Conference
5 tips for successful conference planning
Annual conferences seem to be the culmination of a hard year’s work. They’re challenging, they’re fun, and they can be a bit exhausting. But as
February 28, 2023
Industry
Insights
Insights
Advocacy
Advocacy 101: How to Create an Effective Government Relations Outreach Program
Part one of a three-part series One of the most important benefits you provide members is often the hardest to deliver: advocacy. As the umbrella
September 30, 2023
Advocacy
Advocacy 101: How to Create an Effective Government Relations Coalition
Part two of a three-part series In the first blog in this three-blog series, we discussed the importance of advocacy with both federal and state governments as
November 18, 2023
Finance
Beat the Membership Dues Blues
People seem to want everything for free these days – from cover charges at parties to online newspaper articles. Everyone expects value but isn’t necessarily
October 13, 2023
Diversity
Inclusivity. Do you have membership appeal?
What do potential members think when they look at your association? Do they feel included? Do you have membership appeal? Have you ever received an
July 8, 2023
Education
FLCOEd – Frequently Asked Questions
Our robust education program was created in response to the common complaints we heard from Illinois business leaders that new regulatory requirements are difficult to
January 31, 2024