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9 Pieces of Association History You Didn’t Know

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While based in Massachusetts, veterans in Virginia, who were looking for compensation for their military service, reached out looking for help. The American Institute Fair, held in New York City annually during part of the 19th century, is considered one of the first major tradeshows created by a national organization.

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Report: The Story Machine Learning Tells About Nonprofits

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For example, three major West Coast states (Arizona, California, and Washington) most commonly focus on youth character development, while key mid-Atlantic states (Maryland and Virginia) are mostly driven by economic development. The report also noted that cities tended to be hot spots for specific kinds of organizations.

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