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Associations Now
Is Your Tax Status Under the Microscope?

As economic troubles persist, local, state, and national governments are looking for ways to manage their budget shortfalls. One way is by claiming they are owed funds from traditionally tax-exempt organizations, including associations.

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Associations Now
Make the Most of Your Site Visit

An association conference may last a matter of hours or days but the planning process begins far in advance with a site visit. Gathering the right details, talking  to the right people, and asking the right questions on a site visit will set in motion your meeting's eventual success. 

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Associations Now
Makeover from the grassroots

Americans are going greener, but most people still have little respect for the garbage man - although he kept the environment clean long before the rest of us were worried about it.

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Second Act
Job hunting? Try a trade group

If you're looking to switch jobs, professional and trade groups offer fresh opportunities and could give you a chance to use the expertise you've gained in your first career.

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