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Minnesota Police Chiefs’ Digital Campaign Aims to Boost Recruitment

Associations Now

The Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association’s (MCPA) new Wear the Badge campaign is at the center of its strategy, which aims to make the case for a career on the police force at a time when public scrutiny is on the rise and competition from other industries is stronger than ever.

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Medical Device Group Embraces Threat-Sharing Strategy

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AdvaMed, an association of medical device manufacturers, will launch an information-sharing and analysis organization focused on cyberthreats to encourage collaboration and keep healthcare technology secure. One benefit of the ISAO approach is that it can cut down on the number of disclosures companies must make to the agency.

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Renewables Groups Collaborate in Launching National Clean Energy Week

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As part of National Clean Energy Week , taking place September 25-29, at least 10 major trade groups—covering technologies such as wind energy, biomass, hydropower, nuclear energy, and solar power—plan to hold a series of events in the District and beyond to advocate for the economic value of alternative energy sources.

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What 5G Could Mean for Events

Associations Now

When it comes to hyped new technologies, it can be difficult to determine when and where it realistically makes sense for your organization to begin adoption. 5G technology , with its potential to satiate the wireless appetites of both individual users and the increasingly complex infrastructures of events, seems likely in all our futures.

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CompTIA Helps Build New Tech Foundations for the Underemployed

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The association’s philanthropic arm, Creating IT Futures, is expanding its free training program for individuals looking to enter the information technology field. The world of information technology can be a great opening for unemployed or underemployed people seeking new careers. Paul metro area.

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From Policy Hysteria to Best Practice:Recognizing AE Influence : Off.

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This is a pretty prestigious list in the industry, as befits a significant real estate voice and commentary. I think AEs should fully recognize and celebrate the names of our peers in Realtor association management who are on the list*: Mark Allen, CEO, Minneapolis Association of Realtors, and 10k Marketing. Technology.

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Pessimism and Predictions: Comments on the Commentators : Off.

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Look at MRIS, and Minneapolis—shining examples (among many) of how to develop revenue in adjunctive ways, using the strengths inherent in the MLS system itself. The technology is certainly available, but the ROI is not. Lucky for the "gloom and doom guys" that this industry still finds ways to support them. Technology.