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HB2 Costing North Carolina Billions in Lost Business, Says AP Report

Associations Now

The Associated Press this week reported that the controversial law, which prevents local governments from passing LGBT protections, will cost North Carolina at least $3.76 Now, a new report from the Associated Press estimates that HB2 will cost North Carolina more than $3.76

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

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His more than two decades of advocacy experience in Texas and the Southern Region makes him an excellent fit to lead IA’s newest office and to further impact the growing economy.” GDP and employs over 6 million Americans, including nearly 479,000 people in Texas, alone. from the University of Texas School of Law. ###.

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No swimming: Why opening pools in a pandemic isn’t so simple

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By contrast, fewer than 10% of respondents in Florida, 24% in Texas, and 29% in North Carolina reported their pool is closed. North Carolina and Georgia have done just that. The states where respondents reported the next highest numbers of pool closures were Maryland (56%) and Pennsylvania (55%).

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Add Chapters to Make an Old Association Feel New

Associations Now

So far, six local affiliates have been announced in Austin, Texas; Birmingham, Alabama; Detroit; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Dallas-Fort Worth; and the Piedmont region of North Carolina. Last month, PEN America announced a member expansion plan to create regional chapters for the first time in its history.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 5.26.17

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Presenters: Cathy Stoebner DeWitt, vice president of governmental affairs, Texas Association of Business. Chris Wallace, IOM, CCE, president, Texas Association of Business. Host: Association Executives of North Carolina. More info/register. Host: ASAE. Wiley, FASAE, CAE, president and CEO, Ohio Society of CPAs.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 5.8.20

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If you’re in North Carolina, I hope you’ll support the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina. Chill out by the stream of your choice, perhaps one in Texas, Colorado or elsewhere. Steven Stout, FASAE, CAE, executive director, Texas Society of Association Executives. Lakisha Ann Woods, CAE ).

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Meet You in Nashville: Where to Eat During #ASAE14, Part 3

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I live in the land of seriously good barbeque  North Carolina. Nashville Lifestyles recommends ordering the smoked wings with Alabama white sauce, redneck taco with pulled pork or smoked sausage plate with two sides and Texas toast. 1520 Woodland St., miles/10 minute drive from the MCC. Nashville BBQ. 3108 Belmont Blvd.,

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