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North Carolina LGBT Law Widely Rebuked

Associations Now

A quickly passed state law in North Carolina that effectively ends local antidiscrimination ordinances affecting the LGBT community has proved hugely controversial with advocacy groups, sports organizations, corporations, and trade groups. The bill— announced, passed, and signed by North Carolina’s legislative body and Gov.

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NCAA “Reluctantly” Ends North Carolina Ban After HB2 Repeal

Associations Now

The NCAA emphasized, however, that if antidiscrimination safeguards aren’t met, it will continue to place events elsewhere. The University of North Carolina’s win in the NCAA men’s basketball championship Monday night isn’t the only reason many in the state are celebrating today. “This new law does not repeal HB2.

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HB2 Costing North Carolina Billions in Lost Business, Says AP Report

Associations Now

The Associated Press this week reported that the controversial law, which prevents local governments from passing LGBT protections, will cost North Carolina at least $3.76 Now, a new report from the Associated Press estimates that HB2 will cost North Carolina more than $3.76

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HB2 Costing North Carolina Business, Convention Bureaus Warn

Associations Now

Two major convention groups say that event planners have taken steps to move their events from North Carolina in response to the state’s controversial LGBT law. million in event business in its portion of the state alone. million in event revenue that would have been generated over the next few years. “We

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North Carolina Groups Convince Musicians to Protest, Not Boycott

Associations Now

North Carolina’s controversial HB2 law has led several musicians to boycott the state. When Bruce Springsteen canceled his concert to protest North Carolina’s controversial “bathroom law,” many music fans and advocacy groups applauded the gesture, but some saw a missed opportunity.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 12.20.19

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Your plans for the holiday season are probably like mine: feast. If you’re in North Carolina, please consider supporting the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina. We’re the lucky ones. Now, on to the show….

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Preparing Your Association for AI

Association Analytics

Within just a few months, most associations had publicly posted recommendations and tips, provided amnesty for dues, created policies and procedures, and/or jumped to virtual tools to continue providing events. In fact, we’ve been using AI for years to predict member renewals and event attendees.

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