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Manufacturers Group Expands Effort to Fill Industry Jobs

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A leading manufacturing association has launched a new website intended to address ongoing employment gaps in the industry. Creators Connect itself is a spinoff of Creators Wanted, an initiative designed to attract more workers to the industry, according to Chrys Kefalas, managing vice president of brand strategy at NAM.

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Study: The Press Release Is Not Dead

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Despite the glut of information available to almost anyone, many journalists still rely on the press release and PR professionals for story leads. One communications pro shares some tips on crafting an effective release and the art of media pitching. trending industry topics (49 percent). breaking news (77 percent).

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Higher Logic Acquires Kavi: Powerful Collaboration for Thriving Communities

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Last month we announced our acquisition of Socious, bringing the best minds in member engagement together to lead in product innovation and the community industry. Read more about the acquisition in our press release. 2017 is shaping up to be our best year yet! Workspace, Kavi’s Powerful Collaboration Tool.

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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. “The launch of the National Black Brewers Association marks an important milestone for the beer industry,” said board member Celeste Beatty, the first Black female brewer in the United States. Starting point.

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Friday Buzz: How the Restaurant Industry Embraces Earth Day

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The National Restaurant Association provides resources to help restaurants shrink their environmental footprints. Individuals and industries around the globe will take time today to celebrate our home planet as the sun shines on another Earth Day. Plus: In honor of Earth Day, how being earth-conscious can be good for business.

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Plastics Industry Project Aims to Boost Automotive Recycling

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A demonstration project from SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association will test how well recyclers recover plastic car parts to promote better recycling processes, greater plastic resale and reuse, and more sustainable auto design. The post Plastics Industry Project Aims to Boost Automotive Recycling appeared first on Associations Now.

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Subscription Box Association Launches to Deliver Tips on Business, Sustainability

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The Subscription Trade Association will aggregate resources and jump-start a creative and responsible community for the thriving monthly subscription box industry. We want to foster a socially conscious sustainable box industry, where profitable growth and impact thrive together,” said cofounder Michelle Lange in the press release.

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