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Raising spirits: How a Texas community is engaging residents during COVID-19

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Community associations are developing innovative ways to increase community spirit while observing social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Reaching out to those in need and strengthening connections are part of the culture at Harvest, a 1,200-acre large-scale community under development in Argyle, Texas.

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COVID-19 Expected to Fuel the Next Wave of Innovation

Associations Now

While the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in loss of life and economic uncertainty, some are pointing to a silver lining: a surge of innovation. “If If the history of pandemics is a guide, this contagion, like all others, will spark a wave of innovation,” argued Kumar Mehta, innovation researcher and founder of Bridges Insight, in Forbes.

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Texas’ High-Tech Sector Is Open For Business — Let’s Keep It That Way

InternetAssociation

Texas is well known for many things — BBQ, Buc-ee’s, and a burgeoning tech industry. Threatening this ecosystem of technological innovation, however, is Texas House Bill 20. Threatening this ecosystem of technological innovation, however, is Texas House Bill 20.

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Internet Association Opens Texas Office And Hires State Government Affairs Southern Region Director

InternetAssociation

His more than two decades of advocacy experience in Texas and the Southern Region makes him an excellent fit to lead IA’s newest office and to further impact the growing economy.” GDP and employs over 6 million Americans, including nearly 479,000 people in Texas, alone. from the University of Texas School of Law. ###.

Texas 52
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Groups Denounce Texas Bill as Discriminatory Ahead of Special Session

Associations Now

A group of local visitor bureaus, businesses, lawmakers, and associations spoke out against the proposed Texas “bathroom bill” on Monday as the legislature prepared to kick off a 30-day special session. When businesses succeed, Texas communities and families succeed. Graham IV, FASAE, CAE, said at the press conference.

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ASAE Joins Business, Hospitality Groups to Oppose Texas ‘Bathroom Bill’

Associations Now

Saying that a bill introduced in Austin last week would discriminate against the LGBT community and hurt business in Texas, ASAE and others in the hospitality, meetings, and association industries announced a joint campaign to oppose it. SB6, or the Texas Privacy Protection Act , was introduced last week by Sen.

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Congratulations to the ACCE 2023 Chamber of the Year Finalists

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Through their roles as community partners, thought leaders, and innovative problem solvers, each has demonstrated what it means to be a catalyst for growth and regional prosperity. “This year’s finalists truly represent excellence in the chamber industry,” said ACCE President & CEO Sheree Anne Kelly.