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Association Boosts Legal Fight Over NYC Taxi Medallions

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New York City taxi medallions have severely declined in value as a result of the rise in app-based ride-hailing alternatives. The taxi medallion, once one of the most valuable investments a New York City resident could make, is in the middle of a long decline brought on by the rise of Uber and Lyft.

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Associations are the Key to our Nation’s History and Prosperity

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was the Chamber of Commerce of the State of New York, which was formed in 1768 by 20 merchants. Nearly 246 years later, it survives today as the Partnership for New York City. The challenges they face have never been greater and the new opportunities they have are just as great.

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Benchmarking and its Application to Your Member-based Organization

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News + Press. Technology. For instance, a marketing association can survey its membership to find out what vice presidents of marketing in New York City earn; how much their departmental budget is; and the components of their marketing mix. Provides a non-dues based form of revenue. Nonprofits + Foundations.

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CEIR Report: Tradeshows Continue Growth Streak

Associations Now

Every main metric used in CEIR’s reporting showed an improvement, though some, like real revenue (which rose 5.4 According to CEIR, specific sectors played an important role, particularly construction, information technology, food, government, and transportation. percent increase). So, what’s driving the growth?

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Can You Better Serve Your Tradeshow Market?

Associations Now

Today the tradeshow, which is invitation-only for exhibitors, has expanded beyond its original location in Long Beach, California, to include New York City and Las Vegas as well. He took this same approach with Agenda, which attracted 250 buyers in its first year.

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Game Plan 2014: Seeing Around the Corners

Association Adviser

Most associations agree non-dues revenue is essential, but our research shows very few ask advertisers and sponsors for their input. Year-round, 365-day engagement through technology and social media is one of the biggest trends she has observed. Plotke lamented that associations tell her non-dues revenue is more important than ever.

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Interview: The Fusion of Technology, Data, and Regulations in Commercial Real Estate with Jack Kern

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and is responsible for the data analytics team at Yardi Matrix and the information publishing group in New York City comprised of Commercial Property Executive and Multi-housing News. How do you see regulation, data, and technology (in the commercial real estate industry) intersecting? and Europe.