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Golden State collaboration: CAI California chapters discuss year ahead

Ungrated

Earlier this month, teams from CAI’s eight California chapters and the leaders from the California Legislative Action Committee met in person to collaboratively problem solve. Together, we will ensure forward innovation. It was a great day together in California. Together, we elevate our profession.”

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Internet Association Hires New Head Lobbyist In California

InternetAssociation

Sacramento, CA – Internet Association (IA) announced today that Dylan Hoffman joined the organization as Director of Government Affairs for the State of California, where he will serve as IA’s head lobbyist in Sacramento. He is a member of the State Bar of California. ###. The internet sector is 10.1 He holds a B.A.

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Behind a Winning “Coolest Thing” Contest

Associations Now

Now in its second year, the California Manufacturers and Technology Association’s competition is a helpful advocacy and outreach tool. March Madness-style brackets and innovation contests can put a spotlight on a particular industry’s efforts both to legislators and the general public.

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Congratulations, 2024 Chamber of the Year Finalists!

GrowthZone

“They are community leaders and innovators, driving growth and regional prosperity. . “This year’s finalists represent the best in the chamber industry,” said Sheree Anne Kelly, ACCE president & CEO. We congratulate them on this outstanding achievement.”

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“Airbnb for Water” Teams With Association to Battle California Drought

Associations Now

A startup is working with the Western Growers Association to get its irrigation system up and running in a place that really needs it: drought-stricken California. Water—or, actually, the lack of it—is a pretty serious issue in California these days. The company’s service allows farmers to sell their excess water supply.

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Western Growers’ Incubator Focuses on High-Yield Innovation

Associations Now

The agricultural trade group, which launched its incubator last year, hopes not only to drive innovation in its industry but also to give the incubator’s home base of Salinas, California, a major boost. The post Western Growers’ Incubator Focuses on High-Yield Innovation appeared first on Associations Now.

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Coalition Steps Up to Spur Innovation in Florida

Associations Now

To pave the way for stronger entrepreneurship, better coordination, and more networking, Launch Florida is bringing together disparate groups that share a stake in the state’s innovation economy. It lags well behind some of the most innovative states, including California and Massachusetts, which have scores of 93.

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