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#120 Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives - Chris Mead Nov 09, 2015

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"If you've seen one Chamber, you've seen one Chamber." That's how today's guest, Chris Mead of the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives describes the culture of the more than 7000 Chambers that exist around the United States. As independent and unregulated community organizations, any person is free to start and operate a Chamber of Commerce. Our conversation takes an unexpected turn as we delve into the fascinating -- and not always so pretty -- history of the Chambers around the United States. Al Capone, Eliot Ness, the Cherry Blossom parade, Golden Gate Bridge, and the internment of Japanese Americans star in today's episode as Mead gives us a sneak peak into his book on the history of the Chambers, Magicians on Main Street.

Chris Mead has nearly 20 years' experience working with associations. He handles mostly sponsorships and memberships. And he's also fascinated by chambers of commerce and their role in the building of the United States. The surprising influence of chambers on American history is something he uncovered in his recently published book, The Magicians of Main Street: America and its Chambers of Commerce, 1768-1945.

ACCE, founded in 1914, is an association of 1,200 local, regional, and state chambers of commerce, mostly in North America.

#119 National Beer Wholesalers Association - Lester Jones Nov 04, 2015

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Grab a cold one and settle down for our conversation with Lester Jones of the National Beer Wholesalers Association. Are you ready? It's incredibly easy in the United States and much of the rest of the world to find beer with nearly unlimited varieties and Lester Jones breaks down the elements necessary to turn water into a delicious beer and get it from the brewer all the way to you for your podcast-listening enjoyment. His organization represents those who distribute the beer, tier 2 of the 3-tier system of beer development and delivery. As Chief Economist of the National Beer Wholesalers Association, he analyzes the trends in beer brewing and consumption and provides insights into the ever-evolving world of beer, making the distributors, retailers, and even the brewers and importers more successful. For an insider-look into the world of beer, don't miss this episode with Lester Jones.

Lester Jones serves as the Chief Economist for the National Beer Wholesalers Association, a national trade organization that represents the interests of America\u2019s 3,300 independent, licensed beer distributors that service every state. He has more than 20 years of experience in research, survey methodology and applied economics.

The purpose of the National Beer Wholesalers Association is to provide leadership which enhances the independent beer distribution industry; to advocate before government and the public; to encourage the responsible consumption of alcohol; and to provide programs and services that will benefit its members.

#118 Council for Global Immigration - Lynn Shotwell Nov 03, 2015

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Immigration is an issue frequently mentioned in the mainstream media but it's almost always covered in a superficial way, overlooking the fact that there are many different circumstances that would prompt a person to leave their home to move to the United States or anywhere else. The Council for Global Immigration helps companies of all varieties ensure they comply with immigration laws while hiring international professionals. Lynn Shotwell is the Executive Director of the Council and speaks with us today about the tremendous difficulty faced by companies trying to hired skilled workers and those individuals who are attempting to secure visas to accept positions. We continue to operate under laws from 50 years ago that don't address many of today's challenge.

Lynn Shotwell has been an advocate for the free movement of highly-skilled talent for two decades. She works with policymakers in the United States and around the world to persuade them to reform migration systems so they work for employers, employees and the economy. She is particularly interested in how migration, education, technology and other changes work together to shape the workplace of tomorrow.

The Council for Global Immigration is the leading employer network dedicated to immigration. CFGI is a strategic affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management, the biggest HR organization in the world.

#117 America's Charities - Jim Starr Nov 01, 2015

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America's Charities is one of the preeminent organizations working to connect nonprofits with donors from the private and public sector to increase their reach and grow the funds available to achieve their mission. Today we talk with Jim Starr who is both "running the show and making the show keeps running." He emphasizes out a well-known fact of development: that people give when they are asked and America's Charities helps multiply the opportunities for nonprofits and charities to have their "ask" heard. If you are part of a nonprofit that is not raising enough to meet the demands of your mission -- and what organization ever has enough? -- you should check out this episode and consider membership in America's Charities to get your message and your mission in the ears of the right people at the right time.

As an accomplished leader with more than 25 years of experience and a proven track record in the nonprofit and healthcare sectors, Jim has served in national and field executive leadership roles with multi-million dollar revenue and expense targets. He has led efforts to bring corporations and nonprofits together in meaningful and impactful ways. He also brings a wealth of experience in strategic planning, business development, and partnerships.

America's Charities, a mission-driven organization, connects public and private sector employers with nonprofit organizations to engage employees in greater charitable giving.

#116 The Information Technology & Innovation Foundation - Rob Atkinson Oct 26, 2015

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With the advent of new technology, there is often a wave of fear which Rob Atkinson calls the "Privacy Panic Cycle." In the 1960s, some people were afraid of transistor radios, thinking that small radios could be slipped into their drinks so that others could listen to their conversations. While this may seem laughable, technology continues to evolve and there is a growing struggle between those who advocate for all technological advances while others assert that "private" life becomes increasingly less private as innovations become integrated into our lives. Where do we draw the line? Should we even draw a line? Check in today for a discussion of these issues with Rob Atkinson of The Information Technology & Innovation Foundation.

Robert Atkinson is the founder and president of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) and is also author of Innovation Economics: The Race for Global Advantage (Yale, 2012) and The Past and Future of America's Economy: Long Waves of Innovation That Power Cycles of Growth (Edward Elgar, 2005). Before coming to ITIF, Dr. Atkinson was Vice President of the Progressive Policy Institute.

The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation is a non-profit, non-partisan think tank whose mission is to formulate and promote public policies to advance technological innovation and productivity internationally, in Washington, and in the states.

#115 Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio - Tony Martignetti Oct 22, 2015

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Tony Martignetti is a pioneer in the world of nonprofit podcasting and he joined us in the studio while in town from New York. Tony's passion is communicating with nonprofits and he has been the host of Nonprofit Radio for over five years -- broadcasting live every Friday at 1pm (EST). With more than 250 episodes under his belt, he's had the opportunity to speak with hundreds of nonprofit leaders from every field. How can podcasting benefit your organization? What are some of the challenges facing nonprofits today? If you're considering getting into podcasting to get your message out to more people, don't miss this episode. And when you're ready, we can help you every step of the way.

Tony Martignetti is the host of Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio, Big Nonprofit Ideas for the Other 95%. He picks the brains of thought leaders for his 10,000+ listeners in small- and mid-size nonprofits. He's also a consultant in Planned Giving and state Charity Registration compliance and he's been helping nonprofits since 1997.

#114 BOMA International - Henry Chamberlain Oct 22, 2015

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BOMA International is like many trade associations in that community, networking, and the sharing of best practices some of the most valued aspects of membership. But BOMA is the only organization representing the interests of commercial building owners and managers, in the US and abroad, and must remain nimble in order to keep up with rapidly evolving building technology and standards. Today we're joined by BOMA President and COO Henry Chamberlain, whose tenure with the organization stretches back to the days when floppy disks were a major technological breakthrough. Learn what building owners are doing to stay competitive in an era when people are increasingly demanding and expecting buildings to be greener.

Henry Chamberlain is president and a 30-year veteran of the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International. He is a Fellow of the American Society of Association Executives and past president of the National Capital Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America and member of Real Estate Roundtable and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Committee of 100.

BOMA International is federation of 91 U.S. local associations and 17 global affiliates headquartered in Washington, D.C. BOMA represents building owners and managers to advance a vibrant commercial real estate industry through advocacy, influence and knowledge.

#113 Infogroup - Stephanie Ceruolo Oct 17, 2015

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On Through the Noise, we talk with a lot of brilliant people doing great things in their own niche. But no matter how great your idea, how noble your cause, how lofty your goals, your efforts are wasted if no one can hear what you're saying. Today's guest, Stephanie Cerulo, works to solve that problem and put your message in the hands of the people who need to hear it and are likely to support it. Using a cooperative donor database, the Infogroup is able to target potential donors by pinpointing their actual behavior, rather than self-reported. If you are curious about different ways to make a bigger impact and reach a larger audience with your message, don't miss this episode of Through the Noise.

Stephanie Ceruolo is Vice President and General Manager of the Nonprofit Solutions business unit within data company, Infogroup. She has over 20 years' experience helping non-profit organizations with fundraising and marketing, most of it focused on direct marketing strategies and the data that drives them.

Infogroup Nonprofit Solutions makes "big data" actionable for nonprofits to enable fundraising success.

#112 Jewish Women International - Meredith Jacobs Oct 15, 2015

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Meredith Jacobs works to improve the lives of all women and girls. First as a blogger, then columnist, radio host, author, and now as the Communications VP for Jewish Women International, she has had the opportunity to touch a lot of lives. From building libraries around the U.S. for children at domestic violence shelters to working with Greek organizations on college campuses to prevent sexual assault, Jacobs illustrates that there are many creative ways to address a difficult problem and get people to participate. She has a couple more books on the horizon and is launching the campus initiative "Green Light Go" on October 24. Listen up to hear some great ideas and maybe bring some inspiration and energy to your organization.

Vice president of marketing and communications for Jewish Women International (JWI) is an award-winning journalist and former editor-in-chief of Washington Jewish Week. She is the author of The Modern Jewish Mom's Guide to Shabbat: Connect and Celebrate—Bring Your Family Together with the Friday Night Meal (HarperCollins) and co-author with her daughter, Sofie of Just Between Us: a no-stress, no-rules journal for girls and their moms (Chronicle Books, Spring 2010). Two more journals—Just Between Us: grandmother and granddaughter and Just Between Us: sisters are slated for 2017 and 2018.

Jewish Women International is the leading Jewish organization working to end violence against women and girls domestically and internationally. JWI is a principal leader of the Coalition to End Violence Against Women and Girls Globally and a Steering Committee member of the National Task Force to End Sexual and Domestic Violence Against Women and a steering committee member of NO MORE. JWI's advocacy efforts focus on the passage of legislation that supports women and girls, ensures their economic security and their ability to live life free of violence. Our education programs focus on financial literacy for women of all ages and healthy relationship programs for teens and college students. JWI supports survivors by providing financial literacy resources to help the women re-build their lives, as well as building children's libraries in domestic violence shelters nationwide.

#111 ASAE - Robb Lee Oct 14, 2015

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A few months ago we had John Graham, the president and CEO of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), in the studio and today we sat down with his Chief Marketing Officer, Robb Lee, to hear a different side of the story. ASAE is the association's association and, as Robb Lee succinctly puts it, works to "represent the right of everyone to represent what's important to them." Today's conversation is a compelling listen on the importance of story-telling, weeding out the bad ideas to focus on the good, and how even a great idea may come at the wrong time and miss the point. To learn more from one of the main experts in association communications, settle in and turn up Through the Noise.

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