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How Associations Are Embracing Apprenticeships

Associations Now

“There’s a real combined, concerted effort to present this to both the hotel and restaurant industries as a great way to build a company workforce,” NRAEF Vice President of Communications Gordon Lambourne said in comments to Associations Now last year.

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A Case for the Association Summer Internship

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The intern will have the opportunity to work in five different departments at SHRM … Communications work will be involved in most assignments. The position requires a candidate with: • excellent verbal communications skills. There also will be assignments involving government affairs/lobbying, research, and office administration.

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Friday Buzz: The Super Bowl of Ham Radio

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The event tends to draw emergency department staff, who often use ham radio as a secondary communication option. assistant director of the Charlestown, Rhode Island, Emergency Management Agency, noted that the tests work as a nice refresher for employees. John Zabriskie Sr., Other Links of Note. Hmph … what is it good for?

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Friday Buzz: How Groups Are Recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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. “We are so proud to continue our partnership with BCRF this year as part of Lifetime’s continued Stop Breast Cancer for Life campaign,” Danielle Carrig, Lifetime senior vice president of communications and public affairs, said in a statement.

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10 Steps to Start a Chamber of Commerce 

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At the time of this writing, every state but Rhode Island and Massachusetts has a state-level Chamber of Commerce. This software allows you to streamline your onboarding process, manage membership dues, and handle chamber member communications with ease. Marketing and promotion require regular communication.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 7.9.21

Reid All About it

A few years ago, on a visit to my aunt in Rhode Island, I was inspired by the bean salad she made, so I developed my own recipe with additional inspiration from Our State It’s been a Fourth of July tradition ever since—a tradition made even more meaningful because the Fourth is my aunt’s birthday. . Would fresh clams be better?

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Prescription for Social: Group Issues Online Guidelines for Doctors

Associations Now

As more and more doctors go mobile , professional healthcare associations are stepping in to help their members navigate the terrain of online communication and social networking. using digital means to communicate with colleagues about patient care. The guidelines also address the potential benefits and drawbacks of.