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Thursday Buzz: Event Planning for a Million People

Associations Now

Also: A state chamber goes from money troubles to tripling its revenue. Event-planning pro Jarno Stegeman, also known professionally as The Event Tutor, spoke with George Ridgely , the executive director of San Francisco Pride, about how he and his team prepare for the world-renowned San Francisco Pride Parade and Celebration.

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Preparing for an Association Event’s Security Means Going Off Auto-Pilot and Taking Control for Yourselves

Association Adviser

In current business lingo, “disruption” means any business model, marketing schema, supply chain or source that changes the way we view the creation and delivery of products and services in an innovative, positive way. The registration area of MPINCC’s Annual Conference & Expo at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.

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Association Brain Food: 7.8.22

Reid All About it

We saw nearly 2,000 registrants for WEC 2022 in San Francisco in-person and online. Summer Series: Interviews with Innovators #1. Join us for a special conversation with three key innovators in the association space to learn what innovation means to them, and what changes they see on the horizon for associations.

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Survey Reveals Top Community Association Manager Challenges

AvidXchange: Association Management

On this show, we sit down with thought leaders from various sectors within the middle market to discuss the trends and innovations impacting their industry. That’s so much more revenue for me.” She went to work for a management company in San Francisco where I also used to live. I’ve just about seen it all. This is how.

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Nonprofits Who are Making A Difference Through Play

Beth Kanter

Video games are big — bigger than Hollywood in terms of revenue, as a $66 billion global industry. The neuroscientists at the Gazzaley Lab at University of California, San Francisco, have shown that games can improve our cognitive function. And, don’t miss this special offer: Get 10% off tickets with the code beth_g4c14.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 1.17.20

Reid All About it

This pasta al limone from Bon Appetit reminds me of a dish I had for lunch one day in a restaurant in the North Beach neighborhood of San Francisco. The Culture of Lean Innovation: Small Changes, Big Impact. Digital Marketing & Product Innovation Manager, and Danny Pace, Services Product Manager, Skyline Exhibits.

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Lean Impact Series: 10 Changemakers Using Lean Startup Methods For Greater Social Impact

Beth Kanter

As part of this deep dive, I’ve been getting lots of inspiration from the start up and innovation movements here in Silicon Valley (and elsewhere), especially the work of Peter Sims – Little Bets. 10 Changemakers Using Lean Startup Methods For Greater Social Impact by Meg Rulli. Vanessa Hurst, Girl Develop It (Co-Founder).