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Startup Stories: Hyperloop Association

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Hyperloop Association Launch: February 2023 Leadership: Ben Paczek, President Early work. Corporations, public and private entities, and nonprofit organizations that play a role in the hyperloop industry can join as members. Next steps. The post Startup Stories: Hyperloop Association appeared first on Associations Now.

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Startup Stories: United Aerial Firefighters Association

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Several aerial firefighting operators have joined together to form the first industry association dedicated to serving and fostering safety and standardization in the aerial firefighting community: the United Aerial Firefighters Association. The wildfire aviation business is a pretty big part of [the wildfire industry] in the U.S.—that’s

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Startup Stories: Middle East Paints and Coatings Association

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Its goal: to champion the industry and serve as its voice. There is no shortage of paints and coatings expertise in our region of the world, and MEPCA will play an instrumental role in taking forward our future success,” said Abubaker Sheibani, the inaugural chairman of MEPCA, in a press release announcing the group’s launch.

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Startup Stories: Commercial Construction Sustainability Association

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To start, the group will track and report on sustainable building projects in the commercial and industrial space, so other members can consider using the specific features in their next building project. Starting point. Early work. We expect to work with other associations and councils to help extend their efforts. Next steps.

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Startup Stories: National Black Brewers Association

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The craft brewing business accounts for nearly a quarter of the $120 billion beer industry revenue in the U.S. National Black Brewers Association Launch: May 2023 Leadership: Kevin Asato, Executive Director Website: [link] However, a group of Black entrepreneurs are determined to change this dynamic. . Early work.

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Hotel Industry Embarks on Pilot to Prevent Food Waste

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Food waste is a big problem, but it’s one the hotel industry is ready to tackle head-on—with the help of a couple of friends. Following the pilot, a toolkit that reports on key findings, best practices, and next steps to tackle food waste in the industry will be published.

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Blogging Elsewhere: Winter 2011

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Give New Life to Your Press Release. With the rise of social media, some pundits have declared the press release dead. Others say that’s an extreme view; a good release still plays an important role. Is Boomer Leadership Failing Millennials? Read more…. The Power of Personal Learning Networks. Read more….