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Lessons From MCON on Millennial Engagement and Membership

Associations Now

MCON, the millennial conference, showcased research and ideas from those working in the social impact sector, including how to engage millennials in small-step activism. Last week, I attended the millennial conference— MCON 2017 —in Washington, DC. Small-Step Activism for Millennials.

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New York City Taxi Drivers Launch Association in Response to Uber

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That’s what’s happened in San Antonio, to the dismay of its Alamo City customers and the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SAHCC). Uber competitor Lyft also ceased services in the city. As ride-sharing services continue to flourish, New York City taxi drivers have formed their own association to ensure they don’t get run over.

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American Optometric Association Launches “Eye” Public Awareness Campaign

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That’s primarily millennial parents of children of around age 6 or so, and 18-to-25-year-olds who may be opting tinto having vision benefits for the very first time.”

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Mind The Gap

Association Success

We need to bridge the chasm between the Industrial Era workplace and the Millennial workforce. But the real reason why everyone has questioned and disliked and avoided the Millennials isn’t because they’re Millennials – it’s because they are the personification of change. And let’s be brutally honest. But there is a solution.

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FIRST appoints Jon Reid to manage all European operations

Event Industry News

Barry Richards, who had been overseeing the transition of the European business in the temporary role of CEO-Europe, will now return to his position of Chief Client Officer based in the FIRST offices in New York City. The post FIRST appoints Jon Reid to manage all European operations appeared first on Event Industry News.

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Keys to Association Career Success

Association Adviser

” A new Ipsos market research report called Millennials the “social and always-connected generation that is confident, open to change, liberal and self-expressive. According to researchers, Millennials want to “roll up their sleeves and experience the world. Hank Berkowitz, Naylor, LLC. ” Pretty simple.

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Heart Association Encourages More Colorful Eating

Associations Now

Through +color, we’ll empower communities and consumers of all ages, especially millennials, to eat more fruit and vegetables. SUBWAY restaurants helped launch the initiative in New York City on September 22 with a +color food truck.

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