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Announcements Blog Industry Members on the Move
⛳Register for the Connections Classic!
Posted In: Blog, Industry,
Date posted Apr 8

Join Us for the 2025 Connections Classic! Mark your calendars! The annual Connections Classic is set for Monday, May 12th, at the...

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MSAE INSIGHT Podcast Episode 13 Featuring Phil Douma
Posted In: Blog,
Date posted Apr 8

We are pleased to share with you episode 13 of Insight, MSAE's monthly podcast. In this episode, host Ariel Backus chats with Phil Douma, Executive...

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Cultural Initiatives: A Strategic Priority or Luxury? Leaders Weigh In
Posted In: Blog,
Date posted Apr 1

📖This article originally appeared in the 2025 Winter edition of Impact magazine. While most executives believe investing in workplace culture can...

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Board Spotlight: John Tramontana
Posted In: Announcements, Blog, Industry,
Date posted Apr 1

John Tramontana, CAE MSAE role: Immediate Past Chair 1st Year of Involvement in MSAE: 2014 Professional role: CEO/Executive...

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📣Bochenek Joins SMACNA Detroit
Posted In: Members on the Move,
Date posted Apr 1

The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA) Detroit Chapter has announced the appointment of Jaime Bochenek as...

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🎉Grand Hotel Awarded Resort F & B Team of the Year!
Posted In: Members on the Move,
Date posted Apr 1

Grand Hotel was awarded Resort F & B Team of the Year at the Davidson Hospitality Group Leadership Summit. In addition they also received Resort...

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📣Damchuk Transitions Into Sports and Group Travel Market!
Posted In: Members on the Move,
Date posted Mar 26

Exciting changes are ahead! After a successful career in the meetings sales industry, Terra Damchuk, Blue Water Area Convention and Visitors...

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Board Spotlight: Bob Doyle
Posted In: Blog, Industry,
Date posted Mar 25

Bob Doyle MSAE role: Secretary of the Board 1st Year of Involvement in MSAE: 2020 Professional role: President & CEO Employer:...

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👏Weidinger Tomorrow's 20 Award Winner!
Posted In: Members on the Move,
Date posted Mar 25

Congratulations Dana Weidinger, MBA, American Society of Employers on winning Auburn Hills Chamber of Commerce Tomorrow's 20 Award. Read all about...

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Celebrating Graduates of MSAE’s Academy of Association Management
Posted In: Announcements, Blog, Industry, Members on the Move,
Date posted Mar 24

MSAE is proud to announce that 13 association professionals have completed their coursework in the Academy of Association Management, the only...

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The Heart of Your Association: Building a Strong Culture in 2025
Posted In: Blog,
Date posted Mar 18

📖This article originally appeared in the 2025 Winter edition of Impact magazine. Let’s be real: building a strong organizational culture is...

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📣Adarkwa Joins Kelley Cawthorne
Posted In: Members on the Move,
Date posted Mar 18

Kelley Cawthorne has announced the expansion of its lobbying team with the addition of Kwafo Adarkwa. Adarkwa will spearhead business development...

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