Recent Articles
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Bioplastic applications advancing new development routes
Don Rosato EngineeringThe bioplastics market based on "renewable carbon" is expanding from single-use compostables to durable applications with greater performance demands. The demand for renewable materials in durables is accelerating R&D to meet higher property requirements. Bio-based raw materials will shift to nonfood sources. New technologies will reduce manufacturing costs, and bring new bio-based products to market.
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K-12 education responsibility switches back to the states
Bambi Majumdar EducationIt's finally good news for all in the world of education. The long-awaited changes to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and the No Child Left Behind Act are finally happening. An overwhelming majority of Republicans and Democrats in both the House and Senate have voted for the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), which will reauthorize the federal K-12 education programs.
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Why losing members is not all bad
Brie Ragland Association ManagementMembership is the lifeblood of all associations — there really is no arguing that fact. Retention and recruiting are two of the top-tier priorities of most successful associations. A keen focus on growing an organization just naturally lends itself to a positive outcome.
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The orchestra of philanthropic culture
Craig Shelley Association ManagementToday's philanthropists evaluate every investment they make for its strategic and transformational impact. Nonprofits need to commit to a philanthropic culture in order to attract and retain these investors.
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7 marketing trends that will dominate 2016
Mayur Kisani MarketingThe online marketing field is a constantly changing and complex industry. Relevance and context are crucial aspects to stay in the game, as marketing constantly adjusts and reacts to changes in technology and attitudes.
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You can’t just wave your magic wand
Anne Rose Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementYour client is mad at you because he wouldn't take your advice on buying trip insurance, and now he's lost his vacation investment due to an unforeseen problem. You're to blame for not forcing him to buy it. Just wave your magic wand, and presto! You've turned back the clock, and the client is agreeing with you that buying trip insurance is a smart move.
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Will ‘bleisure’ drive the travel industry in 2016?
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementIt's not just business or leisure travel these days, it's both at the same time. The term "bleisure" (business plus leisure) has been making the rounds for the past year or two, but it seems to have gained momentum in the past six months and is set to make itself quite a phenomenon for the travel and hospitality industry in 2016.
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Finding balance for patients: Hospitals and marijuana
Christina Thielst Healthcare AdministrationStories abound about how marijuana has helped relieve symptoms in those who are seriously ill, and thousands of basic science studies provide the foundation for these claims. So it is not surprising that 23 states and the District of Columbia have passed legislation permitting cannabis use for some medical purposes.
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Lessons in termination: Being proactive
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementWelcome to the time of year when it becomes ever so clear who you wished no longer worked here. In Part 1 of our series on terminations, we learned from the ghosts of the past. In the second article, we learned to take advantage of the present. In our third article, we will discuss the future.
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Santa Monica Airport offered reprieve
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveSanta Monica Airport has been granted a reprieve from closure after the Federal Aviation Administration ruled that a clause in its grant funding must ensure the facility stays open until 2023. Aviators using the airport, which include celebrities Harrison Ford and Tom Cruise, will breathe a sigh of relief that the constricted site will remain open for a little longer. Renowned as a hub of general aviation in the Los Angeles area, it is a convenient alternative to the larger airports in the city.