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How a Just-Formed Truffle Group Scored an Early Win

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The Idaho Truffle Growers Association, trying to cultivate an industry from a challenging fungus, saw near-immediate support for its mission in the form of a large research grant from the state. It didn’t take long for the Idaho Truffle Growers Association to see results. million handed out by the department this year.

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Marketing the Future: Learn From the Mac’s Initial Missteps

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production—and has been steadily losing market share to other apple varieties. We vividly remember the genius marketing of the original Apple Macintosh in 1984—but we forget that the device initially fell flat with business customers. On December 31, 1983, a minute-long ad played on a local CBS affiliate in tiny Twin Falls, Idaho.

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Invest in Yourself: Book Recommendations for Young Professionals

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Moreover, while there are many ways to develop yourself professionally, such as joining an organization, taking a night class at the university, enrolling in a free online seminar or attending a conference, the method of professional development I’m recommending doesn’t require you to even leave the house: Read books. Constitution.

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New Association Will Accredit Healthy Destinations

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A new nonprofit organization founded by six resort hotels aims to help travelers in their search for healthy destinations through a new certification process that will evaluate hotels’ wellness programs and services. use of IHDA’s “Approved Healthy Destination” logo on marketing materials.

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111 Intriguing Chats for 2011

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It should also be noted that the list reflects my interests: associations, events, travel, tech, government, education, social media, communications, marketing, public relations, and jobs. Individuals from North Carolina, New Hampshire, West Virginia, Oregon, and Idaho stand alone as delegates from these states. Marketing Strategist.