01.09
Obviously professional organizations still exist today. But in many cases the glory days of the business association and “well-attended” monthly meetings are a thing of the past. With some exceptions organizations struggle today to attract members (or prospective members) to events. National events and trade shows can draw a crowd, and annual membership dues still are paid (perhaps for resume filler). However, the regular grass roots local chapter meetings for many associations have been declining for years. People are too busy, corporate budgets to sponser events have been cut, and, the world has catapulted into an online social media mindset.
So the question is… How are you networking and staying connected within your industry or profession now? Do you still regularly attend association events? Are you going to business blogs, viewing webinars, meeting online virtually for business purposes in Second Life? No matter what the venue the need remains to have productive places to gather with like-minded business people to talk about the issues.
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