you can present your e-learning courses as a powerful way to engage members while other events are on hold. Jeb is based in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 3, 2012

I’m headed down to Muncie, Indiana. Nevertheless, I’ll be speaking at the Indiana Society of Association Executives’ (ISAE) annual convention Thursday afternoon. This will allow participants the opportunity to experiment with ROL and begin to uncover innovative ways to calculate and market ROL for their own events.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 18, 2017

Jessica Davis, director of the Office of Sustainability at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), took her first stab at a zero-waste event when IUPUI’s natatorium hosted the 2016 U.S. Indianapolis now offers the Indiana Pacers Bike Share , which has 29 downtown stations and 251 bikes.

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 31, 2019

The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) hosted its 100th annual meeting in Indianapolis June 28–July 2, 2019, knowing the sports-loving city would welcome the event and offer advantages over other cities. Meeting planners can partner with the IUPUI Sports Innovation Institute to scale up their event operations.

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Socious

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

In the movie Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade , after multiple threats to his life and overcoming impossible obstacles, Indy meets the Grail Knight, keeper of the Holy Grail. How do you run events? Areas to think about might include: Membership Management. Marketing and Membership Communication. Member Networking. Call for Sessions.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 2, 2018

That’s something that J Thomas Forbes decided to try when he became CEO of the Indiana University Alumni Association in 2010. And for staff, I think it helped them realize how much they were operating in response mode and had to begin to think about how individual events or volunteer groups fit into something larger and more strategic.”.

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Associations Now

MARCH 25, 2015

Some associations with meetings scheduled there faced pressure from members to take their events elsewhere. A new “religious freedom” bill expected to be signed into law in Indiana could cost the state a big-stakes event. “It doesn’t align with the brand that is Indianapolis, and for that matter, Indiana.

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GrowthZone

JULY 24, 2018

These membership management tools – contact database, email system, billing and payment options, event platform, website builder, and other useful services – will streamline your association’s operations and drive growth for your organization. Software includes membership management, event registration, website, and community features.

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SCD Group

OCTOBER 8, 2013

Here’s what Bill Knopf, Executive Director of the Asphalt Pavement Association of Indiana shared: “I took your idea and ran with it. And we arranged the event to “honor” the new INDOT (Indiana Department of Transportation) commissioner who is coming to shake hands with our members.”. “I

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Associations Now

MARCH 20, 2019

Since 2012, the nonprofit Brackets for Good —a group launched in the basketball-crazy state of Indiana, of course— has helped to raise millions of dollars , despite the fact that it only operates about five and a half weeks out of the year. Bracket goodness ahoy.

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Associations Now

JULY 20, 2017

Venue: Indiana Convention Center. The Meet-the-Experts Roundtable event is back by popular demand. The event will feature more than 40 roundtable discussions of current topics in veterinary medicine, presented in three different rounds. Organization: American Veterinary Medical Association. Conference: AVMA Convention 2017.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

But meeting planners can take that a step further by also introducing attendees to another country—by offering international cuisine at their event. The culinary team worked very closely with a local French baker to come up with the perfect French-Canadian dessert for their event,” Vaught says.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 4, 2017

Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis’ natatorium achieved a 93 percent waste diversion rate when it hosted the 2016 U.S. Events as immersive, seamless experiences. One way to do this is to take a good look at your host city’s off-site event spaces. Are there cool events that you can latch onto?

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SBI

JANUARY 2, 2019

Excellent Events. Last year, SBI planned and executed more than 130 local, state, national, and iternational association conferences; regional events; and chapter meetings throughout the US. Our Events team continues to impress: nearly all team members have earned or are pursuing their Certified Meetings Professional (CMP) credentials.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

Here are five questions to talk through as you begin planning your next major event. Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) did it when it hosted the 2016 U.S. If so, then what will they value: nature, walkable downtown, great local food scene, or sporting events? Have you considered offering composting?

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Associations Now

AUGUST 26, 2016

For meeting and event organizers, creating a green event starts with choosing the right city. Once organizers settle on a location, they can work to ensure their event minimizes waste and promotes sustainability in a variety of other ways. They expect compelling experiences and sustainable, Earth-friendly practices.

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Associations Now

MARCH 14, 2014

An Indiana foundation is encouraging local residents to vote for their favorite area nonprofit organizations in a challenge that echoes the NCAA’s March Madness tournament. Contact us via email or through Twitter at @ AssociationsNow. In addition to bragging rights, the winners will receive grant money.

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Associations Now

APRIL 7, 2016

The measure became law at a key time for ASID’s members—less than a month before the semiannual High Point Market, the largest furniture tradeshow worldwide and North Carolina’s largest event by economic impact. ASID will also support its members who decide to boycott the April event. North Carolina is not alone in this controversy.

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