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Startup Stories: Commercial Construction Sustainability Association

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To start, the group will track and report on sustainable building projects in the commercial and industrial space, so other members can consider using the specific features in their next building project. Early work. We expect to work with other associations and councils to help extend their efforts. Next steps.

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Tech Giants Collaborate on New Smart Home Standards

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Apple, Google, and Amazon are among the companies joining forces to create a new standard that could allow smart home technologies to work without a hitch on competing devices. The new effort aims to create open standards for smart home technology, using the IP (internet protocol) addresses to manage the technology.

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Lunchtime Links: Invest in New Technologies That Matter

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How to evaluate new technologies. New technologies are all around us, every day. Worthy tech: There’s no hiding from technology. But not every new technology is worth your time—or your money. ” These technologies “have the potential to dramatically change the status quo,” writes Hurt.

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New Advisory Council Finds Investments for Solar Energy

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Two solar energy associations are joining together to create an advisory council meant to draw more investments to solar projects. We are excited to combine with SEFA for the good of the solar industry,” interim SEIA President Tom Kimbis said in a press release.

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A Look at the Event Industry’s Tech Skills Gap

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In addition, the study, “Are Event Planners Struggling with Event Technology?,” According to the study, the biggest issue for 65 percent of respondents is the time it takes to complete the procurement, implementation, and integration process of their event technology systems. Challenges and Headaches. What’s Next?

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Daily Buzz: GoFundMe Launches Fundraising Platform for Nonprofits

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Are you considering crowdsourcing funds for your association’s next project? Regardless of size or budget, we want to empower nonprofits to reach new audiences, raise money more efficiently, and further their missions,” said GoFundMe CEO Rob Solomon in a press release. Also: Say goodbye to in-flight entertainment.

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Corn Growers Group Launches Innovation Challenge

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In addition, the challenge may also encourage scientists and researchers who hadn’t been previously working with corn products for their businesses or projects to consider doing so. A panel will then select winners based on the projects’ feasibility and potential long-term economic impact.