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Kentucky Lawmakers Exempt Business Events From Sales Tax

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A recent policy change exempts business event organizers from charging sales tax to their exhibitors. The Kentucky General Assembly and Gov. As of January 1, a wide range of services in Kentucky had been subject to a 6 percent sales and use tax, including several affecting in-person meetings and events in the state.

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Conference Circuit: Water Professionals

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More than 1,700 water industry professionals from Tennessee and Kentucky are headed to Louisville this weekend to take part in technical sessions, network with each other, and see the latest equipment in action. Venue: Kentucky International Convention Center. City: Louisville, Kentucky. Have a Meeting on the Horizon?

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Stronger by Association: Who Should Manage Your Organization.

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Who Should Manage Your Organization? Should your organization be led by an industry or an association expert? Association experts bring an understanding of nonprofit best practices; governance, leadership and management experience and can become well versed in your organizations industry and vernacular (surprisingly quick, too).

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

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Austin, TX – Internet Association (IA) announced today the opening of a Southern Region office in Austin, TX, with James Hines joining the organization as Director of State Government Affairs, Southern Region. Robert Callahan, Senior Vice President, State Government Affairs. The internet sector represents 10.1 percent of the U.S.

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Lessons From 25 Years at One Association

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She had worked as a press secretary and business journalist in Kentucky, and NTA seemed like an intriguing new venue for her writing. “I In 2014, Prather served for eight months as interim CEO but passed on taking the reins permanently—she believed NTA could benefit from new ideas coming from outside the organization.

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Radio Incubator Shows How to Cultivate Tomorrow’s Talent

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One way to do that is to sponsor a talent institute like the one the Kentucky Broadcasters Association is hosting this week. The Kentucky Broadcasters Association is doing just that, teaming up with the National Radio Talent System to host a 10-day institute for 16 college students from across the state.

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Stronger by Association: AMR Promotes, Hires Additional Staff

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Smither graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor’s degree in Corporate and Organizational Communications. Along with a bachelor’s degree in Integrated Strategic Marketing from the University of Kentucky, Franklin brings experience in event planning and graphic design to the position. and Kentucky.