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Skipping the Tolls: Rhode Island Trucking Association Offers State a “Plan B”

Associations Now

In response to a controversial plan to introduce tolls for trucks, the Rhode Island Trucking Association didn’t get frustrated by the idea; instead, the group offered up a plan of its own that avoids relying on tolls entirely. The industry that would have to pick up the bill, however, is not so sure.

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ASAE Testifies on DC’s Revised Paid Leave Act

Associations Now

Following a new discussion draft being released on the District of Columbia’s proposed Universal Paid Leave Act, ASAE testified before the DC Council saying the revised bill would still create problems for association employers and employees in the city.

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Field Trips: Not Just For Kids, But Meeting Attendees Too

Associations Now

The Ecological Society of America also offers field trips at its annual meeting, even asking members to submit formal field trip proposals through an online form. Then there’s the National Marine Educators’ Association , which has 10 field trips lined up for its 2015 conference, taking place this summer in Newport, Rhode Island.

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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. Business owners and community members can work together to start forming a board for your proposed Chamber of Commerce. Even the above two states have organizations at the regional and local level.