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5 Meetings Industry Trends Defining 2017

Associations Now

Meanwhile, meeting planners are also grappling with a host of new trends—because, of course, every industry evolves. They are looking to hold their meetings in cities that prioritize innovation and have a fantastic culinary culture, cities that offer attendees unforgettable experiences, both during the conference and after.

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Court Rejects Franchise Association Bid to Block Seattle Minimum-Wage Law

Associations Now

A federal judge declined to grant the International Franchise Association a preliminary injunction against portions of Seattle’s minimum-wage law, which IFA says discriminates against its members. The post Court Rejects Franchise Association Bid to Block Seattle Minimum-Wage Law appeared first on Associations Now.'

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Felicia D. Kenan Earned Certified Association Executive Credential

SBI

SEATTLE, WA, February 16, 2021. The CAE is the highest professional credential in the association industry. It is truly a testament to her commitment to excellence and innovation in association management,” said Louise S. The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) has announced that Felicia D.

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SBI Association Management Announces Acquisition of LoBue & Majdalany Association Management

SBI

SEATTLE, WA, February 9, 2022 – SBI Association Management (SBI), a full-service association management company (AMC) headquartered in Seattle, announced today that effective February 1, 2022, it acquired LoBue & Majdalany Association Management (L&M) an AMC based in San Francisco. Learn more at www.sbims.com.

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SBI Announces New Client Partnership with the International Ombudsman Association (IOA)

SBI

Seattle, WA – January 2, 2019. SBI, a Seattle-based association management company, is proud to announce the International Ombudsman Association (IOA) as its newest full-service association management client.

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Ride-Sharing Fight Gets Messy: Industry Groups Launch Smear Campaigns

Associations Now

Earlier this week, the ride-sharing industry launched TaxiFacts, a campaign intended to take on what it calls the monopoly of Big Taxi. A group for the taxi industry quickly took the opportunity to counterprogram—using TaxiFact’s hashtag to do it. The ride-sharing industry wants you to know who the real enemy is: “Big Taxi.”

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Why Tech Marks the Spot When it Comes to Meeting Planning

Associations Now

Meeting planners are turning to cities that are attracting new business sectors and investing in innovation. You have a choice: You can hold your conference in a city that is building a culture of innovation in a bid to attract startups and cutting-edge industry, or one that’s not. A bit of a no-brainer, right?

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