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Association Dues Paid By Federal Grant Recipients
Recent announcements by the federal government address the use of federal grant funds for dues paid to associations. On August 28, 2025, the White House issued a Presidential Memorandum directing the Attorney General “to investigate whether Federal grant funds are...
Associations Respond to the Government Shutdown
As congressional gridlock forces the temporary end of funding for the federal government, groups are stressing the impact of the problem and offering members lifelines. Following the shutdown of the federal government that began October 1, associations have been...
Step-by-Step Guide to Using Eventdex Contactless Event Check-In Software
Step-by-Step Guide to Using Eventdex Contactless Event Check-In Software The way attendees check into events has undergone significant changes over the last decade. These days, event check-in software has redefined the attendee experience, offering speed, efficiency,...
What Makes Macao a Top Meeting Spot?
Macao’s compact footprint means that any location within the city can be reached in about 20 minutes or less, making it the perfect walkable city for your next meeting. No place in the world is quite like Macao, a unique blend of Chinese and Western cultures. A total...
How Earning My CEM Shaped My Legacy
By B. Murphy, CEM | B. Murphy & Associates, LLC I first learned about the CEM Learning Program in 2011 when I attended IAEE’s Krakoff Leadership Institute (now the IAEE Leadership Institute). I made a commitment to my fellow KLI students that I would achieve my...
Salary Survey 2025: Payment Due?
This year, we explore the question of whether events professionals earn a salary commensurate with the requirements of the job. Illustration by Ellen Marello. Each year, we ask a question that would never be asked in polite circles: How much do you make? Our goal is...
