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Members Were My Mentors: Building Consensus Among the Folks Who Build

Association Adviser

After more than three decades at the helm of various AGC chapters, Michael Dunham, CEO of the Associated General Contractors of Georgia, Inc. Michael Dunham, AGC Georgia. Association Adviser: Mike, tell us a little about AGC Georgia. Michael Dunham: AGC Georgia was founded back in 1928. MD: Not really.

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Association Brain Food: 10.20.23

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of Minnesota Brian Feldman, Maryland State Senator Chuck Martin, Georgia State Representative Xiomara Santos, Director of Government Relations, Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Annika von Grey (moderator), Senior Consultant, FiscalNote Thu 10/26 at 9 a.m. More info/register. 1 CAE credit. . 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

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Use Sponsored Grants to Strengthen Your Membership and Events

Association Adviser

You’ve probably heard of grants in the context of academia or community building: An organization offers a sum of money to any individual or group that promises to pursue a project, an idea or a program within certain parameters. The Georgia Society of Association Executives refocused its foundation grants program to fund paid internships.

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From the Corner Office: Tino Mantella, TAG

Association Adviser

Tino Mantella, Technology Association of Georgia. This month’s Corner Office spotlight shines on Tino Mantella, president and CEO of the 19,000 member Technology Association of Georgia (TAG). Georgia has 20,000 tech companies generating $13 billion in revenue and accounting for 17 percent of the state’s GDP.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 5.1.20

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How is your association demonstrating leadership to its members and community? Reggie Henry, CAE (moderator), chief information and engagement officer, ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership. Presenter: Michael Granek, CSEP, President & COO of the Event Leadership Institute. .* – Exec Connect: Navigating the New Normal.

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Wise Words from the Corner Office

Association Adviser

They often come to us seeking to make a difference on behalf of the industry, although sometimes we recruit or suggest people for projects based on our subject matter needs. Becoming a member of that community and gaining access to that professional network and source of leadership knowledge is so valuable. Read, read, read.

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Wise Words from the Corner Office

Association Adviser

They often come to us seeking to make a difference on behalf of the industry, although sometimes we recruit or suggest people for projects based on our subject matter needs. Becoming a member of that community and gaining access to that professional network and source of leadership knowledge is so valuable. Read, read, read.