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1-On-1 with Joe Bednar: Delivering Value to an Alumni Club

Wild Apricot

Here are highlights of an interview with Joe Bednar, president of the Whitman Syracuse University Alumni Club in New York City, who offers insight into how to provide value and help an alumni organization flourish.

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Should New York City Cap The Number of Uber Drivers?

Associations Now

After New York City’s mayor and city council dropped legislation that would have put a cap on the number of Uber cars allowed in the city, a number of associations responded with mixed reviews. The post Should New York City Cap The Number of Uber Drivers? appeared first on Associations Now.

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Beekeeping, With Associations’ Help, Takes New York City By Swarm

Associations Now

Among the many things buzzing through New York City—yellow cabs, fast walkers, cyclists—are lots of bees and multiple beekeeping associations. “Tending beehives on top of New York City and other urban areas is nothing new. Sometimes, building buzz gets complicated.

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New York City Taxi Drivers Launch Association in Response to Uber

Associations Now

Ramiro Cavazos, SAHCC’s president and CEO, released a statement on August 12 urging the mayor and city council to let the ride-sharing companies operate again in San Antonio. 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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We Always Have Permission

Elevating Engagement

I’ve seen them do this in rural Vermont and busy New York City, and people notice, maybe especially in New York City. They smile big smiles and wave people through, often making small talk the whole while. Everyone ushered through “their doors” walk on with a big smile.

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Optometric Association Offers Free Lyft Rides to Eye Exams

Associations Now

Under the partnership, a free round-trip ride, up to a $25 fare, will be offered in 10 cities: Charleston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Indianapolis, Memphis, Miami, New York City, St. Louis, and Seattle. Residents can take advantage of the offer by accessing a local code on the AOA website. ”).

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Public-Private Collaboration Drives Freelancers Union’s New NYC Hub

Associations Now

A new Brooklyn facility for freelancers—launched in collaboration with the Freelancers Union and New York City—could prove inspiration for a field that’s growing in prominence but comes with a lot of extra complications.