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Auto Industry: WiFi Bill Could Hurt “Talking Cars”

Associations Now

The tech world is on the hunt for additional wireless spectrum, and that’s causing headaches for the auto industry. Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced the WiFi Innovation Act , which recommends opening up the 5.9 The groups say the bill could hold back a potentially lifesaving technology. Last week, Sens.

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Best Benefit Ever: Matching Workers With Auto Shops

Associations Now

A lot of associations have a job board, but the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers/New Jersey (AASP/NJ) takes a different tactic. Through its Labor Pool service, it helps match industry professionals with jobs at auto body and repair shops throughout the state. You know, kinda like a dating service.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 3.19.21

Reid All About it

Learn how the psychology of emotional wellness and success can inform the experiences you design for your communities, staff, leaders and industries. Eliza Ramirez-Gamboa, Co-Chair, Congressional Hispanic Staff Association Advisory Board, Deputy Chief of Staff and Legislative Director for Congressman Tom Malinowski (NJ-7th District).

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Friday Buzz: Concrete Evidence on the Benefits of Public-Private Partnerships

Associations Now

A new report from the NJ Policy Research Organization provides a comprehensive look at how integral the bonds that tie businesses, associations, state governments, and academia are to economic success. “A similar culture shift is now underway in New Jersey, with universities collaborating both with industry and each other. .

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6 Ways To Engage Association Members

CMA Solutions

Our industry has changed dramatically, and we must keep up with the evolution.” As part of the rebranding campaign, CMA developed a hybrid event guide for meeting planners and event organizers that positioned EPN members as thought leaders in the AV event industry. They had more problems, and we had more solutions.

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New Senate Airfare Pricing Bill Offers Another Take On Transparency

Associations Now

Robert Menendez (D-NJ), would maintain the current Department of Transportation regulations, which require airlines and travel sites to include taxes and fees in the full airfare price, and would increase penalties for violations. They should have all of the information at their disposal.

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Government Shutdown: Associations Prepare, Help Members

Associations Now

240 The number of industry groups, led by the U.S. With a government shutdown almost certain to hit at midnight tonight , industry groups are bracing for both the economic and logistical impacts. Rush Holt (D-NJ) breaks down the practical impact on his website.). “However, with the U.S.

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