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Oregon Pot Edibles Group: Start Slowly

Associations Now

That’s the recommendation of the Oregon Responsible Edibles Council (OREC), which is launching a public education campaign to correspond with the state’s decision to allow the public to purchase edibles from medical marijuana dispensaries for recreational purposes. Looking to try an edible? “Try 5” first.

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Oregon State Bar Maps the Road to Greater Diversity

Associations Now

The writing about diversity in the Oregon legal profession—or the lack of it—is literally on the wall in a Portland suburb. “Most days, when you call a lawyer, it’s not your best day,” Oregon State Bar spokeswoman Kateri Walsh told The Oregonian. The report served as a wake-up call. Census Bureau. A Long Road.

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Oregon Tech Association Pushes for Center for Cyber Excellence

Associations Now

The association is asking the Oregon legislature for funding to create a new center that would help train the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. There is a measurable need for additional cybersecurity experts and overall increase in cyber expertise across the full gamut of industries in Oregon.

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Building standards: Improving structural integrity requirements for condominiums

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Reserve studies for condominium associations are currently required in nine states: California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Virginia, and Washington state. Washington statutorily encourages associations to have a reserve study performed every three years unless doing so would impose an unreasonable hardship.

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A Happy New Year for meetings?

Aaron Wolowiec

The report, developed in partnership with the Dallas Convention and Visitors Bureau , found that in general, costs in 2015 for event services are expected to rise, while budgets are expected to grow only slightly. “We That’s why Christina Devlin, of MPI’s Oregon Chapter , may purchase a dedicated router to use onsite.

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Growth and expansion: CAI chapters adopt new programs and services

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Many chapters reported an increase in sponsorship sales and registration fees leading to pre-pandemic revenue streams. Sixty chapters are on social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and TikTok. Chapters are what make CAI great.

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Embracing change: Adapting community association management to a pandemic

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The transition has allowed us to expand from central Oregon throughout the state, implementing greater flexibility for staff,” Maxwell remarks. Martinez says remote work has been beneficial to staff, who report increased productivity and higher job satisfaction due to an improved work-life balance. “We