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Aging in place: Developing policies to protect older adults

Ungrated

Balancing the well-being of the community and that of an individual resident can be very challenging, especially given the lack of tools available to most communities. That’s why communities like 2101 Cooperative in Philadelphia and Saint Andrews Country Club in Boca Raton, Fla., Collins, Esq.

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Crisis Averted: Philadelphia Event Venue’s Labor Conflict Ends Quickly

Associations Now

The tools exhibitors could use. Smooth negotiations on new agreements between the unions and the PCCA board had broken down Wednesday night over a clause allowing exhibitors to use power tools to build their booths regardless of size—something the union reps said would threaten their work. The big sticking point?

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Expos Returning to Philadelphia After Labor Contract Changes

Associations Now

Now that there’s a deal in place with most—but not all—of the labor unions that work the Pennsylvania Convention Center, the Philadelphia facility is starting to win back some business. “This meant that, despite a successful meeting in 2007, AIHA would not reconsider Philadelphia.” Left on the Sidelines.

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What is Customer Experience (CX)? Crash Course

Fonteva

To better understand the root reasons why members join and stay with your organization, associations should take lessons from the customer experience (CX) playbook. Even if the term CX is new to your organization, know that the principles are not. What are the benefits of an intentional CX strategy? Improve retention.

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Gun-Control Critics Use Novel Law to Gain Ground in Pennsylvania

Associations Now

A new law meant to curtail local gun-control ordinances in Pennsylvania has already put two of the state’s largest cities—Philadelphia and Pittsburgh—in the National Rifle Association’s litigation crosshairs. Now such lawsuits will be easier for groups to bring without individual gun owners as plaintiffs.

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In Loving Memory of My Mom, Ruth D. Kanter (My Mom)

Beth Kanter

Despite her lack of comfort using online tools, she was interested in anything that her children were involved with, even if it wasn’t her cup of tea. She had supported many social justice causes, including social services, Jewish organizations, animal welfare, and healthcare. She was also an arts lover.

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Gaming the System

Idea Architects

This New York Times article about the Army Experience Center in Philadelphia might challenge your mindset. Gaming is not a new tool in the military's recruitment approach. Philadelphia has been one of the more challenging areas for recruitment, so trying something very different here might seem less risky.

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