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Statement On The Passage Of The Arkansas Online Marketplace Consumer Inform Act

InternetAssociation

Washington, DC – Today, the Arkansas House of Representatives passed the Online Marketplace Consumer Inform Act (SB 470). Internet Association’s Senior Vice President of State Government Affairs Robert Callahan released the following statement urging Arkansas Governor Hutchinson to veto SB 470: .

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Bold idea? This association got rid of its annual conference

Association Success

When John Bridges took over the Arkansas State Employees Association as executive director about two years ago, he had big ideas.

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Arkansas Realtor’s Murder Is “Big Reality Check” for Real Estate Associations

Associations Now

Last Thursday, Arkansas Realtor Beverly Carter went missing after showing a property to a prospective buyer in a rural town. In the wake of the incident, both the Arkansas Realtors Association (ARA) and the National Association of Realtors (NAR) promised that they would focus on improving safety for agents. She missed both.

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Community Bankers’ Fintech Program Sees Accelerating Momentum

Associations Now

The Independent Community Bankers of America found so much success with the first round of its Arkansas-based ThinkTECH Accelerator that it’s doing it all over again next year. In fact, one banking association has found the perfect home for the latest iteration of its financial technology accelerator: Arkansas.

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Nursing Groups Cite Looming Employment Shortage

Associations Now

For example, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock recently announced a partnership with CHI St. .” Some programs are trying new tactics to attract students into the nursing world.

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Family of Slain Realtor Launches New Foundation Aimed at Safety, Training

Associations Now

The president of the Arkansas Realtors Association, which assisted immediately after Carter’s death, gave the new foundation his full support. The initiative extends upon the work that Carter and his family have already done with the Arkansas Realtors Association (ARA) and other groups, including speaking at real estate conferences.

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Social Media and Disaster: Hospitals On Facebook

KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

Arkansas Heart Hospital is another one that has done a tremendous job with their Facebook page, connecting with the residents of their community and posting healthy tips and articles alongside community events to keep people informed.