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Association Brain Food Weekly: 12.20.19

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On behalf of my fellow freelance writers, speak up if you live in CA, NY or NJ, please. Presenters: Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. New York and New Jersey are proposing similar laws—speak up if you live there. If this law ever comes to North Carolina, I am screwed.

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Four easy ways to boost member appreciation and increase retention

Nimble AMS

The Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Research Study found that the top four reasons members join an association are networking prospects, job opportunities and career advancement, continuing education to earn certifications/credentials, and training courses. Networking prospects. Your members want to make professional connections.

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Bill to Expand 529 Savings Accounts Reintroduced in Senate, House

Associations Now

The bipartisan legislation, long supported by ASAE, would allow workers to use 529 education savings accounts to pay for voluntary professional certifications and credentials offered by associations. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Mike Braun (R-IN) and Reps. The Senate bill is cosponsored by Sens.

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Association Law Blog: Certification Programs: A Legal Issues Checklist

Association Law

Certification Programs: A Legal Issues Checklist. Establishing or operating a certification program is rarely a simple matter. Certification programs frequently provide compelling membership value, and enviable revenue streams. On the other hand, numerous issues arise with a certification program. Thursday, July 15, 2010.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 1.7.22

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I give some of the credit to my homemade eggnog —a legendary recipe in Arlington VA and Sacramento CA, but the NC crowd aren’t eggnog fans so I made only half a batch for my personal indulgence. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Gramercy Tavern’s gingerbread. Nice, huh?

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 8.6.21

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Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. AWTC Salon: Degrees, Certifications, and Your Career. Participate in an interactive discussion about the value of advanced degrees and certifications. Do degrees and certifications help your career? Tue 8/10 at 11 a.m. –

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 4.10.20

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Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Ami Bera (CA-7) and Rep. Mon 4/13 at 2 p.m. Congressional Town Hall: Association Advocacy on COVID-19. This video town hall will bring together association professionals and two of the top association advocates in Congress—Rep.