Remove Industry Remove Innovation Remove Press Release Remove Proposal
article thumbnail

Ethanol Industry Suffers Setback as EPA Proposes Lower 2014 Target

Associations Now

The Environmental Protection Agency’s proposal to decrease the required amount of ethanol in the nation’s fuel supply has producers on the defensive. But the oil industry suggests the proposal doesn’t go far enough. The ethanol industry definitely wasn’t revving up for this.

article thumbnail

The Fantasy Sports Industry Is Still Growing—Despite the Extra Regulations

Associations Now

Here’s an update on the industry, along with how associations are helping things along. According to a June press release from the Fantasy Sports Trade Association, it generates $7.22 Before the 2016 FSTA annual meeting, attendees were unsure of the way that regulations would affect the industry. and Canada.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

ASAE Launches Challenge to Recognize Power of Digital Credentials

Associations Now

With a new competition and the help of other organizations, ASAE is asking the public to submit proposals on how to use digital credentials to help close the skills gap. Using digital credentials to surface skills learned in the classroom and through industry experience can help bridge the gap between education and the world of work.

article thumbnail

Groups Denounce Texas Bill as Discriminatory Ahead of Special Session

Associations Now

A group of local visitor bureaus, businesses, lawmakers, and associations spoke out against the proposed Texas “bathroom bill” on Monday as the legislature prepared to kick off a 30-day special session. Graham IV, FASAE, CAE, said at the press conference. billion by 2026 if the bill passes.

Texas 64
article thumbnail

Innovation: Key to Boosting Meeting Attendance

Associations Now

As of two weeks ago, the National Defense Industrial Association already had six cancelled events listed on its events webpage , all the result of sequestration and increased scrutiny on government spending around meetings. Yes, you read right, NAA is going to give $1 million to the chosen proposal if it succeeds.).

article thumbnail

6 Ways To Engage Association Members

CMA Solutions

Communicating and promoting your association’s recent innovation would help jog their memories.) Our industry has changed dramatically, and we must keep up with the evolution.” The campaign gave ESPA’s members and professionals within the services industry an opportunity to engage and network while celebrating their profession.

article thumbnail

Meetings Group Connects Associations and Hotels

Associations Now

It will also increase association buying power by bundling proposals from two or more members looking to book the same location around the same time into one RFP for hotels to bid on. AMBC is a truly innovative approach to meeting site sourcing.