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These weekly blogs will provide you with news about members, industry updates, trends and more!

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🏆Klemet Receives The Maxcel Hardy Kuumba Award!
Posted In: Members on the Move,
Date posted Aug 20

Sam Klemet has been selected for The Maxcel Hardy Kuumba Award for creativity at this year's Health is Wealth Detroit event. Read more here!

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🛡️Prioritizing Health & Safety in Event Planning
Posted In: Blog, Industry,
Date posted Aug 13

Learn essential strategies for prioritizing health and safety in event planning. From risk assessments to emergency response, discover how proactive...

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📣Houston and Selinger New Event Managers at Event Garde
Posted In: Members on the Move,
Date posted Aug 12

Event Garde, a consulting firm specializing in meetings, learning, facilitation, and strategic planning has to announced the addition of two...

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🎉Choose Lansing® Earns DMAP Reaccreditation from Destinations International
Posted In: Members on the Move,
Date posted Aug 12

Choose Lansing® has earned its reaccreditation through the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP) from Destinations International....

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MSAE INSIGHT Podcast Episode 17 Featuring Bob Doyle
Posted In: Blog,
Date posted Aug 5

In this episode of Insight, host Ariel Backus chats with Bob Doyle, president and CEO of the Michigan Association of CPAs and MSAE board member. Bob...

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📣Michigan Retailers Unveils New Brand!
Posted In: Members on the Move,
Date posted Aug 5

After 85 years of advocacy and service to the state’s retailers and small businesses, Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) has announced its...

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📣VNEA Names Mike Wiltse as New Executive Director!
Posted In: Members on the Move,
Date posted Aug 5

The Valley National 8-Ball League Association (VNEA) has named Mike Wiltse as their new Executive Director, as Gregg Elliott transitions into...

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🚀Spickard New ED at MEMSPA!
Posted In: Members on the Move,
Date posted Jul 29

The Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principals Association (MEMSPA) has announced the appointment of Dr. Shanna R. Spickard, Ed.D. as its new...

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Own Your Swag
Posted In: Announcements, Blog, Industry,
Date posted Jul 29

At the 2025 MSAE She Leads Conference, you won’t want to miss the dynamic session, Own Your SWAG, led by renowned leadership coach and...

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🙌Bullard, Hicks, McIntosh and Westman Earn CAE Credential!
Posted In: Members on the Move,
Date posted Jul 29

MSAE proudly celebrates the following Michigan professionals on their outstanding achievement in earning the Certified Association Executive (CAE)...

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📣Lansing Selects Legends/ASM Global to Manage Convention Center!
Posted In: Members on the Move,
Date posted Jul 29

Legends/ASM Global, the world's leading premium live experiences company, has entered into an agreement with the Lansing Entertainment &...

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Emotional Intelligence as Your Leadership Superpower!
Posted In: Announcements, Blog, Industry,
Date posted Jul 23

What sets great leaders apart isn’t just skills or strategy; it’s emotional intelligence (EQ). Learn how to lead with heart and...

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