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How Nonprofit Grocery Stores Are Filling the Gap

Associations Now

In this way, we are able to keep prices affordable for all our customers,”says the nonprofit’s website. Our meals are priced to compete with fast food options, making it easier for families to eat healthier within their means.”.

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Guns in Schools: Districts Consider Arming Staff, but Insurers Have Cold Feet

Associations Now

More details on the issue: The problem: In the wake of the school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, late last year, a number of districts in such states as Kansas, Oregon, and South Dakota have considered giving educators the choice to carry weapons on campus.

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Are associations stuck?

SCD Group

Toto, I have a feeling we''re not in Kansas anymore." The executive director expected members to engage their customers because it would affect the final price a customer would pay for the products from the association member. As association members, we’re not in Kansas anymore and we don’t need any more calendars.

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Library Group Aims to Reeducate Public on Its Profession

Associations Now

In a recent story, The Kansas City Star reported that the Shawnee Mission School District hired a handful of innovation specialists to run grade-school libraries next year. One of the reasons behind hiring an innovation specialist in a school library is that a district can fill two jobs for the price of one.

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A New Type of Conference Education

SCD Group

As a trade association, the Learning Centers supported our mission to facilitate trade and support the industry in a way that far surpassed the traditional dynamic of exhibitors handing out brochures and price lists. We are expanding the concept for the 2014 convention! Louis, Missouri. She can be contacted at emily@woodybibens.com.

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Hospital Associations Leverage Data For More Transparency In Healthcare

Associations Now

The Missouri Hospital Association is making hospital pricing and quality data publicly available to Missourians. The new Focus on Hospitals website provides price and quality data together on a single website,” Herb B. MHA did not ask for participation from hospitals on the Kansas side of the city.