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Petersburg Times— the iconic Florida newspaper now known as the Tampa Bay Times— wanted to detail the potential impact of a nuclear attack on St. The Arms Control Association resurfaces an artifact from an influential moment in its long history: a 1979 newspaper story that laid out a doomsday scenario— and may have fueled a historic TV event. MORE
Rick Scott put the kibosh on federal funding in 2011 —a controversial move at the time, considering that the offered federal funding would have covered the cost of a rail line between Tampa and Orlando, potentially easing traffic along the state’s busy Interstate 4 corridor. Backers have long touted high-speed rail’s promise as a way to accelerate intercity travel, but getting projects on the rails has gone a whole lot slower than a speeding bullet train. MORE
The last is an example that critics often point out when referring to the plight of Tampa, Florida’s J.C. “The lifeblood of any business is new products and services, and these regulations would make it impossible to introduce new products,” President Eric Newman told the Tampa Bay Times. MORE
Past Republican conventions have seen protest numbers from 1,000 in Tampa, Florida, in 2012, to 100,000 in New York City in 2004. Serious event planning is underway for events around the Republican National Convention in Cleveland this July. Plus: The head of a major airline group offers his two cents on industry regulation. Politics aside, the 2016 Republican National Convention , taking place in Cleveland in July, presents some unique challenges for event planners. MORE
For others, a longer event in an alluring destination, such as NAFA Fleet Management Association’s Institute & Expo , to be held in Tampa this year, can provide a professional jolt of ideas along with a mental and emotional rejuvenation that leaves a member refreshed and ready to tackle their next challenge. MORE
The ACPA 2015 Tampa Convention brings student affairs educators together to discuss the changing role of higher education. Conference: ACPA 2015 Tampa Convention. Venue: Tampa Convention Center. Location: Tampa, Florida. Rundown Attendees: 4,000. Speakers: Close to 400. Exhibitors: 50 plus. Thousands of student affairs educators are in Florida for ACPA 2015 , which runs through Sunday, to advance social justice and identify best practices in student learning. MORE
It incorporates paid advertising in the Tampa market – encompassing buses, bus shelters, billboards, online and newspapers – public relations; social media AND grassroots marketing. Membership Software Association Management Software. Solutions. Associations. Nonprofits + Foundations. Chambers + EDCs. Corporate + Social. Education + Alumni. Advantages. Branding. Control. Add-On Products. Support. Pricing. Company. News + Press. Customers. Technology. Management Team. Partner Programs. MORE
A plethora of nearby zoos and aquariums, from Busch Gardens Tampa to the Florida Aquarium, offer an added reason for industry pros to attend. A technology industry event rich in history begins in Berlin. Plus: Aquarium and zoo professionals go wild in Florida. It’s not every day that an industry event reaches the ripe old age of 90. MORE
The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation’s 2016 Conference & Expo kicks off this week in Tampa, Florida. Venue: Tampa Convention Center. Location: Tampa, Florida. Rundown Attendees: 2,200. Exhibitors: 200. Speakers: 100. Breakout sessions: 50 plus. MORE
The Tampa Bay Area Chiefs of Police Association decided it was time to confront the pervasive problem of sexual assault, focusing on both police training and public awareness. The Tampa Bay Area Chiefs of Police Association launched a two-pronged campaign called Consent Florida earlier this month to tackle the problem. MORE
We know that chapters are often in the position to pivot more readily than national when the need arises. We’ve seen it happen over and over again especially in 2020. MORE
A colleague pointed out to me that Tampa was historically a major port for Cuba trade and could become so again, bringing investment to that area. I’ve been a bit stunned by the recent events between the U.S. and Cuba. President Obama lightened up some restrictions and Raul Castro made statements that they are willing to talk and everything is on the table. MORE
Venue: Tampa Convention Center. Location: Tampa, Florida. The 2016 IAAO Fishing Tournament will take place at Tampa’s Hula Bay Club. Rundown Attendees: 1,200. Courses: 60. Learning tracks: 8. The 82nd Annual International Conference on Assessment Administration starts in Florida early next week. MORE
Therefore, it is not unlawful discrimination to require such proof before signing a lease,” says Ellen Hirsch de Haan, an attorney with Wetherington Hamilton in Tampa and a fellow in CAI’s College of Community Association Lawyers (CCAL). MORE
The publication, owned by Poynter, changed its name to the Tampa Bay Times in 2012. Attendees of Poynter’s Global Fact-Checking Summit in London voted this week to launch a new association, with the goal of helping journalists work together on what can be a challenging line of work. In the age of the internet, accuracy is harder than ever to come by. MORE
As a former mayor, I saw firsthand the positive impact that came from law enforcement officers mentoring young people in Tampa.”. To build relationships between law enforcement and their communities, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles is engaging the Los Angeles Police Department in its mentorship program. MORE
Curators: Sam Obied, Program Director, Community Tampa Bay. The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Non-Dues-A-Palooza Digital Backstage Pass. MORE
Attorney’s Office in Tampa is starting a probe of its own , analyzing whether the industry is violating the Illegal Gambling Business Act of 1970. With an insider-trading scandal and regulatory scrutiny at the state and federal levels causing major headaches for the two largest daily fantasy sports companies, the Fantasy Sports Trade Association finds itself working overtime to defend its members. MORE
Tampa-based Cigar City Brewing is making a new limited-edition milk stout—with proceeds supporting the Florida Cattlemen’s Foundation, a nonprofit offshoot of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association. The Florida Cattlemen’s Association, a trade group that represents the state’s cattle ranchers, is taking that to heart—going so far as to work with Cigar City Brewing, a popular craft brewery in Tampa, via its Florida Cattlemen’s Foundation. MORE
For decades, the nonprofit Poynter Institute has used the resources of the Tampa Bay Times , formerly the St. The National Press Photographers Association announced last month that it will relocate its headquarters from North Carolina to Georgia. The move puts the group at the center of academia, with offices on the campus of the University of Georgia. A key advocate for news photographers, videographers, and visual journalists is heading to college. MORE
The American Traffic Safety Services Association’s 49th Annual Convention & Traffic Expo begins next week in Tampa, Florida. More than 3,500 roadway safety professionals, transportation officials, business leaders, government officials, manufacturers, and corporate roadway department personnel are headed to Tampa next week to discuss infrastructure innovation, learn about the latest products and services, and network with peers. Venue: Tampa Convention Center. MORE
Sometimes the ultimate decision is influenced by regional institutions, as occurred for the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ annual conference in Orlando, which was within driving distance of Busch Gardens Tampa and the Florida Aquarium. 2014 was rife with incredible conferences that inspired attendees to think, collaborate, and act. In today’s Conference Circuit, we highlight some of the year’s standouts. MORE
The Association of Science-Technology Centers’ Annual Conference starts this weekend in Tampa, Florida. Venue: Tampa Convention Center. City: Tampa, Florida. Rundown Attendees: 2,000. Exhibitors: 130. Education sessions: 100. Conference tracks: 11. MORE
Ester Venouziou is founder of LocalShops1.com , Tampa Bay’s most active advocate for locally owned, independent businesses. Membership Software Association Management Software. Solutions. Associations. Nonprofits + Foundations. Chambers + EDCs. Corporate + Social. Education + Alumni. Advantages. Branding. Control. Add-On Products. Support. Pricing. Company. News + Press. Customers. Technology. Management Team. Partner Programs. Corporate Responsibility. Inside YM. Careers. Contact. MORE
” However, Florida Bankers Association President Alex Sanchez expressed concern to the Tampa Bay Business Journal that the Cuban-American community might stigmatize banking companies that choose to cater to the Cuban market. President Barack Obama’s move to loosen the five-decade-old embargo that’s defined the relationship between the U.S. and Cuba received mixed reviews last week. Many industry groups see potential created by the decision—but others see risks. MORE
PRSA’s 2014 Travel and Tourism Conference is on tap in Tampa, Florida. Share Your Own Have an upcoming event you’d like to tell your association peers about? If so, shoot us an email at editorial@asaecenter.org , and you may see it in a future edition of Conference Circuit. The video game industry’s most important tradeshow will be brought to you live, courtesy of an association. MORE
The local MLB team, the Pittsburgh Pirates, is partnering up with ADSA to offer discounted tickets to attendees to watch Tuesday night’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Rundown Attendees: 1,700. Abstracts Submitted: 1,300. Symposia: 20. The American Dairy Science Association’s 2017 Annual Meeting will begin on Sunday in Pittsburgh. Around 1,700 will be in attendance. MORE
Other team giveaways worth noting are the Colorado Rockies’ mullet hat , the Tampa Bay Rays’ Evan Longoria rubber duck, and the Minnesota Twins’ BBQ branding iron. Your conventions and events may not have the big budgets or superstar athletes of the professional sports world, but that doesn’t mean you can’t learn a thing or two from them. MORE
Last year, prior to the political conventions in Tampa and Charlotte and the NATO Summit in Chicago, I started doing trainings with the police in those cities,” Osterreicher said. “I’ve The response by the National Press Photographers Association to the arrest of a Detroit Free Press journalist highlights how the organization has adjusted its advocacy efforts in an increasingly mobile world. MORE
Jen Capstraw spoke with Association Adviser at Digital Summit in Tampa about today's email capabilities and how anyone can be a proficient email marketer if they take advantage of the tools available to them. The post Podcast: Don’t Test Your Emails appeared first on Association Adviser. Features Marketing & Communications Podcasts email marketing Jen Capstraw podcast MORE
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in Marketing Management from the University of Tampa. When associations thrive, they see boosts in member recruitment and improved retention rates. They experience strong event turnout and growing engagement through other channels such as social media and discussion boards. MORE
Based in Tampa, (ISC)2 is recognized for Gold Standard certifications and world class education programs. (ISC)2 Whether you are selling certification in the United States or around the world, learn proven lessons on capturing potential candidates, how to motivate candidate behavior, and mixing education “prep products” to motivate and drive sales. We shall share a “two-pronged” approach to sales, build employer and employee demand and learn how to leverage strategic alliances. MORE
“But those … sources said they were puzzled by the pattern of fraud, because it was seen only at specific Marriott hotels, including locations in Austin, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Louisville, and Tampa.” White Lodging Services Corp. says that 14 hotels it manages—including some in the Holiday Inn and Marriott families—suffered a credit and debit card data breach last year that lasted nine months. MORE
Ford International in Grand Rapids, Michigan; Jacksonville and Tampa international airports in Florida; and Ottawa International, in Ontario, Canada. The release of the latest Airport Service Quality awards, announced recently by Airports Council International, shows that U.S. airports have a lot of improving to do to catch up with their international neighbors. Depending on where you’re headed, the classiest part of your next business trip might be the airport. MORE
Mark Danish told a Tampa news outlet. Information Delivery A rule of thumb around daylight saving time, in addition to adjusting your clocks, is to check the batteries in your smoke alarm. Domino’s Pizza and the National Fire Protection Association have teamed up to remind people to do just that. During March, Dominos pizza boxes will be topped with a smoke alarm checklist. MORE
BizBash at Connect Tampa (virtual). BizBash at Connect Tampa (virtual). The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Virtual conferences survey. MORE
Also, high schools in Tampa, Florida , and Missoula County, Montana , joined a long line of cities, counties, and states that require student athletes to complete concussion tests that allow doctors and trainers to get a baseline assessment of athletes prior to the start of the season. MORE
Perhaps the closest is the Poynter Institute , the Florida journalism school that owns the Tampa Bay Times as part of a deal brokered by the newspaper’s late owner, Nelson Poynter, soon after the institute’s launch in the 1970s. Poynter wrote on its website Tuesday that Lenfest closely analyzed the partnership between the Tampa Bay Times and Poynter, which runs the newspaper as a taxable subsidiary. MORE
One of BCR’s early forays into reaching way more people than could ever visit its Tampa headquarters was joining YouTube on August 15, 2006. Carole Baskin in Tampa, Florida, has 100 times more views than WWF. “ MORE
and Cuba—took center stage on Tuesday, as an exhibition game between the Tampa Bay Rays and Cuba’s national team drew global interest. Coming to Cuba Things are still thawing between the United States and Cuba, but at least one major hotel operator is taking advantage of the changing political climate. Over the weekend, Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide became the first American hotel company in nearly 60 years to open a Cuban location. MORE
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SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
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Associations Now
JANUARY 31, 2019
The American Traffic Safety Services Association’s 49th Annual Convention & Traffic Expo begins next week in Tampa, Florida. More than 3,500 roadway safety professionals, transportation officials, business leaders, government officials, manufacturers, and corporate roadway department personnel are headed to Tampa next week to discuss infrastructure innovation, learn about the latest products and services, and network with peers. Venue: Tampa Convention Center.
Reid All About it
AUGUST 27, 2021
BizBash at Connect Tampa (virtual). BizBash at Connect Tampa (virtual). The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Virtual conferences survey.
Associations Now
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
The Association of Science-Technology Centers’ Annual Conference starts this weekend in Tampa, Florida. Venue: Tampa Convention Center. City: Tampa, Florida. Rundown Attendees: 2,000. Exhibitors: 130. Education sessions: 100. Conference tracks: 11.
Associations Now
MARCH 5, 2015
The ACPA 2015 Tampa Convention brings student affairs educators together to discuss the changing role of higher education. Conference: ACPA 2015 Tampa Convention. Venue: Tampa Convention Center. Location: Tampa, Florida. Rundown Attendees: 4,000. Speakers: Close to 400. Exhibitors: 50 plus. Thousands of student affairs educators are in Florida for ACPA 2015 , which runs through Sunday, to advance social justice and identify best practices in student learning.
Associations Now
JUNE 2, 2016
The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation’s 2016 Conference & Expo kicks off this week in Tampa, Florida. Venue: Tampa Convention Center. Location: Tampa, Florida. Rundown Attendees: 2,200. Exhibitors: 200. Speakers: 100. Breakout sessions: 50 plus.
Association Success
APRIL 24, 2020
One of BCR’s early forays into reaching way more people than could ever visit its Tampa headquarters was joining YouTube on August 15, 2006. Carole Baskin in Tampa, Florida, has 100 times more views than WWF. “
Reid All About it
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Curators: Sam Obied, Program Director, Community Tampa Bay. The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Non-Dues-A-Palooza Digital Backstage Pass.
Associations Now
JULY 15, 2016
The Tampa Bay Area Chiefs of Police Association decided it was time to confront the pervasive problem of sexual assault, focusing on both police training and public awareness. The Tampa Bay Area Chiefs of Police Association launched a two-pronged campaign called Consent Florida earlier this month to tackle the problem.
Associations Now
JUNE 22, 2015
Tampa-based Cigar City Brewing is making a new limited-edition milk stout—with proceeds supporting the Florida Cattlemen’s Foundation, a nonprofit offshoot of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association. The Florida Cattlemen’s Association, a trade group that represents the state’s cattle ranchers, is taking that to heart—going so far as to work with Cigar City Brewing, a popular craft brewery in Tampa, via its Florida Cattlemen’s Foundation.
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YourMembership Blog
FEBRUARY 9, 2012
Ester Venouziou is founder of LocalShops1.com , Tampa Bay’s most active advocate for locally owned, independent businesses. Membership Software Association Management Software. Solutions. Associations. Nonprofits + Foundations. Chambers + EDCs. Corporate + Social. Education + Alumni. Advantages. Branding. Control. Add-On Products. Support. Pricing. Company. News + Press. Customers. Technology. Management Team. Partner Programs. Corporate Responsibility. Inside YM. Careers. Contact.
Mariner Management
MARCH 18, 2021
We know that chapters are often in the position to pivot more readily than national when the need arises. We’ve seen it happen over and over again especially in 2020.
Association Adviser
FEBRUARY 14, 2017
For others, a longer event in an alluring destination, such as NAFA Fleet Management Association’s Institute & Expo , to be held in Tampa this year, can provide a professional jolt of ideas along with a mental and emotional rejuvenation that leaves a member refreshed and ready to tackle their next challenge.
Associations Now
JUNE 22, 2017
The local MLB team, the Pittsburgh Pirates, is partnering up with ADSA to offer discounted tickets to attendees to watch Tuesday night’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Rundown Attendees: 1,700. Abstracts Submitted: 1,300. Symposia: 20. The American Dairy Science Association’s 2017 Annual Meeting will begin on Sunday in Pittsburgh. Around 1,700 will be in attendance.
YourMembership Blog
MAY 15, 2012
It incorporates paid advertising in the Tampa market – encompassing buses, bus shelters, billboards, online and newspapers – public relations; social media AND grassroots marketing. Membership Software Association Management Software. Solutions. Associations. Nonprofits + Foundations. Chambers + EDCs. Corporate + Social. Education + Alumni. Advantages. Branding. Control. Add-On Products. Support. Pricing. Company. News + Press. Customers. Technology. Management Team. Partner Programs.
Associations Now
JULY 21, 2014
The last is an example that critics often point out when referring to the plight of Tampa, Florida’s J.C. “The lifeblood of any business is new products and services, and these regulations would make it impossible to introduce new products,” President Eric Newman told the Tampa Bay Times.
YourMembership Blog
APRIL 24, 2012
In the Tampa market, The Moose are piloting the largest public education campaign in their history. Membership Software Association Management Software. Solutions. Associations. Nonprofits + Foundations. Chambers + EDCs. Corporate + Social. Education + Alumni. Advantages. Branding. Control. Add-On Products. Support. Pricing. Company. News + Press. Customers. Technology. Management Team. Partner Programs. Corporate Responsibility. Inside YM. Careers. Contact. YourMembership.com Blog.
Associations Now
JANUARY 12, 2016
Perhaps the closest is the Poynter Institute , the Florida journalism school that owns the Tampa Bay Times as part of a deal brokered by the newspaper’s late owner, Nelson Poynter, soon after the institute’s launch in the 1970s. Poynter wrote on its website Tuesday that Lenfest closely analyzed the partnership between the Tampa Bay Times and Poynter, which runs the newspaper as a taxable subsidiary.
Fonteva
MARCH 19, 2020
in Marketing Management from the University of Tampa. When associations thrive, they see boosts in member recruitment and improved retention rates. They experience strong event turnout and growing engagement through other channels such as social media and discussion boards.
Associations Now
DECEMBER 6, 2016
As a former mayor, I saw firsthand the positive impact that came from law enforcement officers mentoring young people in Tampa.”. To build relationships between law enforcement and their communities, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles is engaging the Los Angeles Police Department in its mentorship program.
Associations Now
JUNE 13, 2014
The publication, owned by Poynter, changed its name to the Tampa Bay Times in 2012. Attendees of Poynter’s Global Fact-Checking Summit in London voted this week to launch a new association, with the goal of helping journalists work together on what can be a challenging line of work. In the age of the internet, accuracy is harder than ever to come by.
Associations Now
MARCH 6, 2019
Petersburg Times— the iconic Florida newspaper now known as the Tampa Bay Times— wanted to detail the potential impact of a nuclear attack on St. The Arms Control Association resurfaces an artifact from an influential moment in its long history: a 1979 newspaper story that laid out a doomsday scenario— and may have fueled a historic TV event.
Associations Now
MARCH 7, 2016
Ford International in Grand Rapids, Michigan; Jacksonville and Tampa international airports in Florida; and Ottawa International, in Ontario, Canada. The release of the latest Airport Service Quality awards, announced recently by Airports Council International, shows that U.S. airports have a lot of improving to do to catch up with their international neighbors. Depending on where you’re headed, the classiest part of your next business trip might be the airport.
Associations Now
DECEMBER 18, 2014
Sometimes the ultimate decision is influenced by regional institutions, as occurred for the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ annual conference in Orlando, which was within driving distance of Busch Gardens Tampa and the Florida Aquarium. 2014 was rife with incredible conferences that inspired attendees to think, collaborate, and act. In today’s Conference Circuit, we highlight some of the year’s standouts.
High Context
APRIL 22, 2009
A colleague pointed out to me that Tampa was historically a major port for Cuba trade and could become so again, bringing investment to that area. I’ve been a bit stunned by the recent events between the U.S. and Cuba. President Obama lightened up some restrictions and Raul Castro made statements that they are willing to talk and everything is on the table.
Associations Now
JANUARY 2, 2015
For decades, the nonprofit Poynter Institute has used the resources of the Tampa Bay Times , formerly the St. The National Press Photographers Association announced last month that it will relocate its headquarters from North Carolina to Georgia. The move puts the group at the center of academia, with offices on the campus of the University of Georgia. A key advocate for news photographers, videographers, and visual journalists is heading to college.
GlowGlobally
JUNE 25, 2014
Based in Tampa, (ISC)2 is recognized for Gold Standard certifications and world class education programs. (ISC)2 Whether you are selling certification in the United States or around the world, learn proven lessons on capturing potential candidates, how to motivate candidate behavior, and mixing education “prep products” to motivate and drive sales. We shall share a “two-pronged” approach to sales, build employer and employee demand and learn how to leverage strategic alliances.
Associations Now
AUGUST 28, 2015
Other team giveaways worth noting are the Colorado Rockies’ mullet hat , the Tampa Bay Rays’ Evan Longoria rubber duck, and the Minnesota Twins’ BBQ branding iron. Your conventions and events may not have the big budgets or superstar athletes of the professional sports world, but that doesn’t mean you can’t learn a thing or two from them.
Associations Now
FEBRUARY 5, 2014
“But those … sources said they were puzzled by the pattern of fraud, because it was seen only at specific Marriott hotels, including locations in Austin, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Louisville, and Tampa.” White Lodging Services Corp. says that 14 hotels it manages—including some in the Holiday Inn and Marriott families—suffered a credit and debit card data breach last year that lasted nine months.
Associations Now
SEPTEMBER 4, 2014
A plethora of nearby zoos and aquariums, from Busch Gardens Tampa to the Florida Aquarium, offer an added reason for industry pros to attend. A technology industry event rich in history begins in Berlin. Plus: Aquarium and zoo professionals go wild in Florida. It’s not every day that an industry event reaches the ripe old age of 90.
Associations Now
MARCH 24, 2016
Past Republican conventions have seen protest numbers from 1,000 in Tampa, Florida, in 2012, to 100,000 in New York City in 2004. Serious event planning is underway for events around the Republican National Convention in Cleveland this July. Plus: The head of a major airline group offers his two cents on industry regulation. Politics aside, the 2016 Republican National Convention , taking place in Cleveland in July, presents some unique challenges for event planners.
Associations Now
JUNE 5, 2014
PRSA’s 2014 Travel and Tourism Conference is on tap in Tampa, Florida. Share Your Own Have an upcoming event you’d like to tell your association peers about? If so, shoot us an email at editorial@asaecenter.org , and you may see it in a future edition of Conference Circuit. The video game industry’s most important tradeshow will be brought to you live, courtesy of an association.
Associations Now
JULY 22, 2013
Last year, prior to the political conventions in Tampa and Charlotte and the NATO Summit in Chicago, I started doing trainings with the police in those cities,” Osterreicher said. “I’ve The response by the National Press Photographers Association to the arrest of a Detroit Free Press journalist highlights how the organization has adjusted its advocacy efforts in an increasingly mobile world.
Associations Now
OCTOBER 16, 2015
Attorney’s Office in Tampa is starting a probe of its own , analyzing whether the industry is violating the Illegal Gambling Business Act of 1970. With an insider-trading scandal and regulatory scrutiny at the state and federal levels causing major headaches for the two largest daily fantasy sports companies, the Fantasy Sports Trade Association finds itself working overtime to defend its members.
Associations Now
MARCH 11, 2014
Mark Danish told a Tampa news outlet. Information Delivery A rule of thumb around daylight saving time, in addition to adjusting your clocks, is to check the batteries in your smoke alarm. Domino’s Pizza and the National Fire Protection Association have teamed up to remind people to do just that. During March, Dominos pizza boxes will be topped with a smoke alarm checklist.
Associations Now
AUGUST 7, 2014
Rick Scott put the kibosh on federal funding in 2011 —a controversial move at the time, considering that the offered federal funding would have covered the cost of a rail line between Tampa and Orlando, potentially easing traffic along the state’s busy Interstate 4 corridor. Backers have long touted high-speed rail’s promise as a way to accelerate intercity travel, but getting projects on the rails has gone a whole lot slower than a speeding bullet train.
Associations Now
DECEMBER 22, 2014
” However, Florida Bankers Association President Alex Sanchez expressed concern to the Tampa Bay Business Journal that the Cuban-American community might stigmatize banking companies that choose to cater to the Cuban market. President Barack Obama’s move to loosen the five-decade-old embargo that’s defined the relationship between the U.S. and Cuba received mixed reviews last week. Many industry groups see potential created by the decision—but others see risks.
Associations Now
SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
Also, high schools in Tampa, Florida , and Missoula County, Montana , joined a long line of cities, counties, and states that require student athletes to complete concussion tests that allow doctors and trainers to get a baseline assessment of athletes prior to the start of the season.
Associations Now
MARCH 22, 2016
and Cuba—took center stage on Tuesday, as an exhibition game between the Tampa Bay Rays and Cuba’s national team drew global interest. Coming to Cuba Things are still thawing between the United States and Cuba, but at least one major hotel operator is taking advantage of the changing political climate. Over the weekend, Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide became the first American hotel company in nearly 60 years to open a Cuban location.
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