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[GUEST BLOG] If Everyone Goes Left, Go Right

GrowthZone

Let me share three examples of chambers or chamber people who stand out, who refuse to conform, and are making a big difference in their communities. Another example is from Rebecca Wildeboer, now with the Allendale Area Chamber of Commerce in Michigan. It stands out. And it’s just one of nine of their signature programs.

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Coaches vs. Cancer: Groups’ Fundraising Strategy Eyes New Recruits

Associations Now

Here’s why ACS recruited some of college basketball’s top coaches to their team. In one legendary example, the late Jim Valvano, who coached the North Carolina State University basketball team to an NCAA championship in 1983 and later died from cancer, said, “Don’t give up. If you don’t know how to dream, you’re dead.”.

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How Do Your Benefits Match Up?

Associations Now

As wages in the United States have remained largely stagnant , many organizations are turning to benefits to recruit and retain talent. Nearly 40 percent of HR professionals recently surveyed by the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) said they leveraged benefits in the past 12 months to recruit employees at all levels.

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Return on learning (ROL): More than a boring statistic

Aaron Wolowiec

Next week I have the pleasure of participating in the Michigan Society of Association Executives’ annual convention, colloquially known as OrgPro. It’s shorts, t-shirts, beer, BBQ, friends and fireworks.”. For me, it means a much-needed couple of days off as conference season ramps up. culture, reputation and productivity).

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SCD Group: Free to Fee: One Association's Response to the.

SCD Group

Small Business Association Of Michigan (SBAM) decided to make a change. Despite Michigan’s businesses mired in a long recession, SBAM was not satisfied with the status quo. SBAM is a broad-based “chamber-like” organization advocating for Michigan small business. It is an ongoing effort. at 4:49 PM.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 5.15.20

Reid All About it

Learn about the tools and best practices for designing a reputable online survey, recruiting participants, and analyzing the data. James Bell III, DSW-C, MSW, State Assistant Administrator, Michigan Dept. Rob McCarty, CEO of The Image Shoppe. Tue 5/19 at 1 p.m. Online Survey Tools and Techniques. More info/register. Host: Idealware.

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3 reasons to know your association’s RPM (Revenue Per Member)

SCD Group

When I interviewed Rob Fowler, president/CEO of the Small Business Association Of Michigan, for my September 20 post about SBAM’s freemium membership model , he talked about their Revenue Per Member or RPM metric. For example: Annual dues (including any separate SIG dues). What is Your Association's RPM (Revenue Per Member)?

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