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World Health Organization Publishes Coronavirus Event-Planning Guide

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As concern about the coronavirus grows, the World Health Organization recently released a report with recommendations about keeping attendees safe at large events. The report also suggests that organizers may need to provide isolation facilities at the venue for participants who develop symptoms and must wait for a health assessment.

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Study: The Press Release Is Not Dead

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Despite the glut of information available to almost anyone, many journalists still rely on the press release and PR professionals for story leads. One communications pro shares some tips on crafting an effective release and the art of media pitching. breaking news (77 percent). supporting facts (70 percent). Is it newsworthy?”.

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Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to Expand Charitable Deduction

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“Our families, our churches and other nonprofits are the first and most important safety net for the most vulnerable in our communities,” Lankford said in a press release. In Delaware and across our nation, we’ve always stepped up in extraordinary ways to meet the needs of our communities,” Coons said in a press release.

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Higher Logic Acquires Kavi: Powerful Collaboration for Thriving Communities

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Read more about the acquisition in our press release. It has the capability to improve long-term document collaboration for any committee, working group, task force, or organization, and this tool is a natural fit for Higher Logic’s already strong community platform offering. Workspace, Kavi’s Powerful Collaboration Tool.

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Startup Stories: National Black Brewers Association

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. “The launch of the National Black Brewers Association will create a more inclusive and vibrant beer industry by providing black brewers access to the resources, mentorships, and networks needed to thrive,” said Kevin Johnson, founder of NB 2 A, in a press release. Early work. ” Next steps.

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AMS News: Fonteva Acquired by Togetherwork

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February 10, 2021 – Fonteva announced that it has been acquired by Togetherwork , the leader in integrated software and payments for managing communities, groups and organizations. Read the full press release. Arlington, Va., Togethrwork CEO Neil Platt.

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ASAE Calls for More Association-Specific Relief for COVID-19 Impacted Organizations

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ASAE is a membership organization of more than 48,000 association executives and industry partners representing 7,400 organizations. ASAE calls on Congress to include association-specific relief in the next legislative relief package that is negotiated.” . A fourth relief measure will reportedly take shape over the next several weeks.