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CompTIA Study Finds Tech Hubs Where You Wouldn’t Expect Them

Associations Now

Yes, you’re probably aware that San Francisco or Seattle are tech hotbeds, but what about Huntsville, Alabama, or Lansing, Michigan? Topping the list overall were two cities in North Carolina—Charlotte and Raleigh.

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Coaches vs. Cancer: Groups’ Fundraising Strategy Eyes New Recruits

Associations Now

In one legendary example, the late Jim Valvano, who coached the North Carolina State University basketball team to an NCAA championship in 1983 and later died from cancer, said, “Don’t give up. Here’s why ACS recruited some of college basketball’s top coaches to their team. Don’t ever give up,” and “Be a dreamer.

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Is Your Association at a Crossroads?

Association Adviser

Jeff DeCagna , chief strategist of Principled Innovation , agreed you need to have a balance of both personality types on your staff and on your board. Debra McGuire , CEO of the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians , advised taking a cultural snapshot of your members, volunteer leadership, management and staff. Innovation.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 12.4.20

Reid All About it

How the Michigan SAE lost their website when their hosting company fell victim to ransomware. I started with North Carolina oysters on the half shell while making a few sides and our appetizer, shrimp cocktail. Host: 360 Live Media/Event Innovators Exchange. Innovative Event Marketing Strategies for 2021.

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111 Intriguing Chats for 2011

ChatterBachs

Individuals from North Carolina, New Hampshire, West Virginia, Oregon, and Idaho stand alone as delegates from these states. Dig design, innovation, technology. DiscoveryHouse - Katy Pent; Grand Rapids, Michigan; Publicist 4 Discovery House bks & music. I’m really into just being happy. Fun w/ wine.

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Parsing Common Core: An Education Program Under Fire

Associations Now

Indiana, Michigan, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin this year halted or delayed implementation, according to the Denver-based National Conference of State Legislatures. Common Core was created at the state level—where our most innovative policies often originate—by governors and state officials.