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As “Religious Freedom” Law Passes, Controversy Heats Up in Indiana

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Following in the footsteps of Gen Con, the NCAA—which is hosting the Final Four in Indianapolis next month—has spoken out about a controversial Indiana state law that could allow businesses to deny services to the LGBT community on religious freedom grounds. On Thursday, Indiana Gov. We’ve made significant investments in Indiana.

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Thinking Beyond the Traditional Meeting Space

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How one organization utilized non-traditional venues for a creative, memorable conference experience. Bankers Life Fieldhouse , an award-winning retro-style arena that is home to the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever basketball teams. But as attendee demands and desires increase, creativity must also increase.

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Design Group Pushes Back on North Carolina’s HB2

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We think any type of discriminatory legislation that exists is counter-productive to good business in organizations. We think any type of discriminatory legislation that exists is counterproductive to good business in organizations,” ASID CEO Randy Fiser said. “We More recently, Georgia and Mississippi passed similar measures.

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ASAE Cites Discrimination, Business Impact in Testimony Opposing Texas Bill

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The letter was signed by more than 70 businesses and organizations, including United Airlines, American Airlines, Facebook, and Google. Over the past two years, ASAE has opposed the proliferation of similar bills in Georgia, Indiana , and Arkansas, among other states.

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North Carolina LGBT Law Widely Rebuked

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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 measure has advocacy groups speaking up. ” Businesses, Associations Speak Up.

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111 Intriguing Chats for 2011

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DanaMNelson - Dana Nelson; Evansville, Indiana; Owner: @DanaMNelson where we connect people to build community. drdigipol - Alan Rosenblatt; Washington, DC; Digital political strategist, organizer, & professor. KarenRussell - Karen Russell; Athens, Georgia; PR prof at the University of Georgia. We teach it.