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Startup Stories: Hyperloop Association

Associations Now

According to a press release , the association’s main goals will be to position itself as the go-to organization for all hyperloop-related matters; represent, advocate, and elevate member interests; and provide guidance and insights to decision-makers and other stakeholders. “The

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Corn Growers Group Launches Innovation Challenge

Associations Now

The National Corn Growers Association is relying on some friendly competition to crowdsource innovative ways to use corn products. billion bushels, the National Corn Growers Association is hosting a global open innovation challenge to explore new solutions for turning the crop into bio-sustainable chemicals and molecules. “We

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Retail Group Launches Innovation Center to Prepare Members for Industry Changes

Associations Now

In an effort to help its members adapt to the quickly changing technology landscape, the Retail Industry Leaders Association introduced the (R)Tech Center for Innovation. Technology has disrupted the retail industry. Accenture will power the innovation center, and four new RILA councils will work to achieve its objectives.

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Industry Hiring Managers: Reach & Recruit Only the Best Candidates

YourMembership

It’s now their mission to provide better services and innovative technologies to help match highly-qualified candidates with the best employers. Read the press release to learn more. This is especially important in today’s job climate, where there’s an increasing need for more skilled and educated workers.

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SilkStart Selected as Finalist for 16th Annual VIATEC Technology Awards

SilkStart

April 12th, 2017 (Victoria, BC) – SilkStart, a leading Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Membership Management Platform, is excited to announce our selection as a finalist for the 16th Annual VIATEC Technology Awards in the category of Technology Company of the Year (1-10 employees). Momentum Dashboard. ABOUT SILKSTART. ABOUT VIATEC.

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Realtors Expand Reach of Accelerator Program

Associations Now

Last week, NAR announced that its strategic investment arm, Second Century Ventures, will expand its REach accelerator program , already in use to push tech innovation in residential real estate, to the commercial sector. Last August, the association held its first iOi (innovation, opportunity, and investment) Summit in San Francisco.

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2015 Association Management Trends and Important News from YM

YourMembership

As quoted in our press release, “this significant addition makes YourMembership the leading engagement platform for organizations, delivering upon their mission of helping associations, organizations, publishers and other companies succeed by improving personalized user interactions across the web, social and mobile channels.”.