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Hawaii’s Optics Problem: A Travel Hotspot Struggles With Meetings Business

Associations Now

In May, hundreds of public pension employees stayed away from the National Conference of Public Employee Retirement Systems’ annual meeting in Honolulu. Some public pension workers from Ohio and Los Angeles admitted to skipping the event because of perception issues.

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Hockey Feud Shows What Happens When Associations Forget about Their Members

SCD Group

I played varsity hockey at Ohio State. The argument ultimately seemed about the $50+ million coming from a new funding system. Komen's executive vice president and chief marketing officer and the CEO of Komen's New York City affiliate both resigned. I’m a huge hockey fan. The greatest sport there is.

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Coronavirus Updates for Association and Events Professionals – What You Need to Know

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Right now, take New York City. New York – 19.5 New Jersey – 8.9 The agency issued new guidance as governors across the country directed bars and restaurants to close down with the exception of carryout or delivery business. So people say arbitrarily. Well, in two weeks, we’re going to be okay””.

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Daily #COVID19 Updates for Association and Events Professionals – What You Need to Know

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Right now, take New York City. New York – 19.5 New Jersey – 8.9 The agency issued new guidance as governors across the country directed bars and restaurants to close down with the exception of carryout or delivery business. So people say arbitrarily. Well, in two weeks, we’re going to be okay””.