For Associations, Non-Profits, and the Industries We Serve

6.1.10 | Gen Y Speaks

An article in Convene magazine focused on members of Generation Y in the meetings industry and featured a quote from FSA's Jennifer Helton. To read more visit: www.pcma.org/Convene/Issue_Archives/June_2010/Generation_Y_Speaks.htm

1.5.10 | Event Planners Try to Dodge Slide of Dollar

An interesting article in The New York Times looks at the challenges for planning events outside the US. Read more here www.nytimes.com/2010/01/05/business/05currency.html

11.16.09 | Recent White Paper from ASAE and The Center

Safeguarding the Vitality of America’s Associations: A White Paper Outlining the Challenging Political Landscape & Its Implications for Associations is now available at www.asaecenter.org. From the introduction on their homepage: “The new administration and a new Congress are working hard to steer America out of an economic crisis. The challenging legislative climate likely bears implications for America’s associations. ASAE’s Public Policy Department has prepared a white paper analyzing the current challenges and how associations can work to ensure good policymaking and provide valuable expertise on the critical issues facing the nation.” To download this file and find out more information about the benefits of joining ASAE and The Center, visit www.asaecenter.org.

11.16.09 | Interesting AMC Blog

Check out www.associationvoices.org for general information on trends and updates affecting associations, as well as specific topics about the AMC model and how it can benefit associations of all types. Recent threads include Converging Trends Impacting Associations & Nonprofits, information about evolving audience models, and the basics of cause marketing. About the site: “AssociationVoices is a collaboration of leading AMC owners and principals. We recognize that social media is a potent force for associations, and that we have an obligation to share our views and knowledge with the market. We hope this is the first of many social media sites sharing the considerable knowledge and experience found in the AMC community. All opinions expressed are those of the individual authors.”

6.14.10 | AHF Honors Members at Inaugural Conference

The Association for Healthcare Foodeservice held its inaugural conference in Austin and presented awards in seven categories. Read more in this article from FoodManagement magazine http://food-management.com/news_briefs/ahf_award_austin0614/index.html

5.24.10 | TV's Top Chefs Star in Online University

The stars of Bravo TV's Top Chefwill be featured on the new Top Chef University.com, designed to give users a culinary school experience online. Read more here: www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gqKQDpzZ-pPwZL-6dTnitB2PdiWgD9FQJHD00

5.21.10 | Restaurant Health Care Alliance Announced

The National Restaurant Association announced today that it has partnered with UnitedHealthcare in an effort to make health care coverage more accessible and affordable for foodservice operators and their employees. Read more: www.nrn.com/article.aspx?menu_id=1368&id=383294

2.9.10 | U.S. Bocuse d'Or Competition Team Selected

Team members, who will represent the US in 2011, were chosen at a competition at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park last weekend. Read more here: <a href="http://www.nrn.com/breakingNews.aspx?id=379198&menu_id=1368#ixzz0f59g3Ryp" target="_blank">www.nrn.com/breakingNews.aspx?id=379198&menu_id=1368#ixzz0f59g3Ryp</a>

1.6.10 | BBQ Chosen as One of 2009's Top Trends

Flavor & the Menu magazine selected sophisticated interpretations of barbecue as one of its Top Trends of 2009. Read more here: <a href="http://www.flavor-online.com/articles.asp?pdfName=FlavorTrends09_BBQ.pdf&artKY=1243" target="_blank">www.flavor-online.com/articles.asp?pdfName=FlavorTrends09_BBQ.pdf&artKY=1243</a>

11.16.09 | Technomic 2009 Foodservice Forecast Online

Technomic’s latest forecast is now available online at <a href="http://www.dirona.com" target="_blank">www.dirona.com</a>. The foodservice industry forecast was adjusted downward for 2009 based on declining sales and the prospect of a slow economic rebound. Efficiencies and support for operators’ bottom line remains critical. The overall foodservice forecast calls for a sales decline of -2.2%, and a real decline of -4.6%. Overall restaurant sales are expected to decline -2.6% and overall “beyond restaurant” sales are expected to decline -1.5%. Forecasting in the economic environment remains difficult—economic stimulus initiatives may impact sales and unemployment begin to stabilize. Visit <a href="http://wwwdirona.com" target="_blank">www.dirona.com</a> for a snapshot of the full report.

11.16.09 | Visit Nations Restaurant News Online

For the latest industry data, trends, and editorials, visit <a href="http://www.nrn-online.com" target="_blank">www.nrn-online.com</a>.

11.16.09 | Dine with Confidence when Travelling on Business

Check out www.dirona.com for a comprehensive list of restaurants who’ve met the most exacting standards for cuisine, service, and atmosphere in North America. Don’t dine out in a strange city without first checking the Distinguished Restaurants of North America’s online directory to find the best of the best.

7.23.10 | FSA Honored for Outstanding Graphic Design

FSA Management Group recently received two national awards of excellence from the Twenty-Second Annual APEX Awards.

5.19.10 | Is Your Nonprofit Facebook Page Worth It?

An interesting blog post with suggestions for measurements and analytic techniques. Read more: www.nonprofitmarketingblog.com

1.4.10 | Using Social Media to Drive Policy Change

The blog Impactmax focuses on nonprofit communications. This article gives an overview of social media techniques. Visit http://impactmax.wordpress.com/2009/11/19/using-social-media-to-achieve-policy-change/

11.16.09 | Louisville Nonprofits Receive Technological Boost

Check out http://www.louisvilleky.gov/MetroCouncil/News/2008/-32808computerdonation.htm for more information about organizations who were recent recipients of new computer equipment through the No Child Left Offline initiative, jointly sponsored by AT&T, Louisville Metro Council, and Hilliard Lyons.

11.16.09 | Twitter 101

One of our team members pointed out a great article on the basics of Twitter and the many ways tweeting can help your organization. Check it out on SocialButterly or search “For Twitter Success, Just Add Meaning.”

11.16.09 | Blog About Blogging

The Nonprofit Blog Exchange offers news about the nonprofit blogging, blogging in general, and technology nonprofits may find helpful. Check it out at http://nonprofitblogexchange.blogspot.com.

11.16.09 | Resources Online at the The NonProfit Times

The NonProfit Times website offers general information about news that broadly affects the non-profit industry, as well as a job bank, resource directory, and more. For more information, visit www.nptimes.com.