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Congratulations, 2024 Chamber of the Year Finalists!

GrowthZone

“They are community leaders and innovators, driving growth and regional prosperity. . “This year’s finalists represent the best in the chamber industry,” said Sheree Anne Kelly, ACCE president & CEO. We congratulate them on this outstanding achievement.”

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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? The Tech Town Index, a new report from the association, finds a surprising geographic diversity among tech hot spots, helped along by both booming college towns and maturing local tech economies.

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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.