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And with a convention of this size, with so many high-profile and influential attendees, you better believe the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau and Philadelphia 2016 Host Committee have been hard at work ever since the DNC was awarded to them in February 2015. MORE
In DC shorthand it’s referred to as “Cleveland” or “Philadelphia” as in “are you going to Cleveland?”. Well it’s here, the two weeks every four years when the political parties hold their nominating conventions. MORE
My resolution in 2012 was to do Photo365 , which I documented on a Tumblr. I started a little before January 1, 2012 and took at least one photo nearly every day for the entire year. MORE
Being in Philadelphia I couldn’t help but think of the Liberty Bell as an analogy for the challenge of driving member engagement. I’ve just returned from the 5th Annual MASAE Mid Year Meeting , and I’ve been thinking about some great ideas that were shared during the event. MORE
The Campaign to Heal Childhood Trauma tour, which will begin at ATTACh’s headquarters in Minneapolis on November 10 and end in Washington, DC, on November 15, will also make stops in Chicago, Boston, and Philadelphia on the way. MORE
We’re excited to bring you Convention Buzz 2016 — your go-to resource to view and post events taking place at the National Political Party Conventions in Cleveland and Philadelphia. Are you attending the Republican National Convention ? MORE
David Brunelli of Philadelphia walked away from the National Bagel Association ’s second-annual National Bagel Eating Contest in New York with a $500 cash prize and the title of “National Bagel Eating Champion” for gobbling down 11 bagels in eight minutes. MORE
The American Sociological Association ’s 113th Annual Meeting begins this weekend in Philadelphia. City: Philadelphia. Rundown Attendees: 5,000 plus. Research papers: 3,000. Program sessions: 600. Exhibitors: 43. MORE
The idea is while all of those policymakers are together in one place in Philadelphia and Cleveland [for the national conventions], we want to take an opportunity to highlight and advertise the importance of meetings,” Dominguez told industry publication Skift. “We MORE
The Architectural Glass and Metal Association (AGMA), a trade association serving glazing contractors in the Greater Philadelphia area, has introduced a new benefit that offers members both a customized Quality Management System (QMS) and a Quality Assurance Program (QAP). MORE
A piece in the Philadelphia Inquirer noted how this workplace trend was growing , with many organizations putting in a rule where people could dress however they liked, as long as they weren’t taking part in a client meeting. MORE
Location: Philadelphia. Rundown Attendees: 18,000. Exhibitors: 700 plus. Education sessions: 200 plus. The American Association for Clinical Chemistry’s 68th AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo is set to start in Philly this weekend. MORE
AdWeek reports that the National Basketball Association will help market the Twitter campaign during a select number of games—this week, two nationally televised games, including the contest on January 23 between the San Antonio Spurs and Philadelphia 76ers. MORE
We even had one person dialing in from Philadelphia! image source A big thanks goes out to the more than forty association professionals who joined me on Wednesday, September 4 for an informal discussion on member engagement. MORE
“In order for Philadelphia to remain competitive in a national and global marketplace, we must deliver the best experience at the best cost,” Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau CEO Jack Ferguson told the Philadelphia Inquirer. MORE
James Ott, SVP, International Programs, American College of Physicians, Philadelphia, PA. ASAE Panel from Deep Dive Emerging Market session held last week at ASAE’s International Conference in Washington DC: (left to right). MORE
“Artists Jeroen Koolhaas and Dre Urhahn create community art by painting entire neighborhoods, and involving those who live there — from the favelas of Rio to the streets of North Philadelphia. I know, I know. This is not quite what you expected when you clicked on this post title. MORE
It’s summer…and that means planning season for many of you. Perhaps that planning includes whether to hire an intern for the upcoming year. And with that comes the question: “Should we pay them?”. MORE
Both Moses Malone and Darryl Dawkins, onetime stars of the Philadelphia 76ers, died from heart conditions within the past six months. 50+ The number of former NBA players who have died from complications from heart disease since 2000, according to Billy Penn. MORE
I remember her wrapping up Thanksgiving leftovers and distributed them to homeless people on the streets of Philadelphia. In Loving Memory of Ruth D. Kanter. My mom passed away peacefully last month a few months shy of her 90th birthday. MORE
The International Society for Technology in Education’s 2019 Conference begins this weekend in Philadelphia. City: Philadelphia. Rundown Attendees: 16,000 plus. Sessions: 1,400 plus. Vendors: 500 plus. MORE
Associations aren’t usually top of mind for students looking for internships, said Todd Von Deak , president and founder of Philadelphia-based TVD Associates, but they should be. I continue to be amazed at the response from readers on the topic of internships. MORE
Next meeting is in Charleston, SC the week of February 7 th ; the following meeting will be in Philadelphia, PA the week of April 4 th. In November the FCIA validated Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) and 8GFC interoperability in multi-vendor testing. The Plugfest provided a forum where leading Fibre Channel vendors came together to collaborate on their respective FCoE and 8GFC products to ensure both interoperability and configurability between vendors. MORE
James Catholic Parish in Philadelphia, told the Daily Pennsylvanian. “We Good Luck Getting to Work Pope Francis’ Wednesday visit to Washington, DC, will also make getting to work a lot of fun for association employees based in the nation’s capital. MORE
The grand champion team will win complimentary member registrations to the 2018 NASPA Annual Conference in Philadelphia. Rundown Attendees: 5,500. Sessions: 600. The 2017 NASPA Annual Conference is set to start this weekend. More than 5,000 attendees are expected in San Antonio, Texas. MORE
While associations and nonprofits may not be first of mind for interns, they offer valuable experiential learning experiences, wrote Todd Van Deak , president and founder of Philadelphia-based TVD Associates, in an October 2013 Event Garde post. MORE
Last year, the foundation hosted a series of tennis events for veterans at facilities in New York City and Philadelphia. The U.S. MORE
City Rep @SheilaShowPHL greets the hospitality industry that employs 71K people in #Philadelphia ! Global Meetings Industry Day honors the positive impact of meetings on communities. Also: Make your next meeting feel a little more like home. MORE
Dedicated social workers: Libraries in Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Washington, DC, have hired social workers to help the homeless, especially those who are mentally ill. When people think of libraries, they think of books. MORE
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) October 16, 2016. Some teams, such as the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles, responded satirically to the rules, replacing actual game action with a tabletop equivalent. MORE
In recent months, the foundation has moved to duplicate the program in other cities, including Philadelphia, Dallas, and Charlotte, North Carolina. MORE
The American Numismatic Association’s “Numismatist of the Year” identified the United States’ first coin—and now it’s returning to Philadelphia thanks to an association meeting. MORE
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. MORE
The 12-week pilot program, which focuses on single-mother or single-guardian households, will launch in Philadelphia, Chicago, and Houston and provide training in preparing healthier meals at home as well as track attitudes and behaviors regarding food and health among this population. MORE
The need for PTC technology was highlighted this past spring after a train derailment outside of Philadelphia killed eight people. As the deadline to install positive train control systems on U.S. MORE
As you probably know, the Pope is visiting the United States this week in Washington, DC; Philadelphia; and New York City. While the crowds will gather on the ground for a change to touch the hand of Pontiff, there will be a lot of crowds online to celebrate his visit. MORE
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.” MORE
When she's not helping associations grow, she loves to dance, listen to live music, cook, and blog about the Philadelphia Eagles. Associations have always been “about” engagement, and in the past several years, we’ve had a renewed focus on engaging our members and other audiences. MORE
Facing a challenging decision on how to keep alive three beacons of Philadelphia journalism— The Philadelphia Inquirer , the Philadephia Daily News , and Philly.com— local philanthropist H.F. MORE
That notion was reinforced when I was up in Philadelphia earlier this week to see the indie rock group Arcade Fire. You know what we got in Philadelphia? Every planner wants his or her next meeting to have the same hype and entertainment value as a concert. MORE
Philadelphia Related Topics Associations Now
JULY 22, 2016
And with a convention of this size, with so many high-profile and influential attendees, you better believe the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau and Philadelphia 2016 Host Committee have been hard at work ever since the DNC was awarded to them in February 2015.
Associations Now
JANUARY 12, 2016
Facing a challenging decision on how to keep alive three beacons of Philadelphia journalism— The Philadelphia Inquirer , the Philadephia Daily News , and Philly.com— local philanthropist H.F.
Associations Now
JUNE 19, 2014
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.”
Associations Now
AUGUST 2, 2013
“In order for Philadelphia to remain competitive in a national and global marketplace, we must deliver the best experience at the best cost,” Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau CEO Jack Ferguson told the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Associations Now
JUNE 20, 2019
The International Society for Technology in Education’s 2019 Conference begins this weekend in Philadelphia. City: Philadelphia. Rundown Attendees: 16,000 plus. Sessions: 1,400 plus. Vendors: 500 plus.
Associations Now
AUGUST 9, 2018
The American Sociological Association ’s 113th Annual Meeting begins this weekend in Philadelphia. City: Philadelphia. Rundown Attendees: 5,000 plus. Research papers: 3,000. Program sessions: 600. Exhibitors: 43.
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Thanks For Playing
SEPTEMBER 7, 2012
From when we went to the Philadelphia Eagles academy for women in February of 2011.
Beekeeper Group
JULY 12, 2016
We’re excited to bring you Convention Buzz 2016 — your go-to resource to view and post events taking place at the National Political Party Conventions in Cleveland and Philadelphia. Are you attending the Republican National Convention ?
Association Navigator
JULY 19, 2016
In DC shorthand it’s referred to as “Cleveland” or “Philadelphia” as in “are you going to Cleveland?”. Well it’s here, the two weeks every four years when the political parties hold their nominating conventions.
Associations Now
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
The Architectural Glass and Metal Association (AGMA), a trade association serving glazing contractors in the Greater Philadelphia area, has introduced a new benefit that offers members both a customized Quality Management System (QMS) and a Quality Assurance Program (QAP).
KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup
JUNE 30, 2015
When she's not helping associations grow, she loves to dance, listen to live music, cook, and blog about the Philadelphia Eagles. Associations have always been “about” engagement, and in the past several years, we’ve had a renewed focus on engaging our members and other audiences.
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Associations Now
APRIL 29, 2019
A piece in the Philadelphia Inquirer noted how this workplace trend was growing , with many organizations putting in a rule where people could dress however they liked, as long as they weren’t taking part in a client meeting.
Thanks For Playing
JANUARY 3, 2013
My resolution in 2012 was to do Photo365 , which I documented on a Tumblr. I started a little before January 1, 2012 and took at least one photo nearly every day for the entire year.
Associations Now
FEBRUARY 14, 2017
David Brunelli of Philadelphia walked away from the National Bagel Association ’s second-annual National Bagel Eating Contest in New York with a $500 cash prize and the title of “National Bagel Eating Champion” for gobbling down 11 bagels in eight minutes.
Associations Now
AUGUST 14, 2018
The American Numismatic Association’s “Numismatist of the Year” identified the United States’ first coin—and now it’s returning to Philadelphia thanks to an association meeting.
Associations Now
SEPTEMBER 14, 2017
The Campaign to Heal Childhood Trauma tour, which will begin at ATTACh’s headquarters in Minneapolis on November 10 and end in Washington, DC, on November 15, will also make stops in Chicago, Boston, and Philadelphia on the way.
Associations Now
JANUARY 14, 2015
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.
Associations Now
SEPTEMBER 22, 2015
James Catholic Parish in Philadelphia, told the Daily Pennsylvanian. “We Good Luck Getting to Work Pope Francis’ Wednesday visit to Washington, DC, will also make getting to work a lot of fun for association employees based in the nation’s capital.
Associations Now
JULY 28, 2016
Location: Philadelphia. Rundown Attendees: 18,000. Exhibitors: 700 plus. Education sessions: 200 plus. The American Association for Clinical Chemistry’s 68th AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo is set to start in Philly this weekend.
Aaron Wolowiec
OCTOBER 15, 2013
Associations aren’t usually top of mind for students looking for internships, said Todd Von Deak , president and founder of Philadelphia-based TVD Associates, but they should be. I continue to be amazed at the response from readers on the topic of internships.
Aaron Wolowiec
JULY 13, 2015
It’s summer…and that means planning season for many of you. Perhaps that planning includes whether to hire an intern for the upcoming year. And with that comes the question: “Should we pay them?”.
Associations Now
MARCH 2, 2017
The grand champion team will win complimentary member registrations to the 2018 NASPA Annual Conference in Philadelphia. Rundown Attendees: 5,500. Sessions: 600. The 2017 NASPA Annual Conference is set to start this weekend. More than 5,000 attendees are expected in San Antonio, Texas.
Associations Now
APRIL 26, 2016
The 12-week pilot program, which focuses on single-mother or single-guardian households, will launch in Philadelphia, Chicago, and Houston and provide training in preparing healthier meals at home as well as track attitudes and behaviors regarding food and health among this population.
Associations Now
JANUARY 21, 2015
Last year, the foundation hosted a series of tennis events for veterans at facilities in New York City and Philadelphia. The U.S.
Associations Now
OCTOBER 5, 2015
The need for PTC technology was highlighted this past spring after a train derailment outside of Philadelphia killed eight people. As the deadline to install positive train control systems on U.S.
Eric Lanke
SEPTEMBER 9, 2013
We even had one person dialing in from Philadelphia! image source A big thanks goes out to the more than forty association professionals who joined me on Wednesday, September 4 for an informal discussion on member engagement.
Aaron Wolowiec
JULY 14, 2015
While associations and nonprofits may not be first of mind for interns, they offer valuable experiential learning experiences, wrote Todd Van Deak , president and founder of Philadelphia-based TVD Associates, in an October 2013 Event Garde post.
Beth Kanter
SEPTEMBER 22, 2015
As you probably know, the Pope is visiting the United States this week in Washington, DC; Philadelphia; and New York City. While the crowds will gather on the ground for a change to touch the hand of Pontiff, there will be a lot of crowds online to celebrate his visit.
Associations Now
DECEMBER 6, 2016
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) October 16, 2016. Some teams, such as the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles, responded satirically to the rules, replacing actual game action with a tabletop equivalent.
Associations Now
MARCH 27, 2015
In recent months, the foundation has moved to duplicate the program in other cities, including Philadelphia, Dallas, and Charlotte, North Carolina.
L&M Association Management
JANUARY 31, 2011
Next meeting is in Charleston, SC the week of February 7 th ; the following meeting will be in Philadelphia, PA the week of April 4 th. In November the FCIA validated Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) and 8GFC interoperability in multi-vendor testing. The Plugfest provided a forum where leading Fibre Channel vendors came together to collaborate on their respective FCoE and 8GFC products to ensure both interoperability and configurability between vendors.
Associations Now
MARCH 21, 2014
That notion was reinforced when I was up in Philadelphia earlier this week to see the indie rock group Arcade Fire. You know what we got in Philadelphia? Every planner wants his or her next meeting to have the same hype and entertainment value as a concert.
Associations Now
APRIL 6, 2017
City Rep @SheilaShowPHL greets the hospitality industry that employs 71K people in #Philadelphia ! Global Meetings Industry Day honors the positive impact of meetings on communities. Also: Make your next meeting feel a little more like home.
Beth Kanter
MAY 1, 2018
I remember her wrapping up Thanksgiving leftovers and distributed them to homeless people on the streets of Philadelphia. In Loving Memory of Ruth D. Kanter. My mom passed away peacefully last month a few months shy of her 90th birthday.
Associations Now
JUNE 10, 2016
The idea is while all of those policymakers are together in one place in Philadelphia and Cleveland [for the national conventions], we want to take an opportunity to highlight and advertise the importance of meetings,” Dominguez told industry publication Skift. “We
GlowGlobally
MAY 24, 2013
James Ott, SVP, International Programs, American College of Physicians, Philadelphia, PA. ASAE Panel from Deep Dive Emerging Market session held last week at ASAE’s International Conference in Washington DC: (left to right).
Associations Now
AUGUST 21, 2015
Dedicated social workers: Libraries in Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Washington, DC, have hired social workers to help the homeless, especially those who are mentally ill. When people think of libraries, they think of books.
Associations Now
DECEMBER 15, 2015
Both Moses Malone and Darryl Dawkins, onetime stars of the Philadelphia 76ers, died from heart conditions within the past six months. 50+ The number of former NBA players who have died from complications from heart disease since 2000, according to Billy Penn.
YourMembership Blog
JUNE 5, 2015
Being in Philadelphia I couldn’t help but think of the Liberty Bell as an analogy for the challenge of driving member engagement. I’ve just returned from the 5th Annual MASAE Mid Year Meeting , and I’ve been thinking about some great ideas that were shared during the event.
Associations Now
JANUARY 22, 2019
AdWeek reports that the National Basketball Association will help market the Twitter campaign during a select number of games—this week, two nationally televised games, including the contest on January 23 between the San Antonio Spurs and Philadelphia 76ers.
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