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

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 http://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.”

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: http://www.nrn.com/breakingNews.aspx?id=379198&menu_id=1368#ixzz0f59g3Ryp

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: http://www.flavor-online.com/articles.asp?pdfName=FlavorTrends09_BBQ.pdf&artKY=1243

11.16.09 | Technomic 2009 Foodservice Forecast Online

Technomic’s latest forecast is now available online at www.dirona.com. 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 www.dirona.com for a snapshot of the full report.

11.16.09 | Visit Nations Restaurant News Online

For the latest industry data, trends, and editorials, visit www.nrn-online.com. Subscription information is also available.

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.

1.4.10 | Leadership Louisville Center Announces Eight Nonprofits Selected by Ignite Louisville Teams for 2010 Make Your Mark Challenge

Eight nonprofits were selected for the program, which pairs Ignite Louisville teams with Louisville area nonprofits to plan, execute and sustain new strategies for success. Read more here http://www.cnpe.org/news/2009/11/13/leadership-louisville-center-announces-nonprofits-for-2010-make-your-mark-challenge/

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 | Time Management Seminar from the Center for Nonprofit Excellence

Taking the Clock by the Horns: Time Management Techniques for Real People will be held at the Center for Nonprofit Excellence, 323 West Broadway, Second Floor, Louisville KY 40202 on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.cnpe.org.

11.16.09 | Communication Audit Seminar from the Center for Nonprofit Excellence

Communication Audits will be held at Home of the Innocents, 1100 East Market, Louisville KY 40206 on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. For more information, visit www.cnpe.org.

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 | 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.