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CompTIA Study Finds Tech Hubs Where You Wouldn’t Expect Them

Associations Now

Yes, you’re probably aware that San Francisco or Seattle are tech hotbeds, but what about Huntsville, Alabama, or Lansing, Michigan? Topping the list overall were two cities in North Carolina—Charlotte and Raleigh.

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Coaches vs. Cancer: Groups’ Fundraising Strategy Eyes New Recruits

Associations Now

In one legendary example, the late Jim Valvano, who coached the North Carolina State University basketball team to an NCAA championship in 1983 and later died from cancer, said, “Don’t give up. Here’s why ACS recruited some of college basketball’s top coaches to their team. Don’t ever give up,” and “Be a dreamer.

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New Battlefront: Same-Sex Spouse Benefits and the National Guard

Associations Now

National Guard units in states such as Virginia, North Carolina, Kentucky, Alabama, and Michigan have offered federal benefits to all Guard spouses despite the differences between state and federal law on same-sex marriage. .” The four states that have denied same-sex spouses benefits are largely the exception to the rule.

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Parsing Common Core: An Education Program Under Fire

Associations Now

Indiana, Michigan, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin this year halted or delayed implementation, according to the Denver-based National Conference of State Legislatures. With increased public scrutiny and media attention, the standards have become increasingly politicized—and, in some states, stalled.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 12.4.20

Reid All About it

How the Michigan SAE lost their website when their hosting company fell victim to ransomware. I started with North Carolina oysters on the half shell while making a few sides and our appetizer, shrimp cocktail. Don Neal, 360 Live Media ). Cautionary tale… why you need a backup for your backup. Donna Oser, CAE ).

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Is Your Association at a Crossroads?

Association Adviser

Debra McGuire , CEO of the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians , advised taking a cultural snapshot of your members, volunteer leadership, management and staff. The 21st century [association] leader will have a skill set that is based on collaboration, listening and nurturing, rather than command and control. Research and data.

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111 Intriguing Chats for 2011

ChatterBachs

Individuals from North Carolina, New Hampshire, West Virginia, Oregon, and Idaho stand alone as delegates from these states. DiscoveryHouse - Katy Pent; Grand Rapids, Michigan; Publicist 4 Discovery House bks & music. Below are 111 profiles for individuals I hope to have similar chats with in 2011. SullyBridgetB - Bridget B.