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Indiana State Medical Association Tackles Data Theft

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The Indiana State Medical Association was trying to protect its member data, but now it finds itself having to respond to a potentially damaging case of physical theft. The post Indiana State Medical Association Tackles Data Theft appeared first on Associations Now.' ” Here’s how the group is responding.

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Encouraging People to Do a Scary Thing

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I had some Indiana Jones-like nightmares later on of snakes falling on me. An example could be raising a hand in a group of other people (this is a sort of voting). Chat ambassadors are examples of first-followers. I had no idea we could break camp in 7.8 seconds flat.) These are big scary things.

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Seek Local Opportunities Linked to Your Association’s Industry

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Specifically for AAA, Indiana University (I.U.) For example, when the American Association of Diabetes Educators brought its meeting to Indy a few years ago, they partnered with Eli Lilly and Company to host an event on its campus. Major companies have made Indiana their home. Attribute it to the famous Hoosier hospitality.

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Embrace ‘Undertourism’ for Your Next Meeting

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Venice, Italy, is a prime example. The Indiana Convention Center is connected by walkways to more downtown hotels and hotel rooms than any other U.S. The crush can cause environmental harm and stress the local infrastructure. And the crowds and long lines can ruin the pleasure travelers had been anticipating.

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Can Encouraging Bleisure Travel Boost Millennial Conference Attendance?

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Indianapolis has joined the bike share revolution with the addition of 29 Indiana Pacers Bikeshare stations downtown. For example, no trip to Indianapolis would be complete without a visit to the Indy Speedway. Other cool history factoids can be found at the Indiana State Museum. ” Play up the sports scene.

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Thinking Beyond the Traditional Meeting Space

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Several unique locations sit within the borders of Indy, including the following: Georgia Street , a three-block outdoor street and walkway that connects the Indiana Convention Center, Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Circle Centre and several restaurants and hotels. For example, the Indianapolis Artsgarden hosts over 250 performing artists a year.

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Start with One Change to Create a Sustainable Meeting

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The Indiana Sports Corp Corporate Challenge event followed these sustainability best practices last summer, Spangler says. For example, serve finger foods—no utensils required—as appetizers or at a reception. That allows you to leave off the event location, dates and year, so you can reuse the signs for multiple events.