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Oregon Electric-Car Group Eyes “Living Lab” Storefront

Associations Now

The industry group Drive Oregon has a plan in the works to build a storefront that will highlight the value of both electric cars and the methods used to charge them. Drive Oregon is working to build a permanent storefront in Portland to help draw attention to the benefits of electric cars in real-world use. Energy Department.

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Oregon State Bar Maps the Road to Greater Diversity

Associations Now

The writing about diversity in the Oregon legal profession—or the lack of it—is literally on the wall in a Portland suburb. At a time when the fairness and inclusiveness of the legal system has been questioned anew by events from Ferguson, Missouri, to New York City, the timeline seems particularly relevant. Census Bureau. A Long Road.

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Oregon Tech Association Pushes for Center for Cyber Excellence

Associations Now

The association is asking the Oregon legislature for funding to create a new center that would help train the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. There is a measurable need for additional cybersecurity experts and overall increase in cyber expertise across the full gamut of industries in Oregon.

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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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A Happy New Year for meetings?

Aaron Wolowiec

Maybe not quite so exciting for event planners, however. Time to book all your conferences and events and finalize the budget. That’s understandable since it appears 2015 might be challenging for meetings and events. Thanks to rising costs, event planners are forced to be more creative. 2015 is nearly here. percent. “We

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Turning a Game into a Signature Event

SCD Group

studying how one turns a football game into a signature national event. The game between Oregon and Ohio State kicks off at 8:30 tonight. The formation of this event offers some insight for associations. The other element I’m looking is how CFP LLC creates a signature event out of a football game. It is a brand new event.

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Growth and expansion: CAI chapters adopt new programs and services

Ungrated

Over the past year, our 64 chapters have adopted new programs and services and welcomed back members to traditional events and opportunities. In 2022, CAI chapters collectively held nearly 600 in-person education programs and more than 350 in-person networking events. We continue to collaborate, learn, and grow in tremendous ways.

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